Introducing: FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis

We’re excited to start the year by sharing something meaningful from one of our city’s greatest supporters.

Our friend Duncan Williams, Chairman of DWAM and now the new Chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber, has started a weekly “For Memphis” email. His goal? To change the way we talk about our city, not with spin, but by celebrating real, everyday wins. Every Tuesday at 9:01 a.m., Duncan highlights good news from across Memphis and is honest about the challenges we face.

We love this simple idea: Celebrate what’s working, share the good with your people, and help tell a fuller story about Memphis. If you care about this city like we do, watch for Duncan’s “For Memphis” updates each week right here. When something makes you proud, pass it along for Memphis.

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In case you missed it yesterday, here it is:

I love to see people on FIRE for Memphis. The good news is flowing!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CREATED THEIR LIST AND SHARED WITH YOUR NETWORK.   FOR EVEYRONE ELSE, SNOW DAYS ARE OVER,  WE NEED YOU!!

Let’s keep this momentum going!

Make your list of 100+ and share, share, share!!  With every email, we are shaping the Memphis narrative.

We are not ignoring our challenges but moving forward and making change.

Duncan

Keep Reading the Good News For Memphis.

Memphis Wins at the Grammys

Memphis won again at this year’s Grammys. Memphis musicians Boo Mitchell and Eric Gales won Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for their work on the hit movie “Sinners.” Read more about it here and view the whole list of nominees (several of them being Memphians) and winners here.

2025 Next-Gen Awardees

I’ve got news about the future of Memphis—it’s in good hands. Watch this video to see 10 of the top young professionals in the Memphis area who were recognized with the Memphis Next-Gen 10 Award.

Memphis Chess Club is the 2^nd Oldest Chess Club in the US

Who knew Memphis has the 2^nd Oldest Chess Club in the United States? The Memphis Chess Club is an award-winning chess club and was originally opened in 1877. Nowadays, it’s rare to see a brick-and-mortar chess club. Not only do we have one here, but it doubles as a café. Read more about the Memphis Chess Club here.

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Click here to get caught up on Duncan's newsletter:

https://memphischamber.com/about/why-memphis/greater-news/

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