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Lichterman palooza plants seeds of fun — and warning

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:12:15 -0500

While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.

Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:35:09 -0500

Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.

3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:05 -0500

A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.

Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:46:58 -0500

The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.

How one gardener’s neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:24:35 -0500

“None of this would be possible without an immensely supportive community,” said Marisa Mender-Franklin.

A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:33 -0500

After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.

Westy's to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:35 -0500

Though owner Jake Schorr tried to find a buyer for the restaurant, Westy’s last day is Saturday, Aug. 15.

High school football 2026: New approach, same expectations for Southwind

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:24 -0500

The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.

The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:26:41 -0500

Two and a half years after a Poplar Avenue gas station caught fire, the site hasn’t been redeveloped.

Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:27:45 -0500

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.

SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:46:45 -0500

SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.

City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:33:15 -0500

Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.

Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:02:43 -0500

Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.

These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:50:41 -0500

The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.

$25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 16:58:14 -0500

Crews are demolishing the First Horizon building, and developers are building a restaurant in the former Houston’s site.

Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:23:56 -0500

MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.

Peabody launches hotel-within-a-hotel

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:22:47 -0500

A new level of exclusivity is coming to Downtown Memphis’ Peabody hotel.

Something big could become Colossus' neighbor

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 15:37:31 -0500

A real estate company is looking into building something big on undeveloped land near SpaceXAI’s Colossus data center.

Jo Ann Street devoted her life to public green spaces

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 10:03:24 -0500

Jo Ann Street devoted much of her life to ensuring that those in her North Memphis neighborhood — particularly the children — had access to beautiful, safe green spaces to swim, play or just take a quiet moment to think.

Memphis police rescue missing man from rushing waters

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:52:30 -0500

What started as a routine Saturday patrol turned into a three-hour race against time as Memphis Police Department officers worked alongside emergency-communications personnel to rescue a man trapped in the currents of Cypress Creek.