MSCS board approves almost $2B budget with raises for some
Expected staff changes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, including some reassignments, are not part of the budget and are expected to take place in coming months.
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ opposers rally citizens to call their senators
“So what we need to say, and we need to say clearly, is that these are measures that we cannot allow to pass.”
New jail study looked at Shelby Farms, Firestone plant as potential sites
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office commissioned the study by Jim Hart, a jail management consultant with the University of Tennessee’s County Technical Advisory Service.
Table Talk: Primas Bakery’s transition is a new beginning
The bakery’s owner Rachel Mullen sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss closing her storefront and what’s next for her.
Redbirds recap: Gwinnett evens series against Memphis
The Redbirds scored the first three runs of a six-run fifth inning on two bases-loaded walks and a wild pitch.
Memphis assistant named head baseball coach at ULM
Ford Pemberton will be the top baseball coach at Louisiana Monroe, the school announced Wednesday.
Herrington: With Edey out, which centers could the Grizzlies target?
Zach Edey has undergone ankle surgery. Which NBA big men might the Memphis Grizzlies consider acquiring this summer?
Martin: Change is coming to Memphis athletics. Just how much?
What will the ramifications of a settlement in the case of House v. NCAA mean for the Memphis Tigers going forward?
Vaughan talks future legislative ideas, reelection plans at Collierville chamber
Rep. Kevin Vaughan weighed in on the suburb’s reliance on Memphis Light, Gas and Water and on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover.
Ladders take flight at latest Dixon exhibition
Visitors to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens can venture inside a fantastical world for free until Sunday, June 29.
How the Shell on Wheels expands The Shell’s reach
Shell on Wheels is bringing the experience of being in Overton Park at The Shell to Memphis neighborhoods.
Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey will miss the start of the season. What now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four months following ankle surgery.
TSSAA votes to split Spring Fling sports for 2026, 2027
Starting next year, Spring Fling will look considerably different.
Heidi Kuhn formally announces bid for county mayor
In a social media post, Kuhn described the county as being “in crisis” and touted her expertise in county government.
Tennessee launches its summer food benefits this week. Most students in the state will miss out.
The program is a significant rollback of Tennessee’s previous summer food benefits initiative.
Bartlett’s new tax rate is less but it’s still more
“We’ve made some hard choices,” Alderman David Reaves said about establishing a tax rate that is well over the certified rate approved by the State of Tennessee.
Calkins: Hope House is a Memphis success story. Why are its leaders so worried now?
When you hear about the country’s “social safety net,” this is it: Hope House. Multiplied by thousands of small, committed organizations in cities across America. Federal funding cuts have Hope House’s leaders worried about Memphis.
Inked: Former Germantown coffee spot becomes salon
Plus, a Bartlett shopping center gets a new owner.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: First Raising Cane’s in Memphis area opens
Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
City Council adds 3% city pay raises in new operating budget
The pay raises and an agreement on MATA funding were the two biggest additions to Mayor Paul Young’s second city budget.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Art Gilliam is a very talented and classy person who is so well deserving of this recognition. He embodies all the qualities of a Renaissance scholar who cares deeply about Memphis.” — Alex Saharovich about Art Gilliam, Wendy Moten among 2025 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
“Hope House is an outstanding example of just what a nonprofit organization and Memphis can accomplish and an outstanding example of how it should be done. Hope House provides essential services in Memphis not only with love, but efficiency. Thank you for highlighting a shining star.” — Anne Curtis about Calkins: Hope House is a Memphis success story. Why are its leaders so worried now?
“I appreciate this creative solution. It’s the smart and economical way for Memphis and Shelby County to prioritize processing evidence by using state equipment and merely paying for the salaries of scientists. …” — Luke Cymbal about TBI crime lab to add two scientists specifically for Memphis cases
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Materialists,’ an intriguing rom-dram
Plus, Chris Herrington ranks the Wes Anderson films he’s seen.
Memphis Chamber’s new council, execs will foster global biz, city workforce
“I think one of our first orders of business is just super capitalizing on the word ‘innovation,’” said the Greater Memphis Chamber’s new executive director of the Greater Memphis Workforce Development Board.
TBI crime lab to add two scientists specifically for Memphis cases
The arrangement between the state and the City of Memphis is separate from an independent crime lab for Shelby County being pursued by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
Collierville adopts budget with 12-cent property tax hike
Collierville leaders approved their budget Monday. The financial plan includes a 12-cent property tax increase.
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Metro
Everybody Speeds: What auto insurers really care about
According to local insurance agents, speeding tickets aren’t as big a deal as they once were.
Premium City of Memphis Council strikes compromise over city worker pay raises
North Mississippi ‘We cannot put profit before people’: Coalition blasts xAI’s turbine plans
Public Safety Former cop convicted in Tyré Nichols case wants sentencing date delayed
Premium Public Safety Shifting gang alliances make policing more difficult
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Premium Real Estate Historically Black medical college coming to Memphis
Premium Business IKEA restructures Memphis staff
Sports
Overton Park 99 golf event raises more money, opportunities
The 99-hole trek at the Overton Park 9 Golf Course in 2024 raised more than $50,000 for different causes. So this year, understandably, the pressure was on.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers release transfer Felipe Patino
Memphis Tigers Basketball NCAA panel approves rule changes for 2025-26 men’s basketball season
Premium High School Sports Baseball — and cricket — bond Lausanne standout and his dad
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers recruiting tracker: Memphis football Class of 2026 commits
Food
Food Files: Downtown sports bar doubling in size
Plus, a local Italian restaurant has opened its second location while a local vegan restaurant is just starting on its second space.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: At Aldo’s, go beyond the pizza
Suburbs
Germantown leaders pledge more money for Houston High makeover
Two Germantown aldermen brought forth proposals Monday evening to put more funds toward Houston High’s master plan. Only one of those plans was approved.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Visual Arts Memphis artist feeds his swamp obsession
Opinion
Opinion: Diversity isn’t a threat, it’s a blessing
Yes, I’m keenly aware that these words — diversity, equity and inclusion — can spark controversy and even anger from some, especially those now in political power. But when we strip them down to their meaning, they are about something much older than politics: the common good.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.