Restaurateur Tommy Peters loved food, music and exporting ‘Memphis brand’
Tommy Peters was a money man, not a restaurateur, but he loved music and when he met B.B. King, his path changed.
Chick-fil-A 5K supports kids in need of miracles
This year, the annual Chick-fil-A 5K benefitted My Town Miracles, which provides financial assistance to low-income families.
COVID-19 spreading questions faster than answers; maybe this will help
In the first of two parts, leading physicians speak to the history of COVID-19, its possible origins, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and the the role of masking, among other topics.
Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs
Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.
Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
Greater Memphis Chamber supports charter commission
The Greater Memphis Chamber backs forming a commission to explore city-county consolidation but doesn’t have a position yet on whether consolidation would be a good idea.
Germantown parents concerned by quarantine measures
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
Vote for the Week 3 high school football player of the week
Trio of quarterbacks and two running backs are up for this week’s award.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 4
Undefeated teams featured in two of the games, and a head coach faces his former school.
Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Metro
Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off
Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.
Public Safety Two Shelby County sheriff deputies arrested for assault
Shelby County Post-Ford County Commission sets new rules for ‘disruptive’ commissioners
Public Safety Cops on leave after violent No Kings march
Premium Arts & Culture How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
Business
Sushi Jimmi taking former By the Brewery space to ‘Next Level’
“This place was meant for me,” Chef Jimmy Sinh, known as “Sushi Jimmi,” said.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out confirms first Memphis location
Premium Health Care Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of ‘one of the best kept secrets in Memphis’
Sports
Cam Spencer snuck away, then watched one of the ‘craziest’ games he’s ever seen
The former UConn star, who won an NCAA title in 2024, was in Washington, D.C. to see the Huskies' thrilling comeback win over the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game Sunday.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The 411 on the 4-2-5: What to know about Tigers’ defensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis coach Penny Hardaway hires Sean Mock, Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches
High School Sports Grizzlies, OrthoSouth, Daily Memphian team up to honor basketball players of the week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies trade record
Food
Barbecue? There’s an app for that
Users will be able to customize orders for pickup or for delivery.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Felicia Suzanne’s deviled eggs with Kelley’s Katch Caviar
Suburbs
Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation
Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.
Arlington Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting
Arts & Culture
‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans
Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season?
Premium Arts & Culture Meet the Memphian who’s preserving handmade anime history
Opinion
Calkins: Iranians in Memphis say ‘It’s torture to even explain.’
The Daily Memphian asked local Iranians how they feel about the war. The prevailing sentiment? “The bombs do not scare us; what scares us is the war ending and the Islamic Republic still ruling Iran.”
Opinion Opinion: We can add new housing and preserve stable neighborhoods
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
Plus, Tennessee highways are ready for a change.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Time to get outside and in, too
Games
Sudoku: March 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?