After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
One of the first three buildings erected at the University of Memphis will soon get a structural refresh and new amenities.
On Tuesday afternoon, a company representative, speaking on background, held a call with local reporters and took questions about the project.
Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.
“It’s like I’m blinded by all the moving parts that are going on behind the scenes that get us to the next starting point,” said one of the developers as the team plans next steps.
“If we can use ‘home’ as a verb, I think that’s what we do. We home people; we get people home,” Annestasis owner Stacey Saed said.
Also, Wiseacre Brewing Co. will introduce sandwich restaurant Panuzzo King, and a beverage shop, coffee by day and craft cocktails at night, will open late fall on South Main.
“I am confident in our strong foundation, long-term strategy, and talented team as we move forward into this next chapter,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s president and CEO.
FedEx continues layoffs in pursuit of two initiatives the company started two years ago to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.
June saw more sales than the same time last year as more homes joined the market and prices grew.
Plus a Playa Bowls location is planned for the Edge District. More locations could be on the way.
Environmental groups have appealed the Shelby County Health Department’s decisions to grant Elon Musk’s xAI an air emissions permit for 15 natural gas turbines.
Methodist said it would also discontinue labor and delivery services at Methodist South Hospital.
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Youth Villages and Rhodes College announce a promotion and addition.
A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven.
The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.
For a Memphis program, finding home-grown professionals to bolster the medical workforce starts at Hire Local.
Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments.
“I am not a doctor or a minister, and I don’t pretend to be,” Jennie Robbins said. “I’m a champion for this cause, and as far as the philosophy of looking out for this community, that hasn’t changed.”
Campbell Clinic employees, along with family members of the late Dr. Benjamin Mauck, gathered at the clinic’s Collierville location to officially dedicate the facility to his memory.
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
A new pizza place is planned for Downtown, a Germantown Mexican restaurant closes and Midtown gains a coffee shop.
Grok, a chatbot that can have conversations with people and generate computer code and images, is powered, in part, by advanced computer chips in two Memphis data centers.
Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.
The move will support the ongoing preservation of the historic cobblestone river landing.