Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
Dima Amro
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Dima Amro is a native Memphian who covers commercial real estate and economic development for The Daily Memphian. She received her B.A. in journalism at the University of Memphis and M.A. in investigative journalism at American University.
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April 2025
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Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
The company expects to invest nearly $21 million in the project with more than $3.1 million for renovations and site improvements and $18 million in equipment and personal property.
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Real EstateInked: Lenox Office Park, Wolfchase hotel headed to auction
The 2019 loan was secured by a deed of trust on the Lenox Office Park, which became collateral after the lending moved into “advanced foreclosure stage,” JLL’s listing said.
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Real Estate Housing market defrosting as spring brings more sales
March home sales bounced back from February’s icy days as the spring market begins to flower.
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State GovernmentBill creating state-run economic development board put on hold
State Sen. Brent Taylor proposed a bill in March that would have created a state-level board to offer companies tax incentives for projects in Memphis.
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Real Estate A charter school is among projects honored by Pinnacle Awards
Hosted by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council, the Pinnacle Awards honor the top commercial real estate professionals and projects each year.
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Business Veterans speed-date for jobs
The Greater Memphis Chamber partnered with NextOp, a nonprofit connecting veterans and military service members with careers, to fly in 22 veterans to meet and interview with companies in the area.
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Real EstateInked: Hilton Memphis listed for sale
In other news, apartments, offices and retail are planned for the former TV station at 2701 Union Ave. Extended.
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Real EstateMemphis 3.0: Midtown residents divided on future land use map
MidtownMemphis.org is encouraging residents to speak out against Memphis 3.0’s future land use map, but other residents say the city’s zoning plan will be beneficial.
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Real EstateLocal industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
“It’s just a super exciting time to be in real estate as our economy is going through this transformation,” said Kemp Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield.
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Real EstateInked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
The Texas-based wholesale egg distributor plans to operate near the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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March 2025
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Real Estate Malco ‘putting out feelers’ for drive-in, president says
Malco says it will only sell if it’s “the right thing to do.”
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Real Estate Black developers summit hopes to ease home-building hurdles
The summit discussed affordable housing in Memphis as the summit theme centered around creating generational wealth in Black communities where systemic inequities halt homeownership.
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Real EstateInked: Yoga studio coming to Lakeland Town Square
Also, a new Tractor Supply Co. will develop 7 acres of land for the new retail spot, and M.J. Funeral Homes is expanding.
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Downtown Ginger’s Bread & Co. to open Downtown location
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded the owner a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement Grant on Wednesday, March 19, for interior and exterior improvements.
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Real EstateInked: Historic Memphis church to transform into community theater
A building in Memphis is trading church pews for stage cues, with Hattiloo Theatre tapped to run the theater program. Plus, a Nashville-based company takes the next steps for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation.
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Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Harmony at Morning Grove is accepting applications for the 55-and-older community that includes 196 units in a four-story building at 9525 U.S. 64.
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Health CareParalyzed Veterans of America gets ‘home of our own’ off Beale Street
Paralyzed Veterans of America plans to use the incoming community center for barbecues, tournaments and recognition.
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Real Estate New residential neighborhood planned near Mike Rose complex
Plus, four new apartment buildings are slated for the Medical District along Poplar Avenue and MLGW’s North Service Center facility is expanding.
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Real EstateInked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
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Real EstateLocal home sales decline in February, but hope for spring blooms
Frigid February weather stalled real estate sales, Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ President Greg Renfrow said. But a bounce back could be just around the corner.
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Real Estate Downtown to get new veterans rec center and more
A new mailing and shipping center is headed to Jackson Avenue, and the Mid-South Paralyzed Veterans of American begins to develop its recently acquired property.
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Real EstateInked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Former Jerry’s Sno Cones on Wells Station Road to become a convenience store; Home Dash furniture store moves into former American Freight space.
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Food News Edge District bookstore-coffee shop, The Four Way get renovation loans
The forgivable loans will fund facade improvements, streetscape changes and interior design.
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February 2025
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Downtown Downtown Memphis Commission sets new design guidelines
New guidelines emphasize walkability, attractive streetscapes, appealing facades, sustainability and authenticity to Memphis.
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