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
The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
Buc-ee’s fans will have to wait, Airbnb party houses are a hot topic (again) and we explain what the new THC law means for your buzz.
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
unlocked Public Safety New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan
unlocked Metro Runners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Business
TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
unlocked Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Unlocked Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Sports
Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Unlocked Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Unlocked Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Food
Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
As the year closes, the table remains what it has always been — a place to gather, to recalibrate, to keep going.
Unlocked Food News Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Suburbs
Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
At some point on the way to a good meal, convenience stops mattering and adventure takes the wheel.
Unlocked Business Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Arts & Culture
Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year
This week, an Elvis tribute artist pays tribute to Elton John, and Navy takes on Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
FULL ACCESS Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 30
Ready for today’s sudokus?