17 Memphis events to look forward to in 2026, from BBQ to the blues

Here's a preview of some of the major festivals and events set for Memphis in 2026, for fans of music, art, suds, mudbugs and other subjects.

Memphis football opt outs, who's in, who's out vs NC State, bowl game

The Tigers (8-4) will face the Wolfpack (7-5) on Dec. 19 (1:30 p.m., ESPN) in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Memphis has an interim coach in Reggie Howard because Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas after the regular season ended.

Why Memphis' loss at Louisville may be a one-off and why it may not be

The Memphis Tigers, nine games into the season, are still searching for a signature win. Maybe they'll get it against No. 12 Vanderbilt on Dec. 17. If so, it could prove that the issues from the monster loss at No. 11 Louisville are correctable.

College football bowl guide: Memphis-NC State among games to watch before CFP play begins

There are six bowl games beyond CFP purview that are going down between Tuesday and Friday. Here's how to watch each of them.

Austin Rivers: Ja Morant's gotta get out of Memphis

Austin Rivers: "Ja’s gotta get out of Memphis. I’ve seen it. I’ve seen the experiment. I’m over it. He’s done a lot of great things there. He’s had playoff runs. He’s a very talented player. I’d like a fresh start for him — somewhere that makes sense.

Nickel leads No. 13 Vanderbilt against Memphis after 30-point showing

No. 13 Vanderbilt visits the Memphis Tigers after Tyler Nickel scored 30 points in the Commodores' 83-72 win against the Central Arkansas Bears.

Dave Doeren Sizes Up Memphis Ahead of Gasparilla Bowl

RALEIGH — NC State spent the last week and a half preparing for its appearance in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. It earned a bid to the event after finishing the season with a 7-5 record and dominating throughout November, winning three of its last four games.

Large fire erupts on Jefferson Avenue in Memphis

ABC24 crews found a large fire at a scene at 1262 Jefferson Avenue. One firefighter was taken to Regional One for a minor burn.
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Memphis & Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board vote against xAI permit appeal

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board have voted against the XAI permit appeal. The board voted 6 to 1 against citizens in the appeal. In July, the Shelby County Health Department approved the use of 15 permanent natural gas turbines at Elon Musk’s XAI supercomputer.
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What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt

Coach Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt Commodores are undefeated and on what is currently the nation’s fifth-longest win streak.

Memphis City Council approves firefighter pay raise after months of disputes

Union lawsuit remains active as city leaders and firefighters clash over finances and a previously signed agreement
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