Nick Vergos leaves larger legacy than barbecue
The middle child of Anastasia and Charlie Vergos, who founded the Rendezvous 71 years ago, Nick Vergos grew up in the family business, most recently running the restaurant's Downtown shipping operation.
Largest superconducting magnet in world arrives at St. Jude
St. Jude is first in the world to acquire a 1.1-gigahertz magnet. In a month, it will be ready to use.
The Daily Memphian marks its first birthday
Our traffic has grown. Our subscriptions are double the original projection. We've added journalists and an app and obituaries and more. All because local journalism is under assault.
Collierville Planning Commission uneasy with Quinn Ridge project, fails to endorse it
The proposed Quinn Ridge development failed to gain approval from the Collierville Planning Commission Thursday night. Commissioners said the project did not fit the rural area.
$33 million permit pulled for FedEx Logistics HQ Downtown
A nearly $33 million building permit for interior finishwork has been pulled for the FedEx Logistics headquarters project in Downtown Memphis.
Redbirds’ season over, but several players join St. Louis Cardinals
With a late push, the Memphis Redbirds stayed in the playoff hunt until the last series of the season. Manager Ben Johnson, a Germantown High School graduate, hopes to be back in 2020.
Metro
Another National Guard resolution delayed at County Commission
The nonbinding resolution is the third the Shelby County Commission has considered to suggest alternatives to the National Guard.
Shelby County Halbert ouster action revived in appeals court ruling
Premium Public Safety Federal grand jury indicts former youth pastor on 3 felony counts after controversial state sentence
Update Elections County Commission votes to put all 9 MSCS board seats on 2026 ballot — again
Business
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Premium Real Estate Local shop remodels to support more women, one bra at a time
Financial Services Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested for child pornography
Sports
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Memphis Grizzlies Draymond Green plays heel (again) as Warriors roll over Grizzlies
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis runs out of gas in lopsided preseason loss to No. 14 Arkansas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis collapses in fourth quarter, falls to No. 19 Vanderbilt
Food
Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
“You have to draw the line somewhere,” said owner Shannon Wynne.
Suburbs
Collierville bus lot moves to final review despite pushback
Collierville leaders moved the rezoning to a final review. While Monday’s decision was not final, many residents expressed their opposition.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hoops, our favorite holidays and a veto vote?
Today, on The AM/DM podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola help prepare you for the next seven days.
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 27
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.