‘Says who?’: Ja Morant featured in Nike basketball commercial
The Grizzlies star, with Memphis scenery, adds to his portfolio of appearances.
Pervis Payne’s death sentence is vacated
Payne, 54, had been set for execution in December 2020.
Three Memphis high school standouts named Mr. Football finalists
The winners of the Mr. Football awards will be announced during ceremonies in Nashville on Dec. 7.
Scouting report: Tigers have to fight Va. Tech’s 3-pointers, dragging tempo
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
State approves TVA plan to move coal ash to landfill
TDEC spokeswoman Kim Schofinski said the plan to move the coal ash includes traffic management.
Peppertree apartments declared a public nuisance
Over the past 20 months, the complex has been the scene of more than 1,600 calls for police services, ranging from violent crime to drugs.
These Memphis-area artists just received a Grammy nomination
The Recording Academy announced the news Tuesday.
Whitehead leaving zoning office to join law firm
Josh Whitehead, zoning administrator for Memphis and Shelby County, plans to join the Burch Porter & Johnson law firm after Jan. 1.
Tigers Basketball Insider: A possible solution for Memphis’ turnover problems
Hardaway wants to see the Tigers stop trying to make home run plays and get back to the basics.
$10 Deal: Empanadas and arepas at Sabor Caribe
With empanadas, arepas, cachapas and more on the menu, Sabor Caribe has been a tasty Edge District anchor through a period of profound neighborhood change.
Pay raise for Germantown mayor and aldermen advances
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen could see a bump in their compensation in 2025.
Murphy, Segbers garner second-team all-USL recognition
Forward and fullback are the first players in club history to receive postseason mention.
Herrington: Thoughts on the Grizzlies’ big losses and changing COVID policies
Losing big for the Grizzlies this season has been nearly synonymous with when they lose at all, because seven of eight losses have been by double-digits.
Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
Listen to DM writers recap Memphis’ thrilling victory over the Jazz
Desmond Bane has been terrific for the Grizzlies in the absence of Dillon Brooks this season.
Tuesday prep report: CBHS christens new gym with a big victory
Brothers shut down ECS in the second half of first game in McNeill Family Fieldhouse.
crime crisis
Daily Memphian plans year-long, in-depth series on crime
Over the coming months, reporters and editors will focus on four major areas: murders, violent crime, juvenile crime and justice, and property crime.
10 years. $10M. 2,100 SkyCop cameras. And a crime increase of 57%
A Daily Memphian analysis reveals the city experienced more crime with a vast camera system than without it. And SkyCop cameras rarely help criminal investigations.
Strickland: State law is weak on gun crime, access
On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he hopes a city charter change on police residency is revived and put back on a ballot for a vote soon.
Metro
State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
City of Memphis National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
Education Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
Shelby County Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Premium Real Estate Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Sports
Memphis senior William Whitlow Jr. ‘not mad’ at teammates who opted out of bowl game
Defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. shares his feelings after multiple Memphis players missed the Tigers’ Gasparilla Bowl loss to North Carolina State.
Memphis Tigers Football NC State Wolfpack chews up Tigers in Gasparilla Bowl
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: NC State 31, Memphis 7
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
Premium Education State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum
Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Crosstown CEO Todd Richardson was dying — until Adrian Garcia showed up.
Podcasts
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.