UT trustees approve new UTHSC-Methodist pact
“This has been the most difficult deliberation personally that I’ve had while I’ve been on the UT board,” said trustee Bill Rhodes, AutoZone president, chairman and CEO.
‘Not enough,’ local activists say about Chauvin sentence
Memphis activists react after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s death, was sentenced to 22½ years in prison.
Germantown’s Wildwood Farm partnering with UT Martin
Wildwood Farm, one of the largest undeveloped tracts in Germantown, will remain undeveloped. The landowner, Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, unveiled a partnership with the University of Tennessee Thursday evening.
Memphis Zoo pays ‘80s themed tribute to Nick Vergos
The Memphis Zoo’s 37- year-old tradition, Zoo Rendezvous, returns Sept. 11 after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: TRA senior captures top honor
Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.
Gov. won’t commit to funding more Highway Patrol in Memphis — yet
During a Friday, June 25, visit to the city, the Tennessee governor also defended the state’s open gun carry law that takes effect July 1. Local leaders are worried the permitless gun carry provision could contribute to a summer surge in violent crime.
Germantown may lower speed limit in neighborhoods
Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.
Coach assures Memphis 901 will answer wake-up call against Sporting KC II
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”
Pickleball players rejoice at new outdoor Bartlett courts
Pickleball, invented in 1965, is a paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A pickleball court is 20-by-44 feet, similar to a badminton court and often played in either singles or doubles matches.
About Town: ‘There’s magic happening’ at LeMoyne-Owen
Vernell Bennett-Fairs said the city’s only HBCU will open to full capacity next fall. That’s 700 college students who can either now attend in-person or resume online learning.
2 from UTHSC receive UT President’s Awards
Six recipients from across the UT System honored with award and $3,000.
Opinion: Angels are and have been with us
What made them angels was the sacrifice they made expecting no recognition at all.
Metro
Freedom Award honors civil rights leaders across generations
The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.
Metro Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MATA gets new wheels, and Lee Harris gets a road
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Is Memphis at a turning point?
Education Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Business
FedEx Freight leader fired
FedEx Freight fired one of its executives, Mike Lyons, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out Burger targets second site
Premium Real Estate Visible Music College building bought
Premium Real Estate Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M
Transportation & Logistics Reopened airport tunnel is brighter, taller and more accessible
Sports
Brighton running back voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.
High School Sports Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders
Premium City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Food
In-N-Out Burger targets second site
With one location in the works, the California-based fast-food chain may have found a second spot in the Memphis area.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Dog & Bone’s chicken tenders
Suburbs
No tax increase for most DeSoto County towns
Although the jury is still out on Hernando’s budget after it was passed and then unpassed, several other DeSoto County municipalities have approved their financial plans with no property tax increases for the fiscal year.
Premium Real Estate Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M
Arts & Culture
Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it’s Beyoncé's birthday
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Opinion
Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
“Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”
Opinion Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.