Tony Salvaggio elected the new mayor in Germantown, while Josh Roman was ahead of Connie McCarter for the top office in that suburb. Mayor David Parsons was unopposed in his reelection bid in Bartlett.
Jesse Huseth won a rematch of the state House 97th district race on Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty is projected to win a second six-year term.
The bluest county in the state came through for Democrats in the early and absentee vote count — the first votes of Election Day to come out of Shelby County.
See early winners and results.
Nemanja Popovic’s name doesn’t show up anywhere on the stat sheet of the Memphis Tigers’ 80-76 win over No. 18 Iowa State, but he still found a way to impact the game’s second half.
The 17th annual event runs Nov. 9-15, and diners who save receipts can win a hotel stay, spa day and gift cards.
Some readers expressed optimism about recent development activity while others argued that positive announcements and development commitments do not always translate into lasting improvements.
Even beyond the Indie Memphis festival, it’s a big movie week in Memphis, with a trio of awards-season hopefuls and one big, promising creature feature landing on local screens.
Major projects that could shape the city’s future — ranging from an art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis — were previewed recently at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis seminar.
Penny Hardaway did absolutely everything in his power to ensure that this season would be radically different than last. In the Tigers’ first game of the 2026-27 season, they sent a resounding message: It will be.
The vote totals Tuesday, Nov. 3, will tell who won and who lost. They will also reveal some larger political trends and truths. Here are a few of them.
The Grizzlies are hot, Mike Norvell got canned and gambling addiction is a rising problem across the country. All that plus a thought about why this election is particularly important for Memphians.
Despite a 40-point effort from Ty Jerome, the Grizzlies suffered their first defeat of the season.Related content:
Jayden Reid finished with a game-high 26 points while making 12 of 14 free throws. He scored 17 of his points in the second half.Related content:
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“I agree Hardaway has a team, and we have a team to root for. GTG” — James West about Martin: Hardaway and the Tigers make resounding statement with major upset win against No. 18 Iowa State
“Great game, Tigers!! Defense was outstanding!! We even out-rebounded a much bigger team!! Offense was smooth as well!! Can’t wait to see them in person this Saturday!! ” — Tim McCormack about Jayden Reid leads Memphis Tigers to season-opening win against No. 18 Iowa State
“Six games. I wonder if that’s in the rule book or they just made it up on the fly.” — Wayne Simpson about NCAA ruling on Nemanja Popovic appeal announced
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes as he jump-flips for a touchdown in a game against the East Carolina Pirates.
The referendums could lead to large changes in the world of city politics.
In response to recommendations from a state-ordered forensic audit, Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials say they are changing some of the ways they monitor contracts and document procurement processes.
Breakaway Running has ended its group runs and marathon-training program, but Memphis’ running community is booming as independent clubs grow and runners find new ways to connect.
A year after barely playing at Southern Miss, Jermane Hayes has become one of the most reliable targets for Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes.
The smashburger is what brought Harrison Downing, Cole Jeanes and Schuyler O’Brien together as business partners and helped establish them as familiar names on Memphis’ culinary scene.
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo reflects on his time in office, days ahead of voters choosing his successor.
With blacksmiths, fortune tellers and more, Overton Park takes on a medieval atmosphere for a Renaissance fair that continues through Sunday.
“Perhaps these strange new congressional districts offer an opportunity. A rural farmer may come to understand a family in South Memphis. Someone who has never set foot on a farm may come to recognize how the challenges of rural health care resemble those facing uninsured people in Memphis.”
Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.
Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Grizzlies Grannies and Grandpas preforming at the season opener. Brandon Dill took the photo.