The buzz coming out of Memphis is loud enough to be heard 600 miles away.
At the recent AccelerateEd Conference in Ohio, the momentum of Hire Local 901 was so palpable that Latasha Harris, Senior Director of Workforce Development and Strategies, was stopped in the airport by peers eager to learn more.
As we conclude Black History Month, we recognize the trailblazers, change-makers, and history in the making. We are honored to spotlight a leader who is truly “homegrown”: CeCe Glenn, the first Black woman to become a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator in Memphis.
This Black History Month, we recognize the trailblazers, change-makers, and history in the making. We’re honored to highlight a new neighbor: Meharry Medical College’s Office of Memphis Programs.
Demolition of the old Holiday Inn tower at 969 Madison Avenue on the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Memphis campus has entered its final phase.
Flintco construction company began the $12 million demo in March 2025. The work is expected to be substantially completed in February.
Read more from University of Tennessee Health Science Center here.
Support Our Memphis Healthcare Heroes: Care for a Caregiver 2026 On February 20th, we are coming together to honor the incredible staff at our city’s anchor institution hospitals: Methodist University, Le Bonheur, and Regional One.
MEMPHIS, TN — Anticipation gave way to celebration in the Medical District this Saturday as Body By Daavon officially opened the doors to GYM 11. In a unified show of support, both the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) and the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) held ribbon-cutting ceremonies to mark the gym's high-profile arrival.
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.
The air in Peabody-Vance is electric! MMDC’s real estate & economic development team is thrilled to share a massive win for the community as their 2025 Neighborhood of Focus effort takes flight.
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is marking a major victory this year. Following the successful graduation of its Emerging Developers Cohort in the second quarter of 2025, the program is already demonstrating tangible results across the city.
In the heart of Memphis, progress is rooted in a fundamental promise: a secure environment for everyone.
In the heart of Memphis’ dynamic and vibrant district, the Memphis Medical District was alive with flavor, music, and community spirit during this year’s Taste of the District. This mid-week event brought together hundreds of attendees to celebrate local, small businesses, and community connection.
This October, MMDC proudly wrapped up our final District Tour of the year with an inspiring “Next Gen Takeover!”
