Metal Museum, city sign lease for Rust Hall
Terms of the 100-year lease include a $35 million renovation of the Overton Park landmark with money from private donors.
Herrington: Tyus Jones and other big Grizzlies offseason questions
There are three categories to consider if Memphis wants to make a move: the draft, free agency and trades.
Street Food: Favorite finds at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets
From “farm fresh” tomato sauce and a grandmother’s yeast rolls to local dairy yogurt and Mississippi catfish, a guide to some favorite items available at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets.
One Memphis Place owners plan $5 million renovation
Upcoming renovations will include improving the entrance to the building from the adjacent garage.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Quinones stock on the rise ahead of important deadline
With the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft tomorrow, June 1, Quinones’ decision could be more difficult than anticipated.
Five indicted for involvement in shooting during funeral
The shooting occurred Oct. 23, 2021 as a funeral procession for 16-year-old Je’Marco Smith was moving along in North Memphis.
Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art
Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community.
DeSoto County man killed in Ark. plane crash near Downtown
The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.
North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry
With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.
A day to honor, a day to remember and a day to recognize sacrifice
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
My Cup of Tea is a balm, but founder wants more
My Cup of Tea sales are growing 30% annually and the Orange Mound-based company now boasts customers in 48 states.
Everything we know about the First Horizon merger ahead of shareholders’ vote
After multiple mergers and acquisitions, TD Bank became the seventh-largest U.S. bank by deposits and the 11th largest bank in the U.S. by total assets.
Memphis native ‘skates’ back into town with debut YA novel
Young Black love and joy are the themes of writer Kelis Rowe’s debut novel but Memphis readers will also recognize a lot of settings in the story, as well.
Cemetery Cinema returns to Elmwood with ‘Casablanca’
Elmwood decided to project classic films on the roof of the circa 1866 cottage situated on the property, starting Friday, June 3.
Local film groups to host free set-building workshop
Instructors who have worked on shows and films including “The Help,” “Bluff City Law” and “Women of the Movement” are leading a free set-building workshop.
Metro
Former MSCS chief Marie Feagins opens bid for Shelby County mayor
Feagins kicked off her bid in the May 5 Democratic mayoral primary before a group of 100 people Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Southwind.
Education Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
Premium East Memphis ‘Too close to home’: Memphis rabbi turns grief into light after Bondi Beach shooting
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Firefighters get raises, but there’s money trouble in higher ed
Business
Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
The development team is exploring opportunities for the 70-year-old building.
Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Huff, who replaced former coach Ryan Silverfield, will earn $1.8 million in his first year.
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
Memphis Grizzlies Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against Minnesota
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 116, Timberwolves 110
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Say goodbye to 2025 with a midnight toast, and then set some healthy resolutions and eat some lucky black-eyed pea soup.
Premium Visual Arts ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
The Station is headed back to the City of Memphis’ Alcohol Commission at 9 a.m. this morning, and the would-be liquor store hopes it’ll be granted a license.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 16
Ready for today’s sudokus?