TN Supreme Court declines to overturn 2nd Lieutenant decision
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that it would not review the City of Memphis’ appeal regarding the lawsuit between the city and the Memphis Police Association.
This Week in Memphis: We’re turning 7! And hot-air balloons take flight
Also happening this week: Beale Street celebrates B.B. King’s 100th birthday, the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration brings advocacy Downtown.
What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
A former FedEx board member suggested President Donald Trump send the National Guard to Memphis.
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Photo Gallery: Rescheduled Pride festival takes place at Overton Park Shell
After the original June date was spoiled by lightning, the festival found a new venue, bringing about 100 vendors, music and drag performances and a Mid-South Pride Royale Court.
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Redbirds recap: Memphis wins final road game of season
Noah Mendlinger hit a two-run single with two outs in the top of the 12th inning to put Memphis in front.
Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
After starting with a 3-0 record for the third straight season, Memphis will face one of its biggest tests of the year in a home game against Arkansas on Sept. 20.Related content:
Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
The broadcast marks Memphis’ first appearance on ABC since Oct. 17, 2020, when the Tigers defeated UCF, 50-49.
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Photo Gallery: Cooper-Young hosts 37th festival
More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.
Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
The Peabody Memphis has completed its latest renovation, a $19 million makeover of the historic hotel’s 464 rooms.
Kitchen shortcuts: Memphis chefs share their best pro tips
Memphis area chefs offer favorite food hacks that can turn everyday cooking into something extraordinary.
Cherry Valley Park renovation: Breathing new life into beloved recreation space
The Southaven park has a rich history dating to 1969. It was originally built and operated by parents who volunteered their time to create a place for their children to play.
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
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Movers & Shakers
Financial Federal Bank. Ring Container Technologies, Marx-Bensdorf Realtors, Trezevant announce promotions and additions.
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.
Sudoku: Sept. 14
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Metro
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.
City of Memphis Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard
City of Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment
City of Memphis What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
Business
St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Plans for a 16-story, 865,000-square-foot research tower in Downtown Memphis are underway.
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Sports
Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to lead Ole Miss to the win in Oxford.
Sports Mississippi State sweeps past Alcorn State
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Food
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.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Hog & Hominy’s poutine
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
Premium Lakeland Lakeland planners approve site plan for independent living facility
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Pavements,’ ‘The Long Walk’
The movie/TV Stephen King adaptation doesn’t have a great history, but it does have a lengthy one.
City of Memphis Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
Performing Arts Alumni stars return to stage as Halloran Centre looks to the future
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Guest Columnists Opinion: A jail at Shelby Farms Park would be a destructive mistake
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Behind The Headlines How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Get ready to rumba
Today’s photo is of a mural at Rumba Room in Downtown Memphis and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.