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A legacy of pride: Civil Rights Museum launches Bayard Rustin Institute to inspire ‘angelic troublemakers'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:40:23 -0500

As a gay man operating in a homophobic era, Bayard Rustin was often forced into the background of the Civil Rights Movement, despite his critical role as a trusted adviser to Martin Luther King Jr.

Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 06:57:04 -0500

Working a few lots at a time with different developers, the City of Memphis is beginning to connect the vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood to form a pattern of redevelopment.

Renovated Bickford Aquatic Center makes a splash

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:57:56 -0500

The renovated Bickford Aquatic Center opened Thursday, June 4, in North Memphis just in time for summer.

$15 Deal: New breakfast items at Central BBQ

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 07:58:38 -0500

“It just made sense,” said Brandon Ellenburg, Central BBQ’s director of operations. “We are here anyway since we have to take the shoulders off the pits at 6 a.m., so why not serve breakfast?”

With 'Beauty and the Beast' in town, Gaston plays tour guide and Cogsworth is a duckmaster

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:32:27 -0500

A Memphis native has returned home to take the Orpheum stage — and help his castmates find a good place to eat. Plus, the Peabody ducks are keeping time with the help of a new clock.

‘If this were Poplar Avenue, … this would have been completed years ago’

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:44:58 -0500

A standing-room only crowd in Whitehaven heard that the Elvis Presley Boulevard project, begun in 2013, may last another five years.

Photo Gallery: Memorial Day in Memphis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:47:25 -0500

Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer.

Mom! Dad! It's Mickey Mouse!

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 23 May 2026 14:29:25 -0500

The Children’s Museum of Memphis opened a new interactive Disney exhibit that officials hope will draw tens of thousands of extra visitors to the Midtown facility.

Storybook trail opens at Tom Lee Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:03:54 -0500

Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks Partnership and Literacy Mid-South officially unveiled the city’s first free public storybook trail.

The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:29:46 -0500

Two longtime Memphis events return this weekend, right in time for Memorial Day.

$15 Deal: Wild Beet's steakhouse salad

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:13:39 -0500

Writer Gracie Driver watched as her beautiful salad, with gems of tomato and sliced avocado, was chopped to smithereens before her eyes.

TBI investigating second fatality involving Task Force in a week

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:48:58 -0500

In the latest incident, task force agents responded to a call at a Memphis-area residence Wednesday evening.

Splash course: Whitehaven YMCA's public pool opens with promise of free swim lessons

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:50 -0500

The Robertson Family Aquatic Center opens with a promise of a place to cool down this summer and a mission to prevent drownings among youths.

Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:56:40 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

The AM/DM podcast: Fun in the sun

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:26:59 -0500

It’s another weekend to hit the great outdoors.

The AM/DM podcast: Barbecue, chicken and beer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:34 -0500

This week is one that’s been special to Memphians for 48 years now.

Newby's is back from the dead — again

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:14:42 -0500

Despite being declared dead at least twice before, Newby’s could reopen on the Highland Strip as soon as mid-June with a new owner.

DEA agents fatally shoot suspect at Frayser Burger King

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:30 -0500

DEA agents working under the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a suspect at a Frayser Burger King Wednesday morning after he allegedly pulled a gun, officials said.

Briza adds Houston's-style chicken tender special

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:03:44 -0500

“Because we haven’t had it in so long, it seems that much better. Nostalgia comes back in a way and is something to hold onto,” one customer said as Briza launched its new Houston’s-style chicken tenders.

Pitmasters, start your smokers! Memphis in May's barbecue contest is back this week.

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:51:52 -0500

The 200-plus teams in MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will compete for a share of $200,000 — as well as bragging rights. Here’s all you need to know.