Mystery odor has the city sniffing for answers
Local officials have not found the source of the persistent, fertilizer-like odor in parts of Memphis early in the week — but meteorologists have a guess.
SpaceX tax revenue helps keep Memphis ahead of budget
Memphis’ chief financial officer, Art Davis, told the council the positive numbers aren’t a trend yet, as Memphis runs ahead of budget on rising property tax revenue.
Southern College of Optometry provides free vision screenings to elementary schoolers
Southern College of Optometry faculty and students visited Freedom Preparatory Academy Westwood Elementary School on Tuesday to provide free eye exams for elementary schoolers.
Judge keeps MSCS takeover paused as legal battle continues
Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins is expected to hear a new round of technical arguments on Dec. 2, and the takeover board remains paused at least until then.
sponsored content
You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Unfinished Collierville hotel gets court-ordered timeline
Construction has been slow-going for this Holiday Inn Express. But officials now have a target completion date.
MUS parts ways with football coach
Memphis University School athletic director Thad McCracken confirmed to The Daily Memphian that head football coach Mark Chubb had been relieved of his duties after three seasons at the helm.
South Florida’s film has Charles Huff’s full attention
Tigers coach says forget what the numbers may or may not say, his team will be in for a battle Thursday in Tampa.
Herrington: 10 takes after 10 Grizzlies games
Broadly speaking, these Grizzlies have been a strong rebounding (second in rebound rate) and outside shooting team (third in 3-point percentage) that’s struggled at the rim (28th in rim frequency, last in blocks against), with turnovers (21st in turnover rate) and fouls (27th) gnawing at the edges of their success.
Jack Johnson takes another step toward state Senate speaker job
The Franklin Republican inches toward becoming the new speaker of the Tennessee Senate and lieutenant governor.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ returns
This week brings the intersection of two documentaries rooted in great footage from different strands of Black history.
Young says he blocked tax incentive for data center at former Fred’s HQ
The Memphis mayor said he warned developer 5C Group not to seek a PILOT for its Getwell Road project, part of his push to require data centers to pay full property taxes.
Hill: He’s the guy Lane Kiffin called to make Ole Miss a football power. And he lives in Collierville.
Collierville’s Walker Jones is one of the most influential figures in shaping the business of modern college athletics.
New Eats: ButterYolk cracks the code on fluffy eggs
According to food writer Sophia Surrett, ButterYolk lives up to the hype.
Memphis at Vanderbilt: What to know for in-state matchup
Memphis has another opportunity to steal its share of the national spotlight at No. 22 Vanderbilt.
Grizzlies win fifth straight road game, beating Raptors in Toronto
After a three-game losing streak at home, the Grizzlies returned to the road and won their fifth consecutive road game.Related content:
FedEx names newest board member
FedEx Corp. named a partner at one of the world’s largest capital firms to its board.
MSCS sells shuttered Frayser elementary school to Montessori charter operator
The sale of Georgian Hills Elementary leaves MSCS with three vacant campuses from a round of five school closures at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
Germantown switching to LED streetlights
Germantown watched other municipalities switch their streetlights to LEDs. Now, the suburb is going through the process.
25 people cast ballots outside early-voting hours, Tenn. secretary of state says
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said the Tennessee Election Commission now decides what happens to votes cast outside voting hours at Glenview Community Center.
Data center discussion returns to Memphis City Council
Three weeks after approving a 135-day moratorium, the council takes up more ordinances to regulate data centers and Dr. Jeff Warren’s plan for a community benefits agency.
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno
Weeks after song rights owners filed suit against Anthropic, Elvis Presley Enterprises filed a complaint stating that another AI company has committed a “potpourri of willful violations.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“Just a solid, consistent effort from tip-off till final horn.” — Mark Mitchell about Grizzlies win fifth straight road game, beating Raptors in Toronto
“Very informative article. Thanks for pulling the curtain back on how these work.” — Al Montgomery about Hill: He’s the guy Lane Kiffin called to make Ole Miss a football power. And he lives in Collierville.
“My congratulations to Mayor Young for this act. … I would urge the Edge Board to please use common sense before granting these tax breaks willy-nilly because some company asks.” — John Vergos about Young says he blocked tax incentive for data center at former Fred’s HQ
*Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Florida company hiring 300+ positions at AI-infrastructure plant in Byhalia
Jabil Inc. announced today it is looking to hire more than 300 people for a variety of roles at its artificial intelligence-infrastructure manufacturing plant in Byhalia, Mississippi.
National nonprofit calling on volunteers for February pop-up clinic
Remote Area Medical is hosting the clinic Feb. 6 to 7 at Raleigh Egypt High.
Hana Haden’s Tigers win again, start season 3-0 for first time since 2004-05
Junior forward Tamya Smith led the Tigers with a game-high 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field, and Tierney Kelsey chipped in 14 points.
Sudoku: Nov. 10
Are you ready for it? Here are some sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Nov. 10
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Go Tigers go!
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis forward Rihards Vavers celebrating with fans.
Metro
Red wall or rising blue wave? Tennessee’s midterms split along party lines
A memo from Marsha Blackburn’s strategist credits a “red wall” for her win over Jerri Green. Democrats counter that flipped seats and closer margins show Tennessee isn’t as red as it looks.
Premium Spirit of Memphis After nearly 5 years, Jelly finally has a home — and a new name
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Premium Education Rhodes extends president’s contract another 5 years
Metro Former judge who resigned from bench has died
Business
Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
Premium Real Estate Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project
Premium Health Care More than 40K in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
Premium Business Chamber names next president and CEO
Sports
Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. 2 wins are a good start.
“After following up a season-opening upset win over preseason No. 18 Iowa State with Saturday’s home-opening win over VCU, however, the days of laying low are about done for the Memphis Tigers.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
Premium High School Sports Hill: Local high school athletes are chasing NIL deals. Who’s protecting them?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Where does Memphis stand in the American Conference race?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. 1 goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
Food
Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s rack of lamb
You know a dish is good if it’s been on a menu for more than 30 years.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Libro’s meatloaf
Premium Collierville Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Suburbs
After more than 4 decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland commissioner wants representation on MLGW board
Premium Lakeland Bailey: 2 suburban mayors reelected, the son of a mayor wins and a close race in Lakeland
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now, he’s directing it.
Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.
Premium Arts & Culture The old Temple Israel building has been demolished — but not the congregation’s rich history
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Opinion
Morris: A different kind of Christianity is going to Washington
“Together, Hamilton and Talarico represent something we haven’t seen nearly enough of in my lifetime: mainline Christian theology at the center of our national conversation.”
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.