Season One, Chapter 20: Why Penny Hardaway mattered
Why did the return of Penny Hardaway matter? Because of people like Vivian Chalmers, 78, who draws on Memphis basketball as a source of community and hope.
Singletary says Manziel’s status unclear for Express’ Saturday game at San Antonio
Johnny Manziel's status is unclear for this weekend's Memphis Express game after the quarterback suffered a head injury in Saturday's loss to Orlando.
Explore Bike Share changes pricing, allows docking at public bike racks
Explore Bike Share changes, effective Monday, are aimed at drawing more riders and making access to the bike system available to more citizens.
U.S. Education Secretary backs governor on charters, vouchers
With key votes looming this week on Gov. Bill Lee’s charter and voucher bills, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos visited Nashville to “cheer” his proposals.
Another step taken for One Beale’s riverview hotel
Developers file for a permit to build the foundation of One Beale's Hyatt Centric hotel.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Elections Independent contenders make waves in race for governor
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.
Premium Business Shelby County tourist spending dipped in 2025
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Premium Health Care VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
Redbirds dominate Red Wings, force decisive Game 3
The Redbirds won their first playoff game in eight seasons. The last win was in 2018 when Memphis won the Triple-A championship game against the Durham Bulls.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
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Premium Sports Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
Food
Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Ronnie Grisanti’s executive manager wants to bring people back into the restaurant instead of just watching the “food go out the door.”
Premium Food News When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.