Corey Davis

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier, launched its first flight from Memphis International Airport, becoming the 10th airline to operate there. The airline will offer nonstop service to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham, and Pensacola, as well as a one-stop/no plane change service to Providence. Breeze Airways focuses on underserved markets and aims to connect Memphis to business and leisure destinations.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

A group of about 30 residents from across rural West Tennessee continued its push to force Ford to negotiate a legally binding community benefits agreement with them. Blue Oval Good Neighbors is a grassroots coalition of residents from Haywood, Tipton, Lauderdale, Shelby and Fayette Counties.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

A new Firehouse Subs is under construction at 8701 U.S. 51 North, Suite 101, in Forked River Commons, adjacent to a building that will be a nail salon. The total square footage of both bays will add roughly 4,700 square feet of new retail space, according to Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin. EmmaJean Livingston, manager of communications for Firehouse Subs, told The Commercial Appeal that the new Millington restaurant is expected to open in August or September.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

Germantown settled a lawsuit with a resident for $24,999 over a holiday decorations ordinance. The resident was cited for displaying skeleton decorations outside of designated holiday periods. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) — the law firm representing resident Alexis Luttrell — and Germantown agreed to a $24,999 settlement in exchange for the dismissal of Luttrell’s First Amendment lawsuit, according to a news release.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

What are the biggest employers in the Shelby County suburbs? Check out the breakdown here Corey DavisMemphis Commercial AppealShelby County suburbs have top employers in various sectors, including government, education, healthcare and manufacturing. The largest employers vary by suburb, ranging from school systems and hospitals to logistics companies and retail centers. Correction: This story has been updated to correct the number of employees at Youth Villages.