The city’s director of planning and economic development cites the Union Depot mixed-use project as the largest contributor to both the single-family and apartment unit totals.

To avoid a stroke, Memphis neurologists say you should understand risk factors, make lifestyle changes and not skip routine physicals.

Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah is trying to get local med students, college students and even high school students interested in neurology to help combat the Memphis neurology desert.

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With hospitals across Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, Memphis-based Baptist is one of the country’s largest nonprofit health care systems and the region’s largest provider of Medicaid.

Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.

A popular taco truck and a place to get smoothie bowls are expanding in the Memphis area.

In a Memphis coffeeshop, Artavius Veasey encourage people of color, who make up about 60% of the 100,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list, to consider organ donation.

The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026. 

Memphis-based International Paper is laying off 1,100 workers and selling its cellulose fibers business. 

Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola sits down with Food Files writer Sophia Surrett to talk about the column as well as some of the recent moves within the restaurant industry. 

“Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”

If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations. 

The Memphis nonprofit’s new leader brings almost three decades of YMCA leadership experience, including 11 years in Memphis.

The change is a result of “unforeseen regulator and economic uncertainties associated with the specialized health manufacturing industry,” according to documents.

The late FedEx founder, who died on June 21, was a longtime supporter of the University of Memphis and was crucial to the sports department’s financial growth.

“We have a technology and energy storage specialist, and he was looking at hot points within the market of where power stored energy is needed,” said a company representative. “That’s what we found, that there was a need to have a battery in Memphis.” 

The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era.

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The U.S. is expected to hit a shortfall of more than 100,000 health care workers in just three short years, with nurses and nursing assistants being some of the most in-demand jobs. 

The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.

The group behind Amuse Adventure Museum and Memphis Escape Rooms is expanding its headquarters. And work is expected to start soon on new townhomes within Cooper-Young. 

Orgill, Financial Federal Bank, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., First Horizon Corporation and Shelby Residential and Vocational Services announce promotions and additions.

BlueOval SK, battery manufacturer for Ford Motor Co.’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City campus, has delayed production until 2027. 

Beeline and Mallory Alexander International Logistics requested a PILOT to add 35 new jobs and ship directly to customers. 

“Richard possesses extensive FedEx experience and will represent the legacy and values of his father and family on the Board of Directors,” said chairman of the board.

While nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession, nursing-school enrollment is not growing fast enough to meet the projected demand for registered nurses.