Simmons Bank changes mind on name of Liberty Bowl stadium
Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.
Developing Memphis Seminar highlights anticipated developments now charging ahead
The projects discussed at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis Seminar were Central Yards in Midtown, Link Apartments on Broad, the Blues Note Hotel in the Pinch and Orleans Station in the Medical District.
With impressive opening, Grizzlies’ backcourt shows it’s ‘growing up’
With the backcourt trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and De’Anthony Melton, the Grizzlies hope they have something special brewing.
The Daily Memphian Developing Memphis Seminar 2021
Join The Daily Memphian’s virtual seminar focused on key development projects across Memphis beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21.
AAC announces new schools
The American Athletic Conference, with the addition of six Conference USA members, now has an eastern toehold with Charlotte.
By ground or air, Kenji Lewis delivers for East
The quarterback has turned things up several notches during his team’s four-game winning streak, with help from D’Juan Murray, who leads a veteran offensive line, and receivers Curtis Owens and Chris Bailey .
Fans choose Tipton-Rosemark QB, Central-CBHS as week’s best
Tipton-Rosemark quarterback Payne Fullen accounted for four touchdowns in the victory over Harding Academy last week.
State volleyball tournament: Knoxville Catholic dethrones Briarcrest in D2-AA
Saints end the season with a 40-3 record.
Memphis families to receive produce through Good Food For All
Partnership for a Healthier America will work with Shelby County Schools to provide fresh fruits and vegetables weekly to families participating in the program. Family members will receive at least two servings of produce per day.
‘Please don’t let The Peanut Shoppe die’
The business’ owner is requesting a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement (TI) Grant to move to 121 S. Main.
State Department of Education to host public town halls for funding review
The Tennessee Department of Education is hosting a series of town halls, including one at the National Civil Rights Museum next week, to invite the public to give input for their review of the public education funding strategy.
Big River Park effort gains $1 million gift
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant wants to be an All-Star and looked like one Wednesday
He wants to be an All-Star. He doesn’t hide that goal, as other players choose to do. But he also doesn’t want that desire to get in the way of his team goals, which ultimately keep everyone in Memphis happy.
Biden announces broad network to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds
Vaccinations will be provided at locations families trust, including schools, community-based sites, 25,000 doctors’ offices, plus dozens of children’s hospitals and thousands of pharmacies.
Majority of COVID vaccination doses given in Shelby County now third doses
The majority of COVID-19 vaccination doses being given in Shelby County now are third doses, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said Thursday.
Memphis airport reports travel upswing in September
Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.
The To-Do List: Earth, Wind and lots of Fire
This week’s listing of events is burning hot with Earth, Wind & Fire, Art on Fire, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Spree Wilson and more.
Sanford: Colin Powell was America’s moral leader without the title of president
Otis Sanford: “...while Powell never sought the office himself, he had tremendous influence with voters during tough presidential election years.”
Germantown Plaza secures new tenants
The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.
Week 9 high school football stat leaders
More than 30 individual and team categories listed through games of Week 9.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Undefeated Lausanne retains top spot
Lynx are now 7-0 following a victory over St. George’s last week.
Hagerty and Blackburn again reject moving voting rights bill in Senate
Tennessee’s two Republican senators voted against the procedural motion this week that would have brought a Democratic voting rights bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
Listen to Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes discuss (and taste test) Kit Kats
From pudding to pumpkin pie with matcha and mint in between, Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington, and Eric Barnes eat all the Kit Kats.
Listen to Eric Barnes, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington continue their Kit Kat chit chat
Eric Barnes, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington continue their talks and tastings of Kit Kats on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Key stats and numbers for Friday night against UCF
The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.
Metro
The Early Word: Jes Shea loves her new skin, and PJ Haggerty has a new home
Burying power lines would cost billions, private-school vouchers are big in Memphis and a Midtown fan store is spinning its last rotation.
Premium Education Thousands applied for vouchers. What Memphis schools will accept them?
Spirit of Memphis Newly a Purple Heart City, Bartlett pauses to honor Memorial Day
Spirit of Memphis With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
Business
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
Premium City of Memphis Stuck in a dead-end job? Consider Tech901
Sports
Two Tigers look to national meet after winning AAC titles
Oagenga Mdlela and Sascha Salesius Schmidt placed first in the 2025 AAC track and field meet. Now, they have their eyes set on qualifying for the NCAA Championships.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers star PJ Haggerty commits to Kansas State
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Baker hits two home runs to help ’Birds defeat Durham
Food
What to Order: Cocozza’s pork Milanese is the star of the show
But start with the calamari and split the cannoli.
Suburbs
Olive Branch appoints ‘firefighter’s firefighter’ as new fire chief
Olive Branch has hired William D. Clark II, a firefighter with more than three decades of experience in Lewisburg and Memphis, as the city’s new fire chief.
Arts & Culture
Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.
Opinion
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.