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SW Memphis residents on SpaceXAI: 'We want the same respect as Germantown and Collierville'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:55:47 -0500

Tensions flare at a public where officials present a spending plan for roughly $3.259 million in tax revenue generated by the SpaceXAI data center.

Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 15:53:42 -0500

Wahlburgers Wild never closed, but its parent company, Wahlburgers, reclaimed management of its one-of-a-kind location earlier this year, along with the other dining operations, including the hotel’s breakfast and banquets.

Orange Mound land trust breaks ground on first of a dozen new homes

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 04:00:13 -0500

The first new home is on Marechalneil Street near Deadrick Avenue and supports Mayor Paul Young's goal of 10,000 new or renovated affordable housing units by 2030.

City calls off extension of road into Pidgeon Industrial Park, for now

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:33:58 -0500

The city announcement Tuesday, Sept. 8, cites “legitimate concerns” from Southwest Memphis residents near the planned extension of the road connected to a SpaceXAI data center.

What to expect at renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for Tigers' home opener

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:49:47 -0500

Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.

Sound Bites: Meddlesome's approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 16:37:00 -0500

Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to talk beer, the Cordova brewery and why he supports water sustainability in the era of AI data centers.

MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 13:36:57 -0500

Memphis City Council’s Memphis Light, Gas and Water committee gave the utility the green light to keep paying the city $2.5 million a year towards the arena.

Storm cleanup could cost $18M, MLGW says

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:27:57 -0500

Memphis Light, Gas and Water shared a time lapse of the recovery efforts — and an estimate of how much it would cost ratepayers — with the Memphis City Council on Tuesday.

Photo Gallery: 901 Day on Beale

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:54:03 -0500

Photographer Brad Vest was on hand to capture the action.

Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:12:15 -0500

While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.

Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:35:09 -0500

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.

3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:05 -0500

A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.

Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:46:58 -0500

The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.

How one gardener’s neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:24:35 -0500

“None of this would be possible without an immensely supportive community,” said Marisa Mender-Franklin.

A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:33 -0500

After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

Westy's to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:35 -0500

Though owner Jake Schorr tried to find a buyer for the restaurant, Westy’s last day is Saturday, Aug. 15.

High school football 2026: New approach, same expectations for Southwind

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:24 -0500

The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.

The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:26:41 -0500

Two and a half years after a Poplar Avenue gas station caught fire, the site hasn’t been redeveloped.

Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:27:45 -0500

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.

SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:46:45 -0500

SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.