Churches and strangers housed thousands of grounded travelers overnight in Memphis after the FAA's unprecedented 9/11 ground stop.

Gates opened at 6 pm for the 5th annual Wrangling on the River Rodeo, the traditional lead-in to fair week in Dyer County.

Free shuttles, hundreds of vendors and a 10th-annual charity 5K anchor Bartlett's biggest fall weekend at W.J. Freeman Park.

The Hernando de Soto Bridge joins the Empire State Building in a nationwide wave of pink tributes to the late country icon.

Bartlett Fire and Police are forming a team for Memphis's first 110-story climb at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on September 26.

The honorary sign sits blocks from Treadwell High, where the wrestling legend once walked the halls before becoming Memphis royalty.

Kiwanis clubs in Memphis are covering school supplies for five years and pairing Timera Allen with a financial planner.

New hammocks near McWherter Library are giving University of Memphis students a shady spot to read, recharge, or simply reset before fall classes begin.

The Smith family has created FWS Enterprises to coordinate wealth and giving, and offered a $50M matching challenge to the Memphis Zoo — a move that formalizes their philanthropy.

Clara Ester, who ran to Dr. King’s side on the Lorraine Motel balcony in 1968, died July 9 after a lifetime of church and community work. Funeral services are set for Monday in South Memphis.

An emergency cooling center at the Hospitality Hub is open today noon–7 p.m., with free MATA rides for people seeking relief from extreme heat.

Memphis Animal Services has paused general pet intake through July 21 after a canine parvovirus outbreak. Emergency cases are still being accepted while the shelter deep‑cleans and monitors animals.

Miles Tamboli says he refused service to four uniformed members of the Memphis Safe Task Force and stands by the move amid harassment and lost business. Tensions over a Guard‑involved shooting are fueling the debate.