The Daily Memphian

https://dailymemphian.com
Screenshot of the The Daily Memphian website
The Daily Memphian is a nonprofit digital news organization based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 2018, the publication was created to provide independent local journalism following changes in the Memphis newspaper market. Its newsroom covers city government, education, business, healthcare, development, arts, culture, sports, and community affairs. The organization operates through a membership-supported model rather than traditional advertising-driven publishing. Its reporting includes daily news coverage, investigations, analysis, newsletters, and feature stories. The publication serves Memphis and surrounding communities with a focus on local accountability and civic information. The Daily Memphian has become one of the major digital sources for local reporting in the Memphis area.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Memphis, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Memphis, TN

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Podcast
Mobile app

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Website subscriptions
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

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