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Inked: Crescent Center has new tenant

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:35:37 -0500

Also, the Carolina Watershed property has a new owner, and a Bartlett retail building sells for $1.4 million.

New company taking over 'largest development in the history of Downtown'

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 6 May 2026 18:33:55 -0500

A newly formed company has taken over a Downtown tech-hub project that would combine computing infrastructure, office and residential space on one campus.

What is Greater Memphis Chamber's plan to find new leader?

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 4 May 2026 18:17:19 -0500

Since Ted Townsend stepped down last week, the clock has started for the Chamber to find the ideal candidate to replace him by year-end.

Young Avenue Sound studio hits market

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 4 May 2026 13:03:23 -0500

Local rap legends Yo Gotti and 8Ball & MJG have recorded at Young Avenue Sound, and now the property is for sale.

Lausanne expanding campus in its centennial year

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 3 May 2026 09:23:11 -0500

While Lausanne is growing its physical campus, adding nontraditional learning environments, officials say the East Memphis private school isn’t looking to increase enrollment.

Locals buy East Memphis hotel for $5.5 million

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:54:43 -0500

The sale price, which comes down to $44,000 per room, is a deal for the market, leaving room for the new owners’ plans to upgrade the property.

Inked: ServisFirst doubles, Painted Tree closes and Bartlett center gets two new tenants

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:39:03 -0500

ServisFirst Bank is doubling its office footprint, Painted Tree Marketplace closes and a shopping center on Stage Road has landed a couple of new tenants.

$19M ruling goes against former Raymond James building owner

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:59:22 -0500

In 2021, the developer announced it was trying to convert the property into residential use.

Major Memphis industrial portfolio sale signals rebound in investor demand

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:54:09 -0500

The deal is a vote of confidence for the Memphis industrial real estate market, observers said.

Firm linked to Millington racetrack owner buys Memphis warehouse

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:37:48 -0500

A firm tied to an industrial electrical contracting firm and a prominent drag racing operator has bought a Southeast Memphis warehouse.

Cedar Run apartments sell at steep discount in foreclosure sale

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:33:23 -0500

Foreclosure deals are rare in the Memphis multifamily market.

The Works eyes South Memphis site for affordable housing

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:43:15 -0500

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is expected to vote Tuesday, April 28, on whether to sell the 2.3-acre former site of Orleans Elementary School at 1400 McMillan to The Works for $61,000.

Inked: Cowork at Crosstown, SweatHouz in Southaven

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:44:05 -0500

LBMC is already expanding at Clark Tower, and Southaven will get a little hotter and a lot colder with a Sweathouz location. And rent a business space at Crosstown Concourse.

Local investor buys Midtown office tower for $5.5M

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:29 -0500

YH TN Brownsville LLC, a private investment company, bought the 55,356-square-foot building at 2714 Union Ave. Extended from Coastal Partners LLC for $5.5 million.

French Village Square changes hands with room to grow

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:40:59 -0500

Germantown-based JX Investments LLC bought French Village Square at 4069-4111 Summer Ave. from MRS French Village LLC for $4.6 million.

MAAR Commercial Council recognizes top brokers

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:28:31 -0500

The Realtors council also inducted William B. Dunavant III into its Commercial Hall of Fame and honored Michael Lightman Sr. with its Legacy Award.

OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:40:54 -0500

OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, is building a new regional headquarters in Midtown as part of a $12 million expansion to meet the growing demand for its services.

Memphis industrial market rebounding

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Cushman & Wakefield released its first quarter industrial report, showing the overall market has some positive trends such as vacancy rate decreasing while net absorption and asking rental rates increased.

Southeast Memphis office property changes hands

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:35 -0500

The office park includes numerous amenities along with walking trails, an on-site deli and a conference center.

'White box grants' could make properties facing Main Street Mall more move-in ready

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:18 -0500

The Center City Development Corp. approved $220,000 worth of incentives for Downtown improvements.