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04/20/26

Downtown Memphis Receives Additional $50M Investment in Public Safety

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…

04/13/26

From Bartlett to the Moon: Mid-South-Made Eclipse Glasses Travel to Space

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…

04/13/26

A New Riverfront Stage: Grind City Amp Brings Big Sound to Memphis

Memphis’ live music scene is getting a major new addition this spring. Grind City Amp, a 4,500-seat open-air venue located along the Mississippi River in Uptown, is officially set to debut this April, bringing with it a new era of outdoor concerts, community gatherings, and opportunities for both local and national artists. The venue, a…

03/31/26

Work Begins on $6M Greenbelt Landing Expansion Along Memphis Riverfront

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…

03/31/26

Regional One Health Moves Forward With New Hospital in Memphis

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…

03/31/26

Memphis Real Estate Firm Joins Global Network, Expanding Reach and Investment Opportunities

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…

03/31/26

Memphis International Airport Drives $10B+ Economic Impact Across the Region

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…

03/31/26

University of Memphis Launches $90M Investment in Future of Business Education

The University of Memphis is making a major investment in the future of business education with the launch of a $90 million renovation and expansion of its Fogelman College of Business and Economics. University leaders recently marked the start of the project with a ceremonial “wall-breaking,” signaling the beginning of a two-phase plan to modernize…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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