Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance.
An attorney reveals why negotiations broke down between Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, but the city disputes some of those claims.
A 1972 state law is receiving renewed emphasis. What the law means still depends on which party and which of its leaders you talk to.
Bryan Jones took his daughter to a Cordova daycare as usual, but says she was never dropped off at elementary school. Police are now investigating her death.
Robert Miller brings a bag full of pro sports experience to Memphis, where the FedEx St. Jude Championship’s fate is up in the air.
Quark Theatre begins its season in its new home at TheatreWorks with a musical whodunit that includes a four-hands piano duet.
Two stars, one a Memphis native, will host this year’s National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Awards at the Orpheum.
Lakeland officials want control over future development in the U.S. 70 corridor so that growing neighborhoods can exist smoothly with commercial development.
Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week.
Residents of Clark Place in Midtown praised Revid Realty’s decision to file an eviction case against a disruptive tenant.
This week’s sign accusations against Erika Sugarmon brings back memories of another sign fiasco in Collierville, involving former state Rep. Curry Todd.
“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.
Despite sinus issues, the Rocket Mortgage champion turns in a fine round to share the lead with four others, including Jordan Spieth, after the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related Stories
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Harry Lennix said Hattiloo’s success has shown what a Black-led regional theater can mean for a city’s cultural life.
As eight Shelby County commissioners prepare to leave office at the end of August, the federal corruption case of former commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who resigned earlier this year, is still on its way to sentencing.
For the now-rebuilding Grizzlies, the schedule means fewer national television contests but a return to host status on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the potential return of lots of familiar faces.
Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.
Panuozzo originated in a small town near Naples in the 1980s but had a social media moment a couple of years ago.
While many of the celebrities are playing golf, they say the real reason for participating has nothing to do with the quality of their swing.
The home-and-home series with Toledo will be the first time the two teams face each other.
“I’m impressed with our newcomers. It will take some time for it all to come together, but there’s real talent.” — Beau Peyton about Tigers blank Kennesaw State in women’s soccer season-opener
“Worth the subscription price since day one.” — Mark Mitchell about Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization
“If they change Ikea Way to Idea Way, they can basically do it with liquid paper and electrical tape in about 10 minutes.” — Ken Hall about The Early Word: Here’s the tee on FESJC while we wait for tea on Selberg
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The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.
In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.
Báez drills 34th home run, two from tying single-season Redbirds record.
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
Local healthcare leaders and residents say care is challenging amid Medicaid cuts and changes to TennCare and the Affordable Care Act.
It’s a bittersweet week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Every highlight comes with the awareness that there are only two more years of them. Every moment comes with the knowledge that they are now ticking away.Related content:
A trend in other sports, offering an admission ticket combined with free food and drinks, comes to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Collierville leaders read the room: A growing community meant the town was going to need a bigger library. Now, they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a little shelf improvement.
Tim Disney, who’ll be at Novel on Aug. 29, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his dark satire of a culture of lying, misinformation and the global elite — plus his life as the grandnephew of Walt Disney.
The PGA Tour is not including Memphis or St. Jude in its Championship Series after 2027. That’s a blow to the thousands of tournament volunteers who “do it for the kids.”
Edgy Tomato Fest organizers Stacey Greenberg and Anderson Goin joined Holly Whitfield to talk about the food, drinks, art and funky fun at the inaugural event Aug. 22.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the line of people waiting at the National Civil Rights Museum to meet Ruby Bridges and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.