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Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:07:23 -0600

Edward “Eddie” Saig died Nov. 9 at 87. He was a legend in commercial real estate, but his real legacy was how he helped so many young brokers throughout his career.

Bartlett YMCA outdoor summer experience could open by mid-2027

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:47 -0600

The Bartlett YMCA will add an outdoor summer experience, but shortfalls in funding have scaled plans back from the original concept.

The AM/DM podcast: The future of Downtown

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:14:21 -0600

Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby joins us to talk about the future of Downtown.

Project Pat and Church's collaborate on new 'Chickahhhn' ad

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:50:00 -0600

Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself.

Movers & Shakers: Smith heirs name CEO for family philanthropy

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

Clay Purdom, Ted Townsend, Ruby Powell-Dennis, Keesa Rayford Mitchell and Takeyshia Johnson take on new leadership roles across Memphis business, nonprofit and government.

FedEx names newest board member

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 16:54:58 -0600

FedEx Corp. named a partner at one of the world’s largest capital firms to its board.

St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:33:05 -0600

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital still needs volunteers for its marathon weekend, including for its Health and Fitness Expo and Race Day, officials said.

Movers & Shakers: Christ Community Health Services names new leadership

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:00:12 -0600

Also, a private school adds to its staff.

Developing Memphis seminar highlights transformational projects

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:06:46 -0600

Major projects that could shape the city’s future — ranging from an art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis — were previewed recently at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis seminar.

Pickering Firm expands into East Tennessee

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:50:36 -0600

The acquisition gives the 80-year-old firm a presence in East Tennessee and adds to its engineering and design capabilities.

Blood donations needed as holidays approach, major nonprofit says

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:12:42 -0600

Earlier this year, the nonprofit reported a two-year low for type O blood.

Federal judge disagrees with Mississippi regulator, lets lawsuit against SpaceX proceed

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:49:36 -0500

A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Friday, Oct. 30, that SpaceX’s construction of a natural gas plant in Mississippi likely violated the state’s air regulations despite Mississippi regulators allowing its construction.

Frayser Bauhaus goes to auction

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:54:59 -0500

The mid-century modern structure on Highway 51 has been partially restored to its original exterior over the last eight years.

The AM/DM podcast: How historic tax credits could help Downtown

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:15:21 -0500

There are several large, vacant buildings in Downtown Memphis — The Sterick, 100 N. Main and the Falls Building — that are in various stages of redevelopment.

Movers & Shakers: Private schools add to faculty

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:15:29 -0500

Also, a law firm adds attorneys and a fiber network developer names a president.

Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:51:35 -0500

As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.

SpaceX facing $6.1M in penalties for potential environmental violations

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:05 -0500

The AI company said Mississippi’s environmental regulator is seeking civil penalties for potential violations of the state’s policies across three Southaven sites.

Art museum, a hospital and the Queen: Developers to talk about projects shaping Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:40:29 -0500

Major projects shaping the city’s future — ranging from the art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis’ Poplar corridor — will be previewed at the Developing Memphis seminar.

Movers & Shakers: Martin Tate attorney named Lawyer of the Year

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:15:53 -0500

Shea Sisk Wellford receives construction law recognition while GPAC and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce staff additions.

Opinion: Why are we still talking about the same breast cancer disparities?

editor@dailymemphian.com (Leighanne Soden) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:10 -0500

“I love Memphis. But loving this city doesn’t mean staying quiet about where we’re failing. Women living miles from excellent cancer care can struggle to get a mammogram, afford follow-up testing or find a ride to treatment. We should be embarrassed.”