State and local officers launched Operation Hands Free on April 1, using bus tours and extra patrols to enforce Tennessee’s hands‑free law. The campaign mixes education with citations.

MATA's Zero Fare pilot will remain in effect for 90 more days, the city announced. Officials say extra service will be added on busy routes while the agency studies ridership and operations.

FedEx told investors that a strong peak season pushed third‑quarter profitability above expectations and that new AI tools and a Freight spin‑off are central to its next act. The company reported roughly 18.5 million packages a day during the quarter.

An NTSB factual report says an Amtrak train moved past a restricting signal into a switching block in New South Memphis on Feb. 22, and four people suffered non‑critical injuries.

A school bus ran a stop sign and struck a pickup in Parkway Village; students were checked on scene and the driver has been placed on administrative leave. Investigations are ongoing.

More than 3,200 MLGW customers lost power on Mud Island Wednesday afternoon; crews worked to restore service and repairs were expected mid‑afternoon.

Tennessee won $202M in BEAD funds to connect more than 43,000 unserved or underserved locations across 74 counties; most sites are slated for fiber and projects aim to finish by December 2028.

MLGW says Memphis has removed thousands of lead service lines since 2012, but about 15,000 public‑side lines still remain and funding is the bottleneck.

A truck struck a hydrant and a line break left parts of Dyersburg under a boil-water advisory; crews expect repairs and testing to take about 48 hours.

DeSoto County has reworked its four‑year road plan to prioritize I‑55, I‑269 and MS‑305, aligning local projects with state construction windows to reduce congestion. The change reshapes which streets get resurfaced and when.

Memphis International will double pickup fees for taxis and rideshares starting April 1. Travelers should expect higher app charges at the curb.

TDOT is expanding its HELP service to rural interstates this spring, promising more than 870 miles of coverage by summer to speed response and help stranded motorists.

MATA extended its zero‑fare pilot 45 days, keeping buses, trolleys and paratransit free through March 31 as officials study ridership and budget impacts.