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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…

One of Memphis’ most beloved annual traditions returned this past weekend. The 24th St. Jude Memphis Marathon took place on Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing thousands of runners, volunteers, and supporters to Downtown Memphis in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its mission to end childhood cancer. Presented by Collierville-based Juice Plus+, St. Jude…

A new farmers market and food truck court is officially underway at the Raleigh Springs Civic Center, marking the next phase of development at the reimagined former mall site in Memphis. City leaders broke ground on Tuesday, Dec. 9, on the space located behind the Raleigh Branch Library. Construction on the project is expected to…

Memphis-based AutoZone Inc. is ramping up its long-term growth strategy with plans to invest $1.6 billion in capital expenditures during FY 2026, company president and CEO Phil Daniele announced during the retailer’s Q1 2026 earnings call on Dec. 9. A major focus of the investment will be expanding AutoZone’s store footprint across the U.S. and…

The University of Memphis has selected Charles Huff as the next head coach of its football program, marking the start of a new chapter for the Tigers as they look to return to conference championship contention. Athletic Director Ed Scott announced the hire following a multi-week search that evaluated candidates from across the college football…