Calkins: As Nick Vergos fights his own cancer battle, he’s still making kids’ wishes come true
Nick Vergos of the Rendezvous was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last December. It has made him even more determined to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Kyle hopes for fresh approach between State Museum and Foundation amid financial questions
Amid questions about the Tennessee State Museum Foundation and its fundraising, state Sen. Sara Kyle is hoping for a better relationship between the nonprofit entity and the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission.
Meet Penny Hardaway the golfer, not the basketball coach
Penny Hardaway headed to the links on Monday for a bit of relaxation and immediately showed college basketball coaching hasn't hurt his golf game.
Saving Tom Lee Park: $60 million transformation plan spurs civic battle royal
After input from 5,300 people and 65 meetings, a Tom Lee Park transformation plan has drawn opposition from 4,000 petitioners and 2,200 Facebook followers. Will mediation settle hard feelings?
Just the facts please: What to know about the hotly disputed Tom Lee Park plan
The Memphis River Parks Partnership's Tom Lee Park plan has prompted many questions about maintenance, funding, oversight and another road diet for Riverside Drive. Here are some answers.
Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
Metro
National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
The matter is set for oral arguments on March, 5, 2026.
Breaking News City of Memphis City of Memphis, Memphis Fire Fighters Association winding down litigation
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Feagins has a big day, and the Grizzlies get a big win
Education Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
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
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Sports
Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
The Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak as they try to beat a power conference school for the third consecutive postseason.
High School Sports Undefeated Central boys basketball team winning with guarded optimism
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
Memphis Tigers Football Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Food
$15 deal: Shepherd’s pie at the Brass Door
The dish’s seasonings are simple — salt, pepper, Worcestershire and bay leaf.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
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
Carol like its 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
This week, Central Station hosts its last Ladies’ Night, The PRVLG plays the New Daisy and Lafayette’s is having a “Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Arts & Culture Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
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.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Crosstown CEO Todd Richardson was dying — until Adrian Garcia showed up.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Liberty Park was supposed to be an economic catalyst for Memphis. It still could be, but so far, the tax growth it needs hasn’t come to fruition.
Education The AM/DM podcast: MSCS opens security facility, active shooter simulator
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.