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<strong>Jerry &ldquo;The King&rdquo; Lawler speaks at an event where he was given an honorary street name.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)Spirit of Memphis

Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography. 

By Brandon LaGrone II 5 hours ago
Music

3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall

A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.

By Elle Perry 9 hours ago
Premium Real Estate

Apartments near Liberty Stadium cleared for sale

New owners are one step closer to buying the Central Lofts, a 2.6-acre property down the street from the Memphis Tigers football stadium. 

By Andy Ashby August 19, 2026
Music

Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night

The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.

By Elle Perry August 19, 2026

  • Midtown

    How one gardener’s neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business

    “None of this would be possible without an immensely supportive community,” said Marisa Mender-Franklin.

    By The Associated Press August 19, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

    After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 19, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Apartments near Liberty Stadium could get new owners

    The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South.

    Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.

    By Andy Ashby August 17, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Baptist buys East Memphis hotel

    “We do not have any immediate plans for the building and will demolish it for the safety and benefit of our staff, patients and visitors,” a Baptist Memorial Hospital executive said.

    By Andy Ashby August 17, 2026
  • Premium Neighborhoods

    Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year

    Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.

    By Sophia Surrett August 17, 2026
  • Premium Dining Guides

    What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread

    Jennifer Chandler will be the first to say the name of the dish may not sound appetizing but Lobbyist chef and owner Jimmy Gentry has a way of elevating the most common ingredients. 

    By Jennifer Chandler August 17, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Raymond James seeks $13M from former landlord

    The financial services company is seeking more than $13 million from the owner of 50 N. Front St., formerly known as Raymond James Tower.

    By Andy Ashby August 14, 2026
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis

    The former hotel at 7060 Riverdale Bend Road was transformed into 110 units of affordable housing for veterans, including access to the services needed to build long-term stability and independence.

    By Noah McLane August 14, 2026
  • Food News

    Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue

    Though owner Jake Schorr tried to find a buyer for the restaurant, Westy’s last day is Saturday, Aug. 15.

    By Sophia Surrett August 14, 2026
  • Premium City of Memphis

    Owner files to evict disruptive Midtown tenant, records show

    Residents of Clark Place in Midtown praised Revid Realty’s decision to file an eviction case against a disruptive tenant.

    By Jody Callahan August 14, 2026
  • Premium Food News

    Food Files: Maru Handroll going to next level

    Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week. 

    By Sophia Surrett August 14, 2026
  • High School Sports

    High school football 2026: New approach, same expectations for Southwind

    The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.

    By John Varlas August 19, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming

    Millwork Specialty Contractors buys warehouse in Memphis International Airport Center; Fusion Hospitality adds to its local hotel holdings; and Rush Gaming & Collectibles signs lease in East Memphis.

    By Andy Ashby August 12, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it

    Two and a half years after a Poplar Avenue gas station caught fire, the site hasn’t been redeveloped. 

    By Mary Cashiola August 15, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    What’s going on with the former Exxon at Poplar and Highland?

    Two and a half years after a fire, the Exxon at Poplar and Highland is surrounded by fencing and still vacant.

    By Andy Ashby August 10, 2026
  • Premium Food News

    New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.

    The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy. 

    By Jennifer Chandler August 09, 2026
  • Premium Visual Arts

    Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new

    When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.

    By Andy Ashby August 10, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’

    Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.

    By Geoff Calkins August 09, 2026
  • North Memphis

    Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

    The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue. 

    By Jody Callahan August 08, 2026
  • Business

    SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud

    SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 07, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU

    Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 07, 2026
  • Health Care

    Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building

    Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.

    By Steve Bohnel August 05, 2026
  • Midtown

    These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest

    The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.

    By Elle Perry August 06, 2026
  • Real Estate

    $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins

    Crews are demolishing the First Horizon building, and developers are building a restaurant in the former Houston’s site.

    By Andy Ashby August 05, 2026
  • City of Memphis

    Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall

    MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.

    By Bill Dries August 05, 2026

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