Memphis, United States: innovation profile

Memphis is number 142 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 40. It is home to 1 R&D lab, 3 startups, 11 investors and 7 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• FedEx Corporation (#69)
• International Paper Company (#345)
• Autozone, Inc (#420)
• FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. (#828)
• Sylvamo Corp. (#1644)
• Frontdoor, Inc. (#2158)
• First Horizon National Corporation (#F242)

Startups

• Noremac Media Group
• TM Holding Companies
• Visalaw Ventures

Investors

• 1819 Partners
• Additive Advisory PBC
• B. Riley Wealth Private Shares
• Chickasaw Capital
• Innova Memphis
• NFC Investments
• Red Door Wealth
• Ridgeline Capital
• SSM Partners
• Walnut Grove Capital Partners
• Wolf River Capital

R&D labs

Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium.