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America's second-best large employer is based in Memphis, Tennessee
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (218+ words) St. Jude, one of the largest companies in Memphis, recently became one of the top large employers in America, according to Forbes. Tennessee frequently ranks high among Forbes lists, including for best company culture, best large employers, wealthiest individuals, and…...
Tennessee football drops in college football polls after loss to Alabama
4+ mon, 22+ hour ago (97+ words) Josh Heupel and Tennessee football dropped in the US LBM Coaches Poll a Week 8 loss to Alabama. Here are the complete polls. Tennessee football drops in college football polls after loss to Alabama Tennessee football dropped six spots in the…...
Starbucks closing stores, cutting 900 jobs. Here are Tennessee locations possibly closing
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) At the end of September, Starbucks announced that it would close 1% of its stores in the U.S. and North America as part of CEO Brian Niccol's'Back to Starbucks'transformation strategy. On Sept. 25, Niccol shared a memo with employees on the'Starbucks blog'stating that…...
Greg Desrosiers injury update: Memphis football running back leaves game vs Chattanooga
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) Memphis football running back Greg Desrosiers left the Tigers' season-opener against Chattanooga on Aug. 30 was not on the sideline after halftime. It wasn't immediately clear why Desrosiers left the ... Greg Desrosiers injury update: Memphis football running back leaves game vs…...
Memphis football vs Chattanooga live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 1 game
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (161+ words) With plenty of new faces ready to play key roles, Memphis football is about to kick off the 2025 season. The Tigers will host Chattanooga in the opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. It's Memphis' first game in the post Seth…...
Labor Day protests in Tennessee: There are nine 'Workers Over Billionaires' events, see where
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) Yet another set of protests is scheduled to take place over Labor Day weekend in opposition to President Donald Trump. Labor Day, which is Sept. 1, will include hot dogs, swimming, and - for some - protests against the president and the billionaires…...
The Commercial Appeal Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (24+ words) After falling in its opening TSSAA state tournament game, St. Benedict softball fought back, ultimately finishing runner-up for the first time since 2009....
Beware the blood suckers: It's tick season in Tennessee. Here's everything to know
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (660+ words) This is a fairly new one when it comes to tick-borne illnesses. Alpha-gal syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening allergy to pork, beef, rabbit, lamb, and/or venison, and byproducts of ... Beware the blood suckers: It's tick season in…...
Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (767+ words) The legislation aimed at state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools passed its first hurdle in the Tennessee House's K-12 Education subcommittee Tuesday morning. The legislation will now move to the full Education committee, but no date has been set for discussion....