Memphis Faces Continued Disruptions Amid Winter Storm Aftermath

City Services Affected by Winter Storm

Memphis residents are facing continued disruptions as the city recovers from a significant winter storm. The City of Memphis Solid Waste Division has suspended all garbage and recycling collection services due to hazardous road conditions caused by lingering snow and ice. Collections scheduled for earlier this week were also halted, with crews unable to complete those routes. The Solid Waste Division is closely monitoring conditions and will resume service as soon as it is safe to do so. Residents are advised to place carts out on their regular collection day and leave them curbside until service is completed. For real-time updates and notifications about service changes, residents can download the City of Memphis Curbside Collection app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. [Source](https://memphistn.gov/city-of-memphis-solid-waste-collection-suspended-thursday-january-29-2026/)

School Closures Due to Unsafe Roads

Memphis-Shelby County Schools have canceled classes for Thursday and Friday, marking a full week of weather-related closures. The district cited unsafe road conditions resulting from the winter storm as the primary reason for the closures. All weekend activities are also canceled. The district has used five of the eight snow days built into its calendar by the end of this week. [Source](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/01/28/memphis-schools-closed-all-week-due-to-unsafe-roads/)

Vehicle Collisions Amid Hazardous Conditions

Multiple vehicle collisions with reported injuries have occurred in Memphis as a result of hazardous road conditions. Notably, a collision with injuries was reported at the intersection of James Road and Austin Peay Highway on the morning of January 28. Emergency responders arrived promptly to assist those involved and secure the area. The cause of the collision and the number of individuals involved have not yet been released. [Source](https://localaccidentreports.com/memphis-tn-collision-with-injuries-reported-at-james-rd-austin-peay-hwy/)

Memphis Tigers Prepare for Florida Atlantic Matchup

The University of Memphis men’s basketball team is set to host league-leading Florida Atlantic tonight at 7 p.m. at FedExForum. The Tigers (9-10, 4-3 American) are looking to bounce back after a tough road swing and aim to tighten the conference race with a win. Florida Atlantic (14-7, 6-2) is coming off an 89-75 loss to South Florida, despite a 22-point performance from Devin Vanterpool. [Source](https://gotigersgo.com/news/2026/1/28/mens-basketball-tigers-host-league-leading-florida-atlantic-thursday-night)

Why It Matters Locally

These developments highlight the ongoing challenges Memphis residents face due to the winter storm’s aftermath, affecting daily services, education, and public safety.

Sources

• City of Memphis Solid Waste Collection Suspended Thursday, January 29, 2026
• Memphis cancels school Thursday and Friday, marking a full week of weather-related closures
• Memphis, TN – Collision With Injuries Reported at James Rd & Austin Peay Hwy
• Tigers Host League-Leading Florida Atlantic Thursday Night