FedEx plans to reduce its workforce by 611 in Memphis as an auto parts client relocates out of state.
FedEx Supply Chain has informed the Tennessee Department of Labor that it plans to lay off 611 employees at two distribution centers in Memphis by October 11. As one of the largest employers in Tennessee, FedEx Supply Chain’s decision to let go of these workers will have a significant impact on the Shelby County area. […]
Tennessee governor hesitant to send troops to Memphis
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated during a press conference on Tuesday that he does not intend to deploy National Guard troops in Tennessee cities for law enforcement purposes, nor will he accept federal forces to patrol Memphis, despite directives from the president. Lee mentioned that, as of now, “We don’t have a National Guard.” He […]
Policy-driven gentrification: The impact of infrastructure expansion on the essence of Black Memphis
Change in Memphis: A Community’s Struggle The Memphis neighborhood, particularly its black community, is undergoing rapid transformation. It’s more than just change; it reflects a historical pattern—one that echoes past injustices, still very much alive in certain ways. Seeing a neighborhood evolving as people come and go is one thing. However, when changes are driven […]
Memphis group allocates $50K for bail assistance for nonviolent offenders following a man’s death in jail.
Memphis Organization Allocates $50,000 for Bail in Honor of Deceased Inmate Just City, a Memphis-based organization, has earmarked $50,000 to assist with bail for low-level offenders. This initiative comes as a tribute to Rockez McDaniel, a 33-year-old who tragically died while awaiting arrest at the Shelby County Jail. McDaniel had been charged with misdemeanors related […]
A random “community benefits agreement” for Musk’s project fails to provide justice for Black residents of Memphis
Residents of predominantly Black neighborhoods in Whitehaven and Westwood are being asked to applaud a 25% “Community Benefit Agreement” associated with Elon Musk’s Xai project. But really, what does that figure mean, and how was it determined? This isn’t just about the spirit of the Community Interest Ordinance. I mean, I believe in holding corporations […]
West Tennessee Megasite Authority implements enhanced zoning safeguards for Memphis Aquifer
Zoning Regulations Approved for West Tennessee Megasite The governing board for the West Tennessee Megasite, which includes Ford’s BlueOval City electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus, unanimously approved new zoning regulations on Wednesday. This 4,100-acre site sits above an aquifer, safeguarded from surface contaminants by a natural clay layer. Nonetheless, violations of this clay barrier […]
South Memphis community to develop strategy for safeguarding Memphis Aquifer drinking water
Residents in Southern Memphis are about to kick off their first major project focused on safeguarding the drinking water that lies beneath them. The sand aquifers under Memphis extend across eight states within the Mississippi River basin and are crucial for providing clean water to much of the Southern Central region, including Memphis itself. Essentially, […]
NAACP and others challenge xAI turbine permits for Memphis data center
Elon Musk’s company, Xai, is in the process of developing a significant supercomputer called “Colossus” in Memphis, Tennessee. This supercomputer will support the AI chatbot functioning under the name of that location. Recently, the NAACP, along with another organization, filed an appeal challenging the Shelby County Health Department’s decision to issue aviation permits for 15 […]
DAVID BLACKMON: Enviros Head To Memphis For Another Attack On American Industry
The rapid growth of AI technology, the associated data centers, and how they source the electricity they need to meet large-scale electricity needs are one of the hottest topics of discussion in the energy space for a year. Many people like me have been making long comments on the logistics and technical issues involved in […]
Groups petition EPA to act as ozone levels in Memphis exceed national health standards
The Anti-Resistant Group is petitioning the EPA to formally declare Memphis from compliance with national health standards for ozone emissions. (Photo: Karen Pulfer Fock for Tennessee Checkout) Data published by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that communities in and around Memphis have ozone emission levels that are too high to comply with national health standards. […]