FedEx looks to hire 3,250 in Memphis for peak
FedEx is adding 3,250 workers in the Memphis area to help it handle a surge in package volume between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Campaign Chronicle: Increased turnout, Union Row bash
One week from election day in Memphis, the early-voter turnout is poised to pass the turnout four years ago. Mayor Jim Strickland is honored by the developers of Union Row as challenger Tami Sawyer paints a very different picture of the city's fortunes.
Protest over Rudd’s salary, benefits fizzles on hot Friday afternoon
A student-led protest at the University of Memphis over President David Rudd’s bonus package and other issues sparked to life briefly Friday afternoon with chanting before fizzling.
St. Jude shows world its palliative success in symposium
St. Jude symposium is designed to help hospitals worldwide see what works in palliative care and develop it at home.
Public quizzes Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on plan to fund MATA
Movers and shakers at the weekly lunch meeting of the Frayser Exchange Club questioned Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Thursday about his plan to help fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority through a proposed $145 sustainability fee for addresses with three vehicles.
Meet Eric Groff, the Memphis football internet sensation
Memphis Tigers football fan Eric Groff showed off his dance moves on the ESPN broadcast Thursday night.
Metro
‘We still have work to do,’ Young says as Trump claims credit for Memphis crime
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city is moving in the right direction on crime, but didn’t credit President Donald Trump or the Memphis Safe Task Force for that.
City of Memphis Trump protests pop up during president’s visit to Memphis
Metro Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force
Metro US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in Memphis
Collierville The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
Business
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Premium Health Care Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
Premium Real Estate The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies shellacked in 39-point loss to Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hawks 146, Grizzlies 107
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Food
Memphis Made closing taproom
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Premium Real Estate The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Suburbs
Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
Collierville The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
Arts & Culture
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Premium Arts & Culture Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Opinion Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
Podcasts
The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A, but it’s getting a second chance today.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: T-I-G-E-R-S!
Today’s puzzle is Sam Bielich as the Medicine Man. The photo is provided by Bielich.