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Good News Across Memphis
The good news keeps showing up in all industries and sectors of our city. As you’ll see in today’s newsletter, we get good news from downtown; good news from the healthcare technology space; good news from the nonprofit world.
Positive stories about Memphis aren’t hard to find. We live them every single day, so we need to share them every single day. It’s one of the best ways to change the perception of our city.
Duncan
Keep Reading the Good News For Memphis.
Celebrate Downtown Restaurants with Downtown Dining Week!
You’ve heard me talk about how important it is to support downtown. This week might be one of the best weeks to get downtown. November 9-15 is Downtown Dining Week 2026. The lineup includes over 50 participating restaurants. Everything from Felicia Suzanne’s to Aldo’s Pizza to the Arcade Restaurant. Several of the restaurants are offering discounts and specials. Plus, the Downtown Memphis Commission offers discounted parking options. Read more here.
Memphis Company Takes Top Prize in National Competition
Erica Plybeah, founder and CEO of Memphis-based MedHaul, took first place in the national healthcare AI competition, WellWithAll. Founded in Memphis in 2017, MedHaul helps patients overcome one of the biggest barriers to receiving medical care: reliable transportation. Its AI-powered technology helps healthcare providers identify patients at risk of missing appointments and coordinate transportation. Read more here. (Thanks for sharing the good news, Nancy Coffee!)
MIFA Celebrates 50 years of Meals on Wheels
Since 1976, MIFA has delivered thousands of meals to older adults with a high risk of food insecurity. They now deliver 2,500 meals daily, with over 26 million meals since its inception. MIFA is projected to reach 1,000 clients by the end of the year. Read more here and here. (Thank you, Istvan Bardos, for sharing the good news!)
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