About Us | Contact Us | Email Preferences | Help | Donate

Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Help
Log In
Metro
  1. City of Memphis
  2. Shelby County
  3. State Government
  4. Education
  5. Public Safety
  6. Elections
  7. Spirit of Memphis
  8. The Early Word
  9. Behind The Headlines
  10. Ask the Memphian
  11. The AM/DM
  12. Memphis Safe Task Force
Business
  1. Real Estate
  2. Financial Services
  3. Health
  4. Transportation/Logistics
  5. Movers and Shakers
  6. Ford Megasite
Food
  1. Food News
  2. Dining Guides
  3. Food Files
  4. Health & Wellness
  5. Recipes
  6. $15 Deals
  7. Table Talk
  8. Sound Bites
  9. Reviews
Sports
  1. Memphis Grizzlies
  2. High School Sports
  3. Golf
  4. Grizzlies Podcast
  5. Tigers Basketball
  6. Tigers Football
  7. Tigers Podcast
  8. Player of the Week
Suburbs
  1. Arlington
  2. Bartlett
  3. Collierville
  4. Germantown
  5. Millington
  6. Lakeland
  7. North Mississippi
Op-Ed
  1. Geoff Calkins
  2. Otis Sanford
  3. Chris Herrington
  4. Guest Columnists
Arts
  1. The Arts Beat
  2. Visual Arts
  3. Performing Arts
  4. Music
  5. The To-Do List
  6. The Sidebar
  7. Memphis Events
Obituaries Podcasts
  1. Sound Bites
  2. On the Record
  3. Behind The Headlines
  4. The Sidebar
  5. Grizzlies Podcast
  6. Tigers Podcast
  7. The AM/DM
Games Memphis Events
  1. Neighborhoods
  2. Donate
  3. Subscribe
  4. Public Notices
  5. Newsletters
  6. Gift Subscriptions
  7. Seminars
  8. Advertise With Us
  9. Marketplace
  10. Job Listings
  11. Sponsored Content
  12. Work With Us
City of Memphis Shelby County State Government Education Public Safety Elections Spirit of Memphis The Early Word Behind The Headlines Ask the Memphian The AM/DM Memphis Safe Task Force
Add Daily Memphian to Home Screen

Metro

  • City of Memphis
  • Shelby County
  • State Government
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Memphis Safe Task Force
  • Elections
  • Spirit of Memphis
  • The Early Word
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The AM/DM
  • Ask the Memphian
<strong>Ballet Memphis head Andrew Goldberg&rsquo;s tickets of Michael Jordan&rsquo;s 1993 NBA playoff run.</strong> (Courtesy Andrew Goldberg)Premium The Early Word

The Early Word: Ballet meets ball, and Germantown residents take on TIF

MSCS board expands its lawsuit, the Republican party has a new leader and Oscar hopefuls are coming to Memphis screens.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 58 seconds ago
Metro

The AM/DM podcast: When the feds came to Memphis for one of the world’s most valuable coins

In 1933, just as Franklin D. Roosevelt was about to assume the presidency for the first time, the U.S. economy was in shambles. That set off a chain of events that led to one of the world’s most valuable coins being hunted in Memphis. 

By Mary Cashiola 19 minutes ago
Spirit of Memphis

On MLK Day, calls for new activism echoed around the National Civil Rights Museum

The holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. drew a large crowd at the Civil Rights Museum as one of the last living members of the city’s civil rights vanguard called out against “the silence of good people.”

By Bill Dries January 19, 2026
Premium Public Safety

Crime is down. But do Memphians feel the difference?

Crime continued to fall across the board in Memphis in 2025 and residents say they feel safe right now. But they also want to see an approach more targeted at addressing the root causes of crime.

By Aarron Fleming January 20, 2026

  • Education

    MSCS adds Shelby County Commission to ballot lawsuit

    The MSCS board’s new complaint makes a special case for board member Tamarques Porter of District 4 who “will suffer a unique harm.”

    By Laura Testino 2 hours ago
  • Premium Shelby County

    New GOP chair says there will be a Republican contender for county mayor

    Rachel Wall the new chair of the Shelby County Republican Party, says the GOP should have a name contender for county mayor soon.

