Burger joint ordered to vacate East Memphis space
The restaurant became a local favorite for its creative, grass-fed burgers, colorful interior modeled after a quirky modern farm, and its dedication to locally sourced ingredients.
City to put $900,000 into more aggressive battle against blight
The City’s more aggressive stance on blighted properties is focused on taking court cases to Chancery Court instead of Environmental Court. The funding would fuel that effort and could be sustained with money from the sale of properties out of receivership.
City Council votes on xAI tax revenue, MATA money, Oak Court OK and more
The Council voted 11-0 to direct property tax revenue from the two xAI data centers to nearby communities.
Redbirds recap: Gwinnett breaks Memphis win streak
Center fielder Michael Siani drove in the lone Memphis run with a two-out single in the second inning.
Court coverage: Accused mastermind of Young Dolph killing found not guilty
The man accused of organizing the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 has been found not guilty of being behind the star’s death.
Battery production at the BlueOval City campus delayed
BlueOval SK, battery manufacturer for Ford Motor Co.’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City campus, has delayed production until 2027.
Calkins: The Grizzlies want to stay in Memphis. Let’s make it easy for them.
The Grizzlies lease negotiations are nerve-wracking. What is a Memphian to think?
Which big guys will block for the Tigers this season?
The Tigers start the season against Chattanooga on Aug. 30, and coach Ryan Silverfield gave insight into the offensive line depth chart earlier this week.
The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.
Records and sources say there is a real, tangible pathway for Memphis to keep the Grizzlies. However, barriers remain for what is one of the country’s smallest NBA markets to keep its sole major league franchise.
Students with disabilities can more quickly be removed from class under a new Tennessee rule
Tennessee schools had interpreted a 2022 rule to mean students could not be removed before a formal behavioral assessment was completed. Now, schools can make removal decisions during the assessment or even before it has started.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Honey Don’t!’ ‘Eternal Sunshine’ and more
The highest-grossing movie of 2025 worldwide is arriving in Memphis this week. Plus, Chris Herrington also ranks his Top 9 Spike Lee films.
Here’s where the $550 million for FedExForum renovations is coming from
The draft financing proposal obtained by The Daily Memphian spells out the sources of the money — and the timeline for spending it.
Grizzlies podcast: Schedule announcement, FedExForum lease discussions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington analyze the 2025-26 Grizzlies schedule and are joined by Samuel Hardiman to discuss the franchise’s lease situation at FedExForum.
2026 PGA Tour schedule: When is FedEx St. Jude Championship?
The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Memphis remains on the calendar, so TPC Southwind will once again host a tour event in 2026.
Memphis set to host Columbia transfer forward for official visit
A commitment from Arop, a 6-foot-11 wing who averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.5 minutes per game at Columbia last season, would complete the Tigers’ 2025-26 roster.
TCAP results 2025: See how your Memphis-area school scored
The Daily Memphian’s chart includes scores for all public schools in Memphis and Shelby County, including charters and campuses in the suburbs.
Late FedEx founder’s son nominated to company’s board of directors
“Richard possesses extensive FedEx experience and will represent the legacy and values of his father and family on the Board of Directors,” said chairman of the board.
What to order: Slider Inn’s Melty Mary is more than a liquid meal
No one does a bloody mary like Slider Inn. Forget a celery stalk or lemon wedge as garnish; this drink comes with an entire Angus beef slider.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I don’t think it's unreasonable to expect a certain level of keeping the area around the Forum safe and aesthetically pleasing. Same with Graceland. It is the second most visited house in the US, behind the White House, but the city does absolutely nothing in the area. … The city should make every effort to enhance the areas that bring in people to the city.” — Jason Byrd about The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.
“… Healthcare tends to be left out of community workforce development. We have shortages all across the healthcare sector, and we need community solutions. … I would love to see a community solution that includes training institutions, educators, community stakeholders, and healthcare associations.” — Clint Cummins about US could soon be down 100K health care workers. Local colleges have prescription to fill the gap.
“$11 million for 35 more jobs. They reported $256.5 million in revenue. I vote no.” — Steven Sheegog about Costume jewelry company requests $11 million PILOT
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Costume jewelry company requests $11 million PILOT
Beeline and Mallory Alexander International Logistics requested a PILOT to add 35 new jobs and ship directly to customers.
Mississippi honors two DeSoto schools for reading program
Two DeSoto County schools have begun an innovative program to help students in younger grades do better in reading comprehension.
Sudoku: Aug. 19
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Man accused of shooting Memphis rapper admits to previous attempted killing
“We getting fed up with playing. We gone get someone,” said Cornelius Smith as he explained how he attempted to kill another rapper before allegedly shooting Young Dolph.
Premium Public Safety Ezekiel Kelly terrorized Memphis for roughly 20 hours. It took three years to reach a resolution.
Premium Shelby County Read the room: Push for county commissioners to ‘vote your party’ on school board gets chilly response
Premium Music Ask the Memphian: Did The Beatles’ show in Memphis lead them to stop touring?
Behind The Headlines How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead of big projects
Business
US could soon be down 100K health care workers. Local colleges have prescription to fill the gap.
While nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession, nursing-school enrollment is not growing fast enough to meet the projected demand for registered nurses.
Premium Business ICE raids and ethnic restaurants may be recipe for empty dining rooms
Premium Business Memphis’ Very Special Games rolled the dice on fun and won big
Premium Business Despite delays, $33M Greyhound redevelopment still going
Health Care UTHSC almost ‘shovel-ready’ for campus construction
Sports
Tony Barnhart: Memphis football has to ‘keep plugging’ for next opportunity
“If you’re Memphis … it’s all about putting your best foot forward for when the next TV contract comes along,” CBS Sports college football insider Tony Barnhart said Monday. “Right now, at this time, it didn’t work out for Memphis. Maybe next time, it will.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger Lester Quinones agrees to deal with Orlando Magic, per report
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis adds Stephen F. Austin transfer center to 2025-26 roster
Premium Sports Memphis women’s soccer beats Ole Miss for third straight season
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers receiver bets he can beat his brother’s receiving yards record
Food
Wing Guru must pay Ja Morant, judge rules
A Memphis-based wing chain restaurant must pay Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, a judge ruled Friday.
Business Tonica could open second location Downtown
Suburbs
In conservative DeSoto County, progressive group takes root
Indivisible DeSoto MS, founded three months ago, has become a visible presence on the Hernando Square, aiming to rebuild democratic participation and more.
Premium Germantown Visionary woman’s emancipation experiment rooted in Germantown’s past
Arts & Culture
Photo gallery: The People’s Hip Hop Awards debut in Memphis
The People’s Hip Hop Awards Experience Weekend ends with an award show Downtown with appearances by Big Boogie, the Memphis Jookers and more.
Spirit of Memphis Fans young and old, from near and far close out Elvis Week 2025
Opinion
Opinion: Do Christianity and Christ go hand in hand?
“When Christians support “snatching persons off street corners, separating families, trafficking in racist dog-whistles and preaching a message of us vs. them in a zero sum game, I struggle to see Christ in that.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Schedule announcement, FedExForum lease discussions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington analyze the 2025-26 Grizzlies schedule and are joined by Samuel Hardiman to discuss the franchise’s lease situation at FedExForum.