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Did Lee Greenwood sing at the Republican National Convention? Tennessee artist returns to the RNC stage
It might have seemed like a bit of déjà vu on Thursday as Lee Greenwood once again sang at the Republican National Convention with fellow Tennesseans Sixwire before Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took the stage. Greenwood brought back his song " God Bless the USA" on Thursday night as Trump took the stage of the RNC for the first time to accept the presidential nomination. Trump praised Greenwood saying, "what a great talent," as the...
Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
'Tennessee Crossroads' host Joe Elmore to be honored with public celebration of life
Nashville Public Television will host tours and present highlight clips before holding an hourlong memorial service at 4:30 p.m. July 25. Elmore, 80, hosted 'Tennessee Crossroads' for 37 years. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell will speak at Elmore's celebration of life at the station. Elmore's relatives, friends and 'Tennessee Crossroads' colleagues...
Memphis Public Libraries aiming to keep students busy this summer with reading program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It’s summer time and a place that’s usually known to be one of the quietest places to go is extremely busy this summer with an ongoing buzz. Memphis Public Libraries said their summer Explore Memphis program is keeping children of all ages busy. It’s not...
Bluff City Life: Wed, 03 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. This distillery is making waves nationwide. Delta Dirt Distillery shows us recipes with their award-winning spirits. Harvey Williams, Jr. | Co-Founder & CEO at Delta Dirt Distillery. See how you can thrive in artistry and learn styling tricks...
New cannabis restaurant making its way to Memphis, but is it legal?
MEMPHIS, Tenn — A new restaurant coming to the Binghamton neighborhood is offering up something that isn't on any other menu in Memphis: marijuana. Buds & Brews Cannabis Bar and Restaurant offers THC-infused condiments and drinks, but brings up a question on how it is legal. In 2022, Michael...
City of Memphis opens emergency cooling center for relief from brutal heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis city officials are opening up an emergency cooling center as extreme heat settles back in. The Hospitality Hub at 590 Washington Avenue will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday to offer shelter from the extreme heat. The cooling center is designed to...
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
Rapper Moneybagg Yo to open second Cache 42 restaurant in Memphis. Here's where and when.
Chart-topping Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo is expanding his local restaurant business and opening a second location of his Cache 42 eatery Downtown. The new Cache 42 is set to open at 97 N. Main St. The commercial space will occupy part of the ground floor of the Riverview Apartments on Main, between Jefferson and Adams avenues.
Elon Musk's xAI project will need a talented tech workforce. Will Memphians get in on it?
On June 5, the Greater Memphis Chamber announced Elon Musk's plans to bring his xAI "Gigafactory of Compute," the world's largest supercomputer, to Memphis. This technological development has brought a glaring spotlight to Memphis' technology sector and its importance in the Memphis economy. Community and non-profit leaders are championing this development as a way to accelerate the Memphis economy and bring Memphis to the forefront of the tech world. However, this development has also highlighted the...
Man allegedly chokeslams 9-year-old, fires shots at home with 5 kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is behind bars after Memphis Police say he assaulted his girlfriend and her nine-year-old, then fired shots at a home with multiple kids inside. Alcus Shell, 40, is charged with Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence, seven counts of Aggravated Assault and Vandalism $1,000 or less. His bond is set at $60,000. On […]
1 injured, 1 detained in shooting at Hickory Hill complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is in critical condition and another is detained following an overnight shooting in Hickory Hill. At around 2 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3300 block of Monticello Circle. According to Memphis Police, a black Nissan Maxima circled the apartment complex five times before stopping at a parked […]
MPD investigates shooting in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police officers are investigating a shooting in East Memphis. Officers were called to Monticello Apartments near Kirby Parkway and Knight Arnold just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. Details are limited at this time, but we are reaching out to the police to find out more.
Lanes open on I-240 after car crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police reopened all westbound lanes on I-240. There was a car crash at Walnut Grove on the interstate Tuesday around 3:30 a.m. Officers cleared the scene around 5 a.m. It is unclear if anyone was injured.
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