In low-vaccination ZIP codes or counties, the Delta variant is expected to produce substantial local outbreaks.

In a 50-50 party line procedural vote, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee remained vocal critics of the bill that passed the majority Democratic House in March.

The state comptroller commented Tuesday during a visit to the county on the idea of reopening county government’s tax rate after the July 1 start of the fiscal year. But the county commissioner who vowed Monday to do just that next month says there is wiggle room in state law.

Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower visited Collierville on Tuesday. During his visit, he provided guidance on American Rescue Plan funds to local government and school leaders.

Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.

Torchy’s Tacos opens the doors to its first “craft casual” restaurant in Tennessee on Thursday.

Updated with: Is there a dashboard to keep up with the bridge status?

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

The proposed review of appointees to the ethics body comes as County Mayor Lee Harris is about to propose new ethics regulations.

Marcia E. Lewis is retiring as the CEO of the Memphis Housing Authority effective Aug. 28.

According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, traffic across the I-55 bridge has gotten substantially better this past week. 

The Tigers will have a chance to make an impression on the No. 2 player in the class of 2022, who could reclassify.

The new flight, from MEM to LAS, will begin August 12. 

The absence of four county commissioners, including three of the “yes” votes for the $3.45 property tax rate set two weeks ago, was crucial to undoing the tax hike. However, the issue is likely not over.

Barring a trade, the Grizzlies will be entrenched at No. 17, but here are some other things to consider.

We asked teachers and students how their educational experiences have shifted in the past school year, as they navigated changing start dates, completely virtual schooling, vaccinations and meeting with classmates on-screen.

The University of Memphis may yet get whacked in the case before the NCAA. But if and when that happens, you can take solace in knowing there is no American institution with less credibility than the NCAA.

Contractors are making “significant progress” on repairs to the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, the Tennessee Department of Transportation reported in an update Monday, June 21. 

Shelby County Dist. Atty. Amy Weirich, law enforcement and advocates announced a new relocation program to be offered to victims and witnesses of crime who may be intimidated or afraid to testify in criminal cases. 

Memphis civic leader, philanthropist and real estate entrepreneur George E. Cates was killed Monday when the single-engine plane he piloted crashed near Jackson, Tennessee.

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Rahm won the U.S. Open on Sunday; Patrick Reed also will play in Memphis.

Dr. Lisa Powell will provide care for children in the growing northeast Shelby County town.

The Hospitality Hub undertaking Downtown, on land donated by the city and funded by private donors along with the city and county governments, is next to the Hub’s intake area for the homeless.