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Jeff Savage highlights Metro Construction and growth of construction projects across Mid-South
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with longtime cityCURRENT partner, Jeff Savage, Vice President and Partner with Metro Construction, who shares some of the history for the family-owned and operated general contractor that has been involved in some of Memphis’ most recognizable developments and historical projects since the company’s founding in 1981.
Local organizations awarded nearly $5.5 million in federal, city grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis organizations making an impact every day in our community just got a big boost to the tune of more than $5 million. The money is from federal and city grants spread across multiple groups here. About $5.3 million in federal funds was given to organizations...
Pippen Jr., Jackson lead Grizz in blowout 20-point win over Mavs
MEMPHIS, Tenn — For a fourth consecutive game the Grizzlies were without ninth overall pick Zach Edey, yet the Grizzlies didn’t miss his presence as they dismantled Dallas 108-88. Early in the first quarter, Memphis created several opportunities by pressuring the basketball and forcing Dallas into turnovers. Applying the pressure first was guard Scotty Pippen […]
Memphis lands commitment from former Mr. Tennessee Basketball Damarien Yates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With nine transfers already set to go for next season Penny Hardaway adds another piece to the Tigers depth chart by landing the commitment from 2023 Fayette-Ware graduate and 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates. Yates joins the Tigers after playing one JUCO season at Vincennes University in Indiana. In his freshman season, […]
Grizzlies in reported talks to deal Ziaire Williams
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just a few months away from training camp the Memphis Grizzlies need to cut down to 15 players. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Memphis is testing the market to trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams. Williams was the 10th overall pick by the Grizzlies in 2021 and made an instant impact shooting 45 percent […]
Mayor Young selected for Harvard leadership training program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young has been selected for the eighth class of the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative. He joins 39 other mayors from 11 countries to participate in the year-long professional management training program. The program is intended to equip mayors and senior city leaders with “tools and expertise to expand their problem-solving […]
Grizzlies reporter reveals chilling Cam Spencer statement that will get fans hyped
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cam Spencer is turning heads early on in his professional career. Despite falling to the late second round of June's NBA Draft, the reigning NCAA Champion has captivated both teammates and audiences alike with his impressive on-court skill set and unique competitive nature. Already, core members...
Local Trump delegate describes Republican National Convention security
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Even after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, the Republican National Convention is getting underway in Milwaukee. Tennessee delegates such as Terry Roland are in attendance. “It’s a lot of people coming together,” Roland said. “If you’ve ever been to a convention like this, it’s like a […]
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Worker safety: A cloud over the construction boom
Nashville’s fast-paced growth has changed our city’s skyline and caught national headlines. We’re seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the sometimes deadly problems workers face, how they’re working to make construction sites safer, and what to do if you get injured on the job.
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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