Lyft stock jumps 12% today as Lyft partners with Waymo to launch fully autonomous ride-hailing in Nashville in 2026

Lyft stock surged significantly, rising about 12% to $22.60, driven by news of a strategic partnership with Waymo to bring fully autonomous ride-hailing services to Nashville in 2026. Under the deal, Lyft's Flexdrive subsidiary will manage Waymo's...

Memphis Welcomes President Trump’s Action

President Donald J. Trump’s action to deploy federal resources to Memphis marks a powerful step forward in the fight to make Memphis safe again amid its longtime struggle with violent crime. This bold federal-state partnership drew immediate...

Early voting for Tennessee’s special congressional primary begins. Here’s how candidates are trying to stand out

Marianna BacallaoWPLN NewsTennessee Rep. Aftyn Behn (left) and Rep. Gino Bulso (right) take part in a bipartisan forum ahead of the Oct. 7 congressional primary. As early voting kicks off for Tennessee’s special primary election, Republicans and...

Kirk’s assassin was a politically motivated partisan as the public square has never been so dangerous

“Hey, fascist” said one of the engraved bullets that tells you almost everything you need to know about why Charlie Kirk is dead. Another said “bella ciao” after an Italian anti-fascist song thought to have been sung during the liberation of Italy...

Charlie Kirk had profound impact on faith and politics, pastor says

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia near Washington, D.C., is among one of thousands of churches Charlie Kirk visited around the world in his short life. During his 31 years, he encouraged Christians to rise up and get involved with...

Trump Uses “Black Criminality” Myth to Take Over Black-Led Cities: Memphis Rep. Justin J. Pearson

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González, as we turn now to Memphis, Tennessee, after President Trump on Monday signed an order...

Lyft, Waymo to offer driverless rides in Nashville in 2026

(Bloomberg/Natalie Lung) — Lyft Inc. is partnering with Waymo for the first time to offer robotaxi service in Nashville starting next year, a deal that helps it better compete with rival Uber Technologies Inc. Alphabet Inc.-owned Waymo, which has...

Step into healthy habits during the West Tennessee River Walk Challenge

Step Into Healthy Habits During the West Tennessee River Walk Challenge Annual Competition Set to Begin October 6 JACKSON, Tenn. – Residents across Tennessee are lacing up their sneakers for a competition that is both fun and healthy. The 2025...

Lyft surges on Waymo robotaxi deal in Nashville

Lyft (LYFT) stock surged roughly 11% midday Wednesday after the company announced a partnership with Alphabet’s (GOOG) self-driving Waymo service to roll out an autonomous ride-hailing service in Nashville next year. Riders can initially hail...

Trump’s Memphis Takeover Another Step Down a Dangerous Road

Trump makes himself the sheriff of another city. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The deployment of National Guard units and federal agents to Memphis for a Donald Trump–defined crime-fighting mission has gotten far less alarmed attention...

Memphis football run game poses a threat

Memphis, which received single-digit votes in the first three Associated Press polls and none this week, will host an SEC opponent Saturday for the first time since 2021. Memphis (3-0) beat Mississippi State 31-29 at home on Sept. 18, 2021, but...

Former University of Tennessee president John Petersen dead at 77

Former University of Tennessee president John Petersen died in Chapel Hill at age 79. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former University of Tennessee president John Petersen died at his home in Chapel Hill on Sept. 11, according to his obituary. His obituary...

Memphis ‘all in’

Memphis, which received single-digit votes in the first three Associated Press polls and none this week, will host an SEC opponent Saturday for the first time in four years. Memphis (3-0) beat Mississippi State 31-29 at home in 2021, but fell...

From Bankruptcy To Boom: Bed Bath & Beyond Buys Kirkland's Home In $10M Deal, Plots 300 New Stores

Two years after filing for bankruptcy, Bed Bath & Beyond is staging a dramatic retail comeback, acquiring the Kirkland's Home brand for $10 million (£7.3 million) and announcing plans to open 300 new stores across the United States. The move marks...

Lyft Teams With Waymo To Bring Driverless Rides To Nashville

Lyft Inc. LYFT announced it will partner with Waymo to roll out autonomous ride-hailing services in Nashville in 2026, sending the stock soaring after the announcement. The company, best known for reshaping urban mobility with ridesharing, bikes,...

What caused the over 14,000-vehicle jam at Nashville airport, according to MNAA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) states that it is conducting a comprehensive review following traffic gridlock at Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Monday, which left travelers stranded and...

Lyft and Waymo Launch Partnership to Expand Autonomous Mobility to Nashville

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 17, 2025-- Lyft (“Lyft”) (NASDAQ: LYFT), a global mobility platform, and Waymo, the world’s leading autonomous driving technology company, today announced a new partnership to bring Waymo’s fully autonomous...

9/17 Playbook: Shapiro: Leaders Must Condemn All Forms of Political Violence

⚾ Hello, Wednesday. What a Gift. 🗞️ In Today’s Edition. Shapiro Says US Must ‘Turn the Tide’ Against Political Violence, Reject Vengeance. The Woman Republicans Hope Can Beat Josh Shapiro. Can the ‘Rainy Day Fund’ Balance the Budget? Whoopie Pie...

Immigration activist group pushes back against federal task force in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An immigration activist group is fighting back against the National Guard coming to Memphis by informing and preparing the Latino community. President Donald Trump on Monday announced in addition to the troops, a Memphis Safe Task...

Lyft stock soars after Waymo taps it for Nashville robotaxis

Robotaxi leader Waymo on Wednesday announced that its driverless vehicles will begin transporting passengers in Nashville, Tennessee, next year while heading in a new direction by teaming up with Lyft instead of its recent ride-hailing partner...