In Chattanooga this August, EDGE President and CEO Dr. Joann Massey joined development finance leaders from across the state for the Tennessee Economic Development Basic Finance Course, a program designed to strengthen knowledge of core financing tools that fuel local...
At the August 20, 2025 joint meeting of the EDGE Board and the International Port of Memphis Board, leaders advanced several projects that will fuel investment, create jobs, and enhance Memphis’s competitiveness in logistics, technology, and energy. From clean energy...
In 2021, ATEC Spine, Inc. made a strategic decision to grow its operations in Memphis – a move supported through a 10-year Fast Track PILOT from EDGE. This incentive enabled the medical device company to build out its new space in the Bluff City, create 95 new jobs...
For over 20 years, Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken has been a pillar of Memphis culture, serving up unforgettable food, community pride, and a powerful legacy rooted in family. At the center of it all is Lou Martin, a man whose devotion to tradition and resilience...
Last week, Memphis took a powerful step toward a more financially secure future for all of its residents. Trey Moore, EDGE’s Small Business Specialist, joined community partners, city officials, and citizens for the Memphis CityStart Financial Empowerment Meeting, an...
Memphis is a city built on grit, and nowhere was that spirit more alive than at EDGE’s Small Business Loan Expo, held last Thursday at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis. Entrepreneurs, community partners, and city leaders came together for a day...
The City of Memphis and the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) today launched a bold new marketing campaign and initiative to support and elevate entrepreneurs across the city. The announcement was made during the third annual...
In the heart of Memphis, where community meets opportunity, Dream Academy Learning Center is planting the seeds for lifelong success. Founded by veteran educator Alexandria Boddie in 2020, Dream Academy is a preschool with a vision rooted in excellence, equity, and...
Memphis made its mark this week as leaders from across the region and country gathered downtown for the American Dream Initiative Solutions Summit, hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in partnership with EDGE, the City of Memphis, Start Co., and the...
When AAON, Inc. announced in 2024 that it was bringing a $238 million manufacturing facility, and more than 800 jobs, to Memphis, it was a sign of what’s possible when the right project meets the right partners at the right time. For its role in helping bring AAON to...
