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Apartments near Liberty Stadium could get new owners

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:31:49 -0500

The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.

Baptist buys East Memphis hotel

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:59 -0500

“We do not have any immediate plans for the building and will demolish it for the safety and benefit of our staff, patients and visitors,” a Baptist Memorial Hospital executive said.

Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:40:56 -0500

Brokers say AI technology improves efficiency, but only if users pay for stronger data controls and take the time to verify its output.

Raymond James seeks $13M from former landlord

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:10:49 -0500

The financial services company is seeking more than $13 million from the owner of 50 N. Front St., formerly known as Raymond James Tower.

Suburban Main Street zoning districts proposed

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:14:10 -0500

The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development’s Unified Development Code update adds a Suburban Main Street mixed-use district and makes changes in zoning recommendations for multiple parts of the city.

First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:03:47 -0500

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.

Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Millwork Specialty Contractors buys warehouse in Memphis International Airport Center; Fusion Hospitality adds to its local hotel holdings; and Rush Gaming & Collectibles signs lease in East Memphis.

Metal Museum's Rust Hall design blends old and new

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:47 -0500

When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.

What's going on with the former Exxon at Poplar and Highland?

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Two and a half years after a fire, the Exxon at Poplar and Highland is surrounded by fencing and still vacant.

Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:04:37 -0500

The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.

Jail's healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:44:55 -0500

Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar.

$25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 16:58:14 -0500

Crews are demolishing the First Horizon building, and developers are building a restaurant in the former Houston’s site.

Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:32:16 -0500

Two century-old apartment buildings in Midtown are sold, and it’s “a different ballgame” for people who want to buy industrial properties of a certain size.

Varsity Spirit soars into Southeast Memphis space

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:29:46 -0500

Varsity Spirit is growing its operations locally by snagging a warehouse space in Southeast Memphis.

Inked: Barefoot Bride returning to its roots

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Also in this edition of Inked: American Deli may be taking over a former Wendy’s restaurant in the Wolfchase area, and an HVAC company bought a Southeast Memphis building.

Utah company buys Collierville land near Mike Rose Soccer Complex

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:14 -0500

The property on the town’s western border could be developed into residential, commercial or mixed-use.

Grant & Co. moves ahead on 300-unit Levee apartments in Cordova

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Grant & Co. pulled construction permits for The Levee, an estimated $40 million development with 300 units spread across 11 buildings.

How Satellite Music Hall was designed for flexibility from stage to street

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:11 -0500

Live Nation, Crosstown Concourse and Archimania worked together on the plan for the space at 1291 Autumn Ave.

Singapore-based company buys North Memphis warehouses from Cargill

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:24:29 -0500

One agribusiness giant is adding to its local presence while another is reducing its footprint.

Hardee's down to one Memphis location

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:13:17 -0500

All of the Hardee’s restaurants in Memphis are closed except for one. These closed locations have been sold or are under contract.