Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

A major investment in Memphis’ LGBTQ+ community is underway as OutMemphis announces plans for a new permanent headquarters in Midtown. The organization, the longest-running LGBTQ+ nonprofit in Tennessee, is expanding its footprint in response to a sharp rise in demand for services. According to OutMemphis, requests for support have increased by 300% over the past…

Downtown Memphis is set to receive a major boost in public safety funding, with a new $50 million investment approved by the Tennessee General Assembly this week, according to reporting from The Daily Memphian. This latest allocation brings the total state investment in Downtown safety and infrastructure to more than $120 million over the past…

Memphis innovation just made it all the way to the moon—literally. During their historic mission, the crew of Artemis II carried a piece of Shelby County with them: eclipse glasses manufactured right here in the Mid-South. The astronauts experienced a rare solar eclipse while flying past the moon, and the glasses they used to safely…

Lately, there’s been a lot said about Memphis, our reputation, our growth, and even the future of our NBA team, the Memphis Grizzlies. But if you actually live here, you know the truth: Memphis isn’t something you can understand from a quick visit or a passing comment. Memphis is something you feel. This City Is…

Construction is officially underway on a $6 million expansion of Greenbelt Park, bringing new upgrades to the north end of Mud Island and strengthening Memphis’ connection to the Mississippi River. Led by the City of Memphis in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the project will expand docking capacity for passenger riverboats while…

Regional One Health is one step closer to building a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Memphis after receiving approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission. The commission granted a Certificate of Need (CON) for the proposed facility, which will be located at the former The Commercial Appeal site on Union Avenue. The approval marks a major…

Memphis-based Universal Commercial Real Estate is stepping onto the global stage after joining TCN Worldwide, an international alliance of independent real estate firms spanning more than 200 markets. The partnership makes Universal Commercial the first Memphis-based firm to join the network—opening the door to new national and international opportunities while elevating the city’s presence in…

Memphis International Airport continues to be a major force in the region’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact across Memphis and the state of Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports 2025 Economic Impact Study, the airport contributes approximately 67,000 jobs and $10.7 billion in total economic output. That…