“This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.

Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.

Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state.

Five incumbents could effectively win re-election at Thursday's noon deadline, but that's not a sure thing for most of them. And eight of the 16 seats in the Shelby County delegation to Nashville on the Aug. 6 ballot will likely be decided with the primaries as the winners run unopposed in the November general election.

Dan Spector died Tuesday of COVID-19. He loved the Tigers, Judaism, politics, Midtown, newspapers, the arts — and a brilliant white flower that bloomed just one night a year.

Projecting an April 19-20 COVID-19 peak, Gov. Bill Lee predicts the state will need 7,000 more hospital beds to handle the worst scenario of patient demand.

Shelby County employees would be able to deposit and withdraw paid sick days from a sick leave bank.

Penny Hardaway hinted at some offseason developments Tuesday, but there is a lot that can change between then and the end of April. 

Expanded testing and continued social distancing are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus, experts told Shelby County Commissioners.

While an Arizona developer's decision to pull out of plans to purchase the Germantown Country Club property has some hoping the city might re-enter the picture, at least one alderman thinks that's unlikely.

A California-based private real estate investment and development company has bought the mixed-use development two blocks west of the University of Memphis.

The Mid-South Food Bank and Salvation Army organized mobile food pantries to give back to hungry Memphians. 

A 25% staffing cut at Memphis’ daily print newspaper and alternative weekly's plan to go biweekly are among temporary fixes for falling media revenues, amid sky-high demand for local news.

Muddy’s Bake Shop closes for now, for the safety of employees and customers, during the COVID-19 crisis. And everyone came out for the ‘best worst day ever.’

Assisted-living and nursing home facilities are on high alert after coronavirus outbreaks at Carriage Court in Memphis and a more widespread cluster at a Gallatin center. 

Kenneth Bradshaw “never gave up, never gave in, always gave back.”

Detroit Tigers coach Dave Clark is "power walking" and watching "Designated Survivor." Redbirds manager Ben Johnson is an "Ozark" fan and giving "Tiger King" a try as they wait for baseball to begin. 

The pressure to move all church gatherings online has set off a tense debate about whether canceling on-site services is an act of faith or a betrayal of it.

County commissioner says officer at juvenile detention center tested positive for COVID-19. 

Boyle Investment Co. has purchased four of the city’s premier office buildings in East Memphis as seller Highwoods Properties continues to divest itself from Memphis.

Gov. Bill Lee warned lawmakers Wednesday the COVID-19 crisis is expected to “surge” in two to four weeks, putting a heavy burden on the state’s health care system.

Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.

Health Department medical director Dr. Bruce Randolph said 5,506 have been tested, with 9% positive.

Arizona-based Millennium Companies, which planned to purchase Germantown Country Club, has pulled out due to potential financial risks related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Gov. Bill Lee hasn’t asked Mississippi and Arkansas governors to declare “safer at home” guidelines even though their residents could carry COVID-19 back and forth into Shelby County, which has more than 400 cases.