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• Memphis Showboats unveil new marketing strategy to boost attendance amid challenging season

  12-05-2025 02:15
  The team is continually looking at new ideas to draw more fans to home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
  
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• International Paper to consolidate Rio Grande Valley operations, impacting 117 jobs

  12-05-2025 02:15
  This is the latest move in the company's long-term strategic growth plan.
  
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• FedEx lead director Steiner tapped as new US postmaster general, succeeding DeJoy

  09-05-2025 22:03
  As part of the transition, he is set to leave FedEx's board later this year.
  
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• Spirit Airlines' new nonstop to Detroit takes flight

  09-05-2025 19:27
  The Florida-based airline ranked as the fifth-largest passenger carrier serving MEM in 2024.
  
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• Libertas School of Memphis to break ground on $11 million expansion

  09-05-2025 19:10
  Libertas School of Memphis is expanding its reach in Frayser, with plans that go beyond traditional classrooms and curriculum.
  
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• Ford showcases BlueOval City progress, massive EV campus taking shape in Tennessee

  09-05-2025 01:31
  Ford's BlueOval City is taking shape in Tennessee, with construction figures that showcase the sheer scale of this ambitious project.
  
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• New nonstop flight from Memphis to Austin launches at MEM

  09-05-2025 01:01
  This fall, Delta is expected to have nine direct flights out of Memphis International Airport.
  
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• Memphis entrepreneurs launch premium water brand sourced from city's aquifer

  08-05-2025 20:50
  Two Memphis natives are betting that locals and outsiders alike will pay a premium for canned water sourced directly from the city's aquifer.
  
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• Breeze Airways launches Memphis service, adds new Pensacola route for September

  08-05-2025 20:37
  As Breeze Airways touches down in Memphis, the airline reveals plans to expand its network with a coastal destination.
  
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• Tennessee cannabis industry braces for impact as lawmakers pass THCa ban

  08-05-2025 02:16
  A Memphis-based cannabis retailer explains how the new THCa ban will affect different products and segments of the industry.
  
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• FedEx pilots' union contract negotiations enter fifth year without agreement

  08-05-2025 02:13
  FedEx pilots' union and the company mark four years of contract negotiations, with ongoing mediation and concerns over cost-cutting strategies.
  
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• Fashion takes center stage at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

  07-05-2025 22:01
  At a time when many are wondering how to find deeper connection in their community, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has a bold, stylish answer: fashion.
  On May 5-10, Memphis Art & Fashion Week will debut — an exhilarating, weeklong celebration of runway shows, conversations, and immersive events that prove fashion is so much more than clothing. It's storytelling, it's identity, it's art and it’s in partnership with the University of Memphis’ fashion program.At the heart of
  
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• Tops Bar-B-Q and Burgers on Summer Avenue reopens after fire

  07-05-2025 20:32
  That location, one of nearly 20 in the area, closed after a fire in October.
  
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• RiverBeat Music Festival's second year sees layout changes and steady attendance

  07-05-2025 20:20
  RiverBeat Music Festival's second year brought strategic changes to its layout at Tom Lee Park, aiming to enhance the fan experience.
  
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• Korean firm plans major expansion in Memphis in bid for market dominance

  07-05-2025 13:54
  A South Korean manufacturer is planning a major expansion of its Memphis operations with an investment that could range in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
  
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• Real ID enforcement could cause airport delays

  06-05-2025 21:04
  A law with stricter ID requirements at the airport and certain federal facilities takes effect May 7.
  
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• First Horizon named official financial services sponsor of PGA Tour event

  06-05-2025 18:29
  A major Memphis-based company is stepping up to the tee as a key sponsor for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, furthering its sports branding strategy.
  
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• Memphis-based International Paper expands footprint with Iowa box plant construction

  06-05-2025 02:59
  The company shared more details about the plant and when it plans to begin operations.
  
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• From backyard hobby to booming business: Local man's pool obsession turns profitable

  06-05-2025 02:58
  A childhood fascination with pools led one Memphis-area entrepreneur to turn his backyard passion into a thriving business.
  
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• Delta Air Lines to launch a nonstop flight from Memphis to JFK

  05-05-2025 20:56
  New York City is MEM's second-largest market, according to MSCAA. About 350 passengers travel between Memphis and New York daily.
  
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• Tanger Outlets adds new local stores

  05-05-2025 20:36
  
  The latest shoe brand store addition to Tanger Southaven has carved a niche in drawing the younger consumer.
  
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• Downtown Memphis Commission launches Table Ready to fill vacant restaurant spaces

  04-05-2025 23:25
  Table Ready is for those in the food industry to test out their concepts in pop-up form. The concept is similar to DMC's Open on Main initiative, but there are some key differences.
  
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• Collierville manufacturer's top execs earn $36 million amid revenue growth and global operations

  04-05-2025 23:24
  The company completed two major acquisitions in 2024 and reported nearly $4 billion in revenue.
  
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• Grizzlies name Tuomas Iisalo as new head coach

  02-05-2025 21:41
  The team moved on from former head coach Taylor Jenkins earlier this spring.
  
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• Downtown tower may add several company names to go with Bass, Berry & Sims

  02-05-2025 21:38
  Several new company names could be added to the signage on a prominent Downtown tower.
  
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• Small business owners face tighter lending standards amid economic uncertainty

  02-05-2025 17:57
  Despite high interest rates and stricter credit requirements, many small business owners are seeking loans.
  
