A free drone-and-fireworks show will light Tom Lee Park on July 4. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; security screening will be in place.

Goner Records revealed the first wave of acts for Gonerfest 23 — Toody Cole and Man or Astro-man? headline a global bill Sept. 24–27 at Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell.

Live Nation will open Satellite Music Hall at Crosstown this fall — a purpose-built, 1,300-capacity room that promoters say will add roughly 100 shows a year and new jobs. The venue also includes a partnership with Stax Music Academy.

Wu-Tang's C.R.E.A.M. pop-up lands at Comeback Coffee May 1–3 with DJs, local vendors and free community programming in the Pinch District.

Memphis Botanic Garden announced a five‑show Live at the Garden 2026 season featuring Alabama, John Legend, Patti LaBelle and more across June–September. Season and single‑show tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.

A Caesars Rewards member won $1,004,494.62 on a Dragon Link slot at Horseshoe Tunica, the casino says. It’s the second seven-figure hit there in under 30 days.

Swamp Lounge, a late-night offshoot of Swamp Bar, opens this weekend in the former Second Line space on Monroe Avenue. The small room will target later hours and casual drinks.

Luke Bryan's "Word on the Street Tour" will stop at BankPlus Amphitheater in Southaven on July 23, joined by Shane Profitt and others, with tickets on sale January 30.

Three Shelby County residents won significant prizes in the Tennessee Lottery, including a $1 million Powerball win, with tickets sold in Memphis and Germantown. The Powerball jackpot has also reached $1.7 billion.

Charlie Wilson's "Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour" at Memphis's FedExForum was postponed to April 12, 2026, with existing tickets honored for the new date.

The Harrell Theatre in Collierville announces individual ticket sales for their 2025-2026 Mini Music Series, after season passes sold out. The lineup includes various genres, starting December 9th.

Chris Brown's Memphis concert was canceled due to stadium renovations, disappointing fans. Refunds will be processed within 14-21 days. Fans express frustration over the cancellation trend in the city.

The Miss UT Martin Volunteer Pageant in Tennessee features eleven students competing for the title, with the event aiming to showcase a mix of beauty and intellect.