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City of Memphis retirees will get one-time bonus of $3,000, costing city $16.7 million
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is giving its retirees a one-time bonus of $3,000 at a cost of more than $16 million, leaders announced Friday. In a news release, City leaders said the bonus is “in recognition of the dedicated service provided by the retirees to the City and its citizens over the years prior to their retirement.”
Memphis sues election commission over gun control referendum
(The Center Square) – Memphis is suing the Shelby County Election Commission over a gun control referendum that the council wants placed on the Nov. 5 ballot. City Council leadership filed the lawsuit Friday morning after the Shelby County Election Commission said that it would follow direction from state leadership and not place the issues on the ballot. The ballot questions ask about preventing individuals from carrying a handgun without...
UTHSC to demolish former Holiday Inn hotel building along Madison Avenue
One of the Medical District's tallest buildings will be demolished soon. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is planning to knock down the 12-story tower at 969 Madison Ave., along with the two surrounding buildings at 955 and 959 Madison Ave. The 12-story tower was formerly a 167-room Holiday Inn hotel. ...
USTA Names Memphis' Leftwich Tennis Center "Featured Facility of the Year" After Impressive Revamp
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has declared the Leftwich Tennis Center in Memphis, Tennessee, the standout star of its annual Outstanding Facility Awards. As noted in the official announcement by the City of Memphis, the honor is considered the pinnacle of recognition regarding tennis facility quality across the nation.
Memphis runners wake up early to finish Liza’s run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Starting together and finishing together hundreds of people gathered in Midtown early Friday morning to “Finish Liza’s Run” in honor of Eliza Fletcher. Fletcher, a mother and teacher, was killed during her early morning jog on Central Avenue two years ago. Now people participating in the annual race say they are running […]
TN Politics: Republicans Want Memphis Silent on Guns
CHRISTOPHER BLANK (HOST): Shelby County lawmakers -- Democrats and Republicans -- are frustrated by the number of illegal guns on the streets. But that's where agreement ends. Can the people of Memphis do anything about it? With us again is Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris, always...
Majority of bears ‘humanely killed’ by TWRA in 2024 were in Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — So far in 2024, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to humanely kill 22 bears because they became public safety risks. A majority of those bears were in Gatlinburg, a TWRA spokesperson shared. This year, there have been the most human-bear physical contact incidents in the last five years, according […]
Tennessee National Guard Dispatches Blackhawks from Knoxville to Combat Great Smoky Mountains Wildfires
The Tennessee National Guard has mobilized its aerial assets to actively support firefighting efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as wildfires continue to char the region. According to a recent report from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters belonging to Knoxville's 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion have been dispatched from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base starting August 27.
VIDEOS: Meteor seen passing over the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Multiple viewers across the Tri-Cities have sent videos of a meteor passing over the area early Friday morning. The videos below show a meteor passing through the sky around 1 a.m. Meteorologist Jeremy Eisenzopf says meteors are random and there’s really no way to track when one will pass over. Meteors […]
Burn Bans In Effect In Middle Tennessee
Burn Bans are in effect for some communities across Middle Tennessee. Locally Burn Bans are in place for Lawrenceburg and Loretto, plus other areas in Middle Tennessee including, Gallatin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and La Vergne. A burn ban is issued due to overly dry conditions and a heightened need for...
Scattered showers & storms are likely through the holiday weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Scattered downpours will be the story especially into the later afternoon as a front begins to push closer to the Mid-South. Highs will be in the middle to upper 80s with humid conditions continuing. Showers and storms will continue for the back half of the weekend as well.
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday, so it’s time to take a look at several events happening across the greater Memphis area this weekend, however, this is a special 901-day edition. Let’s get started with 901 days in the Ravine. All weekend from Friday through Sunday there will be special events at the Ravine and […]
TWRA News: Prepping for Archery Season
Middle Tennessee archery hunters who want to hone their skills prior to the upcoming deer hunting season have options. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) maintains and partners in several archery ranges in the mid-state area for sportsmen to utilize. TWRA archery ranges are located at Cheatham WMA Firing and...
Tennessee chief justice sees Northeast Recovery Center as model for state
ROAN MOUNTIAN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby sees the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center as a model program to be used to benefit communities across the state. Kirby visited the recovery center on Friday. The facility began taking patients last October. “It sounded amazing, of using opioid settlement money, specifically […]
TNStars Giving Away $5,000 in Scholarships During College Savings Month
September is College Savings Month, and the TNStars College Savings 529 Program is helping to jump-start savings by giving away $5,000 in scholarships during the month. The prizes will be awarded into a TNStars scholarship account. Now through Sept. 30, Tennessee residents 21 and older can enter at TNStars.com to...
Memphis putting on a show for 901 Day this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sunday, the first day of September, marks ‘901 Day’ in area code 901, a day to celebrate our city through a wide variety of special activities.. With the celebration landing on Labor Day weekend, thousands are expected to celebrate across the city and in downtown Memphis. A sea of Memphis and Shelby County employees […]
Hub City residents gather to remember, celebrate their loved ones
JACKSON, Tenn. — Residents across the Hub City gathered to celebrate the lives of those they love. “People are happy. They want somebody to acknowledge their loved one. They want to talk about it. They want to know they are not alone,” said Twana Miller, owner of The Positive Living Group.
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