Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit that provides a comfortable environment for youth waiting on a foster family placement, opens its first location in Shelby County, where more than 1,000 children are in state custody.

Each student selected for a Ford Auto Tech Scholarship will receive $5,000 in financial assistance for their education and training, including tuition, tools, living expenses and transportation.

IMC continues to grow, receiving two new western locations and about 2,500 employees after acquiring a California-based drayage company. 

Memphis is a hub for sickle cell treatment, attracting researchers from across the world. Black patients with the inherited blood disorder not only face chronic pain, but trauma beyond the doctor’s office.

Compost Fairy Mike Larrivee once had more than 2,000 customers. After he announced the business’ return, more than 100 people signed up within days, and he’s got a waitlist of hundreds more.

“We’re just continuing to grow,” said Paige Walkup, Caissa Public Strategies’ president, co-founder. “Our staff has exponentially grown over the last 18 months, and we anticipate probably adding another 20 employees within the next 10-12 months.” 

The 34-story tower in the heart of East Memphis has been renovated and brought back to life by local investors Clark Tower Owners LLC. 

Memphis-area grocery stores are dealing with higher food costs, and consumers are changing their buying habits.

Whether you’re looking for something boozy, bougie, beneficial, or involving a bunny, we’ve got you covered.

Carol Coletta, Chloe Sexton and Pat Mitchell Worley shared their stories of persistence, adaptability and curiosity during the Women and Business seminar at Memphis Botanic Garden. 

In 1999, FedEx paid $205 million for the naming rights. The contract — $7.5 million a year — was to expire in 2026.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennesee is moving into the Commonwealth building, Fun City Adventure Park is coming to Cross Creek, and three multifamily buildings were bought for $1.28 million by Porch Tree LLC.

UTHSC’s College of Medicine, Colliers and the Soulsville Foundation announce promotions and additions.

The EDGE Small Business Incentives Advisory Committee — with members from Global Cafe, Crosstown Concourse, Trap Fusion and beyond — met for the first time to collaborate on how to help local business owners.

The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported profit of $515 million, and earnings per share rose 17.2% to $28.89, beating analyst expectations. 

A kitschy “used car lot” was the theme for this year’s American Advertising Awards, which honor Memphis advertising and design professionals — including a longtime agency owner who received a lifetime achievement medal.

In the middle of the pandemic, Jack and Henry Perkins decided to make a gin with a flavor profile more palatable to Americans. 

The event will provide free dental services to children who need them while giving dental students the opportunity to interact with patients and build clinical and interpersonal skills. 

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charitable organization to support military veterans, has applied to the Land Use Control Board to turn a WoodSpring Suites into a multifamily apartment residence for veterans. 

By the end of the year, CBU is hoping to have a certified thermal testing lab. In 2023, there were only 11 in the world.

For two decades, the city’s return on its investment into the overnight river cruise industry has gone up and down — and it looks to be falling again. 

With Memphis’ internet speeds among the slowest among major cities, EDGE officials say this project is an opportunity for growth. 

Jenifer Hollander comes from New York-based Teneo’s Strategy & Communications Advisory. 

This year’s seminar features Carol Coletta of Memphis River Parks Partnership, Chloe Sexton of BluffCakes and Pat Mitchell Worley of the Soulsville Foundation.