Publisher: The Commercial Appeal

For too long, local economic development has operated under the assumption that communities must compete with one another to attract employers, secure investment, and grow jobs.

A long-empty lot off Sam Cooper Boulevard in Binghampton will be completely filled soon.

Marriah Willis (back, center), 12, is all smiles with Denise Stewart (purple hat), 13, as the ladies pose for a group picture during the second annual G.E.M.S. Tea Party at the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities on Saturday.

One of Memphis’ most talked about “what-if” developments has new ownership and significantly larger plans.

Recently, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers from across Tennessee came together in Nashville to chart a path toward a stronger, more coordinated statewide cancer strategy for Tennessee.

Here’s a look at promotions, hirings and other noteworthy business events in the Memphis area.

A former UTHSC campus police officer is now a dental hygienist student at the same university he once protected.

Alexis Tappan has a college degree, a full-time job and a slew of church, community and other everyday involvements.