Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

Intention is the core of what Cafe Lit is about. Every detail in the business has a purpose. There’s a resolve behind it. And it will be up to the guests if they want to fully embrace everything the hybrid restaurant and entertainment venue will have to offer. “I want to be unapologetic in what…

A South Memphis family got the surprise of a lifetime this week – a new home paid in full. You may have recently seen the video on your Facebook timeline, but it’s not the first time FOX13 has spoken to the family. About four months ago, we first met 7-year-old Legend Johnson and his family…

A massive project predicted to transform the West Tennessee region earned a high ranking from an expansion- and development-focused publication. Ford Motor Co.’s $5.6 billion project — the largest investment ever made in the state — at the 4,100-acre Megasite of West Tennessee in Stanton tied for first with the $5 billion Rivian Automotive project…

Texas firms submit plans for $16.9 million warehouse in Southeast Memphis TriGate Capital and ID3 Partners are planning a 354,640-square-foot speculative warehouse in Southeast Memphis, according to plans submitted to the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. ‘How did this happen’ to once-spectacular 100 North Main Cal Throckmorton of ACRO Design submitted…

The Memphis area has now recovered all the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Greater Memphis Chamber. According to the April jobs report, released Monday, the greater Memphis region had recouped the about 70,000 jobs lost during the pandemic as of March. In April the area hit record-high…

Memphis club owner, entertainment impresario and party host Curtis Givens has confirmed initial plans for his annual Can I Live celebration, which will take place July 15-17. The festivities will be centered on the 21st edition of Givens’ All White Affair party. The All White Affair will take place July 16 at Mud Island River…

As Regions Bank’s top executive in commercial banking for the seven-state area, David May’s job has taken him away from home three nights a week for 30 years. His side gig now makes that seem like cake. May is leading the corporate executive side of a massive regional effort to improve the workforce as it…

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s board of commissioners voted Thursday, May 19, to approve the 2023 budget, including $143.8 million for operations and maintenance. According to the airport authority, the new budget represents a return to traditional pre-pandemic budgets, reflecting recent passenger levels that are more than 90% of 2019 traffic. “The MSCAA staff has…