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<strong>A jury declared Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiaryheld a harmful monopoly over big venues. (</strong>Paul Sakuma/AP file)Premium Music

Will the Live Nation monopoly ruling affect Memphis? It’s complicated.

A Live Nation venue is expected to open in Memphis this year. This week, a jury declared the organization an illegal monopoly. Where does that leave the city? 

By Jody Callahan 14 hours ago
Premium Real Estate

Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market

Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.

By Andy Ashby April 15, 2026
Premium Music

From a dusty road to musical gold, ‘Soul Man’ David Porter looks back

David Porter recounts his youth in South Memphis and how Stax Records became Soulsville in his upcoming memoir, “Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter,” releasing April 14.

By Chris Herrington April 12, 2026
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Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb

Lawmakers honored the four-time Grammy nominated artist with a resolution making his “Tennessee” an official state song, in the company of classics like “Rocky Top” and “Tennessee Waltz.”

By Noah McLane April 09, 2026

  • Arts & Culture

    Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

    Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

    By Elle Perry April 10, 2026
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    Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas

    The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home. 

    By Aarron Fleming April 07, 2026
  • Music

    Grind City Amp’s grand opening kicks off with a free concert

    Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.

    By Elle Perry April 07, 2026
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    A plus for fans of vinyl: Annual record swap spins into weekend event

    Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.

    By Joi Malone April 07, 2026
  • Music

    Bodywerk, Brezay, Sunset Symphony to play Overton Park Shell

    The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.

    By Elle Perry April 08, 2026
  • Premium Music

    ‘All these shining stars’ — Keeping up with Memphis’ music family, the Whalums

    The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.

    By John Klyce April 08, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford

    You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.

    By John Klyce April 05, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: More on baseball movies

    More Daily Memphian staffers share their favorite baseball movies.

    Some of these can be considered to be more baseball movies than others, but hear us out.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Holly Whitfield, Jody Callahan, Kelsey Bowen April 03, 2026
  • Music

    ‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest

    As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.

    By Joi Malone April 03, 2026
  • Premium Millington

    Visible Music College plans move to Millington

    The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.

    By Michael Waddell April 06, 2026
  • Music

    5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April

    April is full of opportunities to see multiple Memphis musicians on the bills of local venues. The month also includes the debut of a local venue and the return of a local festival.

    By Elle Perry April 02, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    ‘Good Things’ coming to the Buckman, starting with the BoDeans

    Peking Acrobats, Urban Bush Women, an “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist puppet show and Caroline Rhea: What’s on the Buckman stage this season? 

    By Elle Perry March 30, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Minglewood Hall for sale

    This is the second large Madison Avenue property in Midtown to go on the market this month.

    By Andy Ashby April 02, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    Dance, eat and drink the night away at Brazil by Night

    “(Brazil by Night is) a way for us to celebrate their cultures and celebrate many of the Brazilians and South Americans that live in the city of Memphis,” Collage Dance Collective’s marketing and communications director said.

    By Vani Jaishankar March 25, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers

    Walking in Memphis is about to get a lot more entertaining as the DMC will hire buskers to perform along a Downtown street.

    By Elle Perry March 20, 2026
  • Music

    Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

    Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG. 

    By The Associated Press March 20, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Overton Park Shell will ‘shell-ebrate’ 90 years over four days

    The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.

    By Olivia Cyrus March 10, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Supporting the next generation of Memphis artists

    Works by more than 80 Memphis and Shelby County students will be on view through April 30 at the Pink Palace.

    By Elle Perry March 06, 2026
  • Music

    8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature

    February 2027 is set to be Tennessee’s first Tennessee Songwriter Month. 8Ball was recognized for his significant cultural impact and as a pioneer of Memphis hip-hop.

    By Noah McLane March 04, 2026
  • Music

    Must-see March concerts in Memphis include Diana Ross, Journey

    Fans of music in genres from yacht rock to funk have concerts to look forward to in various Memphis venues in March.

    By Elle Perry March 04, 2026
  • Music

    Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians

    A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.

    By Vani Jaishankar February 26, 2026
  • Music

    Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library

    Overton Park Shell’s outreach program Shell on Wheels will host 5 Fridays of Jazz for the 10th year.

    By Vani Jaishankar February 26, 2026
  • North Mississippi

    Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven

    Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 27, 2026
  • Music

    The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band headline 2026 Riverbeat Music Fest

    Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Phantogram, T-Pain, St. Vincent and Wale are among the acts scheduled.

    By Elle Perry February 19, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    The Arts Beat: No Valentine’s Day plans? No problem

    What to do when you reserved no plans for Valentine’s Day. Plus, Memphis musicians and music lovers curate a playlist to set the mood. 

    By Kelsey Bowen February 13, 2026

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