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The Downtown Memphis Commission announced Chandell Ryan, the city's chief operating officer, will take over as president and CEO in mid January.

According to the press release, an unanimous decision came after over 20 candidates were interviewed.

Chandell Ryan has been named the new President and Chief Operating Officer of the Downtown Memphis Commission with former President and CEO Paul Young moving on to become the Mayor of Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Downtown Memphis Commission unanimously approved its new President and CEO. The Board of Directors chose Chandell Ryan for the position out of over 20 applicants. Ryan will oversee the entire staff and assume all executive functions. “Chandell was an obvious standout,” said Benjamin Orgel, DMC board president. “Her background is perfectly […]

The fan was ejected, but after security from both the NBA and the Clippers confirmed what the fan said with Westbrook, he was allowed to return to his seat "like 30 seconds later."

During a game in which Westbrook scored 38 points to lead the Clippers to a road win over the Grizzlies, the star guard attempted to have a Memphis fan ejected for apparent heckling.

With 44 projects currently under construction Downtown, the Downtown Memphis Commission expects to build off an exciting 2022.

Memphis resident Benjamin Orgel was freshman at the University of Texas when his fraternity joined the bone marrow registry. A decade later, he was called to action.