Analysis: Where Memphis basketball stands for each Peach Jam target
It's still early in the recruiting process for most of the Tigers 2020 priorities.
Patterson Warehouses expansion pits Memphis against North Mississippi
Patterson Warehouses Inc. is planning a $30.2 million expansion. To ensure the project stays in Shelby County, EDGE is recommending a six-year tax abatement.
Tax breaks sought for two U of M-area apartment developments
A Florida developer seeks tax incentives to build two student housing developments totaling 50 units near the University of Memphis.
Literature-themed eatery planned for Madison Avenue
Cafe Lit, a literature-themed, multistory supper club with live entertainment, could bring more nightlife to Madison Avenue.
Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
Immigration protest comes against backdrop of possible weekend ICE roundups
A Downtown protest Friday evening drew a group of about 100 people. It comes days after the release of journalist Manuel Duran, arrested in Memphis more than a year ago and turned over to federal immigration authorities.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.
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Premium Education 15 Memphis schools could close as part of plan to improve buildings
Education Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
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Business
Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
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Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
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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.
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
Premium High School Sports Briarcrest’s supporting actors are stepping into starring roles
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
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
Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
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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
The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.