Grammy‑nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead at 29 in his Nashville apartment; police say no foul play is suspected and the medical examiner is investigating.

The Brooks Museum will reopen downtown on Dec. 6 as the Memphis Art Museum, offering permanent free admission for Shelby County residents and opening with a Hooks Brothers retrospective.

New Ballet’s MEMArtsTech will turn the historic Humes campus into a year‑round arts and technology public school for grades 6–12. The project repurposes Elvis Presley’s alma mater.

Dueling lawsuits have left Ardent Studios shuttered since January, with each side accusing the other of fraud and unauthorized equipment sales. The studio’s future now hinges on the courts.

Flyers around Midtown promised a secret Phoebe Bridgers pop‑up at Hi‑Tone tonight; locals reported lines forming outside the club. The show follows recent short, secret gigs where Bridgers debuted new songs.

A traveling festival that pairs concerts with community service lands in Memphis this week, with Yo‑Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett and Valerie June among the performers.

University of Memphis announced Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will play the Scheidt on Sept. 26, 2026, with the university orchestra joining the show. Tickets go on sale June 1.

The Overton Park Shell will celebrate 90 years with a Sept. 10–13 weekend. Booker T. Jones headlines a ticketed benefit to launch free public festivities.

Sounds Like Collierville returns April 23–25 with free bluegrass, workshops and food trucks on the historic Town Square. The three‑day festival ties into America 250 programming.

MoSH has opened a search for a new executive director after Kevin Thompson resigned at the end of 2025; trustees say the recruitment is underway while museums remain open.

Lorraine "Lo" Mitchell, a longtime presence at Royal Studios and daughter of producer Willie Mitchell, died last week. Family will hold a celebration Saturday at the Rock 'n' Soul Museum.

Memphis in May International Festival will honor Ireland in 2026, showcasing its culture, fostering economic ties, and featuring Irish-themed performances and culinary experiences.

Karl Erickson received a $7,500 Tri-Star Arts grant for his digital art project, using trash from rivers to create digital puppets that highlight environmental issues.