International Paper planning succession of CEO Mark Sutton
IP announced Wednesday, Sept. 6, a request from its chairman and CEO Mark Sutton to the company’s board of directors to begin looking for his successor.
Renovations in mind, Showboats make seating changes for upcoming season
Returning and new season-ticket holders have the opportunity to receive priority seat selection for the Memphis Showboats’ 2024 UFSL season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where major construction is planned.
Shack’s second spot to open this month
The new Elwood’s Shack will include breakfast, dessert and a coffee bar.
Inked: Bakery planned for historic church; ex-Commercial Appeal HQ may split
According to a conditional-use permit filed recently with the Board of Adjustment, the owners of the 10,000-square-foot building at 1663 Autumn Ave. want to build 10 apartment units within the building.
Why Memphis lags behind in solar projects
States such as Florida have climbed in an annual report on the growth in solar power by region while the net growth of Memphis homes with solar has fluctuated.
Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
Olive Branch to livestream Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission meetings
Olive Branch citizens will now have better access to city meetings as the DeSoto County municipal government broadcasts its Board of Aldermen and Planning Commission sessions.
Dermon Building could become a Holiday Inn Express
The development project would add 150 new hotel rooms Downtown and provide on-site parking at a nearby facility.
Table Talk: In Memphis, food sounds good, too
Grab a plate because we’ve got “Green Onions,” “Bar-B-Q,” “Beans and Cornbread” and “Sugar Puddin’” coming your way.
It’s Roc Taylor’s time to shine in his third year with the Tigers
Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas StateRelated story:
Southaven mayor defends millage increase in budget hearing
Some residents opposed a millage increase in Southaven for the upcoming fiscal year, but Mayor Darren Musselwhite countered that the funds are necessary for street paving and fighting crime from Memphis.
Arlington decides on diamond interchange, bridge widening for I-40 exit
A diamond design may be Arlington’s best friend when it comes to controlling future traffic control at the Airline Road interchange of Interstate 40.
Week 4 prep football preview: Cougars host Jaguars in 8-5A cat fight
Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: It’s still Germantown — and another new No. 2Related story:
Council District 1 incumbent calls public safety ‘top of mind with everybody’
Rhonda Logan, who is running for re-election in District 1 against challenger Kymberly Kelley, cites public safety and economic opportunity as top issues.
Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
Opinion: Environmental court seeks a ‘renewed commitment to community vitality’
“Let’s all step up and take action. Let’s become resolute in our commitment to address and solve blight issues, to work collaboratively towards solutions.”
Opinion: A call to ‘pause and reflect’ on the 50th anniversary of busing, 10th of school merger
“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the monumental merger between Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools – regarded as one of the largest mergers in public school history – it’s essential to pause and assess the effects of the Transition Planning Commission’s recommendations and subsequent policies.”
Bailey: Did you think I would miss eulogizing Jimmy Buffett?
Jimmy Buffett provided the Bailey Family with a lifetime of escape, advice and entertainment on long trips to Florida as generations of the family grew up as Parrotheads.
Metro
The Early Word: Grindfather goes to jail, and top runners come to Memphis
Youth gunshot wounds are trending down, jail inmates are being moved and the Grizzlies extend their losing streak.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Elections Mayoral candidates define themselves at first campaign forum
Premium Public Safety Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy
Business
Memphis International expected to see flights cut
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the FAA plans to reduce flights in 40 “high-volume markets,” and experts predict hundreds, if not thousands, of flights could be canceled.
Business Council approves $2.5M loan for meals along with fire chief, general services head
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Premium Real Estate Historic Ashlar Hall listed for sale
Sports
Questions that will define Memphis basketball’s 2025-26 season
Key questions loom large as the Tigers get ready to officially tip off their season Saturday against San Francisco.
Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen set to be released on $1,000 bond after drug arrest
High School Sports Seven local players named as Mr. Football semifinalists
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
Food
Recipe Exchange: Apple Strudel
The Daily Memphian’s Kelsey Bowen says her version of this Thanksgiving staple is so good, it made her high school German teacher cry.
Suburbs
Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
With a rise in solar farms, Arlington has paused any future such operations until the town can come up with a plan to regulate their placement.
Arts & Culture
Booker T. takes the stage, and Stax offers a look inside ‘Bettye’s Bin’
This week, Fit Pit Fridays makes a comeback, Ken Burns’ new film screens for free and Meddlesome hosts what may be the shortest race ever.
Opinion
Opinion: The quiet grace of listening
“Real leadership in this moment comes not from those shouting from the sidelines. It will come from people who walk into neighborhoods and ask the simple disarming question: What do you need to feel safe?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola, CEO Eric Barnes and metro editor Jane Donahoe talk about the site’s ongoing coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force and answer a few frequently asked questions.