TRUE Sports moving headquarters to Downtown
True Temper Sports has rebranded itself as TRUE Sports and will move its 35 headquarters jobs from the suburbs into Downtown's One Commerce Square.
Live updates from WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
The inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has a winner. His name is Brooks Koepka and even though he was not feeling great, he held off all challengers after he took the lead on the sixth hole.
Former No. 1 Justin Thomas comes into WGC-FESJI believing he’s close to winning again
Justin Thomas, No. 9 in the World Golf Rankings, has not won all year. But despite playing TPC Southwind for the first time this week in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, be believes he's trending in the right direction to change that.
British Open champ Lowry withdraws from WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
British Open champion Shane Lowry has withdrawn from the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Some House Speaker candidates question timing of campaign contributions
One of six announced candidates, Deputy Speaker Matthew Hill, has made 14 $1,000 contributions through a political action committee to House Republican colleagues, including Rep. Tom Leatherwood of Arlington, state records show.
Peer Power sends 70 new Success Coaches into Shelby County Schools
70 Peer Power Success Coaches are ready to go into Shelby Count Schools.
Metro
State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
City of Memphis National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
Education Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
Shelby County Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Premium Real Estate Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Sports
NC State Wolfpack chews up Tigers in Gasparilla Bowl
A diminished roster ends Memphis’ bowl-winning streak at four. The loss also snaps a four-game winning streak against power conference opponents and ends the season with four consecutive losses.Related content:
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: NC State 31, Memphis 7
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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.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
Education Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
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.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum
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
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.