Memphis is Tennessee's largest city by metro population and one of the South's major commercial construction markets. FedEx world headquarters, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and rapidly growing East Memphis / Germantown / Cordova commercial corridors drive ongoing demand. Memphis is not HVHZ; standard IBC + Tennessee state amendments apply.
Memphis follows Standard FBC + TN amendments. Design wind speed: 115 mph. Impact-rated glazing is not required by code in Tennessee. IECC energy code applies; Climate Zone 4A (Middle TN) or 3A (Memphis area).