City Council votes down health insurance benefits for itself
After several moves to delay or table the measure, it failed without getting a single yes vote.Related story:
Tuesday prep report: Bartlett outlasts Cordova in round three
R’Chaun King led the Panthers to claim the District 15-AAAA title and a No. 1 region seed in a battle of the state’s top-ranked teams in Class 4A.
Memphis financial strategist predicts ‘soft landing’ for US economy in 2024
Amid the wars, negative credit growth, shrinking money supply, upcoming elections and yield curve inversions, investment strategist David Waddell predicts a soft landing for the economy.
Memphis economy is healthy but has areas for improvement
Memphis' economy can be improved by stabilizing income inequality, low median household income, and housing and food insecurity.
Judge reprimanded for overturning 163-year sentence
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct issued Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan a public reprimand Feb. 14 for overturning the sentence of Courtney Anderson in December 2022.
Law aimed at protesters would increase penalty for blocking traffic to felony
A bill moving through the Tennessee General Assembly would make it a felony to block a roadway, a penalty enhancement intended to prevent another protest like the one that blocked the Hernando DeSoto bridge for hours earlier this month.
Ikea unveils Memphis mural and model recording studio
Ikea pays homage to Memphis’ music legacy and future with two new attractions at its local store.
Memphis teams with EPA to fund $103M in drainage upgrades
The City of Memphis plans to issue revenue bonds with the Environmental Protection Agency to help fund upgrades to the city’s aging stormwater system over the next five years.
Blue Suede Networks applies for 15 year tax incentive for $829M project
In five years, BSN estimates the economic impact of its project will be $1.4 billion, create 4,600 jobs and generate $5.76 million in local taxes and fees.
MPD wants 10-day holds for vehicles used in drag racing, street stunts
In conversation that covered murder-clearance rates, aggravated assault charges, illegal car stunts and more, the Shelby County district attorney general and the Memphis Police Department’s interim chief both presented to the Memphis City Council public safety committee. DA says MPD clears more than 30% of murders. MPD disputes it.Related story:
What to expect in Memphis’ game against Charlotte
The Tigers have lost six of their last heading into Wednesday’s game against Charlotte, which is second in the AAC. Golden State to convert former Tiger Lester Quinones to standard contract Nike launches apparel collab between Tigers and Hardaway’s 1 Cent brand Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway defends deep rotation, says people are ‘up in arms’Related stories:
DA says MPD clears more than 30% of murders. MPD disputes it.
Steve Mulroy said Tuesday, Feb. 20, that MPD had a murder clearance rate of 31.2% in 2022, something that Interim Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis audibly disputed as he said it. MPD wants 10-day holds for vehicles used in drag racing, street stuntsRelated content:
Nike launches apparel collab between Tigers and Hardaway’s 1 Cent brand
The clothing line features Memphis’ Leaping Tiger logo and the 1 Cent mark as part of various designs on “T-shirts, long sleeved T-shirts, hoodie tees, hoodies, quarter-zip tops and more.”
Pine Hill clubhouse to be named for first Black pro manager
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
After questions, Memphis Tourism says political donations weren’t donations after all
Memphis Tourism asked the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association’s political action committee to amend campaign finance filings after The Daily Memphian questioned why it had not disclosed political donations on its federal tax returns.
Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. lifted his game — and left his mark — in small-town Indiana
Part 2 of a three-part series travels to the magical boarding school where Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. met close friend Jordan Poole. Grizzlies Insider: ‘Trip’ is last of three projects on Grizzlies starsRelated story:
Decarcerate Memphis report breaks down MPD traffic stop data
“Memphis and Shelby County have, in some respects, truly become more threatening in recent years; traffic fatalities have risen, especially since 2020; fewer people are able to legally drive; and people of color face more discrimination on the road and in court,” Decarcerate Memphis’ new report said.
Calkins: Pat Halloran believed in a better Memphis. Then he made it come true.
Pat Halloran’s life was celebrated in grand style Monday. There was music! There was laughter! There were stories about a larger-than-life character who fell in love with Memphis — and then made it a better place.
Tigers basketball podcast: Hardaway’s criticism reaction and the NIL mess
Is Penny Hardaway’s criticism of criticism reasonable? Will his highest-paid players be benched? Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston discuss.
Sudoku: Feb. 20
Today’s sudoku is an easy one.
Metro
New stats illustrate Memphis crime climate prior to Task Force’s arrival
Crime data from the first three quarters of 2025 reveals where the city’s crime rate stood before the federal law enforcement saturation.
Education Tennessee should fully fund special education pre-K, districts say
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Lee Harris may sue task force; Bill Lee says it’s here forever
Premium Education Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Premium Real Estate Palladio closing for good ... or is it?
Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Sports
ECS wins region title over St. George’s in penalty shooutout
Goalkeeper Molly Fuhrman comes up huge for the Eagles in the latest installment of one of the state’s best rivalries.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies crushed again in preseason, despite JJJ’s return
Premium Sports When everything broke, this Memphis volleyball player’s faith held
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Owls, Warriors meet in one of Memphis’ oldest rivalries
Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
Suburbs
Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
Victory gives the Arlington Tigers an all-important home match in the sectionals as they look to advance to state for the first time.Related content:
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?