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Briza adds Houston's-style chicken tender special

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:03:44 -0500

“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.

Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May's barbecue contest is back this week.

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:51:52 -0500

The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.

MUS names next head of school

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 9 May 2026 16:16:07 -0500

Hart Roper will succeed Pete Sanders, who announced in January that he would retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

Navigating the new map: How to find your Congressional district

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:57:57 -0500

A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.

Police arrest suspect in OUTMemphis shooting

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:28:50 -0500

Police have arrested the suspect in an OUTMemphis shooting that injured two. OUTMemphis, which serves the LGBTQ+ community, announced it will be closed through next week after the incident.

'Little Greek island on Highland' is back with 67th festival

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:26:00 -0500

The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

$15 Deal: South of Beale's fried chicken sandwich

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 7 May 2026 11:47:31 -0500

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.

Two women shot at OUTMemphis after argument erupts, police say

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 6 May 2026 14:13:00 -0500

The two women who were wounded were bystanders when one of those in the argument opened fire, Memphis police said.

Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 5 May 2026 16:36:41 -0500

“We’re trying to combat loneliness,” said the operator of Second Helpings Cafe.

The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 5 May 2026 14:31:10 -0500

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.

Ghost River Brewing on Beale to close

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:14:53 -0500

Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.

Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat's return

mweber@dailymemphian.com (Mark Weber) — Sat, 2 May 2026 09:54:12 -0500

Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.

Protesters block entrance to xAI's Memphis data center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:30:32 -0500

Demonstrators outside xAI’s Colossus I data center in Southwest Memphis voice concerns about air pollution in the area.

Photo Gallery: Grind City Amp's grand opening party

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Joe Sills) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:52 -0500

Grind City Amp opened a new outdoor music venue in April, marked by a free festival on Saturday, April 25, featuring a vintage sale, food trucks and a live music lineup with headliner MonoNeon.

The AM/DM podcast: River of Time, Riverbeat and Water Gardens

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:18 -0500

Much like the human body, the week ahead is about 60% water.

Rooted in justice: Youth leaders clean up T.O. Fuller and advocate for change

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:16:54 -0500

This year’s Young, Green & Gifted program capped off with a restoration project at T.O. Fuller State Park. But their reach goes all the way to the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Mason Temple renovation marks latest chapter for civil rights landmark

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:15 -0500

The 81-year-old Mason Temple is getting a renovation, the latest in a series for the landmark that has a dramatic history as the place where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech the night before he was assassinated.

Three local high school athletes to sign as undrafted NFL free agents

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:03:09 -0500

They didn’t hear their names called on the final day of the NFL Draft, but three former Memphis high school standouts will get their shots in training camp.

Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:43:10 -0500

G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24.