Corey Davis

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Erin Kosnac Munz |Corey Davis

Allegiant Air will begin offering flights between Memphis and Knoxville starting Sept. 4. This addition brings Allegiant's total destinations from Memphis International Airport to six. The flight is expected to be a convenient option for University of Tennessee students and alumni in Memphis. On May 21, Allegiant Air announced it is launching service between Memphis International Airport and McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville. Service will start Sept. 4.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

FedEx Corp. has named John A. Smith as President and CEO of FedEx Freight and R. Brad Martin as Chairman of the Board. Both Smith and Martin currently hold leadership positions at FedEx Corp. and will transition to their new roles upon completion of the FedEx Freight spin-off. The separation of FedEx Freight into a publicly traded company is expected to be finalized by June 2026. Two top officials at FedEx Corp.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Corey Davis

Delta Air Lines will launch a new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting September 8. The new JFK route offers enhanced connectivity to international destinations, addressing a key demand from Memphis travelers. The new service offers a more convenient alternative to connecting through LaGuardia Airport for international travel.

1 month 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 month 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.