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Belly Acres closing Collierville restaurant

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:48:25 -0500

The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.

Pat Keel stepping down as St. Jude CFO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:30:15 -0500

During Keel’s tenure, St. Jude has been through two strategic plans both in the billions of dollars as officials have aimed to further improve and modernize the campus.

Movers & Shakers: Rhodes College, Jones Aur

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:17:23 -0500

Rhodes College, Jones Aur and The Game Table announce new positions.

Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:44:38 -0500

The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.

OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:40:54 -0500

OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, is building a new regional headquarters in Midtown as part of a $12 million expansion to meet the growing demand for its services.

International Paper buys competitor in Washington state

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:35:25 -0500

The Memphis-based maker of cardboard boxes, containerboard and specialty paper products is expanding its operations to the West Coast.

Board approves tax breaks for Morgan Steel expansion, other projects

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:04:05 -0500

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County approved incentives during its monthly meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis.

Transgender health care tracking bill passes Senate

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:43 -0500

Sen. Brent Taylor advanced a bill that would track transgender health care and protect conversion therapy for those questioning their gender identity.

Movers & Shakers: Memphis River Parks names new positions

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:46 -0500

Memphis River Parks Partnership, Stonebrook Realtors and Allen & Hoshall name new positions.

Morgan Steel seeking tax break for expansion

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:59:41 -0500

Morgan Steel is seeking a tax break for expansion, and Richardson Oilseed and Mimeo.com are seeking PILOT amendments at an EDGE meeting Wednesday, April 15.

Memphis commercial real estate awards honor Dunavant, Lightman

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:47:45 -0500

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors is recognizing William B. Dunavant III and Michael Lightman Sr. amid a night of other winners at its 25th annual Pinnacle Awards.

FedEx begins search for new CFO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:40:30 -0500

John Dietrich is stepping down as FedEx’s CFO, beginning June 1.

U of M, Ole Miss and others team up for new AI consortium

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0500

University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.

XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:56:17 -0500

Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.

Elon Musk gives timeline on water recycling plant

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:57:44 -0500

The Daily Memphian reported the water recycling facility, a key promise the company made to local leaders and residents, was “on an indefinite pause.” Without it, xAI uses fresh drinking water to cool its Colossus data center.

Board considers grants for Downtown improvements

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:00:40 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. will consider several grants for Downtown projects at its April 15 meeting.

The Rambler hotel sold at auction

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:03:00 -0500

Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage, announced the sale but would not disclose the buyer or the sales price.

Movers & Shakers: Former FedEx attorney joins Adams & Reese

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:12:29 -0500

AIA Memphis, Adams & Reese LLP and Lausanne Collegiate School announce new hires.

AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:54:10 -0500

AutoZone is looking at another Collierville location, which could add more activity to an already bustling Houston Levee Road.

Burlington looking at Germantown location

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:51:17 -0500

Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.