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Consumer outlook on Memphis economy is improved, with reservations
While their outlook on the economy is improved from a year ago, Memphis consumers appear hesitant about spending, a likely result of price increases linked to inflation.
Rob Moore
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Real Estate 114 N. Main set for commercial renovation
The tower at 114 N. Main sits at the corner of Adams Avenue and North Main Street. It shares the block with the Fire Museum of Memphis.
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Spirit of Memphis Snkrr Bar wants to save soles
Dominique Worthen owns the shop in The Gilmore building in Midtown. Customers, who include Grizzlies legend Tony Allen, are a mix of hard-core sneakers enthusiasts and folks who just want their shoes restored.
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Real EstateMarket driving Raymond James Tower shift to residential, owner says
The goal is for the granite skyscraper to eventually become mixed-use, with restaurants and some commercial real estate, but primarily residential, said Jacob Sofer of N.Y.-based Madison Realties.
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Downtown Former Raymond James Tower to get residential makeover
The Downtown Memphis building once known as Raymond James Tower will become the Memphis Waterfront Tower, with more than 300 apartments.
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Real Estate Olive Branch’s first mixed-use development breaks ground
Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.
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Real Estate Proposed nutrition store seeks loan to renovate Downtown property
Downtown Nutrition + Energy will be based on the business model of The Nutrition Hub, which is located in Germantown.
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Downtown Morris Park, an urban oasis, set for upgrades
The green space near Poplar Avenue and Manassas Street serves as a gateway between the Medical District and Victorian Village, and as a haven for people experiencing homelessness.
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Real Estate HVAC company seeks PILOT for Presidents Island move
The heavy-duty HVAC supplier is also considering moving its Memphis facility to North Mississippi.
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Real Estate Land Use Control Board approves widespread commercial rezoning
At its meeting Thursday, the board accepted requests for omission, including the Overton Square, Broad Avenue and Coro Lake areas to allow for further study.
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Design firm one step closer to moving into Annesdale mansion
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Real Estate Design firm one step closer to moving into Annesdale mansion
After hearing from neighbors of the former residence on Lamar Avenue, the Land Use Control Board allowed the design firm to go forward with its request, but stipulated it must monitor the noise generated from live events at the space.
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Real Estate Annesdale neighbors concerned over new owners, noise
Members of Annesdale-Snowden Historic Neighborhood have expressed concern for the continued use of the mansion as an event space.
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Metro Chick-fil-A 5K supports kids in need of miracles
This year, the annual Chick-fil-A 5K benefitted My Town Miracles, which provides financial assistance to low-income families.
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Real Estate 901 Comics grew business throughout the pandemic
While some small local businesses struggled throughout the pandemic, 901 Comics saw record sales. This summer, owners Shannon Merritt and Jaime Wright opened a second location, 901 Comics East.
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Real Estate11 developers vying for iconic tower
Proposals include known names like Chance Carlisle and Tom Intrator, as well as ones new to Memphis like Aaron Mesner of Block Real Estate Services.
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Real Estate Orleans Station to move forward with exterior renovations
Developers of Orleans Station, the proposed 10.2-acre mixed-use development in the Medical District, have the go-ahead to begin exterior renovations to the shopping strip that once housed the Trolley Stop restaurant.
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Business All bids in for 100 N. Main
The period for bids on Memphis’ tallest building is over, culminating in 11 offers.
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Real Estate Orgel, partners make bid to redevelop 100 N. Main
The group intends, if its bid is accepted, to invest around $267 million to revitalize one of the city’s most alluring pieces of commercial real estate.
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Business Construction permit filed for Summer Ave. Starbucks
The Starbucks will be built near the Aldi grocery store.
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Real Estate Bayer Properties to manage Eastgate
The East Memphis shopping center will become Bayer’s third asset in Shelby County.
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Real Estate Mixed-use development coming to Olive Branch
The Cascades will resemble developments like The Lake District in Lakeland and Silo Square in Southaven, a broker with the project said.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis-Cancun nonstop flights now booking for 2022
Vacation Express brought the popular flights from Memphis to Mexico back this summer, following a year’s absence due to the pandemic.
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Real Estate The Westin Memphis Beale Street clicks refresh
The redesign at The Westin, which started in 2016, includes all guestrooms as well as the lobby, exercise facility and 9,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Real Estate Downtown developer seeks density capacity increase for development
Current zoning allows for 60 dwelling units per acre, and 18 Main’s development plans call for 133 dwelling units per acre.
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Real Estate Board approves requests for University District apartments
A Florida-based developer wanting to build a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex in the University District is one step closer to doing so.
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