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Free community health event addresses gaps for Memphis families
Memphis families packed a community health and wellness event on Saturday, getting free screenings and support all under one roof.
National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle critical ocean monitoring network
The Trump administration is reversing its decision to dismantle a critical ocean monitoring system after receiving bipartisan backlash in Congress.
Exclusive: Grizzlies make new hire to lead player health and performance staff
The Memphis Grizzlies have hired Mike Curtis to lead their medical and training staff. Among those departing is vice president and head of sports medicine Eric Oetter.
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority funds terminal
Commissioners approved an additional $2.6 million for design of a new baggage system and administration building.
Memphis People in Business for June 18, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Memphis business receives donated A/C unit after theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis business that was left without air conditioning after its unit was stolen is now in the process of receiving a customized replacement unit, thanks to Choate’s…
Memphis People in Business for June 11, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Blount County business development focuses on small businesses, community growth
Tennessee being a business-friendly state has led to investment from Memphis to Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities.
College sports bill sparks unusual alliances
A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches at the University of Memphis […]
Memphis Pride Festival celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ advocacy
The city of Memphis celebrated Pride Month this weekend with thousands attending the 51st annual Memphis Pride Festival.
Cardinals activate Nootbaar from 60-day injury list
St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbaar was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday in time to make his season debut in left field as the Cardinals begin a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. Nootbaar, 28, had surgery on both of his heels in the offseason and has not played in the majors this season. In his last rehab game for Triple-A Memphis, Nootbaar hit a solo home run Wednesday and finished 2 for 5 with a walk, four RBIs and two runs scored in an 18-4 victory over Louisville.
Memphis business frustrated by stolen AC in summer heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We’re feeling a summer-like heat across the Mid-South. There’s no doubt residents and businesses are turning up the AC to stay cool, but what happens when you go …
Grind City Amp aims to build on early success in Memphis
Grind City Amp in Memphis officially opened April 22, with a performance by the Alabama Shakes.
Seven UT Health Sciences Physicians Named to Inaugural Memphis Medical Society Hall of Fame
Seven of the 10 Hall of Fame honorees can trace their careers through the University of Tennessee Health Sciences.
Unfettered FedEx Freight Debuts as Stand-Alone Business
CEO John Smith said the potential of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Freight would only now be truly unleashed.
Memphis People in Business for May 28, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
MLGW plans $60M expansion, Memphis Capital hosts business roundtable
This week's Mane Street includes updates from a SBA roundtable, MLGW's new service center plans, new apartments in South Memphis and April home sales.
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blasts Memphis, 18-4
Iowa and South Bend win. Myrtle Beach is slumping badly.
Memphis business owner seeks support after food truck set ablaze
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis business owner is looking for ways to support himself after he lost his food truck to a fire, which police say was purposefully set. “Not able to feed the com…
Memphis business owner seeks support after food truck set ablaze
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis business owner is looking for ways to support himself after he lost his food truck to a fire, which police say was purposefully set. “Not able to feed the community, that’s ...
Memphis People in Business for May 21, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Memphis Grizzlies to Hold Auditions for Live Entertainment Teams for 2026–27 Season
The Memphis Grizzlies will host open auditions throughout the summer as they search for the next performers to join their Live Entertainment teams for the up...
Memphis Grizzlies to Hold Auditions for Live Entertainment Teams for 2026–27 Season
The Memphis Grizzlies will host open auditions throughout the summer as they search for the next performers to join their Live Entertainment teams for the up...
See Memphis area's top moments from Day 1 of TSSAA spring state championships
Memphis area high school teams and athletes shined on Day 1 of the TSSAA spring state championships.
These Memphis restaurants got perfect health inspection scores in April
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in April. These 29 restaurants earned perfect scores.
Memphis retailer Outdoors Inc. to close after 52 years in business
The store sold everything from paddling gear to skis, bikes and more. A going out of business sale is now active.
See our best photos of Nike EYBL in Memphis, local players
Local high school players along with NCAA coaches and NBA stars could be found at Nike EYBL Session 2 at the Memphis Sports & Events Center.
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 11 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball and boys soccer top performers from Week 11 of the 2026 season.
Memphis People in Business for May 14, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Man shot, killed after argument at Parkway Village sports bar, MPD says
A man was shot and killed after an argument at a Parkway Village sports bar led to gunfire early Wednesday morning, police said.
Man shot, killed at sports bar in Parkway Village, MPD says
Memphis Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Sports bar in Parkway Village on Wednesday morning.
Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the NBA franchise announced Tuesday. The 29-year-old was the No. 21 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: No. 21 pick in 2019 NBA Draft spent seven seasons with Memphis
'He was so unique in the joy he brought to all of those in his life,' his agency said in a statement
Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies veteran forward, dies at 29
Brandon Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies forward who played seven seasons, has died. Here’s what to know.
What do you think of political gerrymandering?
The redistricting of Tennessee carves out the northwest corner of Montgomery County and puts it in the same District 5 as Memphis. What do you think?
Memphis welcomes international development conference to 'build bridges'
Business leaders from North and South American countries are in Memphis to build partnerships and power economic development.
The Western Conference Never Gets Any Easier, Does It?
Fresh lottery results promise a talent influx for Utah and Memphis, arming division rivals with elite picks that complicate Houston’s path through an increasingly relentless Southwest Division.
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts.
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts.
Are legal challenges to Memphis redistricting likely to win?
In the wake of Tennessee Republicans carving new U.S. House districts, Democrats ran to the courts for help. Are they likely to prevail?
Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis
The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state’s congressional seats in the November midterm elections.
Tennessee Republicans approve map carving up majority-Black US House district
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new US House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections.
Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat
After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.
Memphis People in Business for May 7, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Is the FDA Really Suppressing Science? Plus. . .
It’s Thursday, May 7. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Aaron MacLean says Trump is poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Iran war. Joe Klein on the life of CNN founder Ted Turner. Jillian Lederman on why cruise ships are here to stay. And much more. But first: Is the FDA suppressing science? On Tuesday, The New York Times published a story with an alarming takeaway. “FDA Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe,” read the headline. It is the latest in a string of stories that all have the same message: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies, are engaged in a cover-up—and silencing scientists trying to get the word out about the Covid vaccine. What all these stories suggest—some more subtly than others—is that the outsiders now running the public health establishment, officials such as Marty Makary at the FDA and Jay Bhattacharya at the National Institutes of Health, are on a revenge tour. That they are doing harm to the country to get back at the scientists and bureaucrats who ostracized them for deviating from the public-health consensus during the pandemic. It’s a seductive narrative. But is it true? That’s the question we address in our latest editorial. —The Editors Read [ Marty Makary's FDA Has All the Right Enemies ](https://www.thefp.com/p/marty-makary-vaccine-study-fda) [ Trump Blinks First ](https://www.thefp.com/p/iran-peace-deal-pakistan-trump-strait-of-hormuz) Aaron MacLean In return for no detectable concessions, President Trump this week gave up on forcing open the Strait of Hormuz. Now, the Trump administration looks desperate for a deal to end the war with Iran. It’s easy to understand the desire to end the war, but are they blowing the chance at victory? Aaron MacLean makes sense of the administration’s latest moves—and Iran’s response—in his column today. Read full story Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson: Live in New York City Join Aaron MacLean and Niall Ferguson on May 19 for a live recording of School of War at the iconic New York Historical. In a conversation as timely as it is wide-ranging, Aaron and Niall will explore the strategic stakes of the moment, including the Middle East, China, and the future of American leadership on the global stage. Get Tickets Now [ Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN ](https://www.thefp.com/p/ted-turner-cnn-tribute) Joe Klein The man who gave us CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Today, political writer Joe Klein—who almost ghostwrote Turner’s autobiography—remembers his friend, the American media mogul who stood out for his idealism and lack of a filter—something that got Turner in trouble more than once. “His was not a traditional intelligence, but one of horizon: Ted saw things before other people did,” Joe writes. Read full story [ Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship ](https://www.thefp.com/p/cruise-ship-hantavirus) Jillian Lederman A viral outbreak on a cruise ship that left three passengers dead has left some people wondering: Are cruise ships on the way out? Not so fast, says Jillian Lederman, who has been on many a cruise herself. Read her piece on why 38 million people a year take a cruise—and aren’t about to stop. Read full story [ The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-great-writers-who-were-terrible) Shilo Brooks Throughout history, some of the greatest literary geniuses have also been immoral bigots. In the latest episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks is joined by Eli Lake for a conversation about those geniuses, from Voltaire to Norman Mailer and Roald Dahl—and why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices. Listen on MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Inside the Digital Intifada ](https://www.thefp.com/p/digital-intifada-social-media-hamas-terror) Warren Kinsella Read full story [ This Week in American History: Trump’s Over-Arching Problem ](https://www.thefp.com/p/this-week-in-american-history-trumps-over-arching-problem) Jonathan Horn Read full story [ Humanity Is Still Evolving—and Fast ](https://www.thefp.com/p/humanity-is-still-evolvingand-fast) Razib Khan Read full story THE NEWS Thirteen D.C. Metropolitan Police officers have been placed on administrative leave and could face termination after an internal investigation found evidence that crime statistics were manipulated to make the city look safer. