Lawsuit alleges City Council chair engaged in illegal activity
The suit says Jana Swearengen-Washington fired Hyman after she refused to use taxpayer money for the chairwoman’s personal requests.
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Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development.
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2026 elections
ElectionsAll 3 City of Memphis referendums pass
The referendums could lead to large changes in the world of city politics.
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2026 elections
ElectionsRepublican Charlie Hatcher holds off Democratic challenge to win US House seat
Hatcher largely eschewed campaigning in Shelby County.
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ElectionsHere’s who won Shelby County state Senate races on Election Day
Brent Taylor defeated Democrat David Weatherspoon to hold onto his state Senate seat.
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ElectionsAnalysis: How Tennessee’s congressional delegation changed with Tuesday’s elections
Despite Republicans’ redistricting efforts, it appears Tennessee will retain a Democrat in its U.S. House of Representatives delegation — just not one from Memphis. But despite losses, the city’s Democrats may have paths forward in future elections.
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Elections Former City Council chair plans run to replace Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat
Brent Taylor, who narrowly defeated State Rep. Justin J. Pearson to win the recently redrawn 9th U.S. Congressional District, is headed to Washington, D.C., leaving his state senate seat vacant.
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City of Memphis 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.
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City of Memphis Why is Memphis $16.6M ahead?
The city’s expenses are up, but revenues — mostly local property taxes — are up, too.
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