‘Unwelcome wagon,’ Trump’s remarks in Nashville set stage for Southaven visit
The former president, the headliner at a conservative political conference on Saturday, offered a preview during a speech in Nashville of what he is likely to say.
20-year PILOT approved for $79.6M Rise on the Ravine project
Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District.
Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
Juneteenth Shop Black Festival returns in person
The festival at the Pipkin Building celebrates Black-owned businesses.
Memphians brew plan to take Westrock Coffee public
Riverview Acquisition Corp. — a special-purpose acquisition company formed by longtime Memphian Brad Martin as a vehicle for merging with a business that then would become public — aims to help small farmers while quenching the thirst for coffees, teas and extracts.
Filing reveals annual pay for Fred Smith, new FedEx CEO
An SEC filing reveals how much Raj Subramaniam and FedEx founder Fred Smith will earn in their new roles.
Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim
New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.
Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader
Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017.
STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”
Germantown names new Parks and Recreation director
Germantown has named its next director for Parks and Recreation. Pam Beasley will retire at the end of the month.
Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish
A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.
FedEx St. Jude Championship promises more — of everything
The August event kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs and will feature a bigger field, the return of the pro-am and a “good old-fashioned Memphis block party.”
Calkins: Memphis golf tournament has something money can’t buy: St. Jude
“LIV Golf exists to whitewash murder and human rights violations in Saudi Arabia. The FedEx St. Jude Championship raises money for St. Jude. Which side do you want to support? This really isn’t hard.”
Thornwood development draws more businesses
Germantown residents are seeing the results of Spence Ray’s vision. A hotel is underway and soon Ray will start working on luxury living units.
Memphis in May reports lowest attendance in more than two decades
Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
$10 Deal: Eat like royalty on a budget at the Castle Restaurant
The Castle has a bargain-priced menu across the board, it’s all made from scratch, and it’s all delicious.
Metro
Morgan resigns as local Republican Party chairman
The local Republican Party’s executive committee meets later this month to elect a new chair.
Public Safety Military lawyers sworn in to help with federal Task Force cases
Premium Business Christian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
Public Safety Jerri Green named interim public defender
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Business
Despite challenging 2025, Memphis Tourism optimistic for 2026
Last year, Memphis was one of the few markets nationwide to see hotel-occupancy growth.
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Premium Business From New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Premium Health Care Anyone can do science: How a little girl from rural Louisiana became a research leader at UTHSC
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Sports
Grizzlies break two losing streaks in close win over Spurs
Vince Williams Jr. and Cam Spencer were unlikely co–stars of an unlikely night to break a bad streak for the Memphis Grizzlies. Related content:
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High School Sports Whitehaven High football coach Saulsberry stepping down
Food
Meet the big food company in Memphis you don’t know exists
With 3,500 employees and facilities in nine communities in the eastern part of the U.S., the Memphis-based company makes snacks for some of consumers’ favorite brands.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
Suburbs
Thompson Machinery plans road network for Collierville site
Collierville officials endorsed a plan to subdivide more than 130 acres in southeast Collierville.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Jim Jarmusch is a New York filmmaker, but one with Memphis connections. Chris Herrington says the filmmaker’s “Mystery Train” is arguably the greatest of Memphis movies.
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Opinion
Echols: A friendship 84 years in the making
“In a world where loneliness is an epidemic, I wondered what could possibly go into cultivating a friendship like this one.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the Memphis Safe Task Force’s daily reports
Recently, The Daily Memphian obtained daily Task Force reports between October and early December, giving us more insight into the operations than ever before.