Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclear
By Jody Callahan
Published on April 10, 2026.
The president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, Ted Townsend, has been placed on leave without explanation. The reasons for this leave are unclear. An executive from a Downtown organization confirmed that he received a message informing him of the situation. The leaveout comes with the possibility of additional litigation.
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