Beale Street Music Festival drops full 2022 lineup MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Beale Street Music Festival 2022 released its full lineup Wednesday, and organizers are calling it “the biggest roster of the best touring artists in the festival’s history.” BSMF released the first round of artists back in December. Joining previously announced acts like Lil Wayne, Da Baby, Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters will […]
Beale Street Music Fest ‘Round One’ lineup released UPDATE, FEB. 16: Beale Street Music Festival has announced its full 2022 lineup. Click here to see it. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Officials for Memphis in May announced a partial list of artists confirmed to appear at the region’s largest music festival Monday. The 2022 BSMF announced headliners are Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne, The Smashing Pumpkins […]
Grizzlies looking for postseason attention more than … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Forget that small market label. The Memphis Grizzlies have quickly become the talk of the NBA, closing in on the All-Star break with the league’s third best record. Of course, it all starts with Ja Morant. The first time All-Star and All-Star starter is becoming one of the NBA’s top draws. He’s in […]
Mayor complains Memphis courts a ‘revolving door’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is scheduled to give his State of the City address from the University Club on Wednesday at noon. You can watch a livestream of the speech in the player below. Mayor Strickland’s speech focused on issues pertinent to the Memphis community: crime reduction. The Mayor said his top […]
Oscar-winning actress Regina King’s son dies at 26: … Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., died Friday, according to a statement from the actress.
Ida B. Wells doll added to Barbie’s Inspiring Women … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis icon Ida B. Wells has been added to Barbie’s list of role models. Mattel released a doll modeled after the civil rights leader on January 17 as part of Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series. The collection features inspiring female role models that have paved the way in women’s history and continue to inspire […]
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis named ‘best new … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — USA Today has named Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis as one of the 10Best Readers’ Choice “Best New Hotel” of 2021. Hyatt Centric, the first and only hotel in Memphis with a Beale Street address, ranked at number seven on the list. It is also the only hotel in Tennessee to make […]
Restaurant Report Card Dec. 27 – Jan. 3 Previous Restaurant Report Cards Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores:Miss Polly’s Soul City Cafe – 81154 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 Violations include: dirty ice machine, food items not reaching temps, no thermometer in deep […]
Thousands gather to ring in 2022 on Beale Street MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The countdown is on for the new year and thousands have gathered on Beale Street to ring in 2022, celebrating another year in the pandemic. After a year off due to COVID-19, the pulse of the Memphis party scene has returned for New Year’s Eve. The celebration coming as Shelby County reports a […]
New Year’s Eve on Beale will go on despite record … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Thousands of people are expected to flock to Beale Street to bring in the new year, but with COVID cases soaring it raises the question of what precautions will be in place. Despite this 5th surge, folks at the Tin Roof have said they’re ready for the crowd and to help people safely […]
COVID concerns ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– As millions across the country prepare to ring in the New Year, concerns about the coronavirus are looming large over New Year’s Eve celebrations along Beale Street. Organizers are expecting tens of thousands to fill the streets of downtown Memphis for New Year’s Eve.Health leaders want you to consider the risk before doing so. […]
