Young Dolph could have Memphis street named for him
Memphis Councilman JB Smiley plans to sponsor a Memphis City Council resolution naming a street after the rapper.
How they voted on funding to keep the federal government operating
The federal government is funded into February with the votes among the city’s representatives in Washington falling along party lines with one exception — a senator who did not vote on the continuing resolution.
Owners of Collierville coffee shop hand over keys
Longtime Collierville residents are taking the keys to Square Beans Coffee Co. The new owners have local experience in hospitality.
Grizzlies have three players out, one doubtful at Dallas on Saturday
Memphis could be extremely shorthanded against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
Collierville Schools’ Tyler Salyer is state’s co-principal of the year
Due to close scores, the Tennessee Department of Education honored two top principals this year.
Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup
Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.
Industry leaders give insights in 2021 Daily Memphian CRE seminar
Industry leaders covered everything industrial, office and retail, and two of the region’s top economic development experts talked Ford and its unprecedented planned development.
Grizzlies notebook: A wacky, wild Thursday night in FedExForum
With the Grizzlies up 78 in the fourth quarter, the FedExForum crowd called for defense.
Scouting report: Ole Miss game has massive implications
Memphis will have its hands full in what should be a packed house for the Rebels.
Social Club: Memphis wins everything and The Rock recalls Walls, Miss.
Social Club: Buzzfeed reviews local Memphis restaurant, Lil Buck plays tribute to Virgil Abloh and The Rock is giving.
Townsend buys sixth property on Summer Avenue’s west end
William “Bill” Townsend continues acquiring commercial properties on the west end of Summer, and he’s forming a plan.
Porter-Leath pre-K kids to get free Children’s Museum memberships
A $250,000 partnership between the Children’s Museum of Memphis and Porter-Leath allows 1,500 families enrolled in the Porter-Leath Early Head Start program to have free access to the museum.
About Town: Pedestrians hit twice with ‘Naming’ vandalism
But there may be a small silver lining after most of the art installation was destroyed.
Council session has police, fire residency on agenda
Memphis City Council members talk about a new bid to allow police officers and firefighters to live outside Shelby County at a special committee session Monday, Dec. 6.
Friday prep report: Northpoint, MAHS split a doubleheader
Brylee Faith Cherry and Geoffrey Shaw lead their respective squads to impressive victories on Friday. Plus, check out roundups of other games and box scores.
Metro
The Early Word: Paulette’s hires new Guy; Task Force opinions are all over
Candidates get in line for county ballot, another inmate died at 201 Poplar and the Tigers actually win a game.
Ford Megasite The AM/DM podcast: BlueOval’s pivot to gas-powered trucks
Education Is Tennessee’s ban on religious charter schools unconstitutional? Attorney General says likely.
Premium Elections With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Premium Education U of M fires head of foundation, leading board to resign
Business
The AM/DM podcast: BlueOval’s pivot to gas-powered trucks
The shift to gas-powered trucks means West Tennessee isn’t tied to the nation’s precarious EV market.
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Real Estate Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
Premium Business From worry to relief: Stanton neighbors welcome Ford’s gas truck pivot — and the promise it brings
Sports
Box score: Thunder 119, Grizzlies 103
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, Friday, Dec. 22, 2025.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 88, Alabama State 67
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback AJ Hill to enter transfer portal
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Briarcrest’s O’Connor leads the way
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Cam Spencer plays like nobody wants him — because nobody did
Food
What to order: Surf and turf at Porch & Parlor
While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: P.O. Press’ butter cake
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 North Mississippi How a Southaven principal found her calling as DeSoto County’s Administrator of the Year
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My favorite films of 2025
The movie industry has been imperiled for at least a couple of decades now, but good — even great — movies are still being made. Here are 10 favorites from 2025.
Premium Music Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
Opinion
Opinion: The good side of going viral
“Social media provides profound community benefits: the power to spread messages, support causes and connect neighbors.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Dug McDaniel seems to care. But do all the rest of the Tigers?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: BlueOval’s pivot to gas-powered trucks
The shift to gas-powered trucks means West Tennessee isn’t tied to the nation’s precarious EV market.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 22
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?