South Memphis is an incubator for pedestrian improvements under national initiative

Much of the conversation about improvements in South Memphis centers on building better spaces for residents to learn, work and play.

By Ashlei Williams November 09, 2018

Brooks Museum's mural project takes classic art to the streets of Memphis

When Tonya Dyson was little, she recalls, grandmothers were the protectors of the neighborhood. They would be there when the school bus pulled up at the end of the day and would keep a watchful eye until suppertime, making sure all the little ones were safe and cared for.

By Mark Jordan November 09, 2018

Southwest to offer Memphis' first funeral services degree in 2019

Students interested in a career as an embalmer or funeral director will no longer have to drive outside of Shelby County to pursue a degree.

By Michelle Corbet October 09, 2018

Bike and community projects proposed for South Memphis inspired by the Netherlands

One by one, each Big Jump Project advisory committee member explained the project they want to pursue in South Memphis, based on inspiration from a week spent in the Netherlands in June.

By Elle Perry September 21, 2018

More employees fuel need for second industrial entrance

The Memphis and Shelby County Port Commission is working to secure state funds to create a second entrance, or exit, where the road inside the industrial park currently dead ends on the south side.

By Michelle Corbet September 18, 2018
FedEx earnings surge, but fall short of expectations

FedEx earnings rose nearly 38 percent in the June-August quarter from a year ago, but fell short of analysts’ expectations.

By Wayne Risher September 17, 2018
Memphis sees potential in river shipment of cargo containers

Memphis doesn’t want to miss the boat if and when container ships start plying the Mississippi River on a regular basis.

By Wayne Risher September 17, 2018