During the first week of October, the river hit historic lows in Memphis, where it hovered just a few feet higher than the lowest recorded river level. 

After waiting some time for a space to open and COVID-19 to clear, Robb Hunter is ready to open his Tavern 64 next to his cigar store in Lakeland.

The news follows a particularly poor earnings quarter from the Memphis-based company, which announced several cost-cutting measures in September.

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FedEx volunteers bundle 20,000 care packages for members of armed forces

On Friday, Oct. 7, the co-founders of RDX, a trucking company, had the grand opening of their new $8.6 million facility at 4504 American Way. 

Christmas shoppers still have 79 days to go, but an onlooker Friday, Oct. 7, would have thought the holiday was already here as shoppers packed Agricenter International for the opening of the 19th annual Mistletoe Merchants.

The supplies will be sent to military training centers in the U.S. and remote locations worldwide.

Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, more than 1,200 companies around the world have curtailed their operations in the region.

The $6 billion acquisition is expected to close Wednesday, Oct. 12.

On Wednesday, Oct. 5 the Economic Development Administration announced the 51 recipients for its Build to Scale grant program including AgLaunch and University of Memphis. 

Texas-based Hunington Properties wants a 12-year PILOT for its 286-unit Vic on Union development at the former Office Depot site at 785 Union Ave. 

Jonesboro-based Six Land Company is planning to demolish the former Holliday Flowers site and build a $15.3 million, 105-unit apartment complex overlooking The Ravine.

The federal assistance comes months after pilots picketed outside the FedEx Express Air Operations Center with signs that read, “When the world shut down, FedEx pilots delivered.” 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed through 2030.

This week’s Inked covers news on Cushman & Wakefield’s industrial estate report, the new Rumble Boxing location and Drapac Capital leaving Memphis. 

The Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority will hold two sessions, the first on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, followed by a second meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Obsidian Public Relations announces four new promotions and additions.

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics continues to expand its footprint in the Mid-South with the opening of its newest location in Olive Branch, Mississippi. 

Owner Sabine Langer recently reassessed her priorities after spending three weeks with her dying father. 

A $4 million restoration project has transformed the old the National Rose Spring and Mattress Co. building into a mixed-use development Downtown at 80 W. Virginia Ave.

Ashtar Garden is expected to open Saturday, Oct. 8 in Cooper-Young and will feature both breakfast and nightlife options. 

Dextrous Robotics is ready to take its logistics robot, DX-1, to market in 2023.

The National Weather Service predicts the Mississippi River at Memphis will reach its second-lowest level ever by Oct. 13. The drought is limiting barge traffic, just as crops harvested in the early fall need to be transported.

“Everyone who lives in Memphis sells Memphis and should feel that responsibility,” said Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management dean Desh Palakurthi.

Gordon Food Service opened to a big crowd, as shoppers got their first look at the new grocery store. Weren’t there? Take a tour of the store with Jennifer Biggs.