Historic stations inspire design of new fire headquarters
Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat gestures Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, toward the area where a new department headquarters will be built on Avery Avenue. The old drill tower (background) will stay with the hopes of turning it into a wellness center. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
The design of new headquarters near Midtown is inspired by the city's traditional, old fire stations, but with modern efficiencies and more office space.
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Tom Bailey
Tom Bailey covers business news for The Daily Memphian. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He's worked in journalism for 40 years and has lived in Midtown for 36 years.
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