Chucalissa festival is a reminder ‘this culture, this heritage, is important’
Hundreds of Native Americans and others gathered at Chucalissa Saturday for the first homecoming festival at the Choctaw site in more than a decade.
Townsend says leave was his decision — but Memphis Chamber email suggests otherwise
In a message Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce officials sent to its Chairman’s Circle, the situation with President and CEO Ted Townsend was described as a “confidential personnel matter.” Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclearRelated content:
Gallery: Glorious weather enhances Houston Classic
The 32nd annual Houston Classic was held in beautiful conditions on a new track Friday and Saturday at Houston High School.
Democrats and Republicans strategize ahead of May county primaries
Leaders of the local Republican and Democratic parties talked about the May Shelby County primary elections on “Behind The Headlines.”
On the floor: Alexander Babb of SOB East and Amelia Gene’s
Alexander Babb initially went to bartending school due to a loophole in an informal contract with his father.
FedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company
FedEx and more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative agreement after years of debating pay levels and other benefits.
Grizzlies lose at Utah, help lottery odds
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz on Friday. A Memphis loss at Houston on Sunday would ensure at least a 34.5% chance at securing a top-four pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Related content:
Recipe Exchange: Sweet Grass/Next Door’s bada-- brisket nachos
Since we can no longer pop by his Cooper-Young restaurant to order some, chef Ryan Trimm shared the recipe for his over-the-top nachos.
Daily Memphian girls basketball awards: Hutchison senior is our top player
The Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards for the 2025-26 season, feature our player of the year, freshman of the year, coach of the year, and all-metro teams.
Dutch Bros one step closer to coming to Lakeland
Dutch Bros Coffee is joining several other coffee outlets along U.S. 64 in Lakeland, while the business is also spreading into Bartlett.
How Mike Montgomery impacts the rest of the Tigers’ linebacker room
Memphis coach Charles Huff said Mike Montgomery is “probably our strongest leader presence on the team.”
Arts Beat: Nashville-based artist plays tribute to his Memphis hometown
Elvis, Jerry Lawler and the Beale Street Flippers: Find the nooks and crannies of Memphis culture in this “Where’s Waldo”-inspired piece.
Sudoku: April 11
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Daily WordRow: April 11
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Someone appears to be allergic to telling the truth. We will likely never find out exactly who that is.” — Russell Savory about Townsend claims leave was his decision — but Memphis Chamber email suggests otherwise
“Good to know that public communication is still being policed somewhere, given that it’s now a cesspool at the highest level of American government.” — Larry Pelton about Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclear
“What a disgrace the whole thing is. Shame on the NBA for allowing things to get to this point.” — John Jacobs about Grizzlies lose at Utah, help lottery odds
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Mempops heats up
Today’s puzzle is a photo of Mempops owner Chris Taylor and was taken by Mark Weber.
Redbirds Recap: Home runs take Memphis past Charlotte
The Redbirds used batting power to snag Saturday win over the Knights.
Metro
Calkins: Time to hold Musk and xAI to ‘the one promise they’ve made.’
“Will Elon Musk follow through on his promise to build a water-recycling facility? It’s up to Memphians to make sure he does.”Related content:
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Public Safety 2 more mass shooting victims file $15M suits against Youth Villages
State Government TBI could get its own cold case unit
Shelby County Audit clears county clerk’s finances but still cites reporting problems
Business
The Rambler hotel sold at auction
Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage, announced the sale but would not disclose the buyer or the sales price.
Real Estate Board considers grants for Downtown improvements
Premium Real Estate Prince Mongo sells historic Front Street building for $1.25 million
Premium Real Estate Former office space will become a creative space for charter school kids
Premium Health Care SweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product
Sports
Martin: Can a hometown kid help Hardaway bring back the glory days?
The four-star prospect committed to Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, giving the Memphis basketball program some much-needed momentum after the worst on-court season since the 1970s. Memphis made: Briarcrest standout Fred Smith Jr. says yes to TigersRelated content:
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers to wear FedEx sponsorship jersey patches
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys basketball awards: Briarcrest standout repeats as top player
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis made: Briarcrest standout Fred Smith Jr. says yes to Tigers
Food
$15 deal: Órale Tacos’ barbacoa huarache
At Órale, diners choose from a variety of toppings for their huarache, ranging from carne asada, carnitas, grilled shrimp, chorizo sausage or just vegetables.
Food News Cxffeeblack heads to World of Coffee expo
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Suburbs
Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend
With Cajun delicacies from crawfish to shrimp, the second-annual Bayou Bash is slated for Saturday in Bartlett with hopes for better weather than the rainy first year.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager
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Arts & Culture
Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup
Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘E.T.’ get big-screen revivals
Opinion
Martin: Can a hometown kid help Hardaway bring back the glory days?
The four-star prospect committed to Penny Hardaway and the Tigers, giving the Memphis basketball program some much-needed momentum after the worst on-court season since the 1970s. Memphis made: Briarcrest standout Fred Smith Jr. says yes to TigersRelated content:
Opinion Opinion: In the face of unprecedented danger, Memphis police officers answer the call
Podcasts
How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Houdini
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Harry Houdini’s star of fame outside the Orpheum Theatre and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Games Sudoku: April 10
Neighborhoods
Chucalissa festival is a reminder ‘this culture, this heritage, is important’
Hundreds of Native Americans and others gathered at Chucalissa Saturday for the first homecoming festival at the Choctaw site in more than a decade.