City Council passes tentative zoning for data centers
Council members are still debating whether there should be a moratorium on new data centers to get public buy-in or at least an understanding of what the rules will do and what they won’t do.
Hurricane remnants expected to smack Memphis
Mempho Fest, the Memphis Jazz Festival, University of Memphis football and more are keeping a close eye on the weather Saturday.
Food Files: Are you HungryAF? This restaurant is for you
HungryAF’s owner said her menu items have “a little razzle dazzle.”
Donor-funded consultant helped ready Memphis school takeover board during pause
A consulting firm that worked with Houston’s school system during its takeover has quietly played a key role in readying the state-appointed board to resume control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
UTHSC, elected officials break ground on new $350M College of Medicine building
UTHSC and elected officials broke ground Thursday on a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building that aims to recruit prospective students and address a physician shortage.
Opinion: GOP hopefuls in Tennessee remain in the driver’s seat. But some are failing the likability test.
“A clean Republican sweep in Tennessee, while still likely, is no longer an automatic slam dunk.”
East Parkway water guy back selling drinks to thirsty drivers
After an arrest that outraged many Memphians, Demarcus Dickerson was back selling cold drinks at the corner of Poplar Avenue and East Parkway.
$15 Deal: Garibaldi’s meatball sub is the best-kept secret on the menu
The family-recipe meatballs, made with beef and pork, are piled onto garlic-buttered, made-from-scratch bread for a sub that’s hard to beat at $11.
Herrington: With a young trio on the wings, the Grizzlies hope a persistent problem’s been solved
The last few years the Grizzlies have constantly searched for physical, talented wing players. Chris Herrington looks at this year’s three options: Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson II.
Lausanne takes late lead to complete comeback win over Collierville
Lausanne trailed 28-13 in the first quarter before the Lynx outscored the Dragons 36-7 in the rest of the game to win at Collierville.
Arkabutla Dam repairs underway, but money still a question
Crews have completed another significant portion of the Arkabutla Dam repairs, but future money remains an open question for the rest of the project that could continue for at least the next seven years.
MSCS asks another court to halt takeover in new suit
Attorneys for Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County government filed a new lawsuit in Shelby County Chancery Court
Germantown’s Scott Sanders runs unopposed, pushes term limits and commercial growth
Sanders hadn’t planned to run again. With Mayor Mike Palazzolo retiring, he says the board needs continuity and wants to revisit the sanitation contract and boost school funding.
MUS shines on first day of Division 2-AA golf
Defending champion Brantley Moore and region champ Charles Snider are part of a 3-way tie atop the leaderboard in Division 2-AA.
Mempho is back, Jazz Fest is new and we say bye (sort of) to Oktoberfest
This week, there’s a theater fest for kids, Opera Memphis celebrates 70 years and Modest Mouse “floats on” over to Satellite Music Hall.
Inmate accused of killing cellmate waives bond hearing
Jonathan Griffin, 19, is charged with first-degree murder of his cellmate, Erick Jones, 23.
Jail East inmate died by suicide
The autopsy report said Beverly Turnage was found unresponsive in her cell Sept. 12.
The AM/DM podcast: Jazz, opera, EDM and Widespread Panic
De La Soul will no longer play Mempho Music Festival
Classic hip-hop group De La Soul will no longer play the 2026 Mempho Music Festival, festival organizers announced.
Briarcrest standout voted player of the week
The senior was the hero in Saints’ victory over CBHS.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Garibaldi’s is always the BEST! Been a fan since the 1970s.” — Julie Byrd Ashworth about $15 Deal: Garibaldi’s meatball sub is the best-kept secret on the menu
“Incredible news! Memphis needs more Thai! Can’t wait for this!” — Jagur Klemann about New restaurant headed for former Alchemy space
“Very well written, capturing the mood and movement of the game.” — James Anglin about Houston topples Collierville in Top 5 girls soccer match
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Mid-South Monarchs play inaugural game Friday night
The Mid-South Monarchs and the Monroe Moccasins will play a two-game set on Friday and Saturday to open up the season. The home opener for the Monarchs will be Oct. 23 at the Landers Center.
Grizzlies podcast: Reacting to preseason games
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the players who stood out in the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason games this week.
Sudoku: Oct. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 9
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: A soul for Stax
Today’s puzzle, featuring participants in the 2026 Stax Beat Garden contest, was provided by Stax Music Academy.
Metro
Calkins: It was bedlam at City Hall — as Memphis is at the center of a national debate once again
Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle warned his colleagues: “It’s going to get pretty hot down there,” he said. That was before the council voted to postpone the data center moratorium. And then chaos broke out.
Shelby County Assessor says SpaceXAI, data centers need new tax code
City of Memphis MLGW proposes gas and water rate hikes for 2027 and beyond
Premium Health Care Breast cancer advocates won Kustoff’s support. Now, the bill could pass in 2026.
Real Estate 100 N. Main has $13M to $14M money gap, developer says
Business
Memphis Motorsports Park back on auction block
The hopes of resurrecting Memphis Motorsports Park drove into the ditch, as the former auto racing venue south of Millington is back on the market.
Spirit of Memphis When it comes to Joel Hobson, ‘you can’t find a better example of a family man and a man of faith’
Business A data center in Memphis just filed a $575M permit — and it’s not SpaceXAI
Real Estate It’s official: Living Spaces buys former IKEA store near Wolfchase
Premium Real Estate Data centers had little impact on Memphis home prices, assessor reports
Sports
Battle for the Bones: A Tigers fan’s 20-year barbecue rivalry with UAB
The rack-of-ribs trophy has two sides: one for the football winner and one for the barbecue winner’s city. Here’s how the cook-off works and why one Tigers fan never misses it.
High School Sports Houston topples Collierville in Top 5 girls soccer match
Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey returned, and the Grizzlies lost. But Memphis isn’t discouraged by preseason effort vs. Orlando.
High School Sports Middle College’s Staples, Wooddale’s Nelson introduced as all-star coaches
Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane returns to Memphis, and 1 Grizzly carries his legacy
Food
New restaurant headed for former Alchemy space
Alchemy Memphis closed in June 2025 after serving tapas and cocktails in Cooper-Young for almost 15 years.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Keeping tallies on Tally, Kroger’s new stocking robot
Suburbs
Lakeland school district stands against possible open-enrollment legislation
Lakeland school leaders are voicing their opposition to open enrollment and making sure district and city employees can still send their kids to the suburban system.
Elections US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing
Arts & Culture
2 Memphis college programs named to Billboard’s top music business schools
Billboard magazine has highlighted two college music programs in Memphis, each with its own unique approach to music industry education.
Performing Arts Broadway hit ‘Oh, Mary!’ coming to Memphis
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar winners in ‘Other Mommy,’ ‘The Social Reckoning’
Pick your horror, so to speak, this weekend, both starring former Best Actress Oscar winners.
Podcasts
Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Democratic congressional nominee Justin J. Pearson talked about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine and “America First” on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Leath
This jigasw puzzle features a photo of the facade of the former Porter-Leath building on Manassas Street that was taken by Andy Ashby.