Before her role at Epicenter, Smith was president and CEO of Detroit business accelerator TechTown.

At the U of M, Townsend built a reputation for working with public-private partnerships that have brought high-tech firms to its UMRF Research Park.

Lawmakers could consider new laws for economic incentive accountability after finding out Tennessee collected $18.4 million from 17 companies.

That’s the lowest number of COVID-positive patients in ICUs reported in almost a week.

Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.

Check out who made the list among athletes in football, cross-country, volleyball, golf and soccer.

Data released this week by the state education department showed about 89.6% of public high school seniors earned their diplomas within four years, down by just one-tenth of a percentage point. Still many observers were surprised by any decline.

The former Whitehaven star brings value to the Tigers’ rushing and passing game.

Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan ordered the expedited DNA testing of crime scene evidence that has never been tested, including a knife used in the murders, eyeglasses and bloodstained clothing. 

Annual basketball showcase won’t be played in January 2021.

A Summer Avenue taco truck scene has bloomed through the summer, with at least eight regular trucks around the wider neighborhood and several others that seem to pop up more infrequently. If you live near Summer or Macon avenues between Highland and White Station, there’s a good chance you can walk to a taco truck. 

Seven Memphis plaintiffs who own or manage more than 5,000 rental units have sued the U.S. government, claiming the eviction moratorium essentially deprives them of the use of their property.

A call has gone out for a protest at the Shelby County Schools Board of Education on Wednesday morning.

The Tigers can capitalize on defensive rebounding, shots blocked, Lester Quinones' shooting and transition scoring. 

The businesses that normally stage live events organized an “Empty Event” at Tom Lee Park. The idea: Bring attention to the harsh impact that COVID-19 has had on the industry.

The future is bright for the Memphis Grizzlies. “Very bright,” as Ja Morant noted. 

Attorneys representing medically vulnerable detainees at the Shelby County Jail have filed a motion to amend their original class-action lawsuit against Sheriff Bonner and the Shelby County Jail. 

Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray announced Tuesday that he is postponing all fall sports in the district “until further notice.”

Tennessee’s lieutenant governor and House speaker are entering the fight over Nathan Bedford Forrest, saying another step should be taken before the Historical Commission can consider a waiver to remove the Confederate general’s bust from the State Capitol.

Raymond James is not saying how many of the nearly 930 Memphis employees were laid off on Tuesday.

The players unveiled their artistic side on SoundCloud this week.

Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season.

Makers of WheelTug conducted a national demonstration of their product, an electric-powered aircraft nosewheel, at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

The investigations date back to 2018.

Tim Mulqueen, the team’s first coach, compiled an 11-11-24 record. Assistant coach Ben Pirmann will serve as interim head coach for the time being.