City achieves record for world’s longest picnic table at Celebrate Memphis fest
Memphis is the home to a new world record, after beating a French town's attempt earlier this year for the world's longest picnic table at Celebrate Memphis.
Memphis budget season offers different path to resolution
The city council still has some difficult decisions to make. But past budget seasons show there is also still some compromise possible between what the mayor proposed and what the council decided last week.
CAR T therapy turns patient’s T-cells into cancer killers
A new cancer treatment is giving lymphoma patients who are not responsive to chemotherapy another option than hospice care.
Community reacts to sudden death of Bloomfield pastor Ralph White
Rev. Ralph White, the pastor of Bloomfield Full Gospel Baptist Church, died suddenly on Saturday.
What should be done with Memphis’ 56 square miles of vacant land?
Several organizations shared this week the ways they have repurposed vacant land and removed blight in various parts of Memphis, which planners say is one of the city's biggest problems.
Next: Penny Hardaway hopes to see some sacrifice on court
Penny Hardaway needed luck and James Wiseman to land his No. 1 overall class, now he's hoping they can sacrifice on the court to achieve a national championship.
Metro
Bailey: Round one of the race for a full-time mayor in Germantown is complete
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
Education County Commission to meet on funding for MSCS lawsuit against takeover
2026 elections Elections Lee greenlights special session for redistricting next week
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
2026 elections Elections Early-voter turnout spikes in last days
Business
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
Premium Business Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Business Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Sports
Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Lanie Howe gets the victory and drives in three runs as Rebels secure their place in the next round of the Division 2-A postseason.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff
Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Suburbs
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meet Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s featured designers
Runway at the Museum includes six featured designers, most of whom are local.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Farmers market flowers
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of flowers at the Hernando Farmers Market and was provided by DeSoto County Tourism.