John Klyce is an enterprise reporter with The Daily Memphian who writes a wide range of in-depth features, as well as profiles about local leaders, scientists, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else doing exciting and important work in this city.
There are 100 articles by John Klyce :
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Republican Brent Taylor flipped Tennessee’s new 9th Congressional District Tuesday, Nov. 3, delivering the party the win it sought through a swift redistricting effort that diluted the state’s lone Democratic stronghold by carving majority-Black Memphis into thirds.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released several videos of the death of 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, who was shot and killed by members of the National Guard on July 5.
Before Memphis heads to the polls tomorrow, a look back at the closest elections in city history — Herenton won by 142 votes, and Crump’s 1909 win was even closer. One historian thinks it may have been stolen.
Jenny Davis played in the orchestra as a teenager. As executive director, she’s adding ensembles, outreach and opportunities for students across the city.
Relatives said Tyrin Johnson, who was shot and killed by the National Guard, had traveled from Nashville to Memphis for the July 4 weekend to help shoot a music video.
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
Jon Thompson, the distinguished war veteran and business executive who oversaw the historical “Wonders” series in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died. He was 87.
Now Carmen Hunter works at Latino Memphis, helping others overcome the challenges she once faced. “I always think, ‘What could have been if we’d stayed in Mexico?’ I don’t think I would have lived as well as I have here.”
Memphis real estate giant Joel Hobson III died on Oct. 6, at the age of 72, after a battle with liver cancer. Friends and colleagues remembered him as an advocate for the city and pillar of the community.
Hershey has made candy in Memphis for 30 years, but many people still don’t know the company has a plant here. Plant manager Reggie Dozier wants to change that.
Jonah Neal was shot and killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force, who arrived after Neal’s mother called 911 saying her son was threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. For those who were close to Neal, none of it makes sense.
Latasha Peeples, raised in a motel by a grandmother who gave what she could, started a donation drive in 2022 that now gives equipment to up to 100 kids a year. This year’s drive is Oct. 3.
With some help, the Memphis Zoo has installed motion-sensing trail cameras in green spaces throughout Shelby County to learn which species live there. So far, researchers have logged 20 animals. And they’re just getting started.
Last spring, an Idlewild student was hit by a car as he biked to school. He wasn’t injured, but parents were angry and concerned. So they came up with an answer.
The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Jeff Fioranelli has run the same route every day for 30 years. One Wednesday, nearly 400 St. Mary’s students began clapping for him. On 901 Day, he showed up to thank them for their support.
Marine biologist Rachel Diner and her team at the University of Memphis are examining the microbiomes of an animal with a dramatically different body than our own: the oyster.
University of Memphis’ new residential development includes apartments, recreational spaces and even a quick-service market.
Local watchdog and activist Joe B. Kent, who regularly harshly criticized local politicians, officials, and organizations at public meetings, died at age 63.
“Jesus saved me from suicide,” Joshua Oldham said. “He did so much for me. And because I love and appreciate him, the least I can do is start a business for his purposes.”
Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died.
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we take a look at the costly, controversial, but ultimately successful effort to bring a trolley system to Memphis.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.