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The Commercial Appeal
From an Irish Tavern to cocktail bars, here are 15 restaurants coming to Memphis in 2025
The Memphis restaurant scene is off to a strong start this year, and there are plenty more new restaurants on the way. Despite a difficult 2024, with over 30 restaurants closing that year , there have been very few closures so far in 2025. Many eateries that are sure to become local favorites have already opened in 2025, from the Vietnamese Bao Toan to chicken wings at Crazy Coop, sandwiches at Hard Times Deli and Jamaican Jerk cuisine at Memphis Jamaican Kitchen. From elevated cocktail bars to drive-thru coffee, fancy brunch and Irish tavern food, here are 15 new...
WREG
Memphis city leaders going after owners of blighted properties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis council members are going after absentee property owners to fight blight in the city. Tuesday, council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that requires the owners of vacant or abandoned properties to pay a yearly $300 fee. Council member Jerri Green, who sponsored the ordinance, told WREG last month […]
Tennessee Lookout
Memphis-Shelby schools “takeover” starts in Tennessee subcommittee
A Tennessee House education subcommittee approved a plan Tuesday to create a state-appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools, a move opponents said would subvert the will of voters. House Bill 662 sponsored by Republican Rep. Mark White of East Memphis would put a nine-member management group appointed by the state in charge of operating […]
countryherald.com
Tennessee Valley Weather Alert: Strong Storms, Small Hail Possible Wednesday, Freezing Temps by Thursday
Huntsville, AL – Residents in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee should prepare for midweek weather changes, as a cold front is expected to bring storms followed by a significant temperature drop. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, a low chance exists for strong to marginally severe storms...
actionnews5.com
U.S. Marshals capture first-degree murder suspect in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - U.S. Marshals captured a woman on Monday they say has been in hiding since allegedly killing a man in January. Marshals say Annetenika Brown, 45, shot and killed Jeffrey Washington inside a home on Cottonwood Road. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an arrest warrant...
Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee bill would sanction grade changes
An academic scandal at an Anderson County high school could be the impetus for a Tennessee bill allowing grades to be changed if students improve on a second attempt. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis passed the Senate consent calendar, meaning the bill was non-controversial and faced no debate. The House […]
The Tennessean
See which Tennessee city made the 'safest college towns in America' list
A charming, historic city in East Tennessee is among the 50 safest college towns in America, according to a newly published list by Research.com . "Today, safety is a top concern in our school system at all levels," Imed Bouchrika, the co-founder and chief data scientist at Research.com, wrote in a March 12 article about the list. "This is not just limited to the physical safety and security of everyone. It extends to mental and emotional safety as well." A team of data scientists who work for the educational platform analyzed things like crime rates, local law enforcement presence,...
actionnews5.com
School takeover bill passes subcommittee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A bill that would allow the state to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools is advancing. The bill passed the K-12 subcommittee on Tuesday with a 6-2 vote. The bill will now head to the Education Committee before going to the House for a vote. State Representative...
localmemphis.com
Legacy of Orange Mound Grill continues to thrive during Black Restaurant Week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The highly anticipated Black Restaurant Week is officially underway, bringing excitement, food, and new dining experiences to the community. This week-long celebration showcases local eateries, with a special focus on those owned by Black entrepreneurs. As many eagerly anticipate the festivities, one restaurant is especially ready...
WREG
‘Makeover, not a takeover’: Faith leaders denounce state’s efforts to takeover MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “Save our students, save our schools!” is part of a slogan that was pushed by faith leaders as they came together to speak against a bill that would allow the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill would allow the state to replace locally elected school board members with a state-appointed […]