‘Strongest heat dome on the planet’ hovers over Memphis
The heat dome over Tennessee the Washington Post said was the strongest on the planet is a pot of scalding water, and we are the crawfish.
The heat dome over Tennessee the Washington Post said was the strongest on the planet is a pot of scalding water, and we are the crawfish.
As residents weigh in online, debates over SpaceXAI, the Safe Task Force and city leadership collide in one highly public exchange.
Food truck Addiction Smash Burger is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
SpaceXAI is moving full steam ahead while Memphis City Council wants to pump the brakes on data center expansion.
A parks employee was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor theft.
Kyler Gilkey’s second bid for public office this year was shut down by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office because it was his second attempt at a state House of Representatives seat, albeit a different one.
Some were 8 in the 1960s, and some were 8 in the 2010s. And while many of us are from Memphis, we also hail from West Palm, Buffalo, Tacoma and beyond.
It’ll be a new school with a fresh look and state-of-the-art technology.
FedEx Freight will also become an official NASCAR partner and its exclusive freight shipping partner.
The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.
Coaching high school football is never without its challenges, and Robert Smith knows better than most.
Bartlett christened its new outdoor athletic facility, which is designed to provide some relief during hot summer months.
According to writer Erica Horton, you should try the longanisia labor of love while you can.
In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.
The state is pouring $9 million this year into a TBI task force given wide-reaching authority across the state, including working with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
MSCS continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district compared to last August.
The 112‑room Hilton Tapestry will feature meeting space, a restaurant, lobby bar and a 114‑seat rooftop bar.
The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.
In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis and Shelby County increased its funding for the development that includes single family homes near Colonial Country Club.
The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.Related content:
Local “Bird Watchers” brought their issues with how ICE agents are treating detainees at Wilson Air Center to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
“Was that photo taken at 6:30 am in the morning? When else would that parking lot look like that?” — Aaron Prather about Container Store puts lid on Germantown
“Good investment inside the loop. Hopefully this can spur some more.” — Mark Mitchell about After years idle, Central Avenue hotel project set to start
“It’s one thing to post jobs, another to actually hire people.” — Russell Savory about SpaceXAI posts more than 100 jobs as data center moratorium momentum slows
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The Mustangs will be looking to end a three-game losing streak against a Panthers team it fell to in 2025.
The Redbirds jumped right on Nashville pitching with a run in the first inning, five more in the second frame and three more to cap the fourth.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Cameron Howell as she works in the fabrics library at Greg Baudoin Interior Design that was taken by Mark Weber.
It is unclear how much the work currently underway at 495 Union Ave. is costing Shelby County taxpayers or where the money to pay contractors’ invoices is coming from.
Also in this edition of Inked: A new Academy Sports + Outdoors is opening in Millington, and a South Memphis shopping center has sold.
“Charles Huff took time Tuesday to reflect on lessons learned during — and after — his first loss as coach of the Memphis Tigers.”
A new Cooper‑Young spot will blend French baking, local partnerships and a community‑driven vibe.
Hernando’s Board of Aldermen approved a contract with artificial intelligence company Polimorphic for some City Hall operations.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
“Frankly, we have a long way to go to be as safe as we need to be.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ decision to broadcast games regionally on a streaming platform.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Houston High quarterback Canon Day during a game against Germantown High that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.