‘This is for Memphis,’ Prep Curry says of local fashion event
“You’re going to have a thousand nos but as soon as you get that one yes, it’ll actually change your life,” the Memphis-born designer told the crowd at a pop-up shop in Germantown.
FedEx director by day, food fanatic by night
Self-taught chef Kunal Jadhav created one of Memphis Magazine’s top 10 dishes for 2018 and has raised more than $100,000 for animal rescue groups. Now he’s doing a five-course dinner at Cameo.
Silverfield makes sure locker room jokes ‘don’t ever cross that line’ into hazing
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
Five must-see concerts for August 2023
This month, a jazz multi-instrumentalist will play Railgarten, hip-hop legends and a decorated country star will (separately) bring even more stars to FedExForum’s stage, and a 50th anniversary tour stops by Live at the Garden.
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Join Magnolia Homes for their 15th annual Live Life Well® event
With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.
Power’s out. Better check on the water.
In the past, threats to the area’s water supply were rare. But, in recent years, local power problems have been the driving force behind water crises.
Making sure all Tennesseans eligible for food assistance get it
Fewer than half of eligible Tennesseans are participating in WIC, a federal nutrition program that serves low-income children and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women.
Echols: Things that are true, right, pure, honorable and lovely. (Literally.)
“There are seasons when darkness snuffs out creativity. But every time we make something new and beautiful — something life-giving and delightful — we push back on all that darkness.”
DeSoto County supervisor candidates highlight infrastructure, emergency services
Three candidates are seeking the District 5 seat on the five-member DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, hoping to fill the vacancy left by DeSoto County sheriff candidate Michael Lee.
Brewery, bookstores pay homage to Scholastic Book Fair
Skol-Astic Book Fair, complete with beer and books, is for adults and will be held at Soul & Spirits on North Main near the Pinch District. A number of bookstores are participating.
C-Town Meats and Seafood to be offered at Cindy Krag Gourmet To Go
Cindy Krag Gourmet To Go was created to give customers a pick-up option instead of catering. Customers can bring in their own trays to have the food placed on and garnished by the staff.
Orion Credit Union using 2022 grant to lower mortgage rates
Orion is focusing most of its energy on real estate, but it’s also looking at multi-family commercial opportunities to provide affordable housing or housing across the city.
Movers & Shakers
Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital, Lehman-Roberts and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel, Alera Group and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announce promotions and additions.
Metro
U of M hits record fundraising, but as donors and federal funding drop, causes for concern remain
“I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”
State Government Tennessee appeals ruling against 2 gun laws, saying it caused ‘unnecessary confusion and risk’
City of Memphis U of M board approves $100,000 bonus for President Bill Hardgrave
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Business
South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion
Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees.
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Sports
Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
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Food
It’s taco time: $15 favorites from around the Mid-South
If you’ve been a long-time reader of $10 and $15 Deals, you know how diverse the regions, styles and flavors of tacos are in this city. We’re lucky for it. Better for it.
Suburbs
Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
Arts & Culture
New Ballet Memphis season starts with murder and ends with suicide
“Writers craft sentences, choreographers craft movement.” That is idea behind the 2025-26 Ballet Memphis season that brings productions like “Macbeth” and “Romeo & Juliet” to the stage.
Opinion
Buckley: 50 states, countless close friends. One made the last stop special.
The quest was to complete a decades-long pursuit, 50 states visited. But this travel story is about people who make life worth living, in Memphis and far beyond.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis’ arts scene and how we’re covering it
In today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and arts and culture editor Elle Perry discuss the arts scene in Memphis, including The Daily Memphian’s new arts newsletter.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Tigers win!
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers running back Sutton Smith and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.