There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
In one of the city’s first suburbs, some homes date back to the 19th century.
‘I brought him with me for a reason:’ Memphis coach on RB Jaylin Carter
After rushing for 166 yards in his one season at Southern Miss, Jaylin Carter has already rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns in his first two games for coach Charles Huff’s Tigers.
This Week in Memphis: Shell’s 90th birthday, Southern Heritage Classic
Also happening this week: Construction begins on the Poplar-Highland gas station, and events honor 9/11 anniversary.
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
The first game in refurbished Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium wasn’t without its hitches. But coach Charles Huff reminds us good families aren’t perfect either.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis clinches winning record with shutout of Durham
Redbirds starting pitcher Mason Molina extends his scoreless streak to 15.0 innings in his last three starts.
Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic
The traditional event is usually an early indicator of who the strong distance runners in the Memphis area might be.
Memphis rushing attack lifts Tigers to 42-24 win over Arkansas State
Jaylin Carter rushes for 183 yards and four touchdowns and Manny Covey adds 103 more as the Tigers rush for 335 yards in the victory. ‘I brought him with me for a reason:’ Memphis coach on RB Jaylin CarterRelated content:
Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service.
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
John Doyle was instrumental in the museum’s growth and helped launch the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman
Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 20 Tennessee to a 56-9 victory over Furman on Saturday.
A couple of GameDay pickers really like the Memphis Tigers
Two members of the ESPN College GameDay crew are quite high on the Memphis Tigers, making them their top Group of Six pick for 2026.
Redbirds Recap: Cijntje works shutout start to earn first career Triple-A win
Memphis switch pitcher tosses six scoreless frames against Durham for his first career victory.
Movers & Shakers: Evans Petree attorneys named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
Memphis job moves this week also include a Germantown school board member named CEO of an educational company, ARTSmemphis adding to its board and a building supply company that grew.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Great night. We no longer have to play SEC schools to get a good crowd. Great atmosphere, refurbished stadium is beautiful.” — Ralph Morgan about Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
“Kinda nice to hear folks complain about the long lines to get in the SIMS and at the concession stands. For too many years, it’s never been a problem and that’s the problem.” — Rick Craig about Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
“This is so exciting. What a great repurposing of a beautiful building. This location will give the Metal Museum a much needed boost in exposure and access.” — Milner Stanton about Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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Daily Jigsaw: Applause for theater
Today’s puzzle features the audience at this year’s Ostrander Awards. Brad Vest took the photo.
Metro
Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Court filings show the club that was raided had been targeted.
Public Safety Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
Premium Lakeland Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Metro Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike
Education Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Business
Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will review three projects at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Premium Real Estate A2H grows Collierville presence with SpiritArchitecture acquisition
Transportation & Logistics Reopened airport tunnel is brighter, taller and more accessible
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight leader fired
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out Burger targets second site
Sports
Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth
High School Sports Nate Brick, special teams lead CBHS to victory
High School Sports Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis climbs back to claim game three over Durham
Food
Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Vanessa Holmes originally launched her food truck because she was tired of food and service falling below her standards.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
Suburbs
Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.
Premium North Mississippi No tax increase for most DeSoto County towns
Arts & Culture
Calkins: It’s not just a new museum. It’s the story of a father, a son — and a silver bowl for M&Ms.
The Metal Museum takes the wraps off its move to Overton Park this weekend. For one Memphis family, the celebration will be deeply personal.
Premium Music Meet Opera Memphis’ new music director
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Ain’t gonna let nobody … turn my Grizzlies around’
“I’m tired of conspiracy theories about moving the Grizzlies out of Memphis. Not from any true insider have I heard that the intention is to move our team anywhere, especially to Nashville. Wrong sport.”
Podcasts
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Inside Lucy Elementary
Today’s puzzle features a mural inside Lucy Elementary School. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.