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12/10/25

AutoZone Announces $1.6B Investment to Accelerate Global Store Growth

Memphis-based AutoZone Inc. is ramping up its long-term growth strategy with plans to invest $1.6 billion in capital expenditures during FY 2026, company president and CEO Phil Daniele announced during the retailer’s Q1 2026 earnings call on Dec. 9. A major focus of the investment will be expanding AutoZone’s store footprint across the U.S. and…

12/09/25

Charles Huff Named New Head Football Coach at the University of Memphis

The University of Memphis has selected Charles Huff as the next head coach of its football program, marking the start of a new chapter for the Tigers as they look to return to conference championship contention. Athletic Director Ed Scott announced the hire following a multi-week search that evaluated candidates from across the college football…

12/01/25

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Named #2 on Forbes’ “America’s Dream Employers” List

Memphis is making national headlines for more than just its music and food—St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been named the #2 employer on Forbes’ 2026 “America’s Dream Employers” list, a major recognition from one of the nation’s most respected business publications. This ranking highlights the hospital not only as a leading institution in pediatric…

11/18/25

$152 Million Data Center Coming to Former Fred’s Headquarters, Advancing Memphis’ Tech Future

A major tech redevelopment is headed to Southeast Memphis as 5C MEM01 Inc. announces plans to invest $152 million to transform the former Fred’s headquarters into a state-of-the-art data center serving cloud, enterprise, and artificial intelligence companies. The project—first reported in April and now detailed through filings with the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE)—will convert…

11/18/25

Memphis Teen Cast as Young Marlon Jackson in Upcoming “Michael” Biopic

Memphis has another rising star—and he’s headed to the big screen. Jaylen Lyndon Hunter, a 15-year-old actor from Memphis and student at Briarcrest Christian School, will appear in the highly anticipated biopic “Michael,” portraying a young Marlon Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5. Set for release on April 24, the film traces Michael Jackson’s path…

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