Strickland: Memphis In May to move temporarily in 2021
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says the Memphis in May International Festival will move to an alternate site temporarily in 2021 to accommodate construction in Tom Lee Park.
Fitzpatrick emerges from shadows to take lead halfway through WGC-FESJI
Matthew Fitzpatrick isn't one of the bigger names in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, but the big names are looking up at him atop the leaderboard.
Calkins: The best golf story in Memphis may not be in Memphis
Doug Barron hasn't played in a PGA Tour event since 2009. But he's making his comeback – and celebrating his 50th birthday – with a rousing performance at the British Senior Open.
Wishing on a swing: Watching pros at WGC-FESJI inspires weekend golfers
It doesn’t look the same when one of the world’s best golfers swings his driver and it certainly doesn’t sound the same.
Busing for integration was maligned by some, ‘opened a whole new world’ for others
By 1978, 40,000 white students had left Memphis City Schools, a move that contributed to Memphis’ distinction of having one of the largest private school systems in the country. Memphis schools remain starkly segregated, with 90 percent of students enrolled in 2018 identifying as black.
Sherra Wright transfers to state prison as plea deal continues to draw reaction
Sherra Wright was transferred to a state prison Friday following her surprise plea deal a day earlier in the slaying of ex-husband Lorenzen Wright.
Metro
Appeals court dismisses rape kit lawsuit against the city
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has effectively dismissed the decade-long rape-kit backlog lawsuit against the city of Memphis.
Public Safety Sentencing delayed for former officer charged in Nichols’ death
Business
Food Files: Ramen in Midtown, burgers in Hernando, and potentially chicken on Poplar
Crazy Coop looks at a new location, and the former Cooper-Young Korean barbecue spot gets a new purpose. Plus, something big is coming to Bog & Barley.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At Memphis International, this Delta employee brings an air of joy
Sports
Beating Tulane softens the blow of missing the AAC Championship
A conference title will not be added to this year’s resume, but ending the regular season by beating a ranked Tulane team on the road for the first time since 2016 creates a similar feeling Memphis had after beating Iowa State in last year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant likely to play Friday against New Orleans
Food
Food Files: Ramen in Midtown, burgers in Hernando, and potentially chicken on Poplar
Crazy Coop looks at a new location, and the former Cooper-Young Korean barbecue spot gets a new purpose. Plus, something big is coming to Bog & Barley.
Suburbs
Bailey: Thanking the folks that bring you suburban coverage
Suburbs editor Clay Bailey is thankful for the work of the other people at The Daily Memphian who work to bring readers suburban news.
Arts & Culture
Learn more about the work to improve Memphis’ public spaces
The Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative has been funded in Memphis and nine other cities since 2016. It’s now embarking on a new round of work.
Opinion
Opinion: How a land-value tax could transform Memphis
Ben Schulman writes that “a land-value tax (LVT), an old idea gaining new currency to unlock the potential for more equitable development outcomes, could be the catalyst for revitalizing underutilized areas across Memphis.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Memphis chefs share how they like their Thanksgiving leftovers
From tamales to pozole to a simple turkey sandwich, here’s how some Memphis chefs recraft their Thanksgiving leftovers.
Games
Word Flower: Nov. 28
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.