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Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:21:40 -0500

Fans across generations gathered at Graceland Saturday night, Aug. 15, for the annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating the death of Elvis Presley.

The AM/DM podcast: 'The Music Man,' murder and a 'Matrix' actor

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:29:08 -0500

This weekend’s for the theater kids.

The Grove at GPAC announces fall season

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:52 -0500

Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.

Dinosaurs, trains, Phoebe Bridgers and a dive-in movie at a city pool

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:29 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.

Tim Disney on his new book, the global elite and Oliver & Company

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:32 -0500

Tim Disney, who’ll be at Novel on Aug. 29, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his dark satire of a culture of lying, misinformation and the global elite — plus his life as the grandnephew of Walt Disney.

Memphis Movies This Week: Locally made ‘Elijah Peel,’ Anne Hathaway’s ‘End of Oak Street’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:49:42 -0500

Late summer brings a bundle of interesting smaller releases, including a couple of new titles from young filmmakers who have made striking previous work.

Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:36:53 -0500

Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died.

New mural, fresh pavement welcomes travelers to Frederick W. Smith International Airport

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:16:44 -0500

Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.

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

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:27:45 -0500

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

A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 16:12:12 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”

Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:50:41 -0500

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

Metal Museum unveils new branding

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:06:25 -0500

To christen the Metal Museum’s move in a month, the institution is today launching a new brand, including a new logo.

Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:44:24 -0500

Forty-nine years after his death, thousands of fans will flock to Graceland to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley.

Memphis Movies This Week: Cats and street gangs on the prowl

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 13:36:22 -0500

Box office behemoths continue their runs, and this week’s special screenings offer gangs, cats, Ghibli and more.

The AM/DM podcast: How Broadway gets to Memphis

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 06:11:31 -0500

Which Broadway shows come to Memphis each year? That’s for Orpheum President and CEO Brett Batterson to decide.

Opinion: The lesson from the World Cup is that Memphis needs to promote more local musicians

editor@dailymemphian.com (Andrew Tawfik) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

“Memphis could be at the epicenter of the next music revival, much like Nashville and country music has enjoyed over the last 15 years. Yet so many of the discussions here today focus on promoting the music infrastructure, with very little about musicians themselves.”

Ruby Bridges believes 'every child deserves access to books'

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 09:26:26 -0500

The author, who was 6 when she became the first student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, continues to encourage young learners.

How college students found, formed community in their Memphis band

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 07:36:38 -0500

Three Rhodes College alumni say the city informs the music of their band, The Narrows. Late drummer Chris Daniels was a big part of that influence.

Opinion: John Fry’s legacy deserves more than the final headlines

editor@dailymemphian.com (Elizabeth Montgomery Brown) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

“As Memphis discusses the future of Ardent Studios, I hope we will spend just as much time remembering why Ardent mattered and honoring John Fry, the man who devoted his life to making sure the music, the people and the history of this city would never be forgotten.”