Metal Museum, city sign lease for Rust Hall
Terms of the 100-year lease include a $35 million renovation of the Overton Park landmark with money from private donors.
Herrington: Tyus Jones and other big Grizzlies offseason questions
There are three categories to consider if Memphis wants to make a move: the draft, free agency and trades.
Street Food: Favorite finds at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets
From “farm fresh” tomato sauce and a grandmother’s yeast rolls to local dairy yogurt and Mississippi catfish, a guide to some favorite items available at the Downtown and Cooper-Young farmers markets.
One Memphis Place owners plan $5 million renovation
Upcoming renovations will include improving the entrance to the building from the adjacent garage.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Quinones stock on the rise ahead of important deadline
With the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft tomorrow, June 1, Quinones’ decision could be more difficult than anticipated.
Five indicted for involvement in shooting during funeral
The shooting occurred Oct. 23, 2021 as a funeral procession for 16-year-old Je’Marco Smith was moving along in North Memphis.
Meet Tony Hawkins, the Westwood artist giving back through public art
Westwood artist Tony Hawkins, a product of the southwest Memphis neighborhood, will paint a mural in Westwood to convey the significance of his community.
DeSoto County man killed in Ark. plane crash near Downtown
The crash occurred on farmland near Dacus Lake, close to Downtown Memphis.
North Memphis group to restart monthly mobile food pantry
With growing inflation putting financial pressure on the Douglass community, a group is hosting a mobile food pantry Saturday, June 4.
A day to honor, a day to remember and a day to recognize sacrifice
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
My Cup of Tea is a balm, but founder wants more
My Cup of Tea sales are growing 30% annually and the Orange Mound-based company now boasts customers in 48 states.
Everything we know about the First Horizon merger ahead of shareholders’ vote
After multiple mergers and acquisitions, TD Bank became the seventh-largest U.S. bank by deposits and the 11th largest bank in the U.S. by total assets.
Memphis native ‘skates’ back into town with debut YA novel
Young Black love and joy are the themes of writer Kelis Rowe’s debut novel but Memphis readers will also recognize a lot of settings in the story, as well.
Cemetery Cinema returns to Elmwood with ‘Casablanca’
Elmwood decided to project classic films on the roof of the circa 1866 cottage situated on the property, starting Friday, June 3.
Local film groups to host free set-building workshop
Instructors who have worked on shows and films including “The Help,” “Bluff City Law” and “Women of the Movement” are leading a free set-building workshop.
Metro
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Arts & Culture Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
City of Memphis XAI subsidiary to lease 500-plus acres to energy cooperative
Update City of Memphis President Trump creates ‘Memphis Safe Task Force’
Business
The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Google plans to limit its water usage to “domestic needs” and cover all the energy costs needed to power its West Memphis facility.
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Business Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Tigers prepare for two familiar faces on Arkansas offense
Two significant pieces for Arkansas’ offense this season are players the Tigers have seen before.
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Games
Daily WordRow: Kitchen hacks
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.