Festival-goers and vendors had mixed reactions to how the iconic Memphis in May weekend event played out in 2023. Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promisingRelated content:
The portions of the newly built park that were fenced off tightened the space and altered the flow. But the new parts that were accessible made for a more engaging and functional space.
The Tigers improve to 26-22 overall and 8-10 in conference play with the three-game sweep of South Florida.
Beale Street Music Festival Day 2 wrapped up Saturday night at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Photographer Patrick Lantrip was there capturing photos of fans, and acts including GloRilla, Finesse2Tymes, Big Boogie, Mac Saturn and Halestorm and Mike.
Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.
Memphis Public Libraries did away with monetary fines in November 2019, and library leaders say that is here to stay.
In the face of political pressure, Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen gave his firmest no yet — MLGW won’t be bidding out its energy supply again anytime soon.
Curfew programs often also take people off the streets who could report crimes, research shows.
Baseball’s automated ball-strike (ABS) system is getting a long look from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The Memphis Redbirds and other Triple-A teams are now playing all games with one of two ABS versions.
When the Memphis Showboats defeated the Michigan Panthers on Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, they picked up their first win since June 1985.
The Old Towne Parish in Olive Branch continues to take shape with new businesses and restaurants in the future and plans for a residential component.
Kentucky Derby fans put on their fanciest hats and headed to The Grove at 1801 Exeter Road in Germantown Saturday, May 6, to watch the famous horse race on a giant outdoor screen. Mint juleps were served to add to the Derby atmosphere.
“The campaign is just a reminder to people to pay attention and be careful,” said Mike Fisher, Germantown Police Department’s deputy chief.
After a two-year closure, Morris Park reopens with new amenities and more accessibility. “There’s ADA required, and then there is ADA intentional,” Memphis Parks executive director said. “We try to be ADA intentional.”
“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, and above all these put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
State Senator Brent Taylor discusses increasing penalties for certain violent crimes and proposed legislation that seeks to stem the rise in juvenile crime.
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, Lifesigns and Lehman-Roberts and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel announce promotions and additions.
The private school opened the third campus in an effort to diversify its student body. The Memphis campus could become a public school by the fall.
Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis.
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“We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.
This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.
“The morning brings a new day, like the one before never happened, but like all the days before, what happened is baked in old slave-made brick, and immigrant-laid stone, and preserved.”
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
You might finish today’s crossword faster than you can say, “Let her cook.”