02/10/26
Kenneth Walker III’s journey from Arlington High School to football’s biggest stage reached its defining moment Sunday night. The Memphis native delivered a career performance in Super Bowl LX, earning MVP honors while leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium. With the win, Seattle captured its…
02/04/26
Memphis is receiving national recognition—and meaningful investment—for the work happening on the ground to prepare young people for the future. The NBA Foundation has announced its 2026 Local Grantees, awarding funding to organizations across the country that are strengthening school-to-career pathways. Among this year’s recipients are several Memphis-based organizations, underscoring the city’s growing role as…
02/04/26
The redevelopment of the former Northside High School continued to make meaningful progress in 2025, positioning Northside Square for a series of phased openings beginning in 2026. The $81 million project, led by community development nonprofit The Works Inc., is transforming the historic campus at 1212 Vollintine Ave. into a 270,000-square-foot mixed-use destination designed to…
02/04/26
The Beale Street Historic District is set for a significant transformation following a $74 million Tennessee Safety Grant awarded to the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) by the State of Tennessee. In partnership with the City of Memphis, the DMC will use the funding to advance the Downtown Public Infrastructure Improvement Project, a comprehensive effort focused…
02/03/26
Memphis’ global influence on music was on full display at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards as Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell and Eric Gales took home top honors for their work on the film Sinners. Mitchell, owner and operator of the iconic Royal Studios in South Memphis, and fellow Memphian Gales were recognized with the Grammy Award…
01/26/26
Memphis is celebrating another national title. The University of Memphis Cheer team returned home from Orlando, Florida, after capturing a national championship at a major collegiate cheer and dance competition, marking a significant milestone for the program and the city. Competing against top programs from across the country, Memphis claimed the Division IA Small Coed…
01/26/26
As Memphis marked the 40th anniversary of the federal Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the University of Memphis highlighted its own civil rights legacy by honoring two individuals whose lives reflect the principles Dr. King championed: courage, service, and access to opportunity. During the men’s basketball game against UTSA on January 18, Memphis Athletics presented…
01/22/26
Amazon has announced plans to develop Memphis’ first same-day delivery facility, according to a press release from the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The 350,000-square-foot facility will be located at 4131 Clarke Road in Southeast Memphis and is expected to begin operations in late 2027. Once fully operational, the site is projected to employ…
01/22/26
Memphis-based First Horizon Corp. closed out fiscal year 2025 with strong financial momentum and is projecting continued growth in 2026, according to the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report released Thursday, Jan. 15. First Horizon reported $3.42 billion in total revenue for FY 2025, up from $3.19 billion in FY 2024, reflecting gains across lending, deposits, and…
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