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
New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
The Tennessee State Board of Education is among at least five state boards that appoint members in alignment with the congressional map.
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.
Spirit of Memphis Former Memphis judge dies
Business
More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs
EpicenterU, a partnership between Epicenter, Arkansas State University and the Delta Regional Authority, will provide about $812,000 in grant funding for student 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
Premium Transportation & Logistics Frontier adds new nonstop route from Memphis airport
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?