The design for a Memphis-area UT Martin site started as a school project. Now, it’s becoming reality.
Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.
Redbirds recap: Crooks slams 14th homer in OKC win
All nine Memphis batters reached base safely in the win, while four Redbirds posted a multi-hit effort.
Former Grizzlies star highlights 2025 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class
The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its full Class of 2025, including high school coaches and former Tigers coaches and athletes.
Tennessee Supreme Court halts MPD demotions. For now.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has briefly halted the pending demotions of more than 100 MPD second lieutenants.
Former Tiger Seth Henigan waived by Jacksonville Jaguars
Four recent former Tigers were waived or released by NFL teams in the past week.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jaws’ at 50, peak Prince on IMAX
As the “summer blockbuster” concept took hold, “Jaws” was widely credited — or blamed — with birthing the concept.
Projecting the Tigers’ most impactful transfers, breakout player of the year
Which transfers will be the most impactful Memphis Tigers football offensive and defensive addition? Which returnee will have the best breakout season?
Downtown college campus foreclosed, up for sale
Real estate company Newmark listed the campus for sale, according to its website.
With $12M grant, UTHSC to become Center of Excellence for rural health care
With a new grant, UTHSC hopes to create a model for improving rural health care across America.
After 40 years, beer rules are changing in Collierville
Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.
If elected to FedEx board, count on Richard Smith for legacy, family vote
Analysts expect the younger Smith will have no difficulty being elected as the 13th member of what has long been a 12-member FedEx board.
Arts school or MLGW substation? MSCS to decide fate of Elvis’ alma mater
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has offers to purchase Humes Middle School in North Memphis from public utility Memphis Light, Gas and Water and local dance studio New Ballet Ensemble and School.
Mid-South Fair announces entertainment lineup for 2025
The Mid-South Fair’s entertainment lineup for next month’s event includes a variety of artists, featuring a range of genres.
Breaking down the Tigers football’s depth chart
The Tigers released their first depth chart of the 2025 season. Part of the two-deep was expected, but one omission raised eyebrows.
Daily jigsaw: Home is where the heart is
Today’s photo was taken at an Oakhaven subdivision known as Whitehaven Hills by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
Sudoku: Aug. 26
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily WordRow: Quick and healthy
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
Metro
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Premium Public Safety Public service in a new way: Former acting U.S. Attorney talks new gig
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: Where did all those tiger statues come from?
Premium Real Estate Lease-to-own jail? Local plan remains uncertain but happened elsewhere
City of Memphis Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?
Business
In buckle of ‘Stroke Belt', a young doctor wants to get students interested in the brain
Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah is trying to get local med students, college students and even high school students interested in neurology to help combat the Memphis neurology desert. About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.Related story:
Premium Business More homes are coming to Bartlett
Premium Real Estate Lease-to-own jail? Local plan remains uncertain but happened elsewhere
Health Care About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.
Health Care Baptist will soon own 25 hospitals
Sports
Martin: Memphis football breaks through, and more Week 1 college football predictions
“Now that we’ve officially reached Week 1 of the college football season, here’s a heads up on what’s going to happen in 2025.”
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 1
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger suspended for brawl after AmeriCup game
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis AD Ed Scott: Tigers ‘serious about being a big-time player’ in college athletics
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why are the Tigers hosting walk-on tryouts this close to the season opener?
Food
Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant
“Approachable fine dining is the way that I would describe it because it’s not stuffy. We want it to be personable.”
Premium Food Halinka’s Polish food truck is tried and tested
Premium East Memphis Popular pizza place opening new U of M location
Suburbs
Northwest Mississippi Community College nursing students ace test, but can they fix bigger problem?
Northwest has enhanced its nursing program to encourage more students to enter the profession at a time of decline.
Premium Arlington Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
Arlington Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus
Arts & Culture
Memphis theater community gathers for 41st Ostrander Awards
Awards were given in a wide range of categories, including acting, directing and backstage contributions.
Visual Arts Brooks curators want Memphis to be nationally known for Black art
Performing Arts Opera Memphis brings true crime, ‘LaZer Divas’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’
Opinion
Opinion: Plant a canopy tree, invest in the future
“The giant trees that we now enjoy were planted in a much younger town than the one we are in now. They have literally grown with Memphis, shaping the landscape for generations.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.