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<strong>&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t know exactly how it&rsquo;s going to unfold, but the potential demands preparation. And we want our community to be very cautious,&rdquo; Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. &ldquo;Ice accumulation is our greatest concern at this moment.</strong> (Submitted)winter weather Metro

Storm warnings: Stay off streets, prep for power loss — but Memphis is better prepared

Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the head of MLGW Doug McGowen are offering some hope — but also some warnings — as the city braces for a winter storm that’s already drawing comparisons to the 1994 ice storm.

By Bill Dries January 24, 2026
City of Memphis

‘Essential Housing’ effort breaks ground in North Memphis

The vacant lot is one of 43 in North Memphis and Binghampton assembled for construction of new homes to own and rent in an attempt for the city to fix its shortage of quality affordable housing.

By Bill Dries January 22, 2026
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When winter weather hits, local farmers’ jobs get even harder

At Lightfoot Farmstead in Millington, family members are waking up in the middle of the night to make sure a pregnant cow doesn’t go into early labor.

By Ellen Chamberlain, The Associated Press 15 hours ago
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Memphis handroll sushi restaurant came to owners in a dream

A sister restaurant to Red Koi has rolled into a two-story space in East Memphis, and it’s not your typical sushi bar. 

By Sophia Surrett 13 hours ago

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    Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s

    The history of Westy’s in the Pinch District offers a deeper look at the people and culture that kept it alive — feeding night owls and creating a community — for decades. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain 21 hours ago
  • winter weather Metro

    Latest updates: City making progress on streets, but morning drive could be treacherous

    Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter storm predicted to impact the Memphis area.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff 10 minutes ago
  • Winter Weather Metro

    Expect power outages as ice threatens Memphis this weekend

    Conditions over the weekend could be as bad as the 1994 ice storm that crippled Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 23, 2026
  • Winter weather Metro

    Your phone’s wrong: Expect sleet and snow, not an apocalypse

    Memphis probably won’t get 2 feet of snow this weekend. But meteorologists agree it’s too soon to be sure what we are getting. 

    By Jody Callahan January 22, 2026
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    Buster’s Liquor co-owner, others appeal to City Council over approval granted to The Station

    Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond and the owners of two other nearby liquor stories filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted approval to The Station.

    By Jody Callahan January 22, 2026
  • 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
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    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
  • Premium Food News

    Creating a safe space: Why Da Sammich Spot owner took on ICE

    When ICE showed up at his Orange Mound business after hours, Da Sammich Spot owner Rob Brown felt like he had to take action. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 19, 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
  • Premium Food News

    Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it

    Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 16, 2026
  • Premium North Mississippi

    Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind

    Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 15, 2026
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    Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street

    DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment. 

    By Samuel Hardiman January 15, 2026
  • South Memphis

    Lowery’s ashes to be enshrined at LeMoyne-Owen

    The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September. 

    By Bill Dries January 15, 2026
  • Premium East Memphis

    Woodland Presbyterian launches $2.2 million campus campaign to stay rooted — and grow — in East Memphis

    From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.

    By Christin Yates January 15, 2026
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Amazon to add same-day delivery facility in Memphis

    The hub will support local package processing and last-mile operations, officials said.

    By Steve Bohnel January 15, 2026
  • Food News

    SmokeSlam to pause in 2026, could combine with MIM for 2027

    SmokeSlam, the barbecue festival hosted annually at Tom Lee Park, announced on Jan. 13 that it will not host a competition in 2026.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 13, 2026
  • South Memphis

    Opinion: XAI must power a just transition for Memphis

    “Let xAI not be a monument to what was taken from Memphis but a testament to what happens when a city demands justice for its people.”

    By LaTricea Adams January 12, 2026
  • Premium Food News

    Iconic North End restaurant announces sale

    After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 10, 2026
  • Food News

    Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about

    In the past, John Bragg led La Montagne, La Tourelle and River Oaks. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain January 07, 2026
  • East Memphis

    East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval

    Before Ethan Edwards can fully open his new store, which is only selling non-alcoholic materials now, he must also get approval from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

    By Jody Callahan January 09, 2026
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January

    A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).

    By Elle Perry January 04, 2026
  • Public Safety

    What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve

    Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.

    By Bill Dries December 31, 2025
  • The To-Do List

    Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year

    This week, an Elvis tribute artist pays tribute to Elton John, and Navy takes on Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

    By Bianca Phillips January 02, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold

    The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.

    By Sophia Surrett January 04, 2026
  • Business

    TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis

    The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.

    By Samuel Hardiman January 02, 2026

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