Buy Local | Memphis Medical District Collaborative

Connecting companies to keep wealth local

The Buy Local program is dedicated to increasing the amount of local goods and services that District institutions purchase from businesses located in Memphis. To that end, MMDC focuses on local and diverse non-capital spend opportunities.

Supporting Local Businesses

Buy Local supports companies headquartered in Memphis and does not include national companies with local branches.

Supporting Diverse Businesses

Buy Local supports minority- and women-owned businesses by connecting them with local sourcing opportunities.

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BUY LOCAL MARKETPLACE

The Buy Local Marketplace is a database where businesses can register, upload certifications, commodity codes, and soon, learn about RFP opportunities. Businesses interested in joining the database can register here.

Access to your profile to update and upload information about your business which enables buyers to locate local suppliers
Respond to RFPs and institution correspondence

Register to attend invite-only procurement events with anchor partners
Access to MMDC business support events

How it works

District Purchasing Council

MMDC partners with Medical District anchor institutions on a District Purchasing Council that meets monthly to network, match with local minority-, and women-owned businesses, and connect to resources that support the development and expansion of businesses within Memphis and the Medical District. Participating partners include Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, Southern College of Optometry, Regional One Health, ALSAC / St. Jude, and Southwest Tennessee Community College.

The District purchasing portal is currently under renovation. We will provide updates as soon as possible!

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BUY LOCAL CONNECT

Buy Local Connect is a supplier diversity event series that creates connections between local suppliers and Medical District institutions. Businesses are given the opportunity to network and connect, join breakout training sessions, receive feedback through pitch sessions, and more. Follow our Events page for more information!

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TASTE OF THE DISTRICT

Taste of the District Returns October 6

Get your tastebuds ready, Memphis! The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Taste of the District, happening on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Medical District Park.

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Cobbler, Pudding, and Community: The Peach Cobbler Factory has come the the Medical District

The Memphis Medical District welcomed a new neighbor on June 5th, as The Peach Cobbler Factory held its official ribbon cutting at 632 Madison Ave. The 1,600-square-foot dessert shop occupies the ground floor of the Madison Ave. building, bringing warm, Southern-style sweets to the heart of the district.

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Celebrate Local Creativity This Holiday Season

Ready to shop? We are! We can’t wait to see you at Ugly Art Co. for the 2025 Holiday Market, happening December 7 from 12–3 PM.

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