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The Memphis Grizzlies carried Memphis pride overseas this week, traveling across the Atlantic for a two-game regular-season series against the Orlando Magic as part of the NBA’s international slate. The international matchup tipped off Thursday in Berlin, where the Grizzlies took part in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany, falling to the…

Shelby County is making a historic investment in healthcare with a $500 million commitment to help build a new Regional One Health (ROH) campus in Downtown Memphis, securing the future of the county’s only public hospital for generations to come. The plans were announced on Monday, Sept. 29, revealing that the new campus will be…

Memphis will mark a historic milestone this January as the National Civil Rights Museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Observed nationally since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognizes Dr. King’s leadership as…

Memphis recorded a significant decline in violent crime in 2025, marking one of the city’s most meaningful public safety improvements in recent years and signaling continued momentum heading into 2026. According to year-end data from the Memphis Police Department, overall crime and violent crime both fell sharply across the city. Memphis saw a 27% decrease…

Libertas School of Memphis is marking a major investment in Frayser with the opening of its new Middle School campus, part of an $11 million expansion aimed at expanding access to high-quality public education in North Memphis. The campus, located at 3833 Mountain Terrace, officially opens on Friday, January 16, with a dedication led by…

Memphis is the kind of city that doesn’t just get talked about — it gets felt. A rhythm of history, music, civil rights, and creativity courses through its streets, Beale Street clubs, and riverfront parks. This year, The New York Times named Memphis 52 Places to Go in 2026, a recognition that puts the Bluff…

Cxffeeblack officially opened the doors to its new flagship café this past weekend, marking a major milestone for the nationally recognized Memphis coffee brand. Located at 3386 Bowen Ave. in Mitchell Heights, the newly restored space expands on the company’s original Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club nearby. The opening followed more than four years of planning and…

A major new development is coming to downtown Memphis, promising to reshape the city’s skyline and tech landscape. Legacy Power Capital, a real estate investment company, announced plans to build a massive “neural nexus” on two city blocks across from AutoZone Park. The project, revealed Wednesday alongside the Greater Memphis Chamber and FedEx, is being…