Neil Strebig

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Neil Strebig

Advocacy groups and officials voiced concerns over xAI's expansion in South Memphis and potential air pollution risks. A petition was filed with the EPA to enforce air quality standards in the Memphis area, including nearby Mississippi and Arkansas. Local NAACP chapters called for xAI's shutdown and criticized local officials and Memphis Light, Gas and Water. As xAI continues expanding its South Memphis footprint, so do the advocacy groups rallying against the artificial intelligence company.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Neil Strebig

FedEx founder Fred Smith believes the economy will struggle until trade agreements improve. Smith discussed tariffs and their impact on trade at the American Dream Initiative Solutions Summit. He also highlighted the importance of security, education, public transportation, and grid power for Memphis's success. FedEx founder and executive chairman Fred Smith said he expects the economy to continue to drag until trade agreements are resolved.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Neil Strebig

MLGW CEO Doug McGowen responded to a letter from Tennessee NAACP chapters criticizing the utility company's handling of xAI. McGowen claims the NAACP did not contact MLGW directly before sending the letter and that the letter contained misinformation. MLGW asserts it has no control over xAI's use of gas turbines, deferring oversight to environmental agencies. The NAACP called for an immediate shutdown of xAI's South Memphis facilities.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Neil Strebig

The NAACP is calling for the immediate shutdown of xAI's facilities in Memphis due to environmental and health concerns, particularly impacting Black communities. They criticize the Shelby County Health Department and MLGW for lack of transparency and prioritizing xAI over residents. MLGW maintains they cannot deny service to xAI and have been transparent about the project, sharing public fact sheets and holding town halls.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Neil Strebig

Downtown Memphis is getting its own craft beer festival of sorts. On May 27, the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) announced its Downtown Brew Hop celebration. The week-long event will showcase nine Downtown Memphis craft breweries. The event runs June 9-15. Participating breweries will offer live music, trivia nights, food truck nights, giveaways and specialty beer releases during the event week. Family-friendly and non-alcoholic options will also be available.