A new South Memphis redevelopment project at the Southgate Shopping Center is expected to improve access to healthy food options in the area, remove blight, and improve the quality of life of the neighborhood. Anchoring the reworked site, entrepreneur Rick James and Castle Retail Group are preparing to open a 31,000-square-foot Cash Saver grocery store early next month.

For entrepreneur Tanacha Thedford, paying tribute to her two grandmothers is at the heart of Big Momma’s & Granny’s Catering. This September, the company plans to open its first brick-and-mortar location in Bartlett.