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An areal view of the construction of the Memphis Brooks Museum's new downtown home June 14, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)City of Memphis

Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

By Samuel Hardiman 1 hour ago
Public Safety

Man charged with attempting to kidnap mayor enters plea

The man accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has been sentenced and will be released from jail. He also may get to sit-down and talk with the mayor soon.

By Aarron Fleming 2 hours ago
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XAI sued because of alleged Clean Air Act violations

The NAACP, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI.

By Samuel Hardiman 2 hours ago
Update Public Safety

17-year-old killed in senior skip day shooting at Shelby Farms

A student is dead after a gathering in Shelby Farms Park ended in gunfire.

By Jody Callahan 1 hour ago

  • Business

    Morgan Steel seeking tax break for expansion

    Morgan Steel is seeking a tax break for expansion, and Richardson Oilseed and Mimeo.com are seeking PILOT amendments at an EDGE meeting Wednesday, April 15.

    By Andy Ashby 7 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Kleiman talks, and voucher expansion comes with a cost

    Nichols’ case will detail MPD’s use of force, a farmers market becomes a restaurant and Germantown is ready for snow.

    By Bianca Phillips 13 hours ago
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Ready. Set. Vote.

    Early voting ahead of the May 5 election day in Shelby County begins Wednesday, April 15, at 26 locations across the county. Here’s everything you need to know about the start of the first election of 2026.

    By Bill Dries 13 hours ago
  • Public Safety

    A week before MPD officers beat Tyré Nichols, MPD shot a 17-year-old. The incident is part of reams of new evidence to be introduced in Nichols’ civil case.

    New documents and witnesses announced in Nichols' civil trial will aim to show use-of-force culture in MPD.

    By Samuel Hardiman 5 hours ago
  • Shelby County

    County Commission takes small step toward new or renovated jail

    Monday’s resolution could eventually result in a list of basic questions and cost options — but it probably won’t be until a new county mayor and commission take office.

    By Bill Dries 14 hours ago
  • Education

    Tennessee House passes voucher expansion plan in tight vote

    House Bill 2532 met with bipartisan opposition, barely clearing the majority vote needed to pass.

    By Melissa Brown 23 hours ago
  • Education

    U of M, Ole Miss and others team up for new AI consortium

    University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.

    By Steve Bohnel April 13, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    $13 million MATA bridge loan tops City Council agenda

    The Memphis City Council also looks at moving $6 million from riverfront projects to improvements around the future Memphis Art Museum.

    By Bill Dries April 13, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: A week to celebrate Girls Inc., LeMoyne-Owen and realtors

    But the week begins with a public question: How should AI-related property-tax revenue be spent?

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 13, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Grizz season is finally over, and kratom may get banned

    Chamber CEO is on leave, FedEx pilots may have a deal and Memphis’ “Soul Man” has a new book. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 13, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    Harris backs Collins, a win for citizen journalism and Lowery weighs in on LeBron

    In this week’s political roundup: Harris backs Collins, Memphis loses a public records case, Lowery weighs in on LeBron, and Green talks medical debt and executive orders.

    By Bill Dries 7 hours ago
  • Premium State Government

    Ask the Memphian: What is kratom? And is it legal in Tennessee?

    Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?

    By Noah McLane April 13, 2026
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: Public meeting on AI funds and early voting begins

    Also happening this week: A new Raising Cane’s will open, and the Tigers football team has its Spring Fest.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2026
  • Shelby County

    More specific plan for new jail and justice center could be on the horizon

    Shelby County commissioners meet Monday to consider a resolution calling a professional study for a new jail and justice center.

    By Bill Dries April 12, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    New Bellevue pastor Ben Mandrell sees Memphis as mission, home

    New Bellevue pastor Ben Mandrell steps into one of Memphis’ most influential pulpits with a focus on reaching the next generation while deepening the church’s role as a catalyst for the city.

    By Christin Yates April 12, 2026
  • Premium Metro

    Weatherspoon kicks off campaign; sheriff candidates rev up; McGowen on xAI, and Cohen’s ‘looking good’

    While discussing serious issues related to the Shelby County Jail, sheriff’s candidates talk chicken wings, and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen visits Nashville during Congress’ break in D.C.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    City Hall Cheesecake’s mission rests on sweet treats and second chances

    City Hall Cheesecake owner Kim Daly used to be frustrated that ex-offenders weren’t given second chances. Then she decided she could do something about it by buying a bakery.

    By Ellen Chamberlain April 12, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Chucalissa festival is a reminder ‘this culture, this heritage, is important’

    Hundreds of Native Americans and others gathered at Chucalissa Saturday for the first homecoming festival at the Choctaw site in more than a decade.

    By Jody Callahan April 11, 2026
  • 2026 Elections Elections

    Democrats and Republicans strategize ahead of May county primaries

    Leaders of the local Republican and Democratic parties talked about the May Shelby County primary elections on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries April 13, 2026
  • Premium Business

    Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclear

    According to several high-level sources, Ted Townsend has been placed on leave by the Greater Memphis Chamber, but it is unclear why.

    By Jody Callahan April 10, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: xAI’s water plant is on the back burner; Fred Smith is a Tiger

    Two sue Youth Villages over shooting, a Hernando native is helping with the moon mission and we recommend a sandwich that looks like a shoe. 

    By Bianca Phillips April 10, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: Time to hold Musk and xAI to ‘the one promise they’ve made.’

    “Will Elon Musk follow through on his promise to build a water-recycling facility? It’s up to Memphians to make sure he does.”

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    Elon Musk gives timeline on water recycling plant

    XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

  • Public Safety

    2 more mass shooting victims file $15M suits against Youth Villages

    The two were both shot April 9, 2025, during a meeting of Youth Village’s SWITCH program in Hickory Hill.

    By Aarron Fleming April 09, 2026
  • Metro

    XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

    Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 09, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager

    Matthew Ramsey is managing the Artemis II mission, but his roots are in DeSoto County where he played sports and learned from STEM programs at Hernando High.

    By Brandon LaGrone II April 10, 2026

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