Highwoods leaving Memphis for greater ‘upside opportunities’
Highwoods Properties Inc., an owner of premier office buildings in Memphis including Crescent Center and others in the Poplar corridor, has announced it will sell its Memphis holdings.
DeAngelo Williams donates $250,000 to Tiger football program
Former Tiger star DeAngelo Williams has donated $250,000 to the Memphis football program for improvements to the football complex and nutritional development program.
House Democrats to push Medicaid expansion in special session
The House Democratic Caucus is set to push legislation to expand Medicaid in Tennessee in Friday’s special session of the Legislature, saying the state has lost out on more than $5 billion by refusing to take federal funds under the Affordable Care Act.
Trial delayed for Billy Ray Turner in Lorenzen Wright slaying
The murder trial for Billy Ray Turner, accused in the fatal shooting of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, has been delayed after prosecutors introduced new information Thursday, Aug. 22.
Chick-fil-A building two doors down in Wolfchase area, documents show
A permit application shows that Chick-fil-A plans to erect a $1 million building on a site that is twice as large and much more visible than its existing restaurant nearby.
Shelby Farms Park closes lakes after confirming death of two dogs
After confirming the death of two local dogs shortly after a visit to Shelby Farms Park, park officials say they are closing the lakes in the area where the dogs swam. Officials haven't confirmed the cause of the dogs' deaths.
Metro
Memphis Zoo’s only male lion dies
Although not a native Memphian, he was the “face of the Memphis Zoo” for nearly 15 years.
Premium Education Judge declines to reinstate Feagins
Public Safety Tyré Nichols’ civil rights trial reset to November 2026
Premium Public Safety Man paralyzed after being stabbed 17 times at 201 Poplar
Business
‘We will keep flying, Fred’: Mourners honor FedEx founder
“He opened doors for generations of entrepreneurs to proudly go through in the Bluff City,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. “Fred Smith didn’t just build a company. He built belief.”
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Transportation & Logistics Ford says it will roll out a new, faster way to build EVs
Premium Business Former ALSAC CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. launches new venture
Sports
An up-to-date look at Tiger basketball’s 2025-26 roster rebuild
If you’re looking for a live up-to-date look at Memphis’ latest roster rebuild heading into the 2025-26 season, The Daily Memphian has you covered.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis unranked in AP Top 25 Poll
High School Sports Prep football 2025: New classification, same old MASE
Premium Sports Former Tiger to help host 1-on-1 tournament to find best hooper in 901
Food
Magnolia & May owners brew up new coffee trailer
The grand opening of Monkeygrass Mayhem, an Airstream serving coffee drinks, pastries and bagels, is Monday, Aug. 11.
Suburbs
Harrison achieves dream as new Altruria principal
Brennan Harrison has achieved one of her goals in education, becoming principal at Altruria Elementary in the Bartlett City Schools system.
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo will bring ‘Jubilee’ to Jackson, Tennessee
After its run is completed in Memphis, a Hattiloo production will travel 85 miles northeast.
Opinion
Grizzlies Mailbag: The Ja & Jaren core, FedExForum food ideas
The final installment in a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: The evolution of Grind City Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.
Games
Daily WordRow: A ‘goat rodeo’
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.