The old Margaritas space in the 153-year-old building across from the Peabody Hotel has new ownership, and a former Kroger building has a new use.

Fox13, BLDG Memphis, Bluff City Advisory Group, Burch, Porter & Johnson and the River Inn of Harbor Town announce new hires and promotions.

The local coffee chain plans to open its sixth location next month.

Rachel’s Flower Shop is closing, but Rachel Greer is far from done when it comes to helping her community.

A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus. 

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Outgoing head James Downing called the new president and CEO a “crown jewel” of the research institution. 

The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.

“We do not have any immediate plans for the building and will demolish it for the safety and benefit of our staff, patients and visitors,” a Baptist Memorial Hospital executive said.

The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”

The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.

Brokers say AI technology improves efficiency, but only if users pay for stronger data controls and take the time to verify its output.

FedEx Corp.’s Network 2.0 is now over four years old. Where does it stand, and what do executives and experts think?

Although Memphis Light, Gas and Water hasn’t been targeted by recent cyberattacks, utility officials promise Memphians they remain hypervigilant to keep the water supply safe.

“Jesus saved me from suicide,” Joshua Oldham said. “He did so much for me. And because I love and appreciate him, the least I can do is start a business for his purposes.” 

Black Memphis business leaders came together to share knowledge and advice for building Black generational wealth in the Bluff City.

The financial services company is seeking more than $13 million from the owner of 50 N. Front St., formerly known as Raymond James Tower.

The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development’s Unified Development Code update adds a Suburban Main Street mixed-use district and makes changes in zoning recommendations for multiple parts of the city.

Robert Miller brings a bag full of pro sports experience to Memphis, where the FedEx St. Jude Championship’s fate is up in the air. 

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Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. 

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Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week. 

An attorney reveals why negotiations broke down between Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, but the city disputes some of those claims.

“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.

Also, moves were announced for the American Red Cross, South Point Grocery, First Horizon, Financial Federal and Lewis Thomason. 

Millwork Specialty Contractors buys warehouse in Memphis International Airport Center; Fusion Hospitality adds to its local hotel holdings; and Rush Gaming & Collectibles signs lease in East Memphis.