HempFest gathers legal cannabis vendors and fans on 4/20
Memphis-area industrial hemp vendors join together for festival aimed at educating public and celebrating the controversial plant.
James Wiseman named co-MVP of Jordan Brand Classic
James Wiseman showed out during the Jordan Brand Classic game and picked up co-MVP honors.
Memphis Democrats condemn voter registration restrictions stemming from Shelby incident
With a vote set for Monday, Shelby County Democratic lawmakers are castigating a bill from the Secretary of State’s Office penalizing paid voter registration drives for failing to undergo training and for turning in incomplete forms.
Largest solar array in Tennessee opening next week in Millington
With more than 525,000 solar modules in place, the largest solar facility in Tennessee is set to begin harvesting clean energy next week in Millington.
Kids follow their ears at Easter egg hunt for blind, visually impaired
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Clovernook Center hosted a "beeping" Easter egg hunt on Good Friday for the blind and visually impaired.
FedEx touts economic, social, environmental impacts in Citizenship Report
FedEx by the numbers: 2019 Global Citizenship Report takes a deep dive into FedEx's workforce makeup, energy consumption, charitable programs and financials.
Metro
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Premium City of Memphis Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
The Memphis Grizzlies announced a medical update for center Zach Edey, and it is bad news for the 2025-2026 season.
Sports Arkansas defeats UT in opening game of Super Regional
Sports Former U of M tennis standout Salisbury is French Open runnerup
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.