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

Inflation is taking its toll, and business travel is still below pre-pandemic levels, but the tourism sector’s recovery seems to be on track. 

A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing? 

Memphis in May is eager to return to Tom Lee Park but cites issues with a lease and damage deposit lead to ‘uncertainty’ at its annual meeting.

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The unaudited Memphis in May annual report shows a loss as sponsorships and contributions dropped along with revenues from the record 2019 month-long event. The cost or expense of putting on the events was also up due to relocation.

The Memphis Landmarks Commission board approved plans for a Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru location at 1698 Poplar Ave. 

As of May 31, FedEx Express had $1.3 billion in deposits and progress payments on aircraft purchases, including 46 Boeings it plans to buy by 2025. 

A series of sticks and carrots also encourages developers to get in the affordable housing market.

Crews working on the $62 million redesign are on seven-day-a-week schedule. The Memphis River Parks Partnership is hosting events next month to field proposals for events in the park as well as food and beverage vendors. 

In a letter to employees sent Monday, Aug. 22, Ford said about 2,000 full-time salaried positions would be eliminated, as well as 1,000 contract workers.

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About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered by batteries.

Also, a longtime restaurant in Whitehaven is planning to improve its patio, as is Slider Inn on South Main Street, and a Wisconsin-based company has made its second — and third — acquisitions in the Memphis market. 

Sullivan advertising agency has three new hires and two promotions, and Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC, announces a special recognition.

If a crime occurs at a business, investigators would be able to download surveillance footage directly from the business instead of having to request it — something that can take hours, MPD says. 

Besides the hundreds of people who know Dr. Danielle Bayliss for her veterinary skills, dozens of others know her as an aerialist, the performance artists who perform on riggings high in the air.

The six-month pilot program serves employees who have children too young for Pre-K and children with special needs. 

The concept will have three booths with curved 10-foot by 15-foot 4K projector screens.

The FDA says you may be putting your personal and financial information at risk when you deal with unsafe online pharmacies.

While more than 300 community organizations support the merger, some are pushing for a community agreement between the banks and groups where the institutions have sizable footprints. 

As of Friday, Aug. 12, 171 Shelby County residents had been vaccinated against monkeypox. 

Community leaders and patrons of the Fogelman Downtown YMCA praised updates to the facility Thursday, Aug. 18, as a recent $2 million renovation was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon. 

“Interest in a union does not exempt partners from following policies that are in place to protect partners, our customers and the communities we serve,” Starbucks said.

Ford has been working with the state, local institutions and community organizations to help create a pipeline of workers for the thousands of jobs that will be needed by 2025. 

In addition to the 620 Madison Ave. property, the board approved a $25,000 grant for Downtown Wine and Spirits at 105 Madison Ave.

Red Door Wealth Management, PRIZM Ensemble, Glankler Brown PLLC, The Works Inc., Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Epic Pivot and FirstBank announce promotions and additions.