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

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

Developers are planning a mixed-use project at Madison Avenue and Watkins Street, and furniture retailer Living Spaces is moving forward with the renovation of the former IKEA building.

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

After two days of testimony, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ruled in favor of itself, arguing it didn’t make a mistake by issuing permits to SpaceXAI for a permanent power plant in Southaven.

Southern College of Optometry faculty and students visited Freedom Preparatory Academy Westwood Elementary School on Tuesday to provide free eye exams for elementary schoolers.

Remote Area Medical is hosting the clinic Feb. 6 to 7 at Raleigh Egypt High.

Jabil Inc. announced today it is looking to hire more than 300 people for a variety of roles at its artificial intelligence-infrastructure manufacturing plant in Byhalia, Mississippi.

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

A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water. 

A development corporation bought the Memphis brand and plans to incorporate it into its $30 million Downtown project.

Local doctors say it’s important to see if you qualify to get screened.

The European auto repair shop and dealership is staying near Cooper-Young, but will own its new location rather than lease it, gaining more room to expand and improve operations.

Joshua Gunn has served in executive roles from Glendale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, where he was born and raised. And he was a successful hip-hop artist before stepping into business leadership roles.

Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.

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.

For the first time since it opened, Crosstown Concourse is looking for a new lead executive.

Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley and Kevin McEniry are among the buyers of the 123-room hotel, which will get a rebrand, an Oak Steakhouse, a cafe and a private club.

Healthcare officials and investors discussed the opportunities available in pediatric medical device innovation as the region and nation face a critical shortage.

Campbell Clinic will soon open a facility in Bartlett dedicated solely to physical therapy, the latest in a continued expansion across the region for the orthopedic provider.

Formerly known as Loeb Properties Inc., the company owns and manages several properties in East Memphis, including Park Place Centre, an upscale retail center at Park and Ridgeway Road.

A shopping center built in 1970 might be cleared. Plus, a national supplier has bought an Olive Branch warehouse as part of its growth plans.

Also, a private school adds to its staff. 

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.

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