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Celebrate Local Creativity This Holiday Season

Ready to shop? We are! We can’t wait to see you at Ugly Art Co. for the  2025 Holiday Market, happening December 7 from 12–3 PM.

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Averell Mondie and Aric Hotchkiss: MMDC Graduates Building Memphis's Future

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is marking a major victory this year. Following the successful graduation of its Emerging Developers Cohort in the second quarter of 2025, the program is already demonstrating tangible results across the city.

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Next Gen Takes the Lead on MMDC's Final District Tour of 2025

This October, MMDC proudly wrapped up our final District Tour of the year with an inspiring “Next Gen Takeover!”

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Memphis' Medical District Places in the Memphis Flyer's 2025 Best of Memphis Awards

The Memphis Flyer announced its "Best of Memphis" winners in categories ranging from Arts & Entertainment to Food and Drinks. Those who are considered to be the Best of Memphis in their respective categories come in the form of businesses, individuals, and organizations who are voted on by none other than those who know them best: Memphians!

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Memphis Inner City Rugby Breaks Ground on New Complex

The energy was electric in the Peabody-Vance neighborhood this August as Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new complex at 673 Vance Avenue.

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MMDC Highlights Financial Investment in Memphis Medical District with "Bankers and Brokers" Tour

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) today hosted the "Bankers and Brokers" edition of its popular "Discover the District" summer tour series, offering a deep dive into the burgeoning economic landscape of an area renowned for its healthcare innovation.

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Medical District Welcomes ALDI

Whether it’s the fresh fruit,  good vibes, or the welcoming atmosphere and walkability, ALDI’s opening in the heart of the Medical District was exactly what it promised to be: grand.

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Hire Local Security Officer Training Program Video

MMDC's Workforce Development team launched a new Security program this year training participants to be security officers. Hear from one of our graduates, Calvina Crutcher, about her experience and how it led her to accept a position at UTHSC.

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MMDC Partner Video

Exciting transformations are underway in Memphis' Medical District! In this video, hear directly from some of MMDC’s champions about the incredible changes taking shape and how you can get involved in driving this momentum forward.

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Walkability Video featuring MMDC's Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli

From well maintained sidewalks to bike lanes, your Medical District has what you need to easily walk or roll where you need to go! Learn more about the District’s walkability initiatives from MMDC’s very own Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 4: Sharon Coleman

On this episode of "Inside the President's Office," MMDC President, Rory Thomas, sits down with local business owner and community leader Sharon Coleman. Watch our video to learn more about Sharon's involvement with Peabody Vance Neighborhood Association and why she chose the Medical District for her business, Ritzee Florist & Interior Designs.

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Inside the President's Office | Episode 3: Latasha Harris

Step inside the President's Office for a conversation between MMDC's President himself, Rory Thomas, and our Director of Workforce Strategies, Latasha Harris. During this episode Rory & Latasha give an overview of MMDC's Workforce Strategies program including a recap of our third annual Career Launch Academy which wrapped up earlier this month.

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