Memphis News

07/20/21

Memphis Is One of the World’s Greatest Places

Memphis, Graceland’s home, is in the midst of an exciting evolution. In the historic South Main Arts District, the Memphis Central Station gleams after a careful restoration. Now, in addition to serving rail customers, the station also houses the Hilton-run Central Station Hotel, which features both a listening lounge with 500 vinyl albums celebrating the…

07/19/21

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announces $95.4M expansion

With a $95M expansion, Le Bonheur is making its largest capital investment since the opening of its current building in 2010.

07/16/21

UTHSC has big year, rakes in $121.7M in research awards

UTHSC had a big year, when it came to research awards.

07/14/21

Black Arts Rising: A New Generation of Arts Organizations is Poised to Transform Memphis

Three local Black-led organizations, BLP Film Studios, Tone, and Unapologetic, aim to make Memphis a beacon in the South.

07/13/21

Minority-led group proposes $50M hotel and high-end condo project in Pinch District

A minority-led group has plans for a roughly $50 million mixed-use development in the Pinch District.

06/25/21

A FATHER AND SON ARE WORKING TO BRING A LARGE FILM STUDIO TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

One of the biggest Black-owned film studios may be constructed in Memphis, Tenn. The Land Use Control Board approved the development of 85 acres of land to build the BLP Film Studios, according to WMC news. You might also be interested in: Famous Memphis Musicians | Memphis Singers

06/15/21

Memphis to build second largest Black-owned film studio

Plans are moving forward to build the country’s second-largest Black-owned film studio in Memphis.

06/07/21

8Ball & MJG: ‘It’s the culture. It’s the time.’ Memphis music and Grizzlies highlight the Grind City

he Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs highlighted some of the best things about the Grind City. The people, basketball and Memphis hip-hop. “It’s the culture. It’s the time,” said legendary Memphis rapper, MJG. One half of game-changing duo 8Ball and MJG. They started out in the 90s and have seen Memphis go through it all.…

05/28/21

Tennessee just saw a historic surge in new business filings. And Shelby County led the charge.

In the wake of a pandemic that ravaged economies around the world, Tennessee has been dosed with an ample, invigorating surge of new entrepreneurial activity. According to the latest Tennessee Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report, the state saw new business filings grow by 19,652 in Q1 2021, a 55.1% increase, and the largest tally…

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