Michael Lightman, respected real estate developer, dies
Some said that Michael Lightman, who contributed to the real estate landscape of Memphis, had the “Midas touch.”
Ford and SK On to dismantle their battery joint venture
Under the agreement, South Korea-based SK On will own the facility at Ford’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City in Stanton. A Ford subsidiary will own two facilities in Kentucky.
Attorney splits with Feagins in suit against MSCS
An attorney representing former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins in a lawsuit challenging her ouster from the district has withdrawn from the case, court documents show.
Wild Beet to open in former Railgarten space
The salad-focused restaurant is part of the Stomping Grounds redevelopment.
Tigers AD on Ryan Silverfield departure: ‘We lost some meaningful games, and he moved on.’
Ten days after coach Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott addresses their relationship and a “disappointing” 2025 season. Memphis interim head coach outlines coaching roles for bowl gameRelated content:
Memphis interim head coach outlines coaching roles for bowl game
Interim head coach Reggie Howard guided the Tigers through the early signing period and will lead Memphis against North Carolina State at the Gasparilla Bowl.
Buckley: References matter. Nick Saban’s ‘sealed the deal’ for new Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff.
New Tigers football coach Charles Huff has Nick Saban, James Franklin in his corner. What Charles Huff said about his search for an offensive coordinatorRelated content:
What Charles Huff said about his search for an offensive coordinator
Charles Huff hasn’t landed on an offensive coordinator for his staff just yet, but he told The Daily Memphian on Thursday that he’s narrowed the search down to about three candidates.
New plans for former Club 616, Spectrum
The L-shaped property is a historic two-story building in the heart of the Edge District with the upper floor facing Marshall Avenue and the lower floor facing Madison Avenue.
Newcomer, incumbents plan runs for Bartlett school board
Three candidates have announced their intentions for the Bartlett City Schools board positions in next year’s municipal elections.
Memphis looks to meet the moment in rivalry matchup with Louisville
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.
Sign of the times: DA Barton warns Memphis criminals to turn around
DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton has a message for criminals coming from the north — your kind is not wanted in that county.
Thompson Machinery’s Collierville move delayed
The company’s relocation isn’t required until October of 2028.
Zach Edey out with injury, Grizzlies announce
Memphis will have to try to survive without the big man once again. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies also had updates on John Konchar and Javon Small.
Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols for killing college student in 1988
Days after a coalition of Tennessee medical professionals urged Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions, Tennessee executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection.
Lucero plays a Christmas show, and ‘Slay Bells Ring’ in a holiday whodunit
This week, party like Craig and Day Day from “Friday After Next,” spin the Wheel of Fortune and drink natties (as in natural wines) while eating patties (as in burgers).
BTW, Munford standouts are basketball players of the week
Jerrell Miller and Addie Turner honored after stellar efforts last week.
Division 2-A West all-region football team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian, Tipton-Rosemark and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Exactly what you want to hear from a coach.” — Charles Hanover about Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
“I would like to see the numbers that our Pre-K program receives from the STATE LOTTERY...the lottery, as I recall, was to guarantee Pre-K availability for all.” — Tina Phelan about Thousands of Memphis-area kids could lose pre-K in January
“They have never honored Greece and they have done most of the other countries twice.” — John Vergos about Memphis in May names honored country for 2026
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Charles Huff knows the assignment at Memphis. It’s to win championships and, by doing that, to help change the trajectory of the community. Charles Huff looks to ‘close the gap’ as Memphis football coachRelated content:
Thousands of Memphis-area kids could lose pre-K in January
Up to 3,000 kids who receive needs-based prekindergarten in Memphis and Shelby County might not have pre-K centers to go to in January amid a funding crunch.
Sudoku: Dec. 11
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Daily Jigsaw: Grizzlies on a rebound
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo is of a Memphis Grizzlies “Grizz Girl” performing during a timeout and was taken by John Amis.
Daily WordRow: Dec. 11
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
MSCS downsizes as suburb wants to grow. One school is in the middle.
Families at Lucy Elementary have known a change was coming. But MSCS officials recently proposed giving the school to Millington this summer, a year early.
Premium Elections No charges against Sawyer in courthouse dispute, DA’s office says
Premium Education New rule could cut world language requirements in half for Tennessee high schoolers
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How did the St. Jude marathon grow from a small race to a mighty behemoth?
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Business
Inked: Facials are getting ‘uncomplicated’ in Memphis
A St. Louis-based facial spa leased a space on Sanderlin Avenue. Also, a senior center is opening in Hickory Hill.
Premium Real Estate Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
Real Estate ‘Double down on Memphis’: Mayor Young highlights investment in the city
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Spirit of Memphis Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
Sports
Charles Huff looks to ‘close the gap’ as Memphis football coach
“That’s the mission, to close the gap. We’ve been good. We’ve won a lot of games. It’s time to win a championship,” Memphis’ new football coach said.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway provides status updates for Julius Thedford, Curtis Givens III and Hasan Abdul Hakim
High School Sports Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw got the message. Now Penny Hardaway’s Tigers hope he continues to get it.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The 2024 draft was supposed to be terrible. It was great for the Grizzlies.
Food
‘Welcome home’ to Cxffeeblack’s new, larger location
With a new roaster that will triple its capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
North Memphis ‘Grow, gain and gather:’ Raleigh Springs Civic Center farmers market breaks ground
Suburbs
Collierville principal ‘still over the moon’ after state recognition
While it’s the second time for the Collierville school system to take the Principal of the Year honor, it’s the first time a Tennessee school district has had both principal and teacher of the year at the same time.
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Arts & Culture
Covering ‘Sweet Caroline’ in Crosstown
As part of the release of Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue,” local musicians Bryan Hartley and Tm. Prudhomme won the chance to record a Neil Diamond cover.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Ella McCay,’ ‘The Shining’ on IMAX
Opinion
Herrington: The 2024 draft was supposed to be terrible. It was great for the Grizzlies.
“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.