As the Memphis City Council prepared to take the second of three necessary votes on the moratorium ordinance, efforts emerged to find middle ground. The council’s longtime attorney also openly questioned whether the proposed moratorium was legal. Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months awayRelated content:
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen told the Memphis City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 1, that two companies plan to build significant data centers in Memphis.
For the time being, the new MATA board will coexist with a trustee. The Memphis City Council also approved funding for four parks projects.Related content:
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.
The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
Bodine School is tucked away in Germantown between the Dogwood Creek North and Dogwood Forest neighborhoods. Those living near the school serving dyslexic students are concerned about the increased activity near the school.
If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumRelated content:
Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
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.
The Department of Homeland Security called the operation “targeted enforcement,” but advocates say it ignored legal documents.
After arresting the wrong suspect, who spent more than three months in jail, Memphis police now believe they have the actual shooter who critically injured two people May 5 at OUTMemphis.
The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.
In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
To meet soaring demand, OUTMemphis expanded hours for its services beginning Sept. 1.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.
The Memphis women’s basketball team’s 2026-27 nonconference slate features eight home games and five away from home.
After the death of national icon Dolly Parton last week, one Mississippi mayor won’t lower flags in her honor.
David Halle, who has developed property in Collierville for 38 years, is suing the suburb because of a cut-through roadway that affects his property.
How are you feeling about the city this 901 Day? Four Memphians weigh in. Photo Gallery: 901 Day on Beale Photo Gallery: 901 Weekend Kickoff at South Main Trolley NightRelated content:
“I love that Memphis is a city where you simply can’t stay on the sidelines. If you move here, you’re in the game!” — Aaron Shafer about Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.
“So much good theater in Memphis! Thanks to all who made this happen.” — Mark Peterson about A new stage for the Ostranders as Memphis celebrates its top talent
“A great quarterback but a far better person and representative of our University. … In the words of a current Tiger Leader, he knew how to ‘Suffer Well’ and excel!” — Robert Rowan about Kippy Brown, Tigers pioneer and Super Bowl winner, dies
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More than 20 small business owners gathered at Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza in Midtown Monday afternoon to call for elected leaders to do more about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s presence in the city.
“We have got to come up with some means of keeping our tax base steady and, likewise, growing and developing our city,” the incoming Shelby County property assessor said. “Otherwise, we’re going to look like Gary, Indiana.”
“Thanks to natural recharge zones and our local reduction in demand, our water system is sustainably replenishing itself. But we cannot afford to become complacent.”
Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Mickey Roker, resident teaching artist at the Orpheum Theatre Group, twirling a Choose 901 flag on Beale Street, and it was taken by Brad Vest.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris leaves office Tuesday after eight years in office and a unique governing style that shifted county government’s priorities.
When Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. closed its corporate headquarters in 2019, few could have predicted the dated, wood-paneled offices would eventually be replaced by high-tech computer chips.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season. After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victoryRelated content:
When Acre executive chef Andrew Adams was a culinary student, food companies would post recipe contests on the school bulletin board. He was interested but never entered one. This summer, that changed.
Mississippians packed Northwest Community College in Southaven Thursday night, arguing for and against the state’s anticipated redistricting efforts.
The annual awards honored performers, designers and directors as the ceremony debuted at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
“It’s time for Shelby County government, including the new mayor-elect and county commissioners-elect, to exit their lawsuit against the MSCS oversight board and get to work rebuilding opportunity for Memphis students.”
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Today’s puzzle features the crowd at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Mark Weber took the photo.