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Shuttered South Memphis shopping center slated for demolition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Metro Shopping Plaza at 410 E.H. Crump Boulevard near Mason Temple, notable for its “Think God!” signage, may be near its end. A demolition permit was filed late last week to tear down the 65,753-square-foot structure, which has been vacant and surrounded by chain-link for months. A 2025 fire caused damage […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

Daily Helmsman

Tennessee Democrat breaks gerrymander and wins big in the polls

Tennessee Democratic Party broke a Republican gerrymander and flipped seven state legislative seats on Tuesday night during the midterm elections. Despite heavy partisan gerrymandering passed in May to have all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts favor Republicans, Democrats broke the gerrymander with Victoria Broderick winning TN-4, which contains Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, in a massive upset, according Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennessee · 2d

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Munford Public Works Director Named “Super Woman of Tipton County”

Sherry Bennard, Munford’s Public Works Director, was named one of the Super Women of Tipton County by the Covington-Tipton Chamber of Commerce. Bennard was praised for her work ethic, depth of knowledge, and leadership on the job. And despite having so much asked of her professionally, she still gives her time, heart and energy to her friends and family.

Tipton County, TN · 23h

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 19h

WREG

Central Station in Memphis sells to new investors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central Station in Downtown Memphis has been sold, and the new plans for it could give the South Main district a big boost. There has been plenty of buzz for months along South Main in downtown Memphis about what was to come at the iconic Central Station, already home to a hotel. […]

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Russellville's G&G Steel Wins $14M Army Corps Deal for Memphis Bridge

A family-owned steel fabricator in Russellville just locked down another major federal contract, this time worth more than $14 million to build a connector bridge headed for Memphis. G&G Steel Inc. will fabricate and deliver the steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a firm-fixed-price deal valued at $14,016,810.

Memphis, TN · 3d

WATE

Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 3d

WREG

TN Election results for governor, House and other state races

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Memphis, TN · 3d

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 6 to 8

Halloween is packed away and the weekend is wide open 🍂 The headliner is the Indie Memphis Film Festival, four days of local film downtown. On Saturday, Crafts and Drafts fills Crosstown Concourse with a free market of Memphis makers, and Sunday brings a 901 Wrestling title night at Minglewood and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Buckman. Everything is below, hour by hour.

WREG

Monkey spotted at large in Crockett County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A brown monkey is at large in Crockett County, Tennessee, after a citizen reported the sighting, deputies said. A resident told deputies that her dog would not come back inside because of a small brown monkey that was running across the field in the Brim’s Corner area, near Highway 188, Highway 88, […]

Crockett County, TN · 4d

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Thanksgiving in Memphis 2026: Where to Preorder the Feast and What to Do

Somewhere in Memphis a group chat is debating whether mac and cheese counts as a side or the main event 🧀 Settle it at the table. Local kitchens are taking holiday orders, the Botanic Garden lights are almost on, and the long weekend is filling fast. Here's where to preorder the feast before the deadlines hit, plus things to do in Memphis from the weekend before Thanksgiving through Small Business Saturday.

Memphis, TN · 2d

actionnews5.com

Greater Memphis Chamber names new President & CEO

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected Joshua Gunn as its next president and chief executive officer following a nationwide search, the organization announced Friday. Gunn brings extensive chamber and municipal economic development experience to the role. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Office...

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Justin Pearson accepts congressional race loss, but says “Tennessee politics will never be the same”

Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson conceded the race to represent Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District Wednesday after coming in roughly 1.1% behind his Republican opponent. State Sen. Brent Taylor tallied roughly 2,500 more votes than Pearson in a district redrawn to give Republicans their best chance at flipping the...

Tennessee · 2d

WREG

Mayor Young, other leaders attend annual Memphis Hope Summit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 800 people joined the conversation about the future of Memphis at the second annual Memphis Hope Summit. The goal of the event is not only to focus on the city’s challenges, but also on the people, ideas, and partnerships that can move the community forward. “It would not be Memphis […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Chalkbeat reporter examines teacher retention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Chalkbeat Tennessee reporter Bri Hatch joins Action News 5 to discuss why teachers are leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the impact on students and efforts to retain educators.

Memphis, TN · 20h

Memphis Flyer

Report: Renters Continue To Face ‘Substandard’ Housing Conditions and Landlord Retaliation

Memphis renters said they’ve experienced retaliation from their landlords after reporting housing problems, continuing a pattern monitored by the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. A report entitled, “Haunted Housing: The Reality of Being A Renter In Memphis,” from the Memphis Public Interest Law Center (MPILC) found that nine out...

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Germantown mayor-elect announces transition team

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) - Germantown’s newly elected mayor announced his transition team Wednesday. Tony Salvaggio’s nine-member transition team comprises selected local professionals and community stakeholders. The team will focus on seven areas of municipal responsibility. Transition team members. John Bobango - Compliance/Legal. Lou Correale - Public Safety. Tony...

Germantown, TN · 2d

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New details revealed on HiFi revitalization project in Downtown Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - New details have been released about the project to revitalize the HiFi District and historic Sterick building in Downtown Memphis. Mersadies Burch with HiFi Memphis, which leads the redevelopment effort, said the project has reached its third year and is about more than just reviving an empty building.

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South Memphis Plaza Built in 1970 Could Fall for Apartments Near Downtown

A demolition permit worth $120,000 has been filed for Metro Shopping Plaza, the 56-year-old retail center at 410 E.H. Crump Blvd. in South Memphis, raising the possibility that the aging site could soon be cleared to make way for apartment buildings near Downtown. Ibex Construction LLC is listed as the filer on the permit, which covers tearing down the shopping center.

Memphis, TN · 3d

WREG

Memphis educator fights to close literacy gap in TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last year’s TCAP scores showed improvements in literacy rates among third graders in the state, with nearly 42% reading and writing on grade level. But there are remaining challenges when it comes to children’s literacy in Tennessee. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Raven Copeland shows how a local educator is helping […]