FedEx Ground has relied on a contractor model since its inception. But what was once a low-cost solution now may be imperiled by the challenges of so-called last-mile delivery. 

With large numbers of candidates vying for a small number of spots in U.S. medical schools, some Memphians are earning their medical degrees in the Caribbean. 

Five years ago, Novel opened out of the ashes of The Booksellers at Laurelwood. Since that time, it’s continued to connect with the community. 

The FedEx Entrepreneur Fund will provide $10,000 grants to 30 small businesses. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 7.

The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. 

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The agreement announced Thursday, Sept. 1, bypasses a city backstop of a reserve fund Carlisle Corp. had sought. Instead, the city puts up $10 million to be repaid by the One Beale developers in 10 years.

When Church Health first offered services on Sept. 1, 1987, it operated out of a single Midtown bungalow. It now serves more than 60,000 patients and occupies a massive space in Crosstown Concourse.

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Less than 24 hours before MLGW management makes a recommendation for the utility’s next power supplier, the TVA refuted claims that it leaned on another electricity provider during some of the hottest days of the year. 

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Memphis’ own Pyramid is part of a nationwide brand campaign with a bit of a crunch. 

Past speakers have included former first lady Laura Bush, journalist Tom Brokaw, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Memphis native and actress Kathy Bates.

The president and CEO will oversee management and operations with Boyle, Boyle Insurance Agency and Nashville-based Boyle Nashville LLC.

A2H, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Waddell & Associates, Hamilton Eye Institute, Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross, Concord Academy and Etairos HVAC announce promotions and additions.

Southwest Tennessee Community College celebrated its aviation program with an open house at the Olive Branch airport Tuesday, Aug. 30. 

The City of Memphis paid $600,000 for the high-visibility location at 61 S. McLean.

This week’s Inked covers news on Gordon Food Service opening in Midtown; pending sale of 44 S. Front St., and plans for a Storage World at 1699 Airways Blvd. 

Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association president Wayne Tabor noted that while revenue is up this year, due to increased rates and higher demand, employment has continued to be an issue.

The next move for county funding toward a new Regional One Health center in the Medical District is an appointed committee to come up with recommendations on what is likely to be some kind of bond financing.

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The Memphis-based real estate and investment firm has acquired six properties so far in 2022, including two in Shelby County. 

After a high-profile surgeon departed Methodist University Hospital’s Transplant Institute — and the live donor liver program is paused — a Memphis musician’s transplant is caught in the middle. 

“My buddy called, congratulating me on buying those stores, and I told him, ‘Yesterday, I could lose my job. Today, I could lose my house,’” one business owner said. “That’s the defining moment of owning your own business.”

Little Rock’s Westrock says its coffee is served in 13 of the top 25 quick-service food chains in the U.S. 

FedEx claims the contractor, which operated 225 routes in 10 states and had called for fees to be increased along with other changes, launched a “coordinated and multi-faceted campaign” that was “unfairly and wrongfully disparaging” FedEx Ground.

FedEx is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages following what it called a “coordinated and multi-faceted campaign.”

All work is weather permitting, and a detour will be posted for all closures.

A final site plan and demolition permit have been submitted for the former Third Church of Christ, Scientist building near the U of M.