In 1999, FedEx paid $205 million for the naming rights. The contract — $7.5 million a year — was to expire in 2026.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennesee is moving into the Commonwealth building, Fun City Adventure Park is coming to Cross Creek, and three multifamily buildings were bought for $1.28 million by Porch Tree LLC.

UTHSC’s College of Medicine, Colliers and the Soulsville Foundation announce promotions and additions.

The EDGE Small Business Incentives Advisory Committee — with members from Global Cafe, Crosstown Concourse, Trap Fusion and beyond — met for the first time to collaborate on how to help local business owners.

The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported profit of $515 million, and earnings per share rose 17.2% to $28.89, beating analyst expectations. 

A kitschy “used car lot” was the theme for this year’s American Advertising Awards, which honor Memphis advertising and design professionals — including a longtime agency owner who received a lifetime achievement medal.

In the middle of the pandemic, Jack and Henry Perkins decided to make a gin with a flavor profile more palatable to Americans. 

The event will provide free dental services to children who need them while giving dental students the opportunity to interact with patients and build clinical and interpersonal skills. 

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charitable organization to support military veterans, has applied to the Land Use Control Board to turn a WoodSpring Suites into a multifamily apartment residence for veterans. 

By the end of the year, CBU is hoping to have a certified thermal testing lab. In 2023, there were only 11 in the world.

For two decades, the city’s return on its investment into the overnight river cruise industry has gone up and down — and it looks to be falling again. 

With Memphis’ internet speeds among the slowest among major cities, EDGE officials say this project is an opportunity for growth. 

Jenifer Hollander comes from New York-based Teneo’s Strategy & Communications Advisory. 

This year’s seminar features Carol Coletta of Memphis River Parks Partnership, Chloe Sexton of BluffCakes and Pat Mitchell Worley of the Soulsville Foundation.

A Baptist Urgent Team clinic will open in Germantown in mid-March, The Onin Group is moving to Shelby County and Bernhard MCC will move into Shelby Oaks Industrial Park.

University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts announces a promotion.

In five years, BSN estimates the economic impact of its project will be $1.4 billion, create 4,600 jobs and generate $5.76 million in local taxes and fees. 

Ikea pays homage to Memphis’ music legacy and future with two new attractions at its local store.

Memphis Tourism asked the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association’s political action committee to amend campaign finance filings after The Daily Memphian questioned why it had not disclosed political donations on its federal tax returns. 

Astin’s career spans four decades and includes such iconic roles as Mikey Walsh in “The Goonies,” the title character in “Rudy,” Samwise Gamgee in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Bob Newby in “Stranger Things.” 

Crosstown Concourse might get an indoor event center on an unused surface parking lot following approval from the Land Use Control Board meeting on March 14. 

“My philosophy was always to be a resource. I always wanted to be the person that you go to solve the thing. And that’s how I positioned myself throughout my career,” said Chandell Ryan.