
Ted Townsend
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Ted Townsend
@TedTownsend901
President & CEO @memphischamber / former @TNECD Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer





📢 Silver Hills Bakery is acquiring the former Kellogg facility in Rossville, TN, investing $48.5M and creating 394 new jobs. This marks one of the largest economic wins in the city’s history and a major boost for the region’s future. 🍞🏭 Read more: memphischamber.com/blog/press-rel…




"It's moving in the right direction, but it's still recognized as one of the worst cities in America. To the point where the head of the FBI has called it 'the murder capital of this country' per capita. That's on the record." - Stephen A. Smith discussing Memphis on First Take

Did you know Memphis is one of just six U.S. cities with two R1 research universities? This prestigious designation recognizes institutions with the highest levels of research activity and academic excellence. 👏 With both the @uofmemphis and @uthsc driving groundbreaking discoveries, Memphis is helping power Tennessee’s reputation as a hub for innovation and forward-thinking solutions. #TNTuesday



"You gonna tell folks why nobody wants to be in Memphis? Or you want me to do it?" "Cats like Jimmy Butler and others don’t feel like it’s the safest environment. I’m talking to the local authorities in Memphis." - Stephen A. Smith









xAI Expands in Memphis with a Focus on Sustainability 💡🌎 xAI has purchased a 1M sq. ft. facility in Southwest Memphis, strengthening its Digital Delta presence and commitment to innovation. This expansion builds on the growth of the Colossus supercomputer and a groundbreaking $80M Colossus Water Recycling Plant, home to the world’s largest ceramic bioreactor, which protects 4.75B gallons of Memphis Aquifer water annually! 💦 xAI is also deploying the world’s largest Tesla Megapack to ensure zero grid impact during peak demand, prioritizing energy for Memphis residents. Tech meets sustainability right here in Memphis! 🔋 #DigitalDelta #AI #Memphis #Grok3 #Colossus memphischamber.com/blog/general/x…

