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Tamra Patterson, known by most Memphians as Chef Tam, can add “Chopped” champion to her list of accolades. On the April 5 episode of the popular Food Network show “Chopped,” Patterson battled against four other chefs and won the big prize of $10,000. While many Memphians have competed on the show, she is the first…

Business ownership and entrepreneurship are key ways to grow a community, providing both business owners and workers a source of income to help them improve their lives as well as the areas they live. For Black Americans, this is just as true as the rest of the country. According to the Census, there are over…

After decades of shrinking investment and general decline, Memphis parks and community centers are on the verge of a “renaissance,” said Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker. The rebirth begins with smaller scale projects like the installation of splash pads, or water play areas, at city-owned public spaces in Orange Mound and North Memphis. And it…

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially getting the national recognition they deserve. ESPN is rolling out the red carpet with a special full day of programming for the Grizzlies game on March 23 versus the Brooklyn Nets. ESPN will give viewers an All-Access look at the Grizzlies that will include film sessions, workouts, meetings, mic’d-up coaches, players and more. An…

Those relatively unfamiliar with Whitehaven may think of its proximity to the airport, FedEx, or tourist attractions like Graceland as the neighborhood’s key characteristics. But to those who live there, Whitehaven is much more than that, with its rich history, independently owned businesses and a deep sense of pride — or “neighborhoodism,” as one leader…

It seems safe to say Ja Morant is having a moment. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard is having a breakout season in his third year in the NBA. He’s picking up steam in the MVP race, not to mention an endorsement from Allen Iverson. And he’s lighting the NBA’s social media channels on fire with…

The acquisition is set to increase Hollywood Feed’s store count from 104 to 180 and its geographic reach into five new states. You might also be interested in: Memphis Business: Doing Business in Memphis

Toronto-Dominion Bank is acquiring Memphis-based First Horizon in an all-cash transaction worth $13.4 billion. The Canadian banking and financial services company is paying $25 a share, a 37% premium on FHN’s last close. Shares of First Horizon were up nearly 32% in early trading. “We have built a very strong business at First Horizon, and by joining forces…

Memphis-based retail brokers are seeing a year that may return to pre-pandemic numbers following a strong close to 2021. Josh Poag, president and CEO at Poag Shopping Centers, said that a productive fourth quarter signals to him that activity will pick up this year for buyers and developers. “We’re always looking to acquire and so…