Operation Hands Free, launched this April by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and local law enforcement, enforces the state's Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The initiative seeks to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving.

FedEx will lay off 217 workers in Lebanon, Tennessee, after losing a customer at its Supply Chain facility. The layoffs are scheduled from May 9-30, 2025. The company is assisting affected employees with transitions.

The Memphis Grizzlies dedicate a game to road safety awareness, marking the start of National Work Zone Awareness week, with a focus on safe driving in construction zones.

Bridge repairs on Knight Arnold Road over Johns Creek in Memphis will reduce traffic to one lane each way starting April 1. Delays expected; alternate routes advised.

Hernando starts constructing a roundabout on April 1, 2025, at McIngvale and Holly Springs Road, with expected disruptions and a 30-day closure for detours.

A traffic accident closed I-40 eastbound at Whitten in Memphis, causing delays. Memphis Police Department advised using alternative routes and to expect slowdowns.

CapStack Partners has donated the dilapidated Somerset Apartments to Memphis, supporting Mayor Paul Young's Blight Zero initiative for affordable housing and blight elimination in Oakhaven.

The Oakland Elementary community in Tennessee adapts to a new dismissal system due to Kroger parking lot restrictions, with police and school collaboration ensuring a smooth transition.

West Memphis will host the inaugural Broadway Food Truck Fest on May 17th at Hightower Park, featuring food trucks, live music, and a festive atmosphere.

Tennessee residents are invited to discuss the I-69 extension on March 20, 2025, at South Fulton Middle and High School, focusing on regional impact and improvements.

Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. has been chosen by the Tennessee Department of Transportation to manage the I-55 bridge replacement connecting Tennessee and Arkansas, with federal, state, and local funding totaling nearly $800 million.

Allegiant Air suspends nonstop flights from Memphis to Los Angeles starting May 12, 2025, after closing its LAX base; Delta continues direct flights. Allegiant's flexible model also affects Des Moines-LA service.

Memphis International Airport prepares for 40,000+ visitors during spring break, urging early arrival for flights due to high TSA checkpoint traffic. Travelers are advised to check in online and use CT scanners for easier security checks.