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee previously alleged that former D.C. police chief Pamela Smith pressured officers to skew data. Tennessee Republicans unveiled a redrawn U.S. House map yesterday that would split up Memphis’s black-majority Democratic district, the latest move in a nationwide push to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the midterms. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling last week on Louisiana’s districts, which Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said gave states the green light to redraw maps along partisan lines. Israel struck Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. The strikes risk destabilizing that truce at a delicate moment, as Iran and the U.S. report progress toward a deal to resolve their own standoff. The U.S. Air Force is aiming for a Fourth of July delivery of a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, hoping to add it to the Air Force One fleet in time for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, Reuters reported. (For more on the controversy surrounding the aircraft, read Jed Rubenfeld’s piece “It’s a Terrible Idea, but Trump Probably Can Accept a Free Jet from Qatar.”) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified privately before Congress that he has no memory of why he and his family dined on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, according to Reuters. The admission contradicts Lutnick’s earlier claim that he had cut ties with the convicted sex offender well before that visit. Weeks before a former JPMorgan investment banker filed a lawsuit packed with explosive allegations, the bank reportedly offered him $1 million to settle his sexual assault and harassment claims, according to The Wall Street Journal. The suit, filed by Chirayu Rana, alleges he was sexually assaulted by a female colleague, subjected to racial discrimination, and forced into a degrading dynamic at work. JPMorgan says the claims lack merit, and the female colleague’s lawyers call the accusations fabricated. A new report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that, for the first time in roughly 20 years, church attendance is trending upward, with more people volunteering and clergy expressing renewed optimism. The study’s authors described the findings, based on a survey of more than 7,400 congregations, as showing signs of widespread recovery from low attendance numbers.
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district | 830 WCCO
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
Satellite Music Hall in Memphis announces first slate of shows
Live Nation's new Memphis concert venue, Satellite Music Hall, aims to reflect the \
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 10 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 10 of the 2026 season.
How NCAA's 'five for five' eligibility concept would affect Memphis rosters
The NCAA is moving forward on a proposal to change eligibility rules for athletes. Here's how the change would affect current Memphis rosters.
Tennesse to redistrict in effort to flip Memphis congressional seat
At the behest of President Donald Trump, Tennessee’s Republican supermajority is returning to Nashville to redraw the state’s congressional maps.
UT Health Sciences Advisory Board to Meet Friday, May 8
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board will meet Friday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus.
Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District
Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.
Memphis People in Business for April 30, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area's business scene.
Budget season begins with City of Memphis employee pay raise proposal
Also, a long time Tennessee State Representative died at the age of 71 after a brief illness.
Does new Michael Jackson movie include marriage to Lisa Marie Presley?
Lisa Marie Presley married Michael Jackson, the so-called King of Pop, on May 26, 1994, in a private ceremony in the Dominican Republic.
Memphis People in Business for April 23, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
Tennessee Leaders Gather in Memphis to Chart the Future of Rural Health
Health care leaders met at the first Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Innovation and Practice Conference.
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 8 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 8 of the 2026 season.
Memphis Tigers hope to inspire next generation with Power of Girls in Sports
Hundreds of elementary school-aged girls took part in the Power of Girls in Sports clinic, a joint venture between FedEx and the University of Memphis.
Why LeBron’s Memphis Comments Won’t Go Away
In our new era, athletes talk more than ever.
$311 Million Approved for Construction of New UT Health Sciences College of Medicine Building
The Tennessee General Assembly Thursday approved the funding of $311 million recommended by Governor Bill Lee for the construction of a new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. The 275,000- to 300,000-square-foot building will be located on the Memphis campus on Madison Avenue, between the College of… Read More
Memphis People in Business for April 16, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
These Memphis restaurants got perfect health inspection scores in March
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in March. These 46 restaurants earned perfect scores.
Planting the Seed: Growing Tomorrow's Health Care Workforce One Field Trip at a Time
In a converted Save-A-Lot in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, schoolchildren pull on white lab coats and more as they get to work.
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 7 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 7 of the 2026 season.
