- Gov. Bill Haslam joined FedEx Corp. chair and CEO Frederick W. Smith to announce the company is making a capital investment of more than $1 billion to modernize its Memphis hub and improve operational efficiency and reliability. The project includes construction of a new large sort facility and installation of state-of-the-art sort systems, construction of a bulk truck load building, and a new area to improve handling of the oversized shipments that have increased with the growth in e-commerce. Following plan approval, construction is expected to begin in 2019 and be completed by 2025.
- Steve Jenkins has been promoted to chief executive officer of Positively Living, a nonprofit which promotes HIV/AIDS awareness and serves those with the disease. Jenkins has been with the group since 2006, previously serving as executive director.
- U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan will be honored at the Knox County Republican Party’s Lincoln Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Rothchild Catering. Tickets/info: suzanne@tngop@gmail.com.
