Wherever the barbecue is, that’s where these teams will be
For some barbecue teams, the annual Memphis competition is mostly about spending time with family and friends.
Final suspect in Young Dolph slaying gets 20-year sentence
Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”
Cohen calls off congressional reelection campaign
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said Friday that he is exiting the August Congressional primaries after the Tennessee General Assembly redrew the state’s district lines, dividing Memphis among three Congressional districts and drawing Cohen out of the 9th District seat he’s held for 20 years.
Latest Tennessee redistricting news
News and updates on the new maps for Tennessee’s congressional districts — which split Memphis into three separate districts — and the lawsuits challenging the redistricting.
Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
Tigers beat Charlotte, clinch berth in American Conference Tournament
The Tigers will make their first appearance in the conference tournament since 2023, and their first under coach Matt Riser.
Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington reflect on what made Brandon Clarke a unique player and individual over his seven seasons in Memphis.
Lakeland gets to work on U.S. 70 streetscape plan
A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.
Arts Beat: Ira Sachs film to premiere at Cannes; Earth, Wind & Fire doc to open Tribeca
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
Bailey: Budgets and school funding — balancing the need vs. the requirement
As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.
Calkins: She slept with a gun under her bed. He was jailed for marching at age 11. They meet again after six decades.
“I remember us being chased by the Klan in Moscow, Tennessee,” Dekater Horton said, “because you are driving in a car with a white woman. It was in the middle of the day. We got on a dirt road, and they couldn’t catch us. It was normal, honestly.”
Federal judge rules against Tennessee Democrats in suit over new congressional map
A federal judge dealt a serious blow to Democrats by denying their request for a temporary restraining order against implementing new congressional maps. Fourth lawsuit filed against Tennessee’s new congressional mapRelated content:
Opinion: Memphis is angry about redistricting, but secession is a ‘worthless’ suggestion
“If Memphis cuts ties with the state, where does anyone think we’re going? I can assure you Mississippi doesn’t want a Democratic stronghold on its northern border.”
State redraws Memphis 9th Congressional district: Read our full coverage.
- Federal judge rules against Tennessee Democrats in suit over new congressional map
- Fourth lawsuit filed against Tennessee’s new congressional map
- Pearson staying in 9th, plus a few Memphis surprises on first congressional candidates list
- ACLU files federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s new Congressional map
- City Council to consider resolution opposing new congressional district lines
- NAACP, TN Democrats sue state about new congressional maps
- Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district
- Proposed Congressional map passes TN House and Senate, splitting Memphis into three districts
- Gov. Lee signs redistricting legislation, candidate filing period reopens
- Cohen to sue over redrawn congressional map
- Brent Taylor to seek Tenn. District 9 Congressional seat
- New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
- State Democrats wore white to Thursday’s vote. Here’s why.
- Leaders react to Memphis redistricting
Food Files: Bain Barbecue to open Germantown location a little early
The restaurant will open a month early, while Kura House Asian Cuisine is closing and Downtown’s The Artist Table is looking for a new location.
Opinion: Tennessee law — not federal lawsuits — may stymie redistricting
“The speed and confidence with which the legislature acted on redistricting does not guarantee the map’s durability. This time, state courts – not federal courts – may have the final word.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“Oh, come on. Has anyone seriously thought secession was even remotely possible? Of course not.” — Bob Lee about Opinion: Memphis is angry about redistricting, but secession is a ‘worthless’ suggestion
“So for all of you who have had the benefit of the Hope Scholarship, walked across the Mississippi on the Big River Crossing, had government services work for you, or drive across our future new bridge, you have one person and one person only to thank - Steve Cohen” — John Vergos about Cohen calls off congressional reelection campaign
“It’s gonna be better than ppl think… GTG!” — Jimmy Gould about Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: May 15
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Daily WordRow: May 15
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Daily Jigsaw: Petty rides
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America event and was taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals
This political roundup dives into the surprising number of write-ins in the Shelby County primary races, a short — and litigious — history of redistricting in Tennessee and more.
Public Safety Gang members get 50-year federal sentence for 2019 murder
Shelby County What’s in Lee Harris’ ‘lean and mean’ county budget proposal?
Public Safety Corrections Center inmate found unresponsive, dies 2 days later
Premium Real Estate New artist lounge will help Overton Park Shell preserve its past — and plan for the next 90 years
Business
‘A changing of the guard in Midtown:’ Cooper-Young landmark sells
An anonymous local company bought a highly visible retail property in Cooper-Young with plans for an Asian restaurant in the former Alchemy space.
Premium Real Estate Local home sales down, foreclosures up for the year
Premium Health Care ‘Long overdue’ $11 million children’s mental health center opening in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Downtown coffee, cocktail bar to offer ‘pause’ in the day
Premium Real Estate Inked: New retailer coming to former Fox + Cat Vintage spot in Cooper-Young
Sports
Grizzlies Draft intel: Who has Memphis interviewed and worked out?
Here’s some of what we learned about Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and other prospects who will appear at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson share the floor
Premium High School Sports Former Briarcrest standout Jaye Nash relishes UConn opportunity
Premium Memphis Grizzlies NBA Draft Combine notebook: Cameron Boozer measures up, mock drafts point his way
High School Sports CBHS walks off Lipscomb Academy in Division 2-AA playoff game
Food
Still miss Charlie’s Meat Market? Chuck is butchering at Buster’s.
“My dad was the original Charlie,” Charlie’s Meat Market owner Chuck Hogan said. “He opened Triangle Meat Company on Lamar (Avenue) in 1967.”
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: It’s homecoming at Memphis in May
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Suburbs
Bartlett approves first reading of $189M budget
Bartlett’s property tax rate could remain unchanged.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading for ‘inevitable’ sewer-rate hike to flush the deficit
North Mississippi This Hernando craft festival is a weekend A’Fair
Arts & Culture
A decade after Jerry Gibson’s murder, River Records is for sale — along with everything inside it
After beloved, though gruff, businessman Jerry Gibson was murdered in his record store, his family sealed the place shut, leaving his hundreds of thousands of collectibles untouched for 10 years. Until now.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Meet R&B singer Girlfriend, from Sardis
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics
Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Riverbeat beats
Today’s puzzle is of the John Butler Band at the 2026 Riverbeat Music Festival and was taken by Wes Hale.