In this week’s About Town, the Downtown Memphis Commission goes after Tom Intrator’s blighted properties, and a Memphis City Council committee approves a lease for an entertainment venue, a hotel and housing at Liberty Park. Plus, a developer wants to turn Midtown into Nashville’s The Gulch.

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The Downtown Memphis Commission has filed eight lawsuits against Tom Intrator through its anti-blight committee.

Developer wants to turn Midtown area into Nashville's The Gulch By Sophia Surrett

Liberty Park $112M private development takes step forward By Samuel Hardiman

Appeal in Brooks Museum construction lawsuit alleges mistake by judge By Bill Dries

What to Order: Kinfolk's BLT By Jennifer Chandler

Asian Night Market's a feast for the senses, especially scent By Jody Callahan

Grizzlies Prep looks to open all-girls charter school By King Jemison

Beale Street shooting victim was arrested Downtown a week prior By Julia Baker

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