AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Memphis Tennessee. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/memphis-tn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/memphis-tn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 13 May 2024 01:03:47 -0500 "It is quite bold," Leslie Murphy said. "We want our products to be statement-making." Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/making-a-statement-murphy-maude-interiors-launches-artinspired-collection-31367879-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/making-a-statement-murphy-maude-interiors-launches-artinspired-collection-31367879-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The asking rent for the space was $270 per square foot. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/fedex-inks-deal-for-madison-avenue-groundfloor-retail-space-in-new-york-city-31368265-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fedex-inks-deal-for-madison-avenue-groundfloor-retail-space-in-new-york-city-31368265-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lantana offers custom-made lipsticks and lip glosses while the customer waits. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/lantana-lip-lab-blends-in-on-sanderlin-avenue-31370067-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lantana-lip-lab-blends-in-on-sanderlin-avenue-31370067-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The West Memphis Family Dollar distribution center is closing permanently, with 320 employees set to be laid off. Read more at Memphis Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/family-dollar-to-close-west-memphis-distribution-center-lay-off-320-workers-31370528-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/family-dollar-to-close-west-memphis-distribution-center-lay-off-320-workers-31370528-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The spring season has wrapped, but New Ballet has no signs of slowing down as summer approaches. Summer Intensives kick off May 31 with a robust https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-ballet-ensemble-and-school-join-this-summer-31371949-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-ballet-ensemble-and-school-join-this-summer-31371949-memphis-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 List general contractors topped $2 billion, after a year of shutdowns and restrictions Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/behind-the-list-memphisarea-general-contractors-constructing-billions-of-dollars039-worth-of-structures-31372273-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/behind-the-list-memphisarea-general-contractors-constructing-billions-of-dollars039-worth-of-structures-31372273-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The current construction market in Memphis is robust, even as recession and inflation fears creep in. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/under-construction-memphis-contractors-see-strong-sustained-growth-on-horizon-31372274-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/under-construction-memphis-contractors-see-strong-sustained-growth-on-horizon-31372274-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The move will affect tens of thousands, or about 15%, of its employees. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/bank-of-america-ups-minimum-wage-to-22-per-hour-as-next-step-to-2025-goal-31372667-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bank-of-america-ups-minimum-wage-to-22-per-hour-as-next-step-to-2025-goal-31372667-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 During the first quarter of 2022, Memphis International averaged nearly 300,000 passengers per month. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/memphis-travelers039-top-20-spring-destinations-via-memphis-international-airport-31373091-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/memphis-travelers039-top-20-spring-destinations-via-memphis-international-airport-31373091-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The new clinics will be in East Memphis, Arlington, and the Olive branch area. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/campbell-clinic-set-to-expand-with-three-new-memphisarea-locations-31374438-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/campbell-clinic-set-to-expand-with-three-new-memphisarea-locations-31374438-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rose Quartz is the first piercing-only shop in Memphis and one of only three in the state of Tennessee. Read more at Memphis Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/sticking-points-peabody-avenue039s-rose-quartz-body-adornment-31374435-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sticking-points-peabody-avenue039s-rose-quartz-body-adornment-31374435-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Helena breaks ground on future Buck Creek Bed and Breakfast site The sun shone particularly bright over the ground breaking of what will soon become https://www.americantowns.com/news/shelby-county-helena-breaks-ground-on-future-buck-creek-bed-and-breakfast-site-31365635-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/shelby-county-helena-breaks-ground-on-future-buck-creek-bed-and-breakfast-site-31365635-memphis-tn.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Here are the five most expensive homes sold recently in Shelby County. All transaction information comes from MBJ Biz Leads research, the Shelby https://www.americantowns.com/news/top-of-the-market-milliondollar-houses-edition-shelby-county039s-most-expensive-home-sales-week-of-may-9-31366427-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/top-of-the-market-milliondollar-houses-edition-shelby-county039s-most-expensive-home-sales-week-of-may-9-31366427-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 "We want to be everything Memphis. We want to be FedEx, the Grizzlies, the Tigers — anything that you associate with Memphis, we want to be https://www.americantowns.com/news/tops-barbq-expansion-aimed-at-serving-more-generations-of-memphians-31366428-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tops-barbq-expansion-aimed-at-serving-more-generations-of-memphians-31366428-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 "It is imperative that both Hyster-Yale and Black Equipment be strategically positioned in this market to provide products and product https://www.americantowns.com/news/indianabased-material-handling-equipment-firm039s-expansion-plans-include-growing-bluff-city-presence-31366430-memphis-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/indianabased-material-handling-equipment-firm039s-expansion-plans-include-growing-bluff-city-presence-31366430-memphis-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500