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Ford delays schedule for BlueOval City — again
The $5.6 billion BlueOval City is where Ford is manufacturing its new electric pickups and BlueOval SK batteries for the truck.
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August 2025
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Real EstateFood Files: Celtic Crossing takes a break to renovate
Celtic Crossing will close until early fall to construct a new patio. Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe and Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs just opened. Board to Beers is soon to follow.
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Food NewsAfter almost a year of declining sales, The Liquor Store on Broad is closing
“We want to reactivate the space in the near future,” said one of the restaurant’s owners.
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Food NewsFood Files: The mushroom queen is back to support local chefs
The mushroom queen returns with a selection of guest chefs at her Artist Table. Plus, Horn Lake gets a Chipotle.
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Food NewsFood Files: Hotel Pontotoc’s bar to open soon, with small plates
The Dame, located at 69 Pontotoc Ave., is part of the restoration of the century-old Downtown hotel. And across town, a Sonic Drive-In is being razed.
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July 2025
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Health CareMethodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Having faced numerous financial challenges throughout the past several years, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has signed on an Ohio-based company in a “pivotal moment in health care operations.”
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Ford MegasiteBlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
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Real EstateCanadian company buys former Kellogg facility
The Greater Memphis Chamber announced a multimillion-dollar investment by Silver Hills Bakery, marking the Canadian company’s first U.S. manufacturing location.
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Transportation & LogisticsAs airport works to ease parking issues, it finds new management company
The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more.
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BusinessWhen it’s time to move, this Memphian helps people relocate ‘with peace in the process’
“If we can use ‘home’ as a verb, I think that’s what we do. We home people; we get people home,” Annestasis owner Stacey Saed said.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx executive vice president to step down
“I am confident in our strong foundation, long-term strategy, and talented team as we move forward into this next chapter,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s president and CEO.
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Food NewsFood Files: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken coming to Germantown
Also, Wiseacre Brewing Co. will introduce sandwich restaurant Panuzzo King, and a beverage shop, coffee by day and craft cocktails at night, will open late fall on South Main.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx lays off about 15 local employees
FedEx continues layoffs in pursuit of two initiatives the company started two years ago to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.
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Food NewsMemphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye
“We hear a lot about restaurants closing here in Memphis, and they just leave, but this is one that we should say, ‘Thank you for all the things you have done for us. After 40 years, this family deserves all the flowers.”
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Transportation & LogisticsDelta to pause new nonstop route from Memphis in 2026
The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.
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Metro Memphis Zoo mourns loss of ‘beloved’ animal
Kwizera came from New York to Memphis more than 15 years ago.
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Food NewsFood Files: A slice of Good Fortune is in the cards
A new pizza place is planned for Downtown, a Germantown Mexican restaurant closes and Midtown gains a coffee shop.
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Real EstateEscape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
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June 2025
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Food NewsFood Files: New bakery opens
Two local eateries will temporarily close their doors, but a worldwide bakery franchise is now open for business.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.
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BusinessThe dawn of the ‘Digital Delta’ dream
The Digital Delta initiative is a framework for globally recognizing Memphis as a hub for high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence and advanced industries.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair
The new chair of the FedEx board was previously the interim president of the University of Memphis, CEO of Saks Inc. and the lead director of the board of Pilot Flying J.
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Food NewsFood Files: Game bar makes next move
Also, the local Sakura chain, offering a selection of sushi and seafood, will share the new location with casual ramen and poké restaurant Subarashi.
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Food News Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations
Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.
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