Memphis News

09/21/22

American Airlines to start nonstop Austin flight from Memphis

The Memphis International Airport (MEM) will welcome a new flight option for passengers shortly after the new year begins. American Airlines announced Monday, Sept. 19, that it will start nonstop service between MEM and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) beginning Jan. 10, 2023. “We are excited and grateful for American Airlines’ continued growth at MEM,” Michael Keeney,…

09/21/22

Memphis International Airport issues RFQ for $700M-800M terminal upgrade

The Memphis International Airport has put out a Request for Qualifications (RFP) for a continuation of its Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP). It proposes a multiyear, multiphase timeline with a price tag well above the recently completed modernization of Concourse B. The RFQ details seven future potential packages to renovate Memphis International’s (MEM) terminal,…

09/14/22

Memphis Record Pressing to double workforce by next year

Memphis Record Pressing in Bartlett expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day. Brandon Seavers, the company’s co-founder and CEO, spoke to the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Sept. 13. Memphis Record Pressing plans $30M expansion in Bartlett Seavers updated those…

09/13/22

UTHSC has record year, scores $133M in research grants and contracts

In recent years, the University of Memphis has received acclaim for its research efforts, with the school being named a top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education in December 2021. The U of M, however, isn’t the only local organization doing major exploration and investigation. According to MBJ research, the University of…

09/12/22

Forbes ranks Memphis companies as ‘America’s Best Employers’

Five of Memphis’ largest employers have ranked among the best in Tennessee, per a new report released by Forbes.

09/09/22

Entrepreneurship residency program gives Memphis youth a leg up on path to starting a business

Growing their idea is the goal of every entrepreneur, yet acquiring the know-how, space, money and time to achieve long-term success eludes many. However, through Arrow Creative’s Autozone Youth Creative Entrepreneurship Residency Program, in partnership with LITE Memphis, a few ambitious area high schoolers will be given a leg up to develop their creative outlets into…

08/29/22

Inked: Memphis among 10 best industrial real estate markets in country

The Memphis industrial market continues to be one of the strongest in the nation, according to an August 2022 report from CBRE. According to the report, which highlighted the top 100 industrial real estate sales for the first two quarters of 2022, Memphis was the ninth-best industrial real estate market in the country. Memphis saw…

08/16/22

Memphis job market sees all-time high in employment in June

The Memphis job market has set a record for local employment in June and has returned to above pre-pandemic levels, according to a Center for Economic Competitiveness June 2022 report. “The Greater Memphis economy is on an upward trajectory, and we expect our strong job growth to accelerate as companies begin following through on last…

08/16/22

Memphis-Shelby County Schools named Level 5 school district

Level 5 is the highest distinction available based on Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) scores. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the first time since the 2014-15 school year, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been named a Level 5 school district. According to a release, Level 5 is the highest distinction available based on Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System…

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