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Hot dog alert! Oscar Mayer Wienermobile coming to four Tennessee cities this month
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in several cities in Tennessee over the next month. The giant hotdog vehicle will be hanging out in four different cities in Tennessee between May 9 and May 19. While you won't be able to buy hotdogs from the vehicle, you can take pictures and even go...
Covington prepares for heavy storms 1 year after destructive tornadoes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With most of the Mid-South bracing for severe weather Wednesday night, one city, in particular, is holding its breath because it was not too long ago they were cleaning up from the last storm. It was the beginning of last April when storms and tornados tore through parts of Tipton County, specifically […]
Proffitt’s Ponderings: A wild trip to Washington
In Arlington National Cemetery, visitors can find the graves of such renowned figures as Thurgood Marshall, William Howard Taft and of course John F. Kennedy. They can also visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, soaking in the reverence that is felt throughout the 639-acre plot. But amidst all this reverence, one can also find a bit of late-night trickery — at least if you go back in time to...
Which Memphis suburb has the highest home prices so far in 2024? Here's how they rank
Collierville led the six Shelby County suburban municipalities in most homes sold and highest median home sales price during the first quarter of 2024, according to Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ data. Collierville saw 185 homes sold from January to March 2024, compared to 163 homes in the same period last year — a 13.5% increase. The town's median sales price rose 4.8%, going from $499,500 to $523,310. ...
Lakeland Celebrates Local Heroes with Special Discounts for Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers
In Lakeland, Tennessee, Mayor Roman has signed several proclamations to establish appreciation days and weeks for community service groups. These proclamations recognize the contributions of these professionals and are supported by local businesses through discounts.
Bartlett's first mixed-use project brings more housing options to city
Good morning, Memphis! This is Features and Business Editor Erin Munz, and you're reading the Daily Briefing, our one-stop digital shop for the best Memphis stories from our award-winning Commercial Appeal team. Work is underway on Bartlett's first mixed-use development. ...
'We thought it was dangerous' | School districts push back against new TN law to potentially allow teachers to conceal carry
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — School districts across Tennessee now face a big decision thanks to a new state law: whether or not to arm teachers in the classroom. In the past, some lawmakers believe the legislation could help schools with low numbers of school resource officers (SRO), especially in rural areas.
How the Union Depot project in Bartlett will fill a void in the city's housing market
Work is underway on Bartlett's first mixed-use development. The Union Depot, which is being built by development firm Blue Sky Communities, is led by local developer Keith Grant of Grant & Co. Builders, a Collierville-based homebuilding firm that also owns Blue Sky Communities. The 74-acre project site is located off U.S. 70 at Stage...
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