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Greetings Memphis! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how St. Patrick's new bell tower changes the Memphis skyline
  • How United Festival turned Tom Lee Park into a Latin American celebration.
  • Can you piece together this hard-hitting Memphis roller derby moment?

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Days Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 77.
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Downtown Memphis church completes bell tower restoration (actionnews5.com) — St. Patrick Catholic Church in Downtown Memphis has completed restoration of its historic bell tower and cross as part of the parish's 160th anniversary, adding a striking symbol to the city skyline. Church leaders say roof and interior renovations are still ahead, promising more improvements to this longtime downtown landmark.
   

2. United Festival celebrates Latin American culture ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month (actionnews5.com) — Memphis families gathered at Beale Street Landing in Tom Lee Park Sunday for the United Festival, celebrating Latin American music, food and culture ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month. Organizers highlighted how Latino Memphians strengthen the city, even as some attendees reflected on immigration-related challenges, while the Hernando de Soto Bridge lit up in Latin American flag colors after sunset.
   

3. Daily Jigsaw: A derby good time (dailymemphian.com) — Memphis residents packed the Pipkin Building at Liberty Park Saturday to cheer on Memphis Roller Derby, while an on-site paramedic kept a close eye on player safety. The feature invites you to relive the action through an online jigsaw puzzle based on a scene from the bout, with options for different difficulty levels and links to more games.
   

4. TN Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for Sept. 12, 2026 (tennessean.com subscription) — If you bought a Tennessee Lottery ticket in Memphis, here are the winning numbers from Sept. 12 and exactly how to claim any prize, including at the Memphis District Office on Highway 64. The article breaks down results for Powerball, Lotto America, Cash 3, Cash 4 and more, plus step-by-step instructions for mailing or delivering winning tickets.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Everyone looks after each other.
    If something doesn't look like it belongs, it gets reported to our block captains. Always feel safe here as there is always someone walking or… (Nextdoor Green Meadows/Poplar Glen)
  • Tip Of The Day.
    Peace is not when life calms down. Peace is a when life cannot shake you anymore. (Nextdoor Idlewild Historic District)
  • Mattress Firm, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Memphis. Apply here.
  • Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Professional - PART TIME 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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