Mystery odor has the city sniffing for answers

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 10, 2026 2:45 PM CT | Published: November 10, 2026 2:45 PM CT

Local officials have not found the source of the persistent, fertilizer-like odor in parts of Memphis early in the week — but meteorologists have a guess.

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Memphis Light Gas and Water Scott Morgan National Weather Service Phil Baker
Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


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