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  • Exclusive Health Care

    For first time, Memphis gets sense of how many have been tested

    There is no combined count of how many novel coronavirus tests have been performed by the local health department and private hospitals. But the head of the health department says the number of tests isn't as important as the upward climb in those who test positive.

    By Bill Dries, Jane Roberts March 21, 2020
  • State Government

    Lawmakers likely to reload permitless carry bill when Legislature returns

    Delayed by the COVID-19 crisis, legislation such as the “constitutional carry” bill allowing people to carry handguns without a permit is expected to revive when lawmakers return to Nashville this summer after a long recess.

    By Sam Stockard March 22, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Restaurants, gyms, theaters ordered to close by county mayor, suburban leaders

    Suburban cities and county follow the lead of Memphis and shut down dine-in restaurant service and some other businesses.

    By Abigail Warren March 21, 2020
  • Health Care

    At 30 now, virus spreading in workplaces, social settings

    SCS cancels mass lunch distribution program for students because a food service worker is one of the newly confirmed cases. 

    By Jane Roberts March 20, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Behind the Headlines Podcast: Local efforts against COVID-19

    Dr. Jon McCullers and Dr. Nicholas Hysmith join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with The Daily Memphian to discuss local efforts against COVID-19 in the Memphis area and the shortage of testing kits.

    By Eric Barnes March 21, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Positive COVID-19 test of TBI employee contributes to delays in processing firearm applications

    A rush to buy guns by residents fearing the COVID-19 impact, coupled with a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation employee testing positive for the virus, has created a backlog with background checks. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 20, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis Tourism to host virtual music festival to aid local musicians

    The free event will include headlining performances from Southern Avenue, MonoNeon and Ben Nichols of Lucero.

    By Jared Boyd March 25, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor signs executive order on electronic local government meetings

    Gov. Bill Lee worked with the state attorney general and comptroller on an executive order to put electronic government meetings rules in place after legislation failed Thursday in the final hours of the General Assembly session

    By Sam Stockard March 20, 2020
  • Coronavirus

    Politics Podcast: Notes from the pandemic

    Here is a summary of items from how the city is moving away from the science and medical developments around the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Bill Dries March 20, 2020
  • Sports

    Playing without fans in AutoZone Park no help to Memphis 901 FC, Redbirds

    "There's no playbook for this," Memphis 901 FC/Redbirds owner Peter Freund says of trying to navigate what lies ahead for city's USL soccer team and Triple-A baseball team. 

    By Don Wade March 20, 2020
  • Public Safety

    MPD says it cannot disclose information about employee with coronavirus

    A Memphis Police Department employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, but MPD officials said they could not legally disclose whether the person is an officer or a civilian. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 20, 2020
  • Metro

    Tennessee Democrats gather by teleconference to select convention delegates

    Tennessee Democrats will teleconference by Congressional Districts Saturday, March 20, to select delegates to the summer’s Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.

    By Bill Dries March 20, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    Strickland: ‘Come together to stay apart’

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said the impact on the economy from the civil emergency measures is being felt but can't be avoided as the city tries to stop the spread of the virus to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed.

    By Bill Dries March 20, 2020
  • Public Safety

    Coronavirus threatens vulnerable jail population

    Reform advocates say more efforts need to be made to ensure the poor aren't being put at undue risk in jail during the coronavirus threat. Judges say it can be complicated. 

    By Marc Perrusquia March 20, 2020
  • The Early Word

    The Early Word: Gyms are closed, but fitness prevails; so does FedEx

    It's Friday, March 20, and we're looking at a future without restaurants, bars and gyms — but that's not deterring some fitness instructors from bringing the workout to you. Plus, an alternative spring break, Memphis in May needs another month and some state legislators isolate themselves together. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 20, 2020
  • LIVE Coronavirus

    Coronavirus daily blog, March 20: Graceland closing through at least April 3

    The total number of Shelby County cases is up to 30, and Shelby County Schools is scrapping its plan to provide lunches for students due to a Central Nutrition Center employee testing positive for COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 23, 2020
  • State Government

    General Assembly votes on budget, leaves Nashville

    Facing the biggest state and national emergency in decades, the Tennessee Legislature adopted a $39.8 billion budget Thursday night, March 19, and vacated the State Capitol as COVID-19 continued to spread.

    By Sam Stockard March 19, 2020
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Updated: Worker at FedEx corporate HQ tests positive for coronavirus

    A case of coronavirus has been reported for an employee at FedEx corporate headquarters on Shady Grove Road in East Memphis. The office was shut down for cleaning and disinfecting.

    By Wayne Risher March 20, 2020
  • State Government

    Governor inks broad order to boost COVID-19 health care, extend deadlines on licenses

    With COVID-19 spreading statewide, the governor signed an executive order Thursday to expand the state’s health care capacity and give people more time to renew driver’s licenses and car tags. It even allows the Parole Board to hold closed meetings.

    By Sam Stockard March 19, 2020
  • Memphis Tigers Football

    Laird Veatch outlines how coronavirus affects Memphis athletic department

    Memphis Athletic Director Laird Veatch outlines how the UofM is handling the coronavirus outbreak.

    By Jonah Jordan March 19, 2020
  • Health Care

    Health Dept.: County in ‘early stages of community transmission’

    Testing will ramp up soon at Tiger Lane, but will be testing by appointment only. The health department also will begin listing the ages of those confirmed with COVID-19.

    By Jane Roberts March 19, 2020
  • Metro

    Synagogues, churches, mosques join in urging online-only services

    “The people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 are those over 60, those with significant chronic disease issues, and those who medications compromise their immune systems,” said Dr. Scott Morris. “Those are the people who go to church.”

    By David Waters March 20, 2020
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    The NBA might not be back soon, but these Grizzlies are here for the long haul

    Increasingly, hopes of the NBA season resuming look slim. If the season is done – and for all it costs the league, teams and individual players – the Grizzlies' future should be just fine. 

    By Don Wade March 19, 2020
  • City of Memphis

    State of emergency: Strickland closes restaurants, bars, gyms

    A historic state of civil emergency from Mayor Jim Strickland Tuesday shuts down restaurants, bars, gyms and urges a suspension of services at places of worship. The move represents an action last used by a Memphis mayor during the 1978 police and firefighter strike.

    By Bill Dries, Jennifer Biggs March 20, 2020
  • Shelby County

    Harris declares county state of emergency to pave way for federal aid

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declared a state of emergency Thursday. Shelby County has been approved for public assistance and some federal aid.

    By Abigail Warren March 20, 2020

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