FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, April 14, 2026

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Memphis Film Selected for the American Black Film Festival

Memphis is once again on a national platform, but this time in film. The Memphis film, Hoop Street, was selected for the 2026 American Black Film Festival lineup. They were selected for the Narrative Features category. The lineup brings films from around the world. Read more about the competition here and the Narrative Features lineup here. (Shout out to Diamond Young for sharing this piece of good news.)

Memphis Airport Generates More than $10B in Economic Impact

The Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports recently released its 2025 Economic Impact Study, which looks at the state’s largest commercial service airports. The report found that Memphis International Airport contributed 67,000 jobs and $10.7 billion in economic output. Read more here.

St. Mary’s Honored with Volunteer Tennessee Award of Excellence

St. Mary’s School was recently recognized at the state level during the Tennessee Conference for Volunteerism and Service Learning. This award recognizes schools that demonstrate a commitment to community service and civic engagement. During the 2024-2025 school year, St. Mary’s students gave more than 10,000 service hours across Memphis organizations. Read more here. (Thanks for sharing the good news, Jennifer Parris.)

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