‘Homes not Hedge Funds’ passes state senate
Republican supermajority passes Nashville Democrat’s bill banning individuals and corporations from owning more than 100 single-family homes in most Tennessee counties.
Republican supermajority passes Nashville Democrat’s bill banning individuals and corporations from owning more than 100 single-family homes in most Tennessee counties.
The vote followed widespread community outcry about the turbines’ impact on the quality of life for neighbors and residents.
The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.
Memphis failed to land a player on the American’s all-conference first, second or third teams — or on the 10-player All-Newcomer Team.
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
With six nonconference matchups now set, Memphis is still left with seven spots to fill in its 13-game 2026-27 non-American Conference schedule.
A TIF for the Germantown redevelopment, which would replace Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.
The Shelby County Commission returns to 13 members after the body named its newest member to serve the six months remaining in the term of Edmund Ford Jr.
Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.
For each coffee shop closure, a new opening is on the horizon — or, sometimes, in the same spot.
Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.
After clinching the 10th and final seed, the Tigers begin American Tournament play against the No. 9-seeded Green Wave.
Officials say the hospital should generate millions in economic growth by 2027 and also add thousands of construction and secondary jobs.
GG Jackson scored 18 points in the road loss. The Memphis forward has now scored in double figures in 16 of the last 17 games. Related content:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s recent comments and simulate the NBA Draft Lottery.
“I didn’t know much about model trains, and loved reading about these folks' enthusiasm and artistry!” — Kat Gordon about Inside the world of Memphis model railroaders
“After 2 decades of talk and delay about the need to downsize. MSCS can’t close facilities fast enough.” — Mike Warr about Ask the Memphian: Why are five MSCS schools closing, and what happens now?
“Lee never adequately explained his decision to reject the funds. John DeBerry was one of his advisors. He should be asked to document any advice he gave on this and other issues of importance to Shelby County.” — Russell Savory about Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
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A bill sponsored by two local lawmakers would add situations where an adult coerced a minor into committing a crime to the list of reasons a sentence might be enhanced.
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Today’s puzzle is the green goddess sandwich at Belltower and was taken by Mark Weber.
The closures prompted questions. What would happen to students, staff and the buildings themselves? Can more closures could happen in the future, and could charter schools could be among schools on the chopping block. Let’s get into it.
Every Saturday, local model railroaders meet to socialize, operate trains and work on their layouts in a warehouse-sized space.
Headed to Birmingham, Memphis looks to make possible what seems improbable: five straight wins and an NCAA Tournament berth.
The food truck park is currently home to three permanent food trucks with a fourth joining them next month.
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
The shift from private residence to rock ’n’ roll destination has made the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience, complete with bullet holes in the bedroom, a stop on the music lovers’ trail.
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
This week begins with a flurry of government activity.