Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

Regional One Health is making significant strides toward developing its new state-of-the-art medical campus near Downtown Memphis. With key land acquisitions secured and more in progress, the ambitious project is taking shape in the city’s Edge District. Shelby County Government has officially closed on several major parcels, including the former Commercial Appeal offices at 495…

What do New York Fashion Week, Broadway, the Clintons, and Memphis have in common? The answer: Babbie Lovett. A 92-year-old fashion icon and cultural trailblazer, Babbie’s influence stretches from the runways of New York to the grand stages of Tony Award-winning productions, leaving an indelible mark on the world of fashion, arts, and philanthropy. Now,…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Memphis Grizzlies hosted their sixth annual Girls’ Summit on March 10, an inspiring sports clinic presented by Nike. Designed to introduce young women to career opportunities in competitive sports, the summit featured hands-on demonstrations and panel discussions with former and current professional athletes. With support from the Women’s…

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has earned the prestigious Carnegie R1 designation, underscoring the critical role of research in its mission. Recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the R1 status represents the highest level of research activity. This achievement places Memphis among an elite group of just six…

Memphis has earned a spot as one of the fastest-rising travel destinations in the country, according to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. The Bluff City ranked among the top five “on-the-up” cities in the U.S., based on a surge in positive reviews over the past year. The “Top Trending Destinations” list highlights locations experiencing significant growth…

A Utah-based budget airline is taking off from Memphis International Airport this spring, offering new travel options for local passengers. Breeze Airways announced last Wednesday that it will launch nonstop flights from Memphis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), along with a one-stop, no-plane-change “BreezeThru” service to Rhode Island T.F. Green…

OpenTable has released its list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2025, and four Memphis-area favorites have secured a spot. Coastal Fish Company, Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar, and Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse—all located in Memphis—along with Southern Social in Germantown, were recognized on this year’s list. All four restaurants are…

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has once again secured a spot among the world’s most admired companies, according to the latest Fortune magazine rankings. In the annual “World’s Most Admired Companies” report released January 29th, FedEx holds the No. 20 position overall, marking its 25th straight year in the top 20. The company also remains the…