Collierville officials are wary of what could happen on West Poplar Avenue when a Whataburger locates next to busy Chick-fil-A. 

Once an outdated manufacturing and steel town, Chattanooga went to work on reinventing itself by taking advantage of its riverfront and Downtown. In the end, that was key to landing automaker Volkswagen and spurring a new generation of growth. 

The Daily Memphian launches a special project looking at the recruitment and impact of Ford Motor Co.’s project at the Megasite of West Tennessee, beginning today with the first of three stories examining partnerships between communities and auto manufacturers.

Gov. Bill Lee was in East Memphis for a local political fundraiser Friday, just before signing five new laws from a special session of the Tennessee Legislature and allowing a sixth bill to become law without his signature. 

Morant and Williamson. Memphis and New Orleans. Beale Street and Bourbon. The connections seemed so promising, but it hasn’t come to fruition — yet.

Three goals in second half send the University of Memphis women’s soccer team to its first NCAA victory since 2011.

The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.

The Miami transfer who has been putting undue pressure on himself heard from the Tigers’ coach: ‘I’m with you.’

Five Houston High juniors scheduled a ‘Bus Day’ and traveled across the city on MATA buses to learn what it’s like for those who rely on public transportation every day. 

The subsidiary of Louisiana-based wealth management company Argent Financial Group is moving its Memphis office to Ridgeway Center.

‘The school’s announcement about their stance on sexuality did not shock me, but it did break my heart that young people are once again being targeted for who they are.’

Brownsville’s hospital, closed since 2014, could have an economic ripple effect of nearly 700 jobs in the area and ease pressure on the local emergency medical services.

Nov. 13, 2021: Pelicans defeat the Grizzlies in New Orleans.

Nov. 13, 2021: Memphis Tigers defeat North Carolina Central at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies are on a three-game losing streak, this time falling to a New Orleans team that entered the evening 1-12.

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Box score: Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 101

Penny Hardaway still experimenting with lineups, taking advantage of a relatively easy, although disjointed, game. 

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Box score: Memphis 90, North Carolina Central 51

Was Ryan Silverfield wrong to go for the two-point conversion Saturday? Maybe. But that’s not what Tigers football fans should be concerned about.

With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week. 

The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.

The Krosstown Kleaners building was built in 1910 and originally served as a bakery, before becoming a dry cleaning business in 1944 with its distinctive neon sign.

Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.

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Tigers’ hallmark this season: Inconsistency with a dash of what’s possible

Box score: East Carolina 30, Memphis 29 (OT)

Here is a sampling of what people said in the Memphis Tigers’ game against the ECU Pirates.

Tigers T-shirts, Kroger in Collierville reopens, and more. Take a look at some of the best images from this week, and vote for your favorite one.