Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
Metro
State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
City of Memphis National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
Education Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
Shelby County Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
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Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Premium Real Estate Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
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Sports
Memphis senior William Whitlow Jr. ‘not mad’ at teammates who opted out of bowl game
Defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. shares his feelings after multiple Memphis players missed the Tigers’ Gasparilla Bowl loss to North Carolina State.
Memphis Tigers Football NC State Wolfpack chews up Tigers in Gasparilla Bowl
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: NC State 31, Memphis 7
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
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Suburbs
Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
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Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
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Podcasts
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.