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In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:54:09 -0500

Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.

Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Point of Impact Global Missions is moving into a one-story medical office building. Plus, a company bought Parkside Gallery in Bartlett, and a Family Dollar was part of a larger sale-leaseback transaction.

Former Hickory Hill Denny's to become medical clinic

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:59:12 -0500

The Camellia Foundation is converting a former Denny’s in Hickory Hill into a full-service medical clinic with plans to open more locations in underserved communities in the next few years.

New Marshall County plant to bring $119M investment and 2,200 jobs

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:22:33 -0500

The company is renovating the facility to support customers in the data center infrastructure market.

New grocery coming to Uptown

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 18:00:18 -0500

A $765,000 cleanup grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site across from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 08:27:41 -0500

Project Transition plans to build homes for transitional living in Southeast Memphis using an unconventional material: intermodal containers.

Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:47:58 -0500

Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.

Greater Memphis Chamber recruits veterans for manufacturing roles

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:46:23 -0500

As manufacturers nationwide and in Memphis work to fill workforce gaps, veterans could play a role in meeting hiring needs.

Memphis Art Museum rooftop sign approved

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:02:44 -0500

A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.

Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:52:33 -0500

If approved, these projects could add residential units and commercial property across the city.

IKEA property hits the market

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:03:08 -0500

IKEA is listing its 29.3-acre property at 7900 Ikea Way in Cordova for sale.

Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:48:19 -0500

After a long and complicated history, Central Lofts, a vacant 127-unit property on South Hollywood Street, is up for sale.

Paints and brushes to be part of Stomping Grounds experience in former Railgarten site

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:13 -0500

The Art Project is moving its paints and brushes to Stomping Grounds, a Midtown property which is turning into something of a multi-tenant operation.

In the shadow of the Sterick, Memphis Public Market reviving long-vacant Downtown corner

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:56:58 -0500

The $30 million Memphis Public Market would turn two buildings into a 24-stall public market with vendor spaces for farmers, grocers, butchers, bakers, prepared-food operators, artisans and specialty retailers.

Historic Marine Residence gets new owner, fresh upgrades ahead

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:50:29 -0500

The property has won several awards, including recognition from the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis for “Best Adapted Reuse Community” over multiple years.

Mahaffey pitching its tent in Southeast Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:37:30 -0500

Mahaffey Tent and Event Rentals is relocating its operations after buying office and warehouse buildings from another company with a long local history.

Inked: Mini golf, mini go-karts and many properties sold in Flicker Street Arts District

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Three properties in Midtown’s Flicker Street Arts District have changed hands, Urban Air has renewed their lease at the Trinity Commons shopping center and Monster Mini Golf is expanding its Mid-South footprint.

From greenfield to gravel: Truck yards hiding in plain sight in Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Industrial Outdoor Storage sites are secure open-air sites typically used to park commercial vehicles, stage shipping containers or store heavy equipment, and they’re scattered throughout Memphis's major industrial areas.

Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:43:57 -0500

Another fast-food location is coming to Poplar Avenue. Plus, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association is building a new space.

Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:43:16 -0500

DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.