Memphis-area chemical innovator obtained by Chicago investment firm
Buckman operates six manufacturing hubs, has more than 1,300 employees and serves customers in more than 90 countries.
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BusinessA record move: Vinyl distributor coming to Memphis
Independent record label Light in the Attic Records, which sells directly to hundreds of record stores and retailers worldwide, is set to open a warehouse facility in Memphis.
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Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines launches nonstop flights between Memphis and Fort Lauderdale
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said daily flights will be offered until April 10 when they will decrease to three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
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Transportation & Logistics Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
The busiest days will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 passengers passing through the security checkpoint.
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Food NewsFood Files: New plans for Happy Mexican; JoJo’s Espresso opens new location
Memphis is getting a new happy place. Plus, a local bakery is on pause after a fire broke out.
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Real Estate XAI building new data center in Whitehaven
It sits a few hundred yards from the Tennessee Valley Authority Southaven Combined Cycle Plant. The plant will provide a power source for the energy-intensive data center.
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Transportation & LogisticsHormel Foods plans distribution center in Southaven, adds 120 jobs
The company, with brands including Spam, Skippy, Applegate and Planters, will open a 280,000-square-foot facility at 8690 Tulane Road.
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Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
The airline is set to close its base of operations at Los Angeles International Airport, leaving the Memphis airport with one less flight to LAX.
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Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.
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Food NewsFood Files: Memphis juice shop closes, another one opens
Here’s some juicy info.
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Business Monogram Foods names new CEO
Memphis-based food manufacturer Monogram Foods has named its first new CEO since it was founded in 2004.
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Public Safety Hospitality workers urged to use their ‘great power’ to change city’s narrative
“The more we can get people outside, the more we can create experiences, the more we invite people outside to join us, the better the perception will be about how things are going,” said Chandell Ryan, Downtown Memphis Commission President and CEO. “I want to just put that call of action.”
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Food NewsFood Files: Middle Eastern-inspired coffee shop open in Cordova
Sweet Eye Coffee House is open in Cordova, Teriyaki Madness will open this summer with plans to expand in the Memphis area and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is open in Southaven.
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Transportation & Logistics A, B, C’s: Updated airport modernization plan focuses on one terminal
The largest capital project in airport history was intended to fully modernize the A, B and C terminals but a change to the plan will leave A and C without seismic retrofit or refreshed amenities. At least for now.
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Business Pickleball 901 coming to Poplar Plaza
The business is launching a free pickleball concept for six months in East Memphis.
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Business Welcome to Memphis reveals new brand, logo
The new look is Welcome to Memphis’ first in more than 20 years.
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Food NewsFood Files: JoJo’s Espresso grows, and a 7 Brew is coming, too
Moving just a few doors down from its original location, JoJo’s Espresso's has expanded in Germantown, adding more seating and a few new menu items.
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April 2025
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Business Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
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BusinessHow Pavo Salon sent a stylist to Paris Fashion Week
During one of the biggest global fashion weeks, Pavo Salon senior stylist Emily Newton traveled to Paris to style hair for designer brands.
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Business Renasant center secures 3-year deal with Ducks Unlimited
The DUX flies to the Renasant Convention Center for the next three years.
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Transportation & Logistics Major distribution company leaving Memphis, impacting 100+ workers
St. Louis-based Bunzl Distribution USA Inc. is moving out of Memphis, filing a worker adjustment and retraining notification notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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BusinessFood Files: A sourdough bakery, juice bar; Half Shell opens in Germantown
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar opened in the former Clean Juice, and Half Shell in Germantown has opened.
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Transportation & Logistics Logistics leaders bring ‘Challenge’ to solve industry issues
The Logistics Industry Opportunity Challenge is meant to help connect startups to local logistics companies, solve critical industry issues, promote entrepreneurship and attract new companies to Memphis.
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Food NewsFood Files: Soul food restaurant coming to former Ms. Girlee’s
The Gourmet Gallery owners will open a new soul food restaurant at 629 Chelsea Ave., the former Ms. Girlee’s Soul Food. Also, a new burger restaurant is coming to Arlington.
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May 2025
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MidtownBrick-and-mortar Cafe Noir to blend literature and coffee
The bookstore and coffee shop will open this summer at 635 Madison Ave. in the 1,960-square-foot front space within The Ugly Art Co. gallery.
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