Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

After a 142-101 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum, coupled with an overtime loss by the New Orleans Pelicans in Utah, the now 19-9 Memphis Grizzlies sit alone atop the Western Conference standings. Through more than a quarter-century of existence in two different cities, the franchise has rarely been there, and never this late…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gus’s World-Famous Fried Chicken has been treasured by Memphis locals for decades and it is now becoming the favorite of chicken lovers nationally. The Daily Meal recently ranked some of America’s top fried chicken chains and placed the Memphis-based restaurant at the top of that list. The first Gus’s location opened in Mason, Tennessee,…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis taco shop is getting national attention. Maciel’s Tortas and Tacos was recently listed in Yelp’s Top 100 Taco Spots in America. This is not the shop’s first major accolade. The restaurant opened its doors in 2015 and has been receiving national recognition for its authentic Mexican cuisine ever since, according to its…

One of the most influential Black Americans in 2022 calls Memphis home. That’s according to digital news magazine “The Root.” The publication included activist Justin J. Pearson in its annual “The Root 100” list. Pearson is co-founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP), formerly known as Memphis Community Against the Pipeline. MCAP advocated for the cancellation of the proposed Byhalia Connection…

If there’s one word to describe Memphis, it would be “magic”. The Tennesee city has long been respected for its music (being the birthplace of rock n’ roll, impact on blues and hip-hop dominance)and its connection to the civil rights movement—but there’s so much more it has to offer than its historical past. Memphis is…

For Indigenous-led wildlife experiences, design-forward stays, and expedition sailings. BY CNT EDITORS November 29, 2022     This is part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2023—find more travel inspiration here. In any given year, the exercise of assembling a definitive list of the best places to travel is both exciting and daunting. After all,…

After releasing a children’s book earlier this year about playing with food, local food scientist Ali Manning took her own advice. Manning is one of 12 contestants participating in a new Netflix show called “Snack vs. Chef.” In the show, which is being released Wednesday, Nov. 30, the chosen chefs race against the clock — and…

Leslie Kelly Contributor I write about food and travel while roaming around the U.S. in my RV The city’s bragging rights as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll needs an addendum that includes “one of the most delicious cities on the planet.” That’s not hype. After five days of…