Where to watch WrestleMania 42 on the big screen in Memphis
CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns on the big screen? WrestleMania 42 will be shown at the Malco Paradiso in Memphis this weekend.
Young entrepreneurs shine at Memphis Children’s Business Fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of Mid-South kids put their creativity and business skills to the test Saturday during the Annual Memphis Children’s Business Fair. The event, held April 11 at Wolfcha…
Elvis and tattoos? Go inside the Memphis Tattoo Festival at Graceland
Discussions of Elvis and tattoos are inevitable this weekend, as the Memphis Tattoo Festival is held at the Graceland Exhibition Center.
Go inside Memphis Tattoo Fest at Graceland Exhibition Center
The Memphis Tattoo Festival convened for the first time at the Graceland Exhibition Center, across the street from Elvis Presley's mansion.
Why do we love Memphis so much? See the reasons in photos
There's no shortage of reasons why we love Memphis. Here's a look in photos at some of what makes the Bluff City so special.
Grizzlies offer chance for slumping Jazz to play different tune
The Utah Jazz have shown flashes of potential and competitiveness during its current 10-game losing streak. But the lows have outnumbered the highs heading into a showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies in Salt Lake City on Friday night.
Memphis in May announces entertainment lineup for World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest
Memphis In May announced the entertainment lineup for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, happening May 13-16.
When the story is the strategy: Memphis, misdirection, and the politics of perception
During a visit to Memphis on March 23, 2026, President Donald Trump credited the Memphis Safe Task Force for a decline in crime.
Memphis in May BBQ contest schedule, performers and what to know
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is set for May 13-16 at Liberty Park.
LeBron James unloads on Memphis, Grizzlies in Bob Does Sports video
LeBron James is the latest NBA player to express displeasure over playing in Memphis.
Knicks Announce Jalen Brunson News After Missing Grizzlies Game
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson missed Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
How to turn a passion for photography into a successful business
Ashley Gonzalez, a business management major at the University of Memphis, shows how you can turn pain into profit. A love for photography has led Gonzalez to start a business to honor her father's legacy and create safe spaces for others.
Memphis People in Business for April 2, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
Memphis House Primary Exemplifies Democrats’ Age Fights
The contest between Representative Steve Cohen, 76, a white incumbent, and Justin Pearson, 31, a Black state lawmaker, exemplifies a national push for a passing of the torch.
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 5 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 5 of the 2026 season
Your guide to April events and things to do in Memphis
In Memphis, April offers plenty of opportunities for those seeking entertainment or enlightenment or some combination thereof. Here are 8 of them.
Which local politicians attended Trump's event in Memphis?
Also in the past week, UTHSC got a grant from the National Cancer Institute for breast cancer research.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Grizzlies set sights on Bulls
With nine games remaining in the regular season for the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Tuomas Iisalo has other priorities in mind ahead of his team's game against the visiting Chicago Bulls.
Memphis People in Business for March 26, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama's 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven Spurs finished in double figures. With its seventh straight victory, San Antonio moved within two games of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference as the Boston Celtics stopped the Thunder's 12-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory on Wednesday night.
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 4 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 4 of the 2026 season
Grizzlies never threaten Hawks as Memphis falls to Atlanta
The tank was strong for the Grizzlies in Atlanta.1-11 in 12 games. PHEW.
Trump Claims Victory on Memphis Crime as His Crackdown Draws Protests
Residents and state officials are divided over whether a crime task force is a welcome fix or an unwanted imposition in a city where crime was already falling.
Trump makes a detour to Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis during Iran war
Trump took the side trip to Elvis Presley’s home while in Memphis for an event on crime
WATCH LIVE: Trump joins Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable, initiative aimed at combating crime
Trump visits Memphis to tout crime-fighting efforts as Iran war lingers
His talk on crime and immigration marks a return to an issue that he hopes will resonate with voters.
Surging Hawks look to take advantage of short-handed Grizzlies
The streaking Atlanta Hawks will try to enhance their push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference when they host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Memphis People in Business for March 19, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
Memphis People in Business for March 12, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.
Grizzlies give up another double digit lead, lose to 76ers
Ty Jerome, Cedric Coward, and the rest of the Memphis Grizzlies hung tough in Philadelphia. Then the fourth quarter happened.
Berry leads Memphis to 96-95 OT victory over Tulane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Quante Berry scored 22 points to lead Memphis, including the winning free throws with 2.3 seconds left in overtime, and the Tigers took down Tulane 96-95 on Sunday.
Memphis People in Business for March 5, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene