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07/28/25

Sun Studio and Graceland Rank Among Nation’s Best Attractions, Says Tripadvisor

Two of Memphis’ most iconic landmarks are earning national acclaim. In Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, Sun Studio and Graceland were named among the top attractions in the country—cementing Memphis’ status as a must-visit destination for music lovers and culture seekers alike. Sun Studio claimed the No. 3 spot on Tripadvisor’s…

07/28/25

Memphis Tackles Missing Middle Housing with Bold, Community-Focused Solutions

When most people think of Memphis, they picture world-famous barbecue, soulful blues, and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. But Memphis is also a logistics powerhouse—home to the world’s busiest cargo airport, one of the top trucking corridors in the country, and major global companies like FedEx, AutoZone, and International Paper. With a strong workforce…

07/17/25

City of Memphis Awards $6.5M in Grants to Support Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Neighborhood Revitalization

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…

07/15/25

Memphis Startup MedHaul Joins Google’s National AI Initiative

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…

07/01/25

ARTSmemphis Nears $100 Million Milestone in Support of Local Arts

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…

07/01/25

Memphis Launches New Support Program for Local Brick-and-Mortar Businesses

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…

07/01/25

Memphis Among Top U.S. Metros for Entry-Level Jobs Paying a Living Wage

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…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

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Oct 18 @ 1PM

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