Agencies meet to discuss solutions to violence in Memphis
Representatives of local nonprofit organizations met at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to discuss solutions for violence in the Memphis community.
Baptist performs first intraoperative radiation treatment
Baptist Memorial Health Care is offering a new breast cancer procedure that enables women to opt out of the weeks of radiation therapy following surgery.
Judges cite high quality of AIA Memphis Design Awards
The architectural designs for Old Dominick Distillery, Crosstown High and Bartlett Orthopedic Center received the highest honors in the AIA Memphis 2019 Design Awards.
Herenton opens campaign for Memphis mayor with charges of ‘elitism’ in city’s prosperity
The former mayor drew several hundred people to southwest Memphis as his opens his challenge of incumbent mayor Jim Strickland on the Oct. 3 city ballot.
Harris becomes new Democratic Party chairman in confidence vote
Harris was unopposed and by a narrow vote got the majority needed after answering lots of questions about the recent suspension of his law license. The vote also included lots of evidence of different factions within the party that was reformed in 2017.
Phil Mudd loves Memphis
Philip Mudd, national security analyst on CNN, the former deputy director of the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center, and a man who dealt firsthand with CIA black sites in the post-9/11 world, absolutely loves Memphis.
Metro
Africa in April extends events with dance and dinner party
For the first time in 10 years, the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival is extending its celebration beyond its traditional four-day schedule.
Update Shelby County Tennessee Legislature to remove two local judgeships
Business
FTC bans noncompete clauses; objectors quickly file suit
Broadcast industry celebrates the victory but crosses fingers that ban will stick.
Business High Court appears to favor Starbucks in Memphis 7 case
Sports
As Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
Sports Cards option Jordan Walker to Redbirds
Food
Sign up for the ‘Battle of the Barbecue’ guide
Let the barbecue wars begin! Memphis will play host to not one, but two (!!), barbecue competitions in May — on the same weekend. So, we’re launching a new barbecue newsletter series with festival tips, recipes and more.
Suburbs
Judge grants Netanel’s motion to save The Lake District
The Lake District gets another breath of possible salvation as developer Yehuda Netanel presents his latest plan to take care of bills.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2024 Live at the Garden lineup
The 2024 Live at the Garden lineup includes lauded rock and country acts.
Opinion
Buckley: Rejoice Memphians. Buc-ee’s, the happiest place on Earth, is coming close to the city
The most-awesome gas station and rest stop chain in America will soon be opening a location in Fayette County, and Memphians who haven’t been there don’t know what they are missing.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.