Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

The University of Memphis baseball program continues to shine on the national stage, with current stars and alumni making headlines across the country in 2025. Most recently, right-handed pitcher James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the 2025 MLB Draft as the 433rd overall pick. Smith made…

Memphis is investing in the people and organizations shaping a more equitable future for our city. This week, the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced $6.5 million in grants to 35 organizations working at the frontlines of housing stability, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization. These grants come through the Strategic…

Memphis continues to make history—and headlines—as a national leader in women-led businesses, and one local startup is proving just how powerful that leadership can be. MedHaul, a Black woman-owned company in Memphis, has been selected for the prestigious Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure. The program supports early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to solve…

A new report by LegalZoom reveals powerful insights into where women entrepreneurs are thriving across the U.S.—and Memphis is making headlines for all the right reasons. According to the study, which analyzed data from the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau, Memphis stands out as the only major U.S. city where women own…

Since 1963, ARTSmemphis has stood as a pillar of Memphis’ vibrant creative ecosystem—supporting artists, nonprofits, and cultural organizations that shape the soul of our city. Now, the organization is on the verge of making history: ARTSmemphis is set to surpass $100 million in grant funding distributed to the Memphis arts community. “For ARTSmemphis, it is…

In a bold new effort to strengthen small businesses and spark neighborhood growth, the City of Memphis has officially launched “Entrepreneurship City”—a new initiative designed to uplift mom-and-pop shops through direct financial support. “This is where grit meets growth,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young during the program’s announcement. “We’re investing in the businesses that make…

As a new wave of graduates enters the workforce, Memphis is showing up strong on the national map when it comes to livable entry-level wages. According to a recent analysis by online lender NetCredit, more than 66% of advertised entry-level jobs in Memphis pay above the city’s hourly living wage of $21.54—placing the Bluff City…

Eighteen-year-old Darrell DeGraffenreid already knows what he wants from life—and it’s thousands of feet in the air. The Memphis native and East High graduate found his calling in the cockpit through an aviation program in high school, and now, with the help of Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC), he’s one step closer to making his…

Memphis’ riverfront is making waves—literally and figuratively. Tom Lee Park, the 31-acre civic gem located along the Mississippi River, has just been named one of the top 10 urban developments in the Americas by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), earning a prestigious ULI Americas Award for Excellence. This recognition places Tom Lee Park among the…