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Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Memphis hospitality industry professionals said they hope for a more positive 2025.
Sophia Surrett
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February 2025
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Food NewsLucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
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DowntownMemphis Downtown Sheraton could get different hotel brand
The hotel attached to the Renasant Convention Center might become a Marriott once renovations are complete.
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Food NewsFood Files: Brookhaven Circle space to become special event venue
Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman’s Enjoy A|M Restaurant Group is expanding again.
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Real EstateInked: Broad Avenue Gateway first phase breaks ground, second phase in planning
The Broad Avenue Gateway development first phase has started construction and second phase is in the design phase. A Whitehaven warehouse has been sold.
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City of MemphisHere’s what xAI could use 552 acres for
Last year, xAI agreed to lease 552 acres from the Economic Development Growth Engine. For months, it has been unclear what plans xAI had for the land.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport open, flight schedules could be affected
Crews are focusing on preventing ice and snow buildup on runways and taxiways while also clearing ramps, service roads, terminal roadways and more.
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Real EstateWell-known philanthropist spearheads ‘Front Porch’ for Walnut Grove
The Front Porch will be an interfaith center at Second Baptist Church.
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Food NewsFood Files: New Uncle Lou’s to open by end of month
Plus, Kura House opens in the former Bhan Thai restaurant and where in Memphis to get a plate of baby shower eats.
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Germantown Andrew Michael confirm new Germantown restaurant
The new restaurant will be able to seat up to 200 guests, and chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer said it will differ from their former New Orleans restaurant of the same name.
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Business Blow Pops maker to invest $98M and create 60+ jobs in Tipton County
Charms, a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries, will employ almost 500 employees after the expansion is complete.
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Real EstateInked: Medical-waste removal company in Memphis; office building goes industrial
An office building is being converted in the East submarket. Dollar Fulfillment expands, and Daniels Sharpsmart comes to Memphis.
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Real EstateShift fuels occupancy at Cotton Exchange building
When advertising agency Archer began downsizing its Cotton Exchange office space by almost a third, it presented building owner Henry Turley Co. with a challenge — and an opportunity.
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Real EstateInked: First Congo selling two buildings, Germantown getting new retail center
Watertower Place at Forest Hill to open in Germantown, First Congregational Church to sell two buildings and Oteka Technologies relocates.
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Real Estate New apartments could come to the Memphis Medical District
The vacant lot between FedExFamilyHouse and Quimby Plaza could be filled with a new apartment complex.
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Food NewsFood Files: 901 Hot Pot, new Half Shell to open; Razing for Cane’s begins
Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis.
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Food News In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
In-N-Out Burger’s vice president of store development said there are no specific plans for the Memphis-area yet.
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Food News New restaurant to open in former Jerry Lee Lewis club
A seafood restaurant has plans for the former Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk space on Beale Street.
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Real EstateRegional One Health build could bring new life to Downtown ‘gateway’
Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.
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January 2025
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Business Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle has new chairman
Mike Keeney, a lifelong Memphian, will lead a group of executives in promoting economic development, growing the workforce and improving the business climate.
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Food NewsFood Files: Comeback Coffee gets groovy food menu
Wolfchase Galleria has a burger joint, and new-look Pizza Hut opens. Plus, something sweet is blooming in the former Flame Ramen.
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MusicNew Uptown Memphis music venue to open in spring 2026
The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River.
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Real EstateInked: Helen’s opening an event center
Cannon Wright Blount will relocate its headquarters down the street in May, Shelby County Federal Credit Union to move to Cordova and Helen’s Event Center will open near Parkway Village.
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Real Estate The Crowne Plaza hotel moves forward with new ownership
With the new owners, there will be $9 million invested in three phases throughout three years to renovate the property with a promise to continue investing after.
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Food NewsFood Files: ‘Mushroom queen’ moving her kingdom
Shroomlicious pauses operations to kickstart progress on new location, Pretty Taco closed “temporarily” and The Ready Room is closed.
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