Greater Blog
February 4, 2026
I love to see people on FIRE for Memphis. The good news is flowing!! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CREATED THEIR LIST AND SHARED WITH…
January 27, 2026
The FOR MEMPHIS newsletter is growing! And it’s a good thing, because I’ve got good news to share. A little cold weather is not going to keep the 901…
January 20, 2026
The response to our first FOR MEMPHIS newsletter was astounding! Thank you all who shared it with their network. For those of you who have not…
January 13, 2026
Happy New Year! I am honored to be the new Chairman for the Greater Memphis Chamber. I will focus squarely on the future of our city and proudly FOR MEMPHIS!…
January 7, 2026
Several new Tennessee laws took effect on January 1, 2026, introducing changes across commerce, elections, immigration, health care, public safety, and taxes and fees. To…
December 18, 2025
Sarah Jemison was not supposed to come back to Memphis. A Princeton graduate with a resume rooted in federal housing policy, she had built a…
November 25, 2025
There are many ways to express a love for Memphis. Laurie Powell does that through respectful, evidence-based mental healthcare. She was a champion for a…
November 19, 2025
Memphis is known for its innovation and entrepreneurship. Even the Fortune 500 businesses started out as an entrepreneurial venture. November 17 through November 23 is Global Entrepreneurship Week. Global Entrepreneurship…
November 7, 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Memphis Next-Gen 10 Honorees! The Memphis Next-Gen Awards recognize ten young professionals for their achievements in making Memphis greater. ZACHARY AMOS…
October 30, 2025
Wouldn’t the world be a whole lot less interesting if Memphis wasn’t in it? That’s how Chairman’s Circle investor Russ Wigginton describes his passion for…
October 24, 2025
June 2024. A beloved Midtown diner caught fire. Patrons and community members were asking, “When will it reopen?” “Will it reopen?” “What will happen to…
October 22, 2025
When you think of colors associated with Memphis, you think blue, not green. But Memphis is greener than you think. We have some incredible green…