Star-spangled neighbors return to the streets for community celebrations
Neighborhood July 4 celebrations returned this year, offering residents of neighborhoods across the Memphis metro area a chance to come together and enjoy the holiday.
Neil Strebig
Neil Strebig is a chef turned journalist covering economic development and commercial real estate for The Daily Memphian. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has worked at media outlets including the York Daily Record/USA Today Network and most recently as Report for America Corps Member with Lookout Santa Cruz. He is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
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Business EDGE board approves tax incentive for Legacy at Countrywood
The 175-acre, $400 million mixed-use development near Colonial Country Club in Cordova is approved for an eight-year tax increment financing (TIF) of up to $23 million.
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June 2022
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BusinessInked: Highlander in East Memphis sells for $2.7M, updates at Felicia Suzanne’s in South Main
This week’s Inked includes updates on two businesses leaving Downtown Memphis, Felicia Suzanne’s new space, a new apartment complex on Front Street and new ownership for the Highlander Apartments.
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Business Montgomery Martin steps down from firm he founded
After 27 years, owner and founder H. Montgomery Martin will step down as president and CEO of his namesake company.
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Business Robertson to step down as head of Greater Memphis Chamber
Ted Townsend will replace Robertson, the Chamber’s first Black president and CEO.
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Real Estate Proposed Pinch Development looks to heights just shy of 100 N. Main
Buildings as tall as 100 North Main would be allowed in the Pinch District after a 5-1 vote by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment on Wednesday.
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Mixed-use projects in Medical District, former Porter Junior High School site approved
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Real Estate Mixed-use projects in Medical District, former Porter Junior High School site approved
The Board of Adjustment approved plans for a 49-unit apartment building in the Medical District along with plans at the historic Greyhound Station in Uptown and the former Porter Junior High School in South Memphis.
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Business Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum set to exit Central Station
The museum is on the ground floor at 545 S. Main St. inside the historic Central Station, where it has been since 2012.
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Real EstateInked: $18M apartment complex planned near U of M, mixed use planned for Greyhound site
This week’s Inked covers plans for an $18 million apartment complex near the University of Memphis and updates on the historic Greyhound site in Uptown, which the developers plan to transform into “an eclectic mixed-use development with apartments and specific retail uses.”
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NeighborhoodsFirst phase of Orleans Station to be complete in July
Nearby developments include Development Service Group’s The Rise, The Ravine and the pending Rise on the Ravine apartment complex, along with developer Bill Townsend’s investment in the historic Victorian Village.
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Real Estate 20-year PILOT approved for $79.6M Rise on the Ravine project
Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District.
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Business CCDC board approves nearly $250k for six Downtown Memphis projects
The Center City Development Corp., approved funding for several Downtown projects, including grants for the two new businesses in Central Station and an improvement grant for the historic R.S. Lewis Funeral Home.
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BusinessInked: Final step for Butler Row development, apartments coming to Raymond James Tower
This week’s Inked covers updates on the $65 million Butler Row development, pending changes to the Raymond James building, a new tenant at The Altana in Midtown and a new hotel in the South Main district.
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Business Cafe Lit aims to be Downtown restaurant, cultural hub
Memphians Frankey Anderson and Hulesy Britt plan to open Cafe Lit, a literary-themed restaurant and bar at 111 Madison Ave. in August.
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BusinessDeveloper hopes to bring 119 Madison back to life with speakeasy, apartments
Developer Eduardo Sanchez bought the historic building and plans to renovate the building into luxury apartments, a ground-floor coffee shop and basement speakeasy bar.
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Business Gestalt Schools, Gill Properties buy Malco Majestic for $2.5 million
After $50 million entertainment hub deal stalls, former movie theater in Hickory Hill has new owners, new vision.
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Business Land Use Control Board approves $100M India Cultural Center expansion
East Memphis will soon be home to the area’s first AC Hotel by Marriott and a $100 million India Cultural Center expansion is on its way in Eads.
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Real Estate$29 million apartment complex at 99 Front nearing completion
The historic Oliver and Stewart buildings Downtown are being transformed into an apartment complex.
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Real Estate Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson
The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.
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BusinessInked: Rise on the Ravine seeks PILOT; Downtown Walgreens building sold
This week’s Inked includes details of a potential $79.6 million development in the Edge District and updates on Muggin’ Coffee’s second location.
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Business Chamber announces Prosper Memphis initiative: It’s Memphis vs. errrbody
The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce shared the Prosper Memphis 2030 initiative, aimed at creating 50,000 more jobs and improving STEM vocational training for minority residents.
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Real Estate Plans submitted for Falls Building renovation
Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates submitted plans for a 258,964-square-foot renovation of the historic Downtown building.
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Real Estate Inside the world’s first-ever Caption by Hyatt in Downtown Memphis
It includes Talk Shop, a 24/7 eatery, which is a mash-up of a beer garden, coffee shop, restaurant and co-working space.
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BusinessInked: Inkan Builders to invest $4.5M near Speedway Terrace; Amaro bar headed to Midtown
This week’s Inked shares news on Inkan Builders footprint in Speedway Terrace, Anima Coffee & Amaro Bar in Midtown and demolition at the historic Melrose High School.
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Business Design Review Board approves plans for former Heartbreak Hotel site
The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District.
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