Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988. 

Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows. 

New equipment will allow Kruger Products to make bathroom tissue and paper towels and increase its annual capacity. 

The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.

This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more. 

Construction of a gas station convenience store at the former Exxon Hop-In is expected to begin this month. 

When completed, the data center would join the company’s three other known nearby data centers on its sprawling campus.

Jeff Fioranelli has run the same route every day for 30 years. One Wednesday, nearly 400 St. Mary’s students began clapping for him. On 901 Day, he showed up to thank them for their support.

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews repairing power lines on Quince Road, and it was taken by Holly Whitfield.

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Memphis job moves this week also include a Germantown school board member named CEO of an educational company, ARTSmemphis adding to its board and a building supply company that grew. 

Also, Montecito Medical Real Estate bought the Conrad Pearson Clinic property in Germantown for $24.5 million, and Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoar Construction has opened an office in East Memphis.

The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.

For the time being, the new MATA board will coexist with a trustee. The Memphis City Council also approved funding for four parks projects.

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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.

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.

To meet soaring demand, OUTMemphis expanded hours for its services beginning Sept. 1.

The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.

Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.

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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.

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This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to talk beer, the Cordova brewery and why he supports water sustainability in the era of AI data centers. 

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.

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.”