Memphian Hotel in Overton Square gets a more timeless look
Developers have changed the architecture of what will be called the Memphian Hotel in Overton Square. The latest look appears more timeless, with fewer contrasting colors.
Judge says MLGW must pay fired worker who protested statue removal
A federal judge has ruled that Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division must rehire and give back pay to an employee it fired for protesting Confederate statues' removal.
Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk
The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.
LeMoyne-Owen board votes to end Miller’s tenure as president
LeMoyne-Owen College's board of trustees has voted to release Andrea Lewis Miller as president at the close of her contract Sept. 1.
Railway manufacturer expands Memphis facility
After securing a PILOT earlier this year, Cleveland Track Material Inc. has completed a $6 million expansion of its Memphis manufacturing facility that will result in 51 new jobs.
Memphis police return to normal status after Frayser unrest
The Memphis Police Department has returned to normal alert status following last week’s protest unrest in Frayser.
Metro
Tennessee Democratic leader urges cannabis reform following Trump executive order
The Tennessee Democratic Senate leader said the federal government is “moving in the right direction” regarding President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.
Public Safety Man sentenced for aiding former cop in murder cover-up
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
City of Memphis ‘Place of Grace’ apartments latest piece of Bickford housing renewal
City of Memphis National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
Business
FedEx reports strong 2nd quarter
FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings despite air-traffic constraints, the grounding of 25 MD-11 planes, industry weakness and global trade-policy changes.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Sports
Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
With a 4-6 start, things are looking bleak for Memphis basketball. But the Tigers haven’t lost hope.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
Sports Ben Johnson to return as Redbirds manager
Player of the Week Standouts from Freedom Prep, Soulsville voted players of the week
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. finds the flow
Food
Boscos, Memphis Made commemorate ’94 ice storm with Christmas ale
Three decades after the ice storm of 1994, that moment in time has been bottled — well, casked — into a Christmas ale.
$15 Deals $15 deal: Shepherd’s pie at the Brass Door
Suburbs
Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Collierville opened its sixth fire station Tuesday. The station is the biggest in the suburb and features the county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Premium Collierville Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
Arts & Culture
From Memphis to Milwaukee: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
The To-Do List Carol like its 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
Opinion
‘A strong Fourth Estate is essential to a healthy democracy, and it starts locally’
“Together — and thanks to your support — we’ve built one of the largest nonprofit media companies in the United States, and arguably the best model for saving local journalism.”
From the CEO Opinion The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. finds the flow
Jaren Jackson Jr. has struggled this season but found offensive success in wins over the Clippers and Timberwolves. Will this version of the All-Star stick around?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.