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• Developers to consider up to 240-foot height limit for Oak Court Mall site

  02-05-2025 03:36
  A group of local developers has unveiled ambitious plans for the Oak Court Mall site, potentially reshaping a key stretch of Poplar Avenue in East Memphis.
  
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• ZüpMed expands footprint at Laurelwood, doubling size to enhance patient experience

  02-05-2025 03:04
  The Finks said they shy away from describing ZüpMed as concierge medicine. Instead, they take their cues from the hospitality industry.
  
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• Memphis Grizzlies enter key offseason with major financial decisions ahead

  01-05-2025 19:36
  The Memphis Grizzlies' front office faces tough choices this summer as they look to rebound from a season that fell short of expectations.
  
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• Epicenter to launch new tech entrepreneurship conference

  01-05-2025 16:50
  The inaugural DelTech Conference is expected to draw attendees from across the region to showcase Memphis and Delta-based talent.
  
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• Mental health best practices: Building safe places in a chaotic culture

  01-05-2025 07:00
  During my nearly 18 years as a professional counselor, I have frequently seen the impact that societal change can have on the mental and emotional health of individuals. The onset of COVID-19 and the isolation and increased social media use led to a massive increase in polarization of viewpoints. This has led to increased interpersonal problems in almost every venue of our culture.We have few cultural outlets currently that are not plagued with the polarization of our current politics and values
  
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• RiverBeat Music Festival producer on event's return to Tom Lee Park

  01-05-2025 02:07
  Here are the changes made to enhance the second edition of the RiverBeat Music Festival at Tom Lee Park Downtown.
  
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• Chicago-based company expands in Memphis with new facility, jobs

  01-05-2025 02:07
  One of the area's largest third-party distribution providers has added a new facility — and additional jobs — to its local footprint.
  
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• Memphis entrepreneur tries to pivot from 'panic zone' after tariffs threaten business

  29-04-2025 01:15
  Local product's inventor: "It hit me all of a sudden, and then I started doing the math on what the current tariff would cost me," she said. "I went into a panic zone."
  
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• Memphis nonprofits Streets Ministries and MAM to merge, consolidating youth outreach efforts

  28-04-2025 21:23
  Two well-established Memphis nonprofits are joining forces, aiming to strengthen their impact on local youth and streamline fundraising efforts.
  
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• Oak Court Mall demolition paves way for massive mixed-use development in East Memphis

  28-04-2025 19:55
  Oak Court Mall is set to be entirely demolished to make way for a major new development. In an exclusive, MBJ talks to the project leader about the latest news and his vision for the property.
  
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• Quonset Studios thrives as unique artist hub on Memphis' Flicker Street

  28-04-2025 00:21
  An unconventional building renovation has created a sought-after space for artists, with all studios currently occupied and a growing waitlist.
  
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• First Horizon aims to surpass $100 billion in assets, outlines growth strategy in annual report

  28-04-2025 00:02
  The Memphis-based financial institution is leveraging its presence in rapidly growing Southeastern markets to fuel its expansion strategy.
  
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• Memphis firm buys Nashville Music Row hospitality development for $67 million

  25-04-2025 19:20
  A Memphis company has bought a hospitality development on Nashville's Music Row for $67 million.
  
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• State funding boosts Metal Museum's $35M campaign for new Overton Park home

  25-04-2025 18:53
  The Metal Museum's ambitious expansion plan receives a significant boost from the State of Tennessee, bringing its fundraising efforts closer to the finish line.
  
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• MBJ's 45th annual Small Business Awards finalists announced

  25-04-2025 18:39
  Here are the finalists for MBJ's 2025 edition of the Small Business Awards.
  
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• Memphis public company AutoZone appoints new board member

  24-04-2025 23:23
  The company now has 10 members on its board after the latest appointment.
  
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• Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken to open second Memphis-area location

  24-04-2025 23:15
  McDurmon said the site of the new location made sense. There's a lot of traffic there. And it added up financially.
  
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• Auto supplier to lay off hundreds in West Tennessee

  24-04-2025 21:38
  A global auto component supplier is laying off hundreds of workers in West Tennessee.
  
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• International Paper execs earn over $53 million in FY24 amid leadership changes, major acquisition

  24-04-2025 21:27
  The company's year was defined in part by transition at the C-suite level and a multibillion acquisition of a British company.
  
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• SurgePays promotes Derron Winfrey to president of sales and operations

  23-04-2025 23:30
  The company has tapped a seasoned fintech executive to lead its sales and operations, aiming to scale offerings and expand its reach.
  
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• Nostalgic Tea Rooms brings slice of England to Collierville antiques mall

  23-04-2025 23:14
  A British couple's dream of bringing authentic English tea culture to the Memphis area has become a reality, nestled in an unexpected location.
  
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• Amazon to create 1,000 jobs with new facility in Marshall County

  23-04-2025 20:47
  The large-scale project, and its 1,000 jobs, are near Shelby County.
  
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• Memphis Executive Connections with David Morris, chief executive officer, Lakeside Behavioral Health System

  23-04-2025 20:10
  I started at Lakeside in December of 2024. Previous UHS facilities included Highlands Behavioral Health from 2007 to 2013 and El Paso Behavioral Health from 2013 to 2017.I aim to ensure that Lakeside remains the premier provider of inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Mid-South region. Our vision is to create a safe environment for treatment, where patients are cared for as we would wish our own family members to be treated. Additionally, we strive to stay innovative and up&hel
  
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• Local Toyota dealership keys in on EV chargers, solar farm to go green

  23-04-2025 19:19
  Local Toyota dealership puts the spotlight on sustainability with EV chargers, solar farm, and amenities.
  
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