President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Gov. Bill Lee’s call with President Donald Trump followed the president’s Friday morning announcement on Fox News that he would send the guard to Memphis.
Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.
Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Melrose sophomore Thomas Heffner threw for five and ran for two as the Golden Wildcats won their third in a row.
Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football
Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.
Redbirds recap: Memphis finally wins one in Jacksonville
In addition to ending a three-game losing streak, the win guarantees the Birds a winning season.
Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard
The arrival of National Guard troops in Memphis is the most rigorous test yet of Mayor Paul Young’s strategy for working with Republicans at the state and federal levels in the Tennessee’s bluest city.
What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis
Memphis Mayor Paul Young pointed to three things Friday, Sept. 12, he believes have reduced crime in light of the announcement that President Donald Trump would send the National Guard to the city.
C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment
Chief C.J. Davis will remain the city’s top law enforcement officer when the National Guard arrives, Davis and Memphis Mayor Paul Young said Friday.
‘The world will get an opportunity to watch us succeed,’ Mayor Young says
“I did not ask for the National Guard, and I don’t think it’s the way to drive down crime. However, that decision has been made,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said.
Gov. Lee, President Trump to ‘work out details’ on National Guard deployment to Memphis
“I’ve been in close contact with the Administration throughout the week, and will be speaking with President Trump this afternoon to work out details of the mission,” Gov. Bill Lee said.
Cohen says mayor has little choice in National Guard deployment to Memphis: ‘The mayor’s got a tough job’
“If (Trump) will say ... after the National Guard leaves and tells the world that Memphis is the safest city in the world, Donald come on,” U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said Friday.
Politicians react to Trump saying he would deploy National Guard troops to Memphis
Republicans praised the move. Democrats called it unnecessary. Here’s a roundup of some of those reactions.
Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
Jerry Lawler ‘in good spirits’ after another stroke, good friend says
Wrestler Jerry Lawler is back home in Memphis after experiencing his third stroke.
Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch
A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.
Memphis at Troy: What to know before Tiger’s second Sun Belt matchup
Memphis beat Troy 38-17 last year, but Trojans quarterback Goose Crowder missed most of that game with an injury. The Tigers must deal with a healthy Crowder now.
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and ‘Nunsense’ on Memphis stages in September
Memphis-area theaters are opening four shows on the same night.
Arts Beat: All of Memphis is a stage
Memphis is going bard-core on Shakespeare-inspired productions.
Bailey: A mixed-use project could be coming to Germantown, while Palazzolo plans to stay in the suburb
Another mixed-use plan is under consideration at the end of Germantown’s Central Business District, while the mayor decides to forget the county mayor’s office and stay in the suburb.
Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
About 600 people gathered in Germantown to honor Charlie Kirk. They were challenged to “live like Charlie.”
Martin: IShowSpeed shows the world that Memphis is ‘super lit’
Darren Watkins Jr. — also known as IShowSpeed — filed into his black SUV on Thursday afternoon and said the magic words. “Memphis is way more lit than Nashville. Memphis is super lit.” Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in MemphisRelated content:
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Opinion: A jail at Shelby Farms Park would be a destructive mistake
“A high-security jail inside Shelby Farms Park would destroy the very qualities that make it so valuable. ... There are more appropriate sites for a jail. But there is only one Shelby Farms Park.”
St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Plans for a 16-story, 865,000-square-foot research tower in Downtown Memphis are underway.
What Daily Memphians think*
“... the tickets issued are unenforceable and essentially worthless? So...why are we paying to have them installed? And then paying some private company to issue tickets that are already widely acknowledged to be unenforceable? All this seems like a waste of money, at taxpayer expense.” — Andrew Baker about City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement lacks real teeth
“We need parks and we need jails. Just not in the same place. ...” — Ignacio Vincentelli about Opinion: A jail at Shelby Farms Park would be a destructive mistake
“Great news! That hopefully will revitalize the Pinch district and bring more people to Downtown. Also, this will have a positive impact on the restaurants in the area. Also, great source of pride for our city.” — Alex Saharovich about St. Jude announces a second advanced research center
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Late goal lifts No. 10 Memphis to victory in Charlotte
The Tigers outshot the Niners 18-6, putting 10 on target and hitting the crossbar twice. but it was their final shot that ensured the win.
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Sudoku: Sept. 12
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Daily WordRow: Dancing with Language
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
Daily Jigsaw: Germantown weenies
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the Running of the Weenies at the Germantown Festival, taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
Metro
Total enrollment at U of M declines by 3%, but school officials find positives in the numbers
University officials said the school’s incoming freshmen averaged a 3.63 GPA, which officials said was the highest since the school began tracking that data in 2004.
City of Memphis Former officer convicted in Tyré Nichols’ death to be released from federal custody
State Government West Tennessee ICE facility receives first detainees
Shelby County Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
Public Safety MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
Business
Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
The East Memphis location is the first of multiple SweatHouzes planned for the Memphis area.
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Hotel Napoleon’s bar reopens with same name, different operator
Premium Real Estate Old Bayer building could become a campus for kids aging out of foster care
Sports
Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
Since Memphis’ 2025-26 roster already is at the 15-player maximum, coach Penny Hardaway will have to do some shuffling before the Tigers can formally sign Tariq Ingraham.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Germantown tightens hold on top spot
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
East Memphis Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park
Suburbs
Germantown mayor to run for a fourth term
Palazzolo seriously considered a bid for county mayor in the May 2026 Republican mayoral primary.
Premium Education After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
Arts & Culture
Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Music Pet theater, a circus act and flamenco: ‘Go on an adventure’ at the Buckman
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
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Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.