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New North Parkway Bike Lanes Already Blocked By Parked Cars, Memphis Riders Say

Drivers on North Parkway are navigating a brand-new lane configuration this week after the Tennessee Department of Transportation finished resurfacing the stretch between Danny Thomas Boulevard and East Parkway, restriping it to include a parking-protected bike lane. The change rearranges the busy corridor into two traffic lanes, a parking lane, and a bike lane, but not everyone is convinced it is working as intended.

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Vehicle fire on I-40 causes traffic delays

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A vehicle fire is causing traffic delays on Interstate 40 near Chambers Chapel Road on Friday morning, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT says a vehicle fire was reported around 10:40 a.m. westbound on I-40, blocking the right lane of traffic. At this time, it is still unclear what caused […]

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City of Memphis, TVA, and MLGW team up to boost energy-efficient housing development

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The City of Memphis wants you to build a house, and they'll even give you some cash to do so. This is all in partnership with the TVA and MLGW. The city wants to see thousands of new and rehabilitated homes in the next few years. A new...

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As RaceTrac debuts in Memphis, more expansion opportunities emerge

RaceTrac has opened its first location in Memphis, Tennessee, the convenience retailer announced on Wednesday. The store, a travel center located at 3412 Lamar Ave., is RaceTrac’s 37th site in Tennessee, per its website. It’s also the company’s westernmost location in the state, with nearly all of the other sites located in either the Nashville or Chattanooga areas.

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Shelby County SWAT vehicle gives Craigmont Middle School students hands-on look at law enforcement careers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Students at Craigmont Middle School got an up-close look at law enforcement and emergency response careers Friday as local first responders brought specialized equipment to campus for Career Day. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office joined the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Fire Department for the event,...

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'Incredibly Eye-Opening': More than 60 Memphians graduate from MPD Citizens Academy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis residents crossed the finish line Thursday after a nine-week crash course with the Memphis Police Department, trading rumor for a front-row look at the job officers do every shift. More than 60 people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy at Middle Baptist Church in Whitehaven. For...

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 13 to 15

Sweater weather's here and the weekend's stacked 🍂 Disney's Frozen opens at Playhouse on the Square, Lyle Lovett brings his Large Band to the Graceland Soundstage, cider's flowing in Cooper-Young, and Sunday winds down with jazz at Crosstown. Here's every pick for November 13 to 15, hour by hour.

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Whitehaven church celebrates 21 years with community health and wellness fair

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Whitehaven church will celebrate 21 years this weekend, and with the celebration comes a community health fair. The health fair will do much more than check your blood pressure and sugar, though. The Abyssinian Baptist Church in Whitehaven is hosting their third annual health fair and...

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How a Memphis R&B guitarist became a Bob Dylan sideman mid-tour

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Dozens of world-class guitarists have passed through Bob Dylan's backing band over six decades – and the current leg of his tour in support of 2020 album Rough and Rowdy Ways has seen several come and go.

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Cedars Restaurant Readying Second Location

A Lebanese restaurant that’s already won over the hearts and stomachs of Cordova diners is getting ready to serve even more hungry customers. Cedars Restaurant recently announced plans to open a new Memphis location, stoking excitement in future diners with promises it is “coming soon”. Cedars Restaurant...

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The Cool Down

Memphis' power rates are 25% below the US average — but aging homes keep bills high

A damaged roof, for example, could keep a household already struggling with utility bills from receiving help.

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Cooper-Young neighborhood celebrates first Fall Crawl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis showed up in a big way Saturday for the inaugural Cooper-Young Fall Crawl. This free event brought live music, local shopping, and apple cider tastings to the historic district. More than 25 bands performed across the neighborhood, while visitors explored local businesses and filled out...

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Food News Bites: Artista to Open in February

John-Paul Gagliano has mastered the art of opening up hip, modern restaurants. He opened Tonica downtown in October, 2025. Now, he’s about to open another one. Gagliano, 34, owner of Libro at Laurelood, Ecco, and two locations of Tonica, is slated to open Artista in the new Memphis Art Museum on Front Street and Union Avenue.

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Whitehaven Week Returns Saturday as Restaurant Week Runs to Nov. 30

Whitehaven Community Center — Listed Site for 2025 Community Event. Whitehaven's neighborhood week is back for a ninth year, and the restaurant promotion beside it does not stop when those nine days do. I Love Whitehaven Week runs Saturday, Nov. 14, through Nov. 22. Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week starts the same day and continues through Nov. 30.

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Ball Exclusives

Tigers Beat Bulls 52-41 as Stokes Throws 3 TDs

The Memphis Tigers beat the South Florida Bulls 52-41 at Raymond James Stadium. The post Tigers Beat Bulls 52-41 as Stokes Throws 3 TDs appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

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Memphis graduation rate climbs nearly 8 points since 2020, but test scores still trail the state

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. More Memphis students are graduating high school than six years ago, according to the state’s most recent data. More than 7,100 Memphis-Shelby County Schools students from the class of 2026 received their high school diplomas, up from around 6,200 in the spring of 2020. That represents a 7.7 percentage point increase in the district’s graduation rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. MSCS still lags behind the state average graduation rate , which exceeded 93% last school year. Over 85% of Memphis high schoolers earned their diplomas, while English language learners had the lowest graduation rate, at 71%. MSCS leaders are touting the growth as the result of several years of focus on individual student data and graduation coaches. The gains come at a crucial time for MSCS, as a looming state takeover of the district puts increased pressure on student achievement. “It continues to show progress for all the things that we’ve been doing for many years,” Chief Academic Officer

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The Chefs of Crosstown Concourse

Some of the most talented chefs in Memphis are cooking right here at Crosstown Concourse. Behind every plate are years of experience, a love for quality ingredients, and a story worth hearing. Here’s a look at the people who keep the Concourse well fed. Briza: Chef Moisès Hernandez.

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THE BREAKDOWN: Drought Improvements, But Not for Everyone

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - While most of West Tennessee and northern Mississippi has been reduced to a Moderate or Severe drought, Eastern Arkansas continues to see the worst drought categories expand. In the city of Memphis, 3.41” of rain has fallen between November 1st and 13th. This came from...