07-02-2025
These industries are expected to add jobs in 2025
These industries are expected to add jobs in 2025
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Memphis job market improving
Memphis' job market is expected to make positive gains in 2025.
That's according to data collected by the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group, which compiles job market statistics for the Greater Memphis Chamber.
Employment in the Greater Memphis region, which covers nine counties in the tri-state area, is expected to rise by 2% through 2025. That means 10,232 new jobs will be added, bringing total regional employment to 658,955, Jacob Wilt reports in this story
Here are several stories to check out this Saturday
Tariffs in TN : Tennessee could see a $4 million loss in whiskey exports annually if a 25% tariff is imposed on Canada. And the state's automotive industry could lose $2.85 billion if 25% tariffs are imposed on Mexico and Canada. The Trump administration has suspended the tariffs for 30 days and is negotiating with Mexico and Canada. Read more on tariffs in this story from Hadley Hitson and McKensy Lunsford.
: Tennessee could see a $4 million loss in whiskey exports annually if a 25% tariff is imposed on Canada. And the state's automotive industry could lose $2.85 billion if 25% tariffs are imposed on Mexico and Canada. The Trump administration has suspended the tariffs for 30 days and is negotiating with Mexico and Canada. Read more on tariffs in this story from Hadley Hitson and McKensy Lunsford. On The Docket: The current chief deputy of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office has made his first move to open a campaign to be the next county sheriff. And, in the same week, the man accused of going on a shooting spree in September 2022 has decided to represent himself at trial, ditching his attorney, Lucas Finton reports in this story.
The current chief deputy of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office has made his first move to open a campaign to be the next county sheriff. And, in the same week, the man accused of going on a shooting spree in September 2022 has decided to represent himself at trial, ditching his attorney, Lucas Finton reports in this story. Wings and football: The Super Bowl on Sunday means football, music and, of course, food, especially wings. We have a list of The CA staff's six favorite wing spots in this story from Ellen Chamberlain.
The Super Bowl on Sunday means football, music and, of course, food, especially wings. We have a list of The CA staff's six favorite wing spots in this story from Ellen Chamberlain. Ad Meter: Don't forget to check out this year's Super Bowl commercials ahead of time with USA TODAY's Ad Meter. Here's how to see the ads before they air Sunday and grade each on a scale of 1 to 5 to determine this year's winner. You can find the Ad-Meter feature here.
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