Memphis Bolsters Security with New Downtown Command Center Amid Upcoming Festival Weekend
Memphis readies for festivals with a new Downtown Command Center, increasing security after recent violence. Advanced AI cameras will aid in safety measures, and retired officers will staff the center to keep active police on the streets.
Memphis Summer Special: $5 Evening Parking at 10 Downtown Garages to Boost Local Business Patronage
DMC offers a summer-long $5 parking discount at 10 Memphis garages to increase foot traffic for local businesses, applicable evenings and midday hours until August, with potential for program extension.
Memphis to Host Mempho and RiverBeat Music Festivals with Stellar Lineups and Community Initiatives in 2025
Mempho Music Festival announced its 2025 lineup with Widespread Panic and Tyler Childers as headliners, alongside acts like The Flaming Lips. Tickets vary in price, and the event will feature local food and philanthropy through Positive Legacy.
Memphis Man, Ahmad Sam, Arrested for Attempted First-Degree Murder and Firearms Charges Following Domestic Violence Incident
Ahmad Sam was arrested in Memphis for allegedly shooting a woman and now faces multiple charges, including Attempted First-Degree Murder and Domestic Assault. He was previously out on bond for a similar charge.












