Rhodes addresses AutoZone’s strong Q3, tariffs
AutoZone Inc. posted third quarter earnings Tuesday with higher net sales compared to a year ago and a 10.7% increase in net income.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Symphony Orchestra embarks on second phase of $35M campaign
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is launching the second phase of its “The Future Now” campaign, to raise $35 million to complete its endowment drive and build its reserve fund.
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Performing Arts Ballet Memphis names new artistic director
Starting July 1, Steven McMahon will take over a job held for 32 years by Ballet Memphis’ founder, Dorothy Gunther Pugh.
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Real Estate EDGE approves 15-year PILOT for Pandrol USA
A railroad products manufacturer may be moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Memphis after receiving a 15-year property tax incentive on Wednesday.
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Music Crosstown Arts creates four places to find live music
The Green Room, East Atrium, Crosstown Theater and 430 N. Cleveland provide spaces “where musicians are supported and heard,” says Chris Miner, Crosstown Arts co-founder.
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Business Organization launched to address skilled homebuilder worker shortage
A new organization has been created to address a shortage of skilled craftsmen in the homebuilding industry and introduce public school students to potential career opportunities.
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Real Estate French company Pandrol seeks PILOT to move North American HQ to Memphis
Railroad track products manufacturer Pandrol USA LP is seeking a PILOT to create 73 jobs, invest $9.3 million and establish its North American headquarters at 611 Winchester Road.
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Visual Arts Memphis to participate in first TN Triennial for Contemporary Art
More than 12 art venues across Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga will participate in the inaugural TN Triennial for Contemporary Art.
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Business Board to consider street renaming to Fred Jones Way
A portion of St. Paul Avenue in South City could be renamed after Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr.
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Midtown New arts space pays homage to Piggly Wiggly founder
A nearly 100-year-old building at 579 N. McLean has had several lives. Its latest incarnation will give artists in the Memphis community a chance to share their "soul" creations with others.
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Visual Arts NBC gives OK to ‘Bluff City Law’ series
Linn Sitler, executive director of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, said efforts are under way to raise $10 million to lure the TV production to Memphis.
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City of Memphis Cooper-Young Garden Walk features garden inspiration, education
The Cooper-Young Garden Club hosts the Cooper-Young Garden Walk 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18-19.
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Business High Expectations Aerial Arts has new owner
A new owner is taking over at High Expectations Aerial Arts, which was started by Danielle Bayliss teaching lessons in her Midtown backyard using a portable aerial rig.
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Business Pro sports leaders talk about how their operations benefit Memphis
The leaders of professional sports franchises in Memphis and WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational discussed the economic impact of sports on the city Thursday.
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Business EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon
The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.
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Business Mystic Styles Glam Studio, Al’s Tasty Burger seek ICED loans
A restaurant owner seeking to open an Al’s Tasty Burger in its original Soulsville location and a long-time Whitehaven hair salon owner are seeking Inner City Economic Development (ICED) loans.
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April 2019
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Visual Arts Major Dixon expansion to open to the public May 4
Dixon Gallery & Gardens is preparing to open the Liz and Tommy Farnsworth Education Building, its first expansion since 1985.
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Health Care UTHSC College of Medicine hosting inaugural African-American alumni reunion
The first gathering of black graduates of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine this weekend will include the formal introduction of an endowment for scholarships for first-year black students at the college.
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Music Memphis musician Omar Higgins’ funeral set for Clayborn Temple
Omar Higgins, leader of reggae band Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and hardcore punk band Negro Terror, died April 18 at the age of 37.
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Visual Arts Memphis Film Prize weekend like a ‘slice of Sundance meets SXSW’
Record a short film in Shelby County, win a $10,000 cash prize.
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Midtown Memphis Made celebrating five years of hoppy beers
Memphis Made Brewing Co. in Cooper-Young is hosting its fifth annual Hopped festival on Saturday.
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Food News Aldo Dean buys ‘5-star dive bar’ Dirty Crow Inn
Aldo Dean, owner of Aldo’s Pizza Pies, Bardog Tavern and Slider Inn, has purchased another Downtown eatery, the Dirty Crow Inn.
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Arts & Culture New-to-Memphis program pays college students for internships in arts institutions
ArtsMemphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul Music are among institutions that will host interns.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Fashion Week struts 901 style
Memphis Fashion Week is back, with events at locations including Crosstown Concourse, Hu Hotel and Memphis College of Art.
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Food News Powerhouse Cinema debuts with full-service restaurant
Patrons can stop in at the Powerhouse for a movie, just a cocktail or glass of wine after work, or to grab a wood-fired pizza or avocado BLT.
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