05/22/26
Whitehaven High School’s Class of 2026 earned more than $300 million in scholarships this year, and the numbers tell a story that does not get told enough. Fifty-seven students earned ACT scores of 30 or higher. More than 100 students individually earned over $1 million in scholarship offers. Principal Dr. Vincent Hunter says the results…
05/22/26
For four years, the Cooper-Young Garden Club quietly went to work on five blocks of plants with one goal in mind: to eliminate blight and bring beauty back to the neighborhood. This week, more than 2,000 native plants line the Hell-o Strip at the western entrance to the Cooper-Young Historic District, and on Friday, the…
05/22/26
Memphis International Airport is set to begin work on a 49,000-square-foot winter equipment facility, according to a permit filed May 20. The $7.5 million metal-covered structure will have open sides to allow access for snowplows and will house the airport’s full fleet of snow removal equipment, protecting it from weather exposure and ensuring the fleet…
05/22/26
The Whitehaven community gathered Tuesday for the opening of the Robertson Family Aquatic Center, the only outdoor public pool in all of Whitehaven. Named in honor of Howard Robertson and his family, the YMCA-operated facility is built around more than just swimming. It is about water safety, drowning prevention, and giving young people the skills…
05/15/26
A longtime warehouse in Cooper Young is coming down to make way for 22 new townhomes, the latest sign that private investment in one of Memphis’s most beloved neighborhoods is not slowing down. Developer Cameron Ellis filed an application to replace the former Memphis Metal Manufacturing Co. warehouse with street-facing townhomes, each with a private…
05/15/26
Live music in Memphis is about to have a new home. Satellite Music Hall, opening at Crosstown Concourse in September 2026, has announced its inaugural season lineup and it opens with hometown favorites The Band Camino. The opening season lineup: More shows will be announced on a rolling basis across indie rock, folk, hip-hop, R&B,…
05/15/26
The 48th Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is underway at Liberty Park, with nearly 200 teams from 27 states and seven countries competing for the title of Grand Champion through May 16. It is one of the most recognized barbecue competitions in the world, and Memphis is the city that hosts it…
05/15/26
The Overton Park Shell turns 90 this year, and the beloved Midtown venue is marking the milestone with a nearly $2 million expansion that will give touring artists the backstage experience the city’s most iconic outdoor stage has always deserved. Construction is set to begin this summer on the Terry Lynch Artist Lounge, a 2,000-square-foot…
05/15/26
Eighty-nine students walked across the stage this week as the first graduating class in the history of University High School, and the moment was more than a century in the making. University Schools traces its roots back to 1912, operating for decades as an elementary and middle school before University High opened its doors in…
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