Downtown’s Royal Furniture building may grow taller after sale
The historic Royal Furniture building in Downtown Memphis has sold for $3.5 million, and the new owner may make the building taller for new commercial tenants.
Talented senior class aiming to bring a state title to Bartlett
Led by a strong and deep senior class, Bartlett's basketball team is aiming for its first state title since 2001.
AutoZone’s Ray Pohlman retiring; David McKinney to replace him
Construction could start this year on Arlington’s first hotel
The Town of Arlington is set to begin work on Arlington Trails, a 17-acre planned commercial development at the southwest corner of Interstate 40 and Airline Road.
Goalkeeper, midfielder the latest to join Memphis 901 FC
Memphis 901 FC has added goalkeeper Scott Levene and midfielder Duane Muckette for its inaugural season in the United Soccer League.
Metro
Orange Mound’s Reconstruction history comes into focus
A cemetery for the Deaderick Plantation, which later became the core of the Orange Mound subdivision, has been ground zero for efforts to chart what life was like for those in the Reconstruction era after slavery.
Public Safety Bail lowered for defendant in 2023 Hebrew school shooting
Business
Liberty Bowl names Dinstuhl’s owner as president
Rebecca Distuhl, owner and president of Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, is a longtime board member and volunteer with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Business Monogram Foods taps longtime Kellogg’s exec to oversee supply chain
Sports
2025 5-star Jasper Johnson talks Memphis, re-opened recruitment
“Coach Penny (Hardaway) keeps in contact with my dad a lot,” Johnson said. “He’s been in my position before, made it to the league and was a great player.”
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers RB Watson signs free-agent deal after missing NFL Draft
Food
New Eats: JEM serves eclectic food, warm vibes in Edge District
“Eclectic” is an overused term, but it’s a good word for when hamachi crudo, chicken liver pate, spinach dip and a double cheeseburger all appear on the same menu.
Suburbs
Bartlett City Schools board approves 2024-25 fiscal budget, with a focus on teachers
With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.
Arts & Culture
AutoZone Park to host Miranda Lambert in new concert series
For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.
Opinion
Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability
“Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part two
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.
Games
Crossword: Showboats
Here’s a puzzle with hints related to the Memphis Showboats, who will play the Michigan Panthers Sunday afternoon, April 28, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.