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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…

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…

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…

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…

The Memphis Grizzlies carried Memphis pride overseas this week, traveling across the Atlantic for a two-game regular-season series against the Orlando Magic as part of the NBA’s international slate. The international matchup tipped off Thursday in Berlin, where the Grizzlies took part in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany, falling to the…

Shelby County is making a historic investment in healthcare with a $500 million commitment to help build a new Regional One Health (ROH) campus in Downtown Memphis, securing the future of the county’s only public hospital for generations to come. The plans were announced on Monday, Sept. 29, revealing that the new campus will be…

Memphis will mark a historic milestone this January as the National Civil Rights Museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Observed nationally since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognizes Dr. King’s leadership as…

The Metal Museum is less than a year away from opening its new home in Overton Park, as construction enters its final phase at the former Memphis College of Art building. The museum’s new campus, located in the renovated Rust Hall, broke ground in August 2024 and is expected to open in September 2026. Principal…

Memphis recorded a significant decline in violent crime in 2025, marking one of the city’s most meaningful public safety improvements in recent years and signaling continued momentum heading into 2026. According to year-end data from the Memphis Police Department, overall crime and violent crime both fell sharply across the city. Memphis saw a 27% decrease…