Report: Penny Hardaway in serious contention for Magic head coaching job
The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.
Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era may be coming to a stunning end
Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.
How Ryan Silverfield helped improve the Tigers’ chances with standout safety
Thanks to the head coach, the University of Memphis football program made a lasting impression on three-star recruit Jaidan Scott.
Greek Fest returns; Memphis recipe exchange launches
Memphis Greek Festival comes back in the fall; our recipe exchange has started, and we want you to share your Top 5 Memphis dishes.
Replica of Hernando DeSoto Bridge might stop traffic, too
The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.
Wedding industry, couples pivot and adjust amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in canceled weddings, postponed weddings and reimagined “micro” weddings. That cost professionals in the wedding industry much revenue and caused couples to adjust their plans.
Residents’ memories dance day into night on Trezevant mural
A dozen girls from Hutchison interviewed the residents, then compiled themes and treasures into a mural created by Memphis potter, Kristi Duckworth.
Infrastructure compromise tests partisan divide
The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast recaps local political development including the county’s budget season and campaign openings for the 2022 county elections. Also, the partisan divide among area legislators remains in place on voting rights and the infrastructure bill.
New home rises on once-blighted site, thanks to neighborhood effort
The Oxford Avenue property, once entirely encompassed (and defined) by a giant tree, is now a symbol of an even larger effort to give Binghampton residents a chance at becoming homeowners one day.
Memphis dominates Sporting Kansas City II, yet falls
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
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.