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Morning Memphis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could you have a claim to this Memphis Chippewa Road property?
  • Want a city contract? Memphis seeks fencing bids for its parks.
  • Why Memphis' food replacement funds disappeared in just a few hours

Also on today's calendar: Of Forests & Florals: Anwesha Biswas Art Exhibit and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 100, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CD116286 - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News (dailymemphian.com) — If you may have any legal or equitable interest in the estate of Kaliope Pittas or the property at 4188 Chippewa Road in Memphis, you're ordered to respond in Shelby County Probate Court by September 29, 2026. Failing to appear could permanently bar you from challenging the requested sale to pay estate debts.
   

2. BD116290 - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News (dailymemphian.com) — The City of Memphis is seeking bids for fencing materials to support park operations, with responses due September 23, 2026, at City Hall on North Main. Local contractors can download the RFQ from the city's website or contact the purchasing office for details.
   

3. Funds to replace food lost during Memphis power outages exhausted on first day (localmemphis.com) — Emergency funds meant to help Memphis residents replace food spoiled during last week's long power outages ran out by early afternoon on the very first day. The MemphisCares partnership, launched by city leaders and United Way, has not yet explained how the money was distributed or whether more assistance is coming.
   

4. Why did ICE agents raid a bar in Memphis' Berclair neighborhood Sunday? (commercialappeal.com) — Immigration agents carried out a large overnight raid at El Corralón in Berclair, detaining more than 100 people in what advocates call one of the biggest recent immigration operations in Memphis. Local organizers and an immigration attorney question the raid's intent and share practical advice on how Memphis residents should respond if approached or detained by ICE.
   

5. Memphis Zoo Is Looking for a New Look (memphisflyer.com) — Memphis Zoo is inviting you to help choose the direction of its first new logo in more than 30 years through an online vote running August 31–September 14. The rebrand ties into major upgrades ahead, including a revamped Africa section with new elephant habitats and improved spaces for African animals.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • PreK Readiness →
    Bartlett Calendar Bartlett, TN
    10:30 am
  • BACC Ribbon Cutting - 901 Compliance Solutions
    Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce 2841 Bartlett Rd Bartlett, TN 38134
    11:30 am
  • MS Volleyball @ Millington JV & Var
    Lakeland Middle Preparatory School Arlington, TN 38002
    4:30 pm
  • Girls Soccer vs Lausanne
    Bartlett High School BHS
    6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Myra, a dog who went missing in Memphis, TN, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Grahamwood Heights)
  • Anyone know who's dog this is?
    She is extra cute and sweet. She's looking for a home (Nextdoor Alcy Warren)
  • Memphis-Shelby County Schools posted a job opening for School Nutrition Supervisor- Trainee in Memphis. Apply here.
  • North American Kitchen Solutions posted a job opening for High School English Teacher in Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Memphis here.

Ok Memphis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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