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Amazon to hire 4k employees for the holiday season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Amazon is hiring 4,000 people in the Memphis area this holiday season as part of a seasonal, nationwide push for more facility workers. The hiring push marks an increase from last year’s holiday hiring in Memphis. Around this same time in 2024, Amazon announced it...
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Rite-Hite expands Mississippi manufacturing facility
Milwaukee-based Rite-Hite Holding Corp. recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate its newly expanded Horn Lake, Miss., manufacturing facility. At the event, the company pledged $250,000 over five years to support nonprofit organizations serving DeSoto County, with an emphasis on education. The DeSoto County Dream Center is the first organization to receive a grant through this community investment initiative.
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Manufacturer to build $31M facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ITT Goulds Pumps is building its first manufacturing and distribution facility in the state of Tennessee in Memphis. The pump manufacturing company plans to invest $31 million into the construction at 5633 Mineral Wells Road, bringing 57 jobs to the community. ITT Goulds currently operates a...
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How Much Do Tree Services Cost in Memphis? (Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding)
Tree work in Memphis doesn’t come with a fixed price tag, and quotes can swing by hundreds of dollars based on factors most homeowners never think to ask about. Whether you’re scheduling a light trim before storm season or dealing with a massive oak that came down overnight, understanding what actually drives pricing puts you in a far stronger position when evaluating bids. This article covers what Memphis residents typically pay for tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding in 2026, along with the specific variables that push costs higher or lower. The ranges here reflect realistic local market rates; they aren’t national averages that ignore Tennessee’s tree species, soil conditions, or labor costs.
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'Man of action': How Holiday Inn shaped the hotel industry, and Memphis still benefits
There was a time when Holiday Inn was one of the largest single employers in Memphis, when the massive international chain’s first hotel opened in 1952 on busy Summer Avenue. Although the company is no longer headquartered in the Bluff City but based in Atlanta, its founder Kemmons Wilson's grandchildren are still carrying on what he started today. That’s according to Spence Wilson Jr., board chairman at Kemmons Wilson Companies Management. Wilson said his grandfather, Kemmons Wilson, who founded Holiday Inn and KWC, transformed the hospitality industry after a disastrous hotel stay during an eight-person family road trip to Washington D.C. “Back in those days, there was no consistency in hotels,” Wilson said. “They finally find a hotel $6 a night … . Next morning, they go to check out. The innkeeper's like, wait a minute, you've got five kids in there? That's $2 per child. So with the surcharge $16 later, he's fuming, and he's thinking there's got to be a better way.” Described by his grandson as a “man of action,” Wilson was already coming up with ideas for his hotel on the drive home, and within a single year, Holiday Inn was open. Growth was swift. In
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SpaceXAI Buys 3 Southaven Homes, Leases Highway 51 Warehouse
SpaceXAI is expanding its footprint in Southaven. County property records show the company has bought three homes near its power plant, according to The Daily Memphian, which also reports that the company is leasing a large distribution building on U.S. Highway 51. The Daily Memphian reported Oct. 17 that MZX...
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Posh Styling Studio Files Papers for New Location
A top Memphis stylist is preparing to bring her talents to a new storefront location. Tiffany Benton has filed papers to open Posh Styling Studio, and she has more than 20 years of experience behind her to help in launching this next endeavor. Benton plans to set up shop at...
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3 homes, several acres in Southaven sold to SpaceXAI affiliate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three homes in Southaven were sold to an affiliate of SpaceXAI this month, as the company continues buying land near its data center complex in DeSoto County, Mississippi. DeSoto County property records show that a house on Cedarcrest Drive, another on Brookhaven Drive, and a third on Charleston Cove were transferred this […]
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Raw Liquor Setting up Shop in Memphis
Memphis-area amateur mixologists, get ready to stock your bars. A new store called Raw Liquor has filed papers to open in the hopes of bringing its boozy wares to the neighborhood. Once all the necessary approvals are attained, customers will be able to stop in to refresh their liquor cabinets...
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Former Holiday Inn Global HQ on Lamar Avenue Set for Demolition in Memphis
The sprawling complex at 3796 Lamar Ave. that once served as Holiday Inn's global headquarters is slated for demolition. The building, which later housed FedEx offices, has sat vacant for years and fallen into neglect. According to FOX13 Memphis, the property's buildings are set to be demolished. The Lamar Avenue...
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New fulfillment center to bring 400 jobs to Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - ALO, a fashion and lifestyle brand, is bringing a new fulfillment and distribution center to Southaven, creating more than 400 jobs. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $176 million. ALO is moving into an existing building and will occupy up to 1.2 million square...
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Chaos Ensues After Memphis Delays Vote on Musk’s Data Centers
Eager to learn if elected officials would hit the brakes on Elon Musk’s plans to expand his data center empire in their city, residents filled a Memphis City Council meeting early last month, hoping it would finally address a problem that has disproportionately harmed Black neighborhoods. But when the...
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Mississippi manufacturer ABB expands, marks 10 years in Senatobia
SENATOBIA, Miss. — The governor of Mississippi was on hand Wednesday for a major expansion at a Tate County manufacturer. Gov. Tate Reeves took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking a multimillion-dollar investment in the ABB manufacturing facility. The event also celebrated the company’s 10 years in Senatobia. “I can just tell you this morning […]
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Memphis transformer plant recognized for boosting data center efficiency nationwide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - HICO America, a leading provider of power transformers, shunt reactors, and gas-insulated switchgear, is celebrating 25 years of serving the U.S. power market. The milestone is being celebrated at the Hyosung HICO transformer plant in Memphis. The U.S. Department of Energy marked the anniversary with a...