Monday morning commute could be tough
Hunter Tockey wipes the snow off of his windshield Jan. 24, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
On Sunday afternoon, Memphis city officials warned that the Monday morning commute could be tough, especially on unplowed side streets.
Memphis public works director Scott Morgan said city crews continued to make grinding progress on priority streets. He said the commute Monday would be slow and treacherous on side streets.
The cold temperatures continued to impact Memphis on Sunday, though the city was spared the debilitating ice that wreaked havoc to the south and east.
The cold and influx of people seeking shelter has led the Hospitality Hub to make its center, 590 Washington Ave., open for women only. The warming center at First Baptist Church, 200 E. Parkway North, is operating for men only.
Jessica Houari, director of operations, said there were 270 men at First Baptist.
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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. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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