    By Bill Dries 36 minutes ago
  • Education

    Superintendent search or appointment? MSCS to decide next week

    Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond, who has said he wants the job permanently, is viewed favorably by most employees, according to new results of an informal evaluation of his year at the helm of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

    By Laura Testino 8 hours ago
  • photo gallery City of Memphis

    Memphis firefighters ‘push in’ new trucks — a tradition that dates back to horse-drawn times

    Memphis firefighters continued a long-held tradition Tuesday, Jan. 20, with new equipment arriving at two of the city’s firehouses.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 14 hours ago
  • Education

    Elon Musk wants to fund more improvements to MSCS school buildings

    This time, the Musk Foundation has proposed funding upgrades at three elementary schools. 

    By Laura Testino 8 hours ago
  • State Government

    With new pennies not being minted, state issues guidance for local governments

    The Comptroller's office released new guidance on pennies following President Donald Trump’s directive to stop minting the coin.

    By Noah McLane 16 hours ago
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Ja wants to stay, and another candidate wants Cohen to go

    Locals talk about the root causes of high crime, bad diets and sedentary lifestyles. Plus, big bucks are coming to Beale.

    By Bianca Phillips 23 hours ago
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Ford heads to court, Germantown wants feedback

    In today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips take a stroll down Carrefour’s memory lane.

    By Mary Cashiola January 20, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Beale Street money could give second ‘first impression’ of Memphis

    The funding comes as Memphis and Shelby County continue to negotiate with the Grizzlies for a new, long-term lease and the city tries to find a way to renovate AutoZone Park.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 20, 2026
  • Premium Health Care

    ‘Largest investment in rural health in Tennessee’s history’ could transform medical care in Shelby County

    Shelby County’s metro hospitals were forced to collaborate with rural hospitals as West Tennessee communities lost access to care. But a large federal grant could alleviate some of that pressure.

    By Noah McLane 18 hours ago
  • Elections

    2020 Black Lives Matter protest organizer to challenge Cohen for Congress

    Already facing Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Steve Cohen faces a new challenger; one who was active during the George Floyd protests in Memphis years ago. 

    By Bill Dries January 19, 2026
  • Education

    Tennessee GOP wants to make K-12 students verify their immigration status

    Republican leadership did not say whether local schools or the Tennessee Department of Education would be responsible for verifying immigration status or where such data would be held.

    By Melissa Brown January 19, 2026
  • Premium Ask the Memphian

    Ask the Memphian: What twists of fate led to the founding of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens?

    Through improbable twists of fate and the generosity and foresight of Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens has become a jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.

    By Jody Callahan January 19, 2026
  • Metro

    This Week in Memphis: MLK Day and a Germantown TIF meeting

    Also happening this week: Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is due in court.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 18, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    MPD’s first woman motorcycle cop retires — sort of

    The first woman to lead the Memphis Police Department’s motorcycle unit is retiring after 39 years. But she’s not leaving for good.

    By Aarron Fleming January 18, 2026
  • Premium Business

    With Musk’s Mississippi turbines, controversy meets innovation

    While people in the Memphis area grapple with the real-world effects of xAI’s “rapid execution” in Mississippi, many see a company that is innovating its way to become a major player in the worldwide AI race. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 18, 2026
  • Education

    What a changing Head Start grant has to do with possible pre-K closures in Memphis

    Instead of expanding pre-K access, classrooms may close if Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris doesn’t release local funding, prekindergarten organization First 8 says.

    By Laura Testino 15 hours ago
  • Spirit of Memphis

    MLK Day of Service inspires cold hands, warm hearts

    Chilly weather didn’t deter workers around the city, including an altruistic team at T.O. Fuller Park, which also holds a place in civil rights history.

    By Jody Callahan January 17, 2026
  • Behind The Headlines

    Outgoing Public Defender: ‘We’re not into assembly line justice’

    Phyllis Aluko said there’s been a shift in people’s attitudes toward crime, punishment and due process, but public defenders play a key role in upholding constitutional standards. 

