Memphis’ Medical Education and Research Institute is growing, but it needs additional storage space to accommodate that growth, including whole human body donations.

A century to the day that Tom Lee rescued 32 people from the Mississippi River, the Memphis hero was honored across the city. “To see a man that did so much so long ago still be recognized today — It’s awesome.”

Documents show artificial intelligence company xAI considered using dozens of natural-gas turbines to power the second data center. However, the Greater Memphis Chamber said the company is “is demobilizing turbines in Shelby County.”

Memphis and Louisville on Thursday announced a six-year scheduling agreement that will begin Dec. 13, 2025, at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center.

“The landlord and I talked about it, and it’s probably the best thing for the area to not have an establishment open after 10 p.m.,” owner Lee Adams said.

Junior Scotty Stafford was recognized after pitching a five-inning no-hitter.

Tops Bar-B-Q addressed all the damage from an October fire at 3353 Summer Ave. but also took the opportunity to update other aspects of the circa 1960s building’s infrastructure. 

Delta is now offering eight destinations from Memphis and is working on a ninth. 

More than 50 residents and supporters of Frayser came together Thursday in something of a pep rally for the community following two recent episodes of gun violence. And two specific items were mentioned that could provide some encouragement for residents.

This week, Memphis celebrates Tom Lee, Soul & Spirits celebrates smoked beer and Wiseacre is having the most metal pop-up shop ever.

As the NBA playoffs roll on, the Grizzlies are still waiting for the announcement of the league’s All-NBA teams, which could impact their financial flexibility.

“It’s about opportunity, it’s about equity and it’s about making sure that every child ... has a chance to build a strong foundation with literacy,” said a Books from Birth graduate. 

Kitchen Laurel’s waffles are topped with house-made candied walnuts, brown-sugar butter and black pepper. 

DeSoto Hope, a local nonprofit composed of five women who are cancer survivors, has created a new $2,500 college-scholarship program.

Junior Gavin Gatere has put in considerable work in the hopes of improving on last year’s seventh place finish — while setting two very different school records in the process.

“Over the next 24 months, I don’t know if there will be a more critical time to set the city up for success or failure,” Memphis City Council Budget Chair Chase Carlisle said.

Chris Herrington counts down from No. 18 to No. 10 in the first installment of his two-part, offseason Memphis Grizzlies player rankings list.

Three former Memphis cops were found not guilty on all state charges related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols. This was the second time the three men had been on trial in the past year.

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