Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our 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…

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Southwest Tennessee Community College as the school sets plans in motion to renovate and revitalize its arts facilities at the Union Avenue Campus. The $4 million project, part of the college’s Southwest Entertainment Production Initiative (SEPI), marks a major investment in the future of Memphis’ creative talent pipeline.…

A new chapter in Memphis’ healthcare and education landscape is here—one rooted in legacy, access, and deep community impact. Tennessee’s only historically Black medical school, Meharry Medical College, has officially planted roots in Memphis. At a June 9 announcement hosted at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, Meharry leaders and community partners shared plans for the institution’s…

Memphis just welcomed a major new neighbor—quietly, but powerfully. Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a leading manufacturer in the automotive aftermarket industry, officially relocated its headquarters from New York City to Memphis in late 2024. With a workforce of 250 to 300 Memphians and an impressive $500 million in annual revenue, PGI now ranks among the…

A global tech giant is making a massive move just across the river—one that positions the Memphis region at the center of the future of AI and data infrastructure. Google is developing a $10 billion, 580-acre data center campus in West Memphis, Arkansas—marking the single largest private investment in the state’s history. The project, operating…

Memphis is once again in the national spotlight—this time for a priceless piece of Black history that’s been hidden in plain sight. The New York Times recently spotlighted the Hooks Brothers Studio photo archive, a massive collection documenting over a century of Black life in Memphis. From iconic portraits of legends like B.B. King and…

South Korea-based Hyosung Hico is doubling down on its commitment to Memphis—literally. On Wednesday, May 14, the manufacturer announced a $50.8 million expansion of its South Memphis facility, a move that will double its production capacity for large power transformers and bring more than 100 new jobs to the area. Located on Riverport Road in…