Plus a Playa Bowls location is planned for the Edge District. More locations could be on the way.

Environmental groups have appealed the Shelby County Health Department’s decisions to grant Elon Musk’s xAI an air emissions permit for 15 natural gas turbines. 

Methodist said it would also discontinue labor and delivery services at Methodist South Hospital.

From Memphis roots to a global reach. 

Plus, a Southaven retail strip has been sold. 

Another iconic Memphis store bites the dust. Why is this happening? And how should we feel about it?

Youth Villages and Rhodes College announce a promotion and addition. 

A group of Memphians got a rare glimpse into the workings of Elon Musk’s xAI, and a key executive spoke about the company’s potential plans for a former natural gas plant in Southaven. 

The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.

For a Memphis program, finding home-grown professionals to bolster the medical workforce starts at Hire Local. 

Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments. 

“I am not a doctor or a minister, and I don’t pretend to be,” Jennie Robbins said. “I’m a champion for this cause, and as far as the philosophy of looking out for this community, that hasn’t changed.” 

Campbell Clinic employees, along with family members of the late Dr. Benjamin Mauck, gathered at the clinic’s Collierville location to officially dedicate the facility to his memory. 

Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.

A new pizza place is planned for Downtown, a Germantown Mexican restaurant closes and Midtown gains a coffee shop. 

Grok, a chatbot that can have conversations with people and generate computer code and images, is powered, in part, by advanced computer chips in two Memphis data centers.

Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.

The move will support the ongoing preservation of the historic cobblestone river landing.

Ike Anand sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss fundraising, technology, AI, talent recruitment and what he loves about Memphis. 

“I think of it as more than just a job, and I feel like my family and I are adopted by this mission, and this is our life now,” said Ike Anand, the new president and CEO of ALSAC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fundraising and awareness organization.

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According to Trezevant CEO, the center hasn’t been updated since the 1990s. Plus, two manufacturing buildings have been sold to a Texas company.

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett, Valentine Insurance, Regional One Health announce promotions and additions. 

“It’s gone through a few iterations and we’re excited that someone’s picking up the ball and really pushing it to completion,” said the founder of Cnct. Design.

The potential successor to Steve Gaines will preach at Bellevue Sunday, July 13, before a church-wide vote on his appointment. 

Ike Anand’s new role is effective immediately, making him the seventh CEO in the 68-year history of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.