‘We still have work to do,’ Young says as Trump claims credit for Memphis crime
Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city is moving in the right direction on crime, but didn’t credit President Donald Trump or the Memphis Safe Task Force for that.
Trump visits Memphis to talk Task Force
During his visit to Memphis, President Donald Trump said that Memphis is a different place because of his Memphis Safe Task Force, praising the city’s leadership along with the Task Force while noting the declining homicide rate.
Trump protests pop up during president’s visit to Memphis
Parents, pets and local politicians lined an intersection, holding signs condemning everything from President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts to the war in Iran.
US to hold off striking Iranian power plants, Trump says in Memphis
“I directed the Department of War to temporarily postpone land strikes against major energy and electricity targets in Iran,” President Donald Trump said during his Memphis visit Monday, March 23.
Grizzlies shellacked in 39-point loss to Hawks
The 39-point loss was Memphis’ worst defeat of the season, with 11 games still to play. Related content:
Box score: Hawks 146, Grizzlies 107
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Collierville to appeal Chick-fil-A decision
Collierville will appeal a decision from Shelby County Chancery Court that would have required them to approve Chick-fil-A.
Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Memphis Made closing taproom
In August 2025, The Daily Memphian reported that Memphis Made was for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Two state senators are trying to add more judges in Shelby County
The state senators have filed competing bills to restore a Criminal Court division to Memphis.
President Trump visits Memphis 6 months into Task Force
President Donald Trump comes to the city Monday, March 23, for the first time since the Memphis Safe Task Force formally began operations on his orders Sept. 29, 2025, in Memphis.
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.
Reality check? Dropping crime numbers meet the first spring weekend on Beale Street
A violent Friday night Downtown stokes the ongoing debate about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s effectiveness.
New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
A new developer plans to deliver on more than 100 townhouses for The Lake District, bringing progress to Lakeland’s mixed-use development after bankruptcy and foreclosure.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Collierville, Lewisburg, Millington, MUS, St. Mary’s and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.
The Medical District is about to get sweeter
Peach Cobbler Factory will open next month in the Memphis Medical District.
What to order: ‘Sushi simplified’ at Memphis handroll restaurant
Jennifer Chandler reviews Maru Handroll Bar, where Japanese hamachi, whole blue fin tuna, scallops and uni make up the “tiny” but “well-curated” menu.
Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?
Many watched the Academy Awards earlier this month spent much of their night watching weathermen on the TV.
Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
A rural dental hygiene program has served hundreds in rural northwestern Tennessee who have little to no access to dental care, UTHSC College of Dentistry professors said.
Memphis chef is cooking up community
At a local library, Chef Jasmen Richmond is using the kitchen to dish out more than just recipes by building literacy, business skills and confidence for children.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Call me crazy, but every time I see Mr. Thedford, I am reminded of Little Richard! (He kind of favors him, no?) Let’s go crazy next season! Good Golly, Miss Molly!” — Hall Prewitt about ‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
“Kudos to UT for looking at out lying, rural areas. ... Lack of medical and dental care is rampant. And I’m afraid with new legislation it will only get worse!” — Michelle Hill about Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
“My irritation is the repetitive messaging. … I generally just go watch Andy of Mayberry to relive my childhood so count me out of ratings.” — Mike Warr about Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
“The leadership of the Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School and Believe Memphis Academy Charter School have begun a conversation about merging.”
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Sudoku: March 23
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Daily WordRow: March 23
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Metro
Trump coming to town 6 months into Memphis Safe Task Force
The backdrop for President Donald Trump’s visit to the city is complex and has everything to do with the Memphis Safe Task Force. What Trump will say, if anything, about the task force is anyone’s guess.
Premium Metro Dries: Looking back before Trump’s visit at memorable presidential stops in Memphis
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘I read every last one of them’: New Fox13 reporter Rob Sneed on his viral Memphis welcome
Premium Elections Amid county mayoral bid, Feagins sues MSCS again
Premium State Government Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
Business
Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Kelsey Huse is no stranger to transit and biking issues in cities, but in less than three years, she’s already helped others elevate those issues in Memphis.
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Premium Business TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Sports
After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
After the intensity of the Winter Olympics, a crew of ice-skating performers will display their talents in an exhibition at the Landers Center.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBA
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t in Memphis ‘forever,’ but he made his time matter
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Food
From Pine Hill to Lamar Avenue and beyond, Hillboyz builds a Memphis success story
A Memphis-founded brand has global dreams. And it all started in Pine Hill, South Memphis.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Magnolia & May’s shrimp ‘n’ grits
Suburbs
Playing their cards right: American Contract Bridge League opens public gaming hub at local headquarters
The American Contract Bridge League, based in Horn Lake, is opening The Game Table, where visitors can play bridge, spades, mahjong, and various other card and board games.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland mulls change in government
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Justice, safety, solidarity, law and order — in Memphis, they have to be the same project’
“Amid the frustrating recruitment challenges facing the Memphis Police Department, I would like to turn our attention to a different critical element of our public safety architecture: the frontline civic organizations engaged in violence-reduction efforts.”
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Podcasts
Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
The new formula and its links to the city’s quest to create 10,000 new and renovated units of housing by 2030 is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Yes for Regional One
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the signage at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.