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Fighting Food Insecurity Amid School Closures
Shelby County Schools announced Thursday that they would be taking precautions against coronavirus by closing all schools through March 30th, and many private schools and after-school programs have...
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MAS Changes Intake Policy Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Seeks Foster Homes for Pets
Memphis Animal Services is making changes to its intake process and asking that more people foster pets as concerns about the coronavirus grow in Shelby County. The agency said Friday that “in...
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Tape Deck's One False Step Rings True
The cover of Tape Deck's 2019 EP, One False Step, could be considered misleading. The whimsical frog, dancing in a landscape painted with soft colors and earth tones, may lead you to believe that it's...
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MLGW Suspends Utility Cutoffs for 60 Days
The head of Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW) said Friday that the utility will suspend service cutoffs for customers for at least 60 days in response to COVID-19. CEO of MLGW J.T. Young announced...
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Governmental Announcements of Changes Dictated by COVID-19
Here, for the record, are announcements of various governmental agencies of actions taken (or inactions decreed) as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. First, from Shelby County Juvenile Court: [pdf-1]...
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Coronavirus: Mayor Closes Facilities, Cancels Event Permits
On Sunday, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland ordered libraries and community centers to be closed by this Wednesday, will not issue any new event permits, and will revoke events permits for those scheduled...
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Coronavirus Megathread: Closings and Delays Across Memphis
As we learn more about coronavirus closings and delays, we're going to present them here to you, as we get them, straight from the source and unfiltered. Check back often for the latest information....
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A Pandemic Platform of Sorts
Let's not forget. This dreadful virus chose to make its entrance into our public affairs during a political-campaign year. Most of the public responses from political folk have had to do with how to...
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How COVID-19 is Affecting the City’s Services for the Homeless
Organizations providing shelter and other services to homeless individuals in Memphis remain open, but are making changes to the way they serve amid the outbreak of COVID-19. The Memphis Union...
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Restaurants Shift to Delivery, Curbside Pickup in Coronavirus Wake
Coronavirus (and the social distancing that has come with it) has put huge strains on local restaurants but many in Memphis are fighting back with curbside service, food delivery, and some help from...
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State Lawmakers Will Focus on Budget, Recess Early
The Tennessee General Assembly will work to pass an amended budget and recess to "to focus on an immediate plan of action" for the coronavirus outbreak and at least one group lauded the move as it...
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Coronavirus: Zoo to Bring ‘Virtual Wild Encounters’ to Aid Social Distancing
With a number of attractions closing across the city and health officials encouraging social distancing, the Memphis Zoo has decided to bring the animals to you — virtually, that is. Zoo officials...
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Coronavirus: Comcast, AT&T Offer Free Wifi Hotspots
Comcast has opened its Xfinity Wifi network to everyone across the country for free as more people rely on the internet for work, education, and personal health. Internet connections have changed...
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Coronavirus: Irish Pubs Respond for St. Patrick's Day
Memphis' Irish pubs have responded in many different ways to the coronavirus and the social distancing advice from government officials that would dampen their St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Brass...
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Coronavirus: Want to Help Local Restaurants? Try Buying 'Dining Bonds' or...
If you are looking for ways to help support Memphis restaurants and bars and all of the folks here who make your going-out dreams come true, consider buying a gift card. This notion is taking hold in...
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How to Eat Now: A Guide to Memphis Restaurants During the Coronavirus Pandemic
How to Eat Now is our running guide to how to still order from your Memphis favorite restaurant. To add your restaurant's information, please email toby@memphisflyer.com and use this template:...
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COVID-19: Third Case Confirmed in Shelby County
A third case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Health Department. Alisa Haushalter, director of the county health department, said Tuesday that this case...
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Malco Theatres Go Dark To Fight Spread Of Coronavirus
Malco Theatres has announced the closure of all of its theaters beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “The health and safety of our...
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A Dozen Drinking Songs From Memphis, For A Blessed St. Paddy's Day Night
In honor of St. Patrick, COVID-19, and social distancing (who says you can't have it all?), The Memphis Flyer presents a collection of drinking songs, be it stay-at-home or down-the-street. Because we...
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