“We have reached out countless times. I’ve talked to city council people. I’ve talked to lots of people. We’ve just gotten nowhere.”

In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

The EPA included Memphis’ Sterilization Services of Tennessee on a list of high-risk facilities in August, but a pending lawsuit says the agency is moving too slowly; the Memphis City Council is also considering what actions it can take. 

The Downtown Memphis Commission celebrated 2022’s developments at its State of Downtown event at the New Daisy Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 12. At the event, they announced parking incentives for some Downtown workers.

The FedEx founder financed the film, about the first Black aviator to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program, and is donating the movie’s proceeds to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. 

“The insurance company is really going to get out-flanked, from a PR standpoint, by the Methodist system. Who wants to see kids not get the health care they deserve?” Dr. John Rodney said.

Will Memphis, and the nation, feel the effects of a recession? Several data sets suggest taking an optimistic view. 

A Dutch company will bring its co-working concept to Memphis, and a North Carolina-based health care real estate firm just bought a building near Germantown. 

The White House said that there is no evidence of a cyberattack, but President Joe Biden directed the Department of Transportation to investigate the cause of the disruption.

Adams and Reese LLP, WREG News Channel 3, Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, and Red Door Wealth Management announce additions. 

Conrad Pearson will stay in Germantown but not move to a site as it had planned.

Before cuts beginning last August, FedEx made Sunday deliveries to more than 80% of the U.S. population; the changes bring that number down to more than 50%. 

According to the CEO of Toronto-Dominion Bank, the deal has been delayed due to U.S. regulatory oversight as well as the drafting of a community benefits agreement. 

The ceremony served as the official opening for Graceland’s “The Making of ELVIS” movie exhibition, which includes behind the scenes footage, props from the film, set pieces, and costumes worn by the cast. 

Arkansas is the first state in the Southeast to allow qualified nurse practitioners practice independently, increasing access to health care in rural areas and alleviating pressure on Memphis area hospitals and clinics, which take in overflow. 

“As pediatricians, we face the reality that now many of our patients won’t have access to the specialized inpatient care and procedures only available at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.”

Winners get free studio and production time; applications open Jan. 18.

Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location. 

While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.

Holly Whitfield of the “I Love Memphis” blog will join The Daily Memphian in February as its digital director, leading a team of seven digital producers and two content creators. 

Baptist Memorial Health Care provided an early look Thursday at its new free-standing emergency department in Arlington near the Interstate 40 exit.

Improvements are planned to help mitigate traffic concerns near Topgolf Memphis.

Bartlett Planning Commission endorses residential aspects of Union Depot, the development planned for the former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.

A 2022 report from Memphis Tourism shows that nearly every industry data point increased or saw a significant uptick from pre-pandemic levels, including strong demand for hotel rooms.

This week’s Inked looks back at some of the most notable projects of 2022 and what we can expect in 2023.