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Inked: Krosstown Lofts, Cordova land and Living Spaces

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:49:21 -0600

Developers are planning a mixed-use project at Madison Avenue and Watkins Street, and furniture retailer Living Spaces is moving forward with the renovation of the former IKEA building.

5C Group turning old Fred's real estate into new tech

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:57:44 -0600

When Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. closed its corporate headquarters in 2019, few could have predicted the dated, wood-paneled offices would eventually be replaced by high-tech computer chips.

Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 09:52:19 -0600

The European auto repair shop and dealership is staying near Cooper-Young, but will own its new location rather than lease it, gaining more room to expand and improve operations.

Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 06:41:49 -0600

A development corporation bought the Memphis brand and plans to incorporate it into its $30 million Downtown project.

Chamber names next president and CEO

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 09:03:08 -0600

Joshua Gunn has served in executive roles from Glendale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, where he was born and raised. And he was a successful hip-hop artist before stepping into business leadership roles.

Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 15:46:39 -0600

For the first time since it opened, Crosstown Concourse is looking for a new lead executive.

Developing Memphis seminar highlights transformational projects

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:06:46 -0600

Major projects that could shape the city’s future — ranging from an art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis — were previewed recently at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis seminar.

Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:11:31 -0600

Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley and Kevin McEniry are among the buyers of the 123-room hotel, which will get a rebrand, an Oak Steakhouse, a cafe and a private club.

LPI buys trio of medical-office buildings

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:50:40 -0600

Formerly known as Loeb Properties Inc., the company owns and manages several properties in East Memphis, including Park Place Centre, an upscale retail center at Park and Ridgeway Road.

Inked: 56-year-old shopping center could be demolished to make way for apartments

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:00:13 -0600

A shopping center built in 1970 might be cleared. Plus, a national supplier has bought an Olive Branch warehouse as part of its growth plans.

Pickering Firm expands into East Tennessee

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:50:36 -0600

The acquisition gives the 80-year-old firm a presence in East Tennessee and adds to its engineering and design capabilities.

Developers break ground on Union Station's first phase

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:08:42 -0500

The project will start with the townhomes for the first phase, followed by the single-tenant retail building and, finally, the hotel component.

Inked: 'Asian Target' coming to East Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:06:36 -0500

Also, an “Amazon-proof” shopping center bought in Bartlett, a firm buys a South Memphis industrial property and Miestro Home Integrations is moving.

Downtown Memphis moving in positive direction, officials say

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:23:56 -0500

DMC President and CEO Chandell Ryan said Downtown Memphis came back faster from the pandemic than other cities.

Bass, Berry & Sims leaving Downtown to anchor East Memphis development

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:12:07 -0500

The Nashville-based law firm will lease more than 39,000 square feet at Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall Road, leaving Peabody Place after more than 25 years Downtown.

Art museum, a hospital and the Queen: Developers to talk about projects shaping Memphis

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:40:29 -0500

Major projects shaping the city’s future — ranging from the art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis’ Poplar corridor — will be previewed at the Developing Memphis seminar.

Memphis tax abatement could pull industrial user from DeSoto County

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:09:23 -0500

ITT Goulds Pumps would leave Southaven after 20 years for a Memphis building under an incentive approved Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Oak Court Mall demolition enters next phase

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:52:16 -0500

Crews have been working to demolish the former Macy’s portion of the Poplar Avenue property this year, and are moving on to the main mall building.

Inked: Central Lofts, home sales numbers and a Collierville car wash

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:16 -0500

Central Lofts has a new owner, local home sales fell by double digits in September, and a Florida investor bought the former Glide Xpress Car Wash in Collierville.

Can state tax credits bridge the multimillion dollar gap for Memphis' historic landmarks?

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:21:15 -0500

State historic tax credits could be especially beneficial in Memphis, particularly Downtown, where buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places are eligible for the credits.