Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way
Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more.
Hotel could be competitive coup for Downtown Collierville
Guest column: Peggy Seessel was a ‘mighty force for good’ in Memphis
If Peggy was on your team, you could count on her to put her heart and soul into everything she did on your behalf.
Briarcrest sophomore wins high school baseball player of the week
Sophomore Jack Gleason led Briarcrest to Division 2-AA West Region title.
Photographer Kha returns to Memphis for ‘Critical Conversation’
“I think the public versus private versus publicly-owned private space question is one that should be unpacked,” said Sam Rauch, who has curated exhibits for New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Thursday prep report: Northpoint headed back to Spring Fling
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
The To-Do List: Tour CY gardens, eat baklava and drink whiskey with dogs in wind suits
This week, the Tilt-a-Whirl will be spinning at the Bluff City Fair, the mimosas will be bottomless in Court Square and you can learn how to save your seat (literally).
TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools
A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.
Sir Meatball is already internet famous. Now he’s ready for Dogchella
Memphian Mary Lauren Bobango Stewart created an Instagram page for her dogs, Sir Meatball and Milkshake, back in 2018. Now, with more than 26,000 followers on Instagram, she’s founded a live event, Dogchella.
Carrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis not worried about Morant’s durability
The Memphis Grizzlies said they expect Ja Morant will take the same approach to the offseason that Jaren Jackson Jr. had coming off his knee injury.
Airport expects double-digit increase in revenue next year
“The MSCAA staff has overcome many challenges that resulted from the pandemic,” said the chair of the airport authority’s board.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Central junior leaves no doubt about who Memphis’ top sprinter is
Jordan Ware won both the 100 and the 200 while also anchoring the victorious 400 and 800 relay squads. He has the top times in Tennessee this season in each sprint.
The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students
While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.
Wednesday prep report: Two region finals, two Collierville wins over Houston
Baseball and soccer squads defeat archrival to move to within one victory of Spring Fling.
Metro
MUS names next head of school
Hart Roper will succeed Pete Sanders, who announced in January that he would retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Premium State Government New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
State Government Brent Taylor to seek Tenn. District 9 Congressional seat
Premium Education All Memphis third graders to retake TCAP reading exam on last days of school
Update State Government State Democrats wore white to Thursday’s vote. Here’s why.
Business
MUS names next head of school
Hart Roper will succeed Pete Sanders, who announced in January that he would retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Business More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Ducks Unlimited names COO
Business Claude AI to use xAI’s Memphis data center
Premium Real Estate Inked: Crescent Center has new tenant
Sports
Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to participate in Battle 4 Atlantis
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies
Food
Food Files: High tea in the front, par-tee in the back
HighTee is leaning into high tea, and Raymah Café opens in a long-vacant former Applebee’s.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: South of Beale’s fried chicken sandwich
Suburbs
Waiting for the right tenant: A look at some of Bartlett’s empty commercial buildings
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
Premium Collierville X no longer marks the spot for Collierville communications
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Met Gala watch party kicks off 2026 Memphis Art & Fashion Week
Memphis’ fashionistas walked the red carpet at the Brooks Museum of Art for a Met Gala watch party.
Music Photo Gallery: Wu-Tang Clan closes out Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 2
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Uniting to create lasting change globally, locally and personally’
“What we gain instead is something far more valuable: purpose, friendships and the knowledge that we are making a difference.”
Collierville Opinion: Collierville should not spend tax dollars fighting Chick-fil-A
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.
Elections The AM/DM podcast: County races set for August
Games
Sudoku: May 8
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?