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
Money, MATA, xAI: Top Memphis City Council votes of 2025
The most important Memphis City Council decisions of 2025 were about the flow of city funds, the city-owned bus system, what to do with property tax revenues from xAI and the council’s relationship with the Mayor’s office.
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
unlocked Public Safety New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Unlocked City of Memphis New THC laws will reshape how Tennessee eats, drinks and gets high
unlocked Public Safety Christmas party shooting rekindles fight over ‘party house’ rentals
Business
First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Sports
How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Navy doesn’t pay NIL money. Yet heading into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, the Midshipmen have posted a 20-5 record with Blake Horvath starting at quarterback the past two seasons.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 57, North Texas 48
Sports Ole Miss defense looks to redeem itself against Georgia in Sugar Bowl
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
High School Sports CBHS, Collierville runners lead Daily Memphian postseason cross country awards
Food
Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Plenty of fish isn’t just a dating app. It also describes some of our favorite meals of the year.
Unlocked Dining Guides What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays
Suburbs
Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
The raceway is on the verge of a comeback after the International Hot Rod Association purchased the racetrack between Memphis and Millington.
Unlocked Business Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day.
Unlocked Health Care ‘Crazy amazing:’ How an artist painted one of the city’s largest murals at Le Bonheur
Opinion
Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
The year 2025 was a bummer in Memphis sports — and not just because of the results on the field. But yes, there’s a solution. We asked someone who knows.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?