COVID surge hospital, never used, closes for good
All expenses, including monthly rent, are eligible to be reimbursed by the federal government.
Details emerge for Memphis assistant Larry Brown’s contract
The Hall of Fame coach signed a one-year, $300,000 deal with the university, plus bonuses.
$30M loan fund created for Medical District housing, mixed-use buildings
The $30 million Memphis Medical District Investment Fund is designed to spur inclusive real estate development in the impoverished neighborhoods ringing the robust Memphis Medical District.
Calkins: Rooting for forfeits — and Vandy! — in this year’s SEC
Calkins: “The only thing SEC states do better than football is ignorance. Why you should be rooting for forfeits — and fully vaccinated Vanderbilt — this season.”
Looks are deceiving but Germantown Legends are believing
“We don’t look good getting off the bus but there’s zero fear,” coach Carey Talley says as they open play in the U.S. Youth Soccer national tournament.
Le Bonheur announces $95 million expansion
The expansion includes enlarging the cardiovascular and neonatal floors, in addition to the surgery-recovery area and main floor.
Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists
Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.
The joy - and science - of live audiences at The Orpheum
The head of The Orpheum joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
It’s a matter of sooner, later or never for unvaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, but many people are still deciding against vaccination – at least for now. The moment of urgency has passed and instead has been replaced by a relaxed attitude, even as the Delta variant spreads and puts unvaccinated people at risk for severe illness and even death.
Labor shortage creates a ‘great time to be an employee’
Employers are giving hiring bonuses, creating retention incentives, making work schedules more flexible, raising pay, providing transportation to workers and providing other incentives to fill positions during this tight labor market.
Despite pandemic and unemployment, donations at U of M top $35 million
The university raised more than $35 million, including a record of $26.5 million for academic support when unemployment was at record highs and the campus mostly was quiet.
Proposed subdivision at Germantown Country Club in line with recent approvals
Germantown Country Club’s sheer size and the number of lots in the proposed Glasgow residential development for the property makes the project unique, but the density is comparable to other recently approved proposals.
Street Food: Sugar Ghost brings bubble tea, and soon ice cream, to Broad Ave.
Mary Claire White has long sold jewelry and candles in the Broad Avenue Arts District. With Sugar Ghost, she’s brought bubble tea to the neighborhood, and has an ice cream shop coming soon.
Metro
Woman shot Downtown, third shooting in a week
“I heard three to four. And then another burst and then another. It was probably about 15-20 shots. It was a lot. And everybody was running,” said a resident.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
Education MSCS must name its new Frayser high campus as it considers selling more buildings
Premium City of Memphis Analysis: To Trump, rise in crime is political, foreign and enabled by Democrats
Business
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
Premium Real Estate The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Sports
Martin: Memphis and Penny Hardaway have a plan. Will it work?
Now that the decision has been made to bring Penny Hardaway back, everyone in Memphis hopes he’ll be successful — and that his ninth year will be the charm. The task before him is immense.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Ja Morant’s peak years were a mountain of unforgettable moments
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke ruled out for season
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High School Sports Munford baseball rallies to defeat Arlington
Food
Memphis Made closing taproom
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Premium Reviews What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
Suburbs
Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
Premium Real Estate New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Calkins: Trump came to Memphis. We’ll soon be ‘virtually crime free.’
President Donald Trump came to Memphis to declare victory over crime. Two Friday night shootings were a reminder that work still remains. Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in MemphisRelated content:
Arts & Culture Opinion: Art is enduring
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit
The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
Games
Sudoku: March 24
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?