Good morning, Memphis.

The City Council will review Bluff City Pickleball’s proposal to convert the Pipkin building in Liberty Park into a year-round pickleball club for people of all ages + skill levels.

Dr. Pawan Jain from the University of Memphis joins via ZOOM to explain how rising gas prices and inflation may affect holiday budgets for local families.

The discussion sheds light on economic challenges as the holiday season approaches.

A LendingTree survey shows half of Americans are avoiding filing auto and home insurance claims as premiums have risen over 30% since the pandemic, with Memphis drivers expressing concern over being penalized for filing multiple small claims.

Experts warn (by noting that even minor filings can lead to further rate increases).

A tropical disturbance in the western Gulf (Invest 92L) is forecast to develop into a tropical depression by midweek and bring heavy rain to parts of the Southeast and Mid-South as fall break travels are underway, with wind shear likely limiting its intensity.

TDCI and the State Fire Marshal’s Office remind Tennesseans to follow fire safety tips for Halloween by using battery-operated candles (instead of real ones) and proper outdoor cords to reduce fire risks while testing GFCI devices and avoiding flammable decorations.