Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

Hip-hop icon, activist, and Public Enemy frontman Carlton Douglas Ridenhour—better known to the world as Chuck D—returned to Memphis last week, where he was honored with the inaugural “Reverb Award” presented by the Soulsville Foundation. The award ceremony took place Friday, May 2 at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the very place where…

The Central High School Jazz Band has made history, taking home first place at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, held this past weekend at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Led by band director Ollie Liddell, the 24-member ensemble was one of only 30…

This fall, Memphis will take center stage as a hub of innovation, culture, and collaboration with the launch of the DelTech Conference, a new two-day event presented by Epicenter. Scheduled for October 8–10 at Epicenter’s Downtown Memphis headquarters, the conference aims to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions from across the Delta region. Epicenter, a Memphis-based…

Memphis continues to grow as a logistics and life sciences hub — and Chicago-based Eversana is doubling down on that momentum. The global pharmaceutical logistics company has officially opened a new 358,000-square-foot distribution center right here in Memphis, boosting its total footprint in the region to an impressive 1.25 million square feet. That’s more than…

When most people think of Memphis, their minds jump to Beale Street, blues music, and barbecue — and for good reason. But beyond Downtown’s storied streets lies a community that’s quietly carving out its own identity while staying rooted in Southern charm and heritage. Welcome to Germantown — a thriving suburb just 20 minutes east…

Downtown Memphis is taking another bold step toward reconnecting the city with its greatest natural treasure — the Mississippi River — through an exciting new project: the Memphis Flyway. Slated to debut in early 2026 at the southern edge of Tom Lee Park where it meets Ashburn-Coppock Park, the Flyway is the latest initiative from…

In a quiet corner of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a game-changing environmental project is unfolding—and at its helm is a proud Memphian with a bold vision. Barclay Rogers, a West Memphis native and lifelong champion of the Mid-South’s agricultural economy, is leading one of the world’s most innovative carbon removal efforts through his company, Graphyte. What…

In a commercial kitchen in Frayser, a group of Memphians are learning far more than how to cook — they’re being equipped with tools to change their lives. The Sow Project, a free culinary training initiative founded by local chef and restaurateur Ben Vaughn, is creating new pathways to employment for unemployed and underemployed individuals…

This weekend, Memphis takes center stage in a whole new way — as the cultural heartbeat behind Sinners, the latest film from acclaimed director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed, Fruitvale Station). Blending blues music with Southern folklore and supernatural intrigue, Sinners hits theaters Friday, April 18, and it’s not just another Hollywood blockbuster — it’s…