FedEx St. Jude Championship (Memphis): The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs kick off this week at TPC Southwind, with Rory McIlroy in the field after a “come and go” approach to the season—while the rest of the tour keeps rolling toward the BMW Championship. Appalachian Trail Recovery (TN/NC border): A 5.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail reopened at Iron Mountain Gap after Helene damage, restoring a key hiking corridor that supports local lodging and outfitters. Outdoor Accessibility (Lake Guntersville): TVA funding helped unveil a new mobile terrain vehicle at Lake Guntersville State Park, expanding access for visitors with mobility challenges. Local Tourism & Culture (Memphis): A guide highlights “Beyond Graceland” Elvis stops across Memphis, including Sun Studio and other major milestone sites. Community & Travel Support (Jackson): Toyota Tennessee awarded the Dream Center of Jackson a $10,000 tech grant for laptops and job-readiness tools, plus backpacks for school-aged kids. Winter Planning: The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a wet winter for Tennessee, with El Niño expected to shift storm tracks. Sports Calendar (Chattanooga): The SoCon released the 2026-27 women’s basketball schedule, setting Chattanooga’s 16 league games and key early matchups.