    By Bill Dries January 17, 2026
  • Premium Collierville

    Rachel Davis to run for Collierville Schools board

    Rachel Davis moved to Collierville because keeping her kids in the district was important. Now she’s seeking election to the suburb’s Board of Education.

    By Abigail Warren January 16, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    From organizers to donors, it took heart to make Northside Square project happen

    Unconventional project provides new digs for Code Crew, Greater Memphis Chamber, Literacy Mid-South, Moore Tech, Memphis Symphony and Collective Blue Print.

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2026
  • Public Safety

    Shelby County Jail inmate died from heart failure, autopsy finds

    According to an official autopsy report, heart disease claimed Antonio First, who died Nov. 1 at the Shelby County Jail.

    By Aarron Fleming January 16, 2026
  • Memphis Tigers Basketball

    Tigers honoring two Memphians who have left their mark on the city

    The University of Memphis is honoring two graduates with its Legacy Award.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 17, 2026
  • Premium The Early Word

    The Early Word: Lee Harris talks jail reform, and a wing spot flies the coop

    State Republicans plan immigration crackdown, Beale Street gets a big boost and the “face of MIFA” is stepping down.

    By Bianca Phillips January 16, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: A weekend to give back, and dance

    January hits hard this weekend, but there’s still stuff to do, especially if you’re ready to be put to work. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 16, 2026

  • About 19482 results

    1 2 3 4 … 780
    RSS
Local news delivered to your inbox every week.

Coverage of the key happenings in our city including city hall, education, and more.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

Trending Now

  1. Premium
    Ja Morant’s reaction to trade rumors: ‘Live with it’
  2. Premium
    Herrington: A messy, newsy day for Ja Morant and the Grizzlies
  3. Premium
    Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
  4. Premium
    Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
  5. Public Safety
    Man dies in Frayser after chase with Task Force
Get The Daily Memphian Email Edition

Email Editions

Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news.

Enter your e-mail address

Please check your inbox to finish the signup process. If you haven't received an email within 10 minutes, check your spam/junk folder or contact us at support@dailymemphian.com for assistance.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You are already signed up

Opt out

Manage Your Email Subscriptions

Memphis Safe Task Force

Metro

  • City of Memphis
  • Shelby County
  • State Government
  • Education
  • Public Safety
  • Memphis Safe Task Force
  • Elections
  • Spirit of Memphis
  • The Early Word
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The AM/DM
  • Ask the Memphian

Business

  • Real Estate
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Transportation/Logistics
  • Movers and Shakers
  • Ford Megasite

Food

  • Reviews
  • Food News
  • Recipes
  • Table Talk
  • $15 Deals
  • Dining Guides

Sports

  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • High School Sports
  • Golf
  • Grizzlies Podcast
  • Tigers Basketball
  • Tigers Football
  • Tigers Podcast
  • Player of the Week

Suburbs

  • Arlington
  • Bartlett
  • Collierville
  • Germantown
  • Millington
  • Lakeland
  • North Mississippi

Opinion

  • Geoff Calkins
  • Otis Sanford
  • Chris Herrington
  • Guest Columnists

Arts & Culture

  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Music
  • The To-Do List
  • The Sidebar
  • Memphis Events
  • The Arts Beat

Obituaries

Podcasts

  • Sound Bites
  • On the Record
  • Behind The Headlines
  • The Sidebar
  • Grizzlies Podcast
  • Tigers Podcast
  • The AM/DM

Games

Memphis Events

Neighborhoods

  • Downtown
  • Midtown
  • North Memphis
  • East Memphis
  • South Memphis
  • About Town

Subscribe

Donate

Public Notices

  • Court Notices
  • Bid Notices
  • Miscellaneous Notices

Newsletters

Gift Subscriptions

More

  • Seminars
  • Job Listings
  • Advertise With Us
  • Sponsored Content
  • Marketplace
  • Log In
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Email Preferences
  • Subscribe
Become a subscriber to keep reading.
Help Log In
© 2026 The Daily Memphian | Contact Us | FAQ | Additional Subscription Options | Work With Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Donate