When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
Ted Townsend out as Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO, officials announced Thursday, after he was placed on leave in March for unspecified reasons.
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
Trump posted Thursday on social media that he had talked with Gov. Bill Lee about a special session of the Tennessee legislature. Lee hasn’t commented. Blackburn, Rose call to ‘flip Memphis’ in wake of Supreme Court rulingRelated content:
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
The immersive experience “Baron Von Opperbean and The River of Time” opens Friday, May 1, in the old River Museum at Mud Island River Park.
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.
Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.
The foundation honored Wu-Tung Clan, which is headlining the Riverbeat Music Festival this weekend, with the 2026 Global Impact Award.
Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.
Fayette County Mayor Rhea “Skip” Taylor said a hospital is important for healthcare, but it also becomes a community anchor.
In this week’s To-Do List, you get a pass to peek into people’s backyards, there’s a morning rave on Beale Street and Global Cafe hosts a beer mile for a cause.
A 6-foot-4, 190-pound righty from Lausanne struck out nine in five no-hit innings while also going 2 for 2 at the plate to spark his team to a 5-0 victory.
Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.
The Daily Memphian’s wrestlers of the year Gabriel Nettleton, Jonah Little and Findley Smout head up the local wrestlers on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys and girls wrestling team.
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“This is a sizable bet on the East Memphis sub-market and Memphis in general, but at an amazing price.” —Mike Todd about Locals buy East Memphis hotel for $5.5 million
“Wouldn’t it be a good idea to wait and see who will be appointed to the oversight board and what they actually do before everyone starts screaming that the sky is falling?” — James Williams about Can the GOP Memphis schools takeover be stopped? Local leaders weigh the district’s options.
“It’s not even a partisan issue at this point. It’s the everyday people versus the political elites on both. This nonsense has to end at some point.” — Dylan Carkhuff about Blackburn, Rose call to ‘flip Memphis’ in wake of Supreme Court ruling
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of flowers at the Hernando Farmers Market and was provided by DeSoto County Tourism.
Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.
The sale price, which comes down to $44,000 per room, is a deal for the market, leaving room for the new owners’ plans to upgrade the property.
“How fitting that things seem bound to come full circle, and the Grizzlies star guard may be heading out just as the kid whose name became known for a fight is about to play for the Tigers.”
This week’s Table Talk comes to you from Sophia Surrett, The Daily Memphian’s new food and restaurant reporter.
Millington’s effort to secure the 20th Lone Sailor statue around the world, reached fruition Wednesday as the city and organizers signed the contract to locate the work in a plaza near Navy Road and Easley Avenue.
May is a notable month for music in Memphis.
“(This) all adds up to being arguably the most significant county primary in recent memory. And it is almost exclusively a fight among Democrats who make up a majority of the more than 432,000 active registered voters.”
The Shelby County primaries are here, with early voting already ongoing, and election day coming fast and furious on Tuesday, May 5.
Today’s puzzle is Serafine cocktail and Farm Daddy pizza from Silly Goose and was taken by Brad Vest.