The Nation is Talking About Memphis

While the overall average home sale price decreased, the average price of new home sales increased. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2024 – Memphis-area home sales for January increased 21.3 percent from a year ago, with 1,231 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS® MAARdata property records database. Sales were up 11.4 percent…

CLEAVON MEABON, IV Dominique Morisseau’s play, under the adept direction of Erma Elzy, weaves together the lives of two Black American women separated by over a century, yet united in their struggle against the institutional racism ingrained within American educational systems. We attended Hattiloo Theatre with Black Theater Nerd for the regional premiere of Dominique…

As the legendary Hattiloo Theatre prepares to launch its 18th season, we sat down with founder Ekundayo Bandele to learn more about his story, the history of the theatre, and what’s coming next. by GAYE SWAN In the heart of Memphis, a vibrant cultural gem shines brightly — a beacon of diversity, creativity, and community. As…

FedEx Remains the Highest Ranked Delivery Company on the Overall List   FedEx Corp. is once again ranked among the most admired companies in the world, according to a survey published in Fortune magazine. The annual “World’s Most Admired Companies” report released today lists FedEx as the No. 17 ranked company overall. This marks the…

From St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to Ford, Memphis Continues to Innovate and Invest at the Epicenter of Soul Memphis, TN (January 9, 2024) – Long credited as an epicenter of art, innovation and soul, Memphis is surging into 2024 with a flurry of economic investments. As America’s largest majority Black city, talent, investors and…

Epicenter, the business innovation and entrepreneurship nonprofit, has its first fellowships with federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis. This article was originally published at “dailymemphian.com“

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A big accomplishment. Ladia Yates, founder and coach at L.Y.E Academy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. L.Y.E Academy hosts talent show, tribute to Tyre Nichols MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A “stop the violence” talent show will honor individuals like Tyre Nichols … This is the highest humanitarian award that you can receive and…