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Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:23 -0500

Demolition of the former Commercial Appeal building could start in late June. DT Specialized Services, an Oklahoma-based company, filed a demolition permit for the property at 495 Union Ave.

Inked: Downtown's The Daily News building has a new owner

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:58:39 -0500

Local buyers claim former Daily News building and Fox Run Square. Helen of Troy expands to Southeast Memphis.

Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:07 -0500

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is clearing four buildings on its campus to make the property more accessible, add green space and to save money on upkeep.

Tsunami building goes on the market

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:37 -0500

Ben Smith opened Tsunami, a Pacific Rim-themed restaurant, in July 1998. He closed it this past February but would like to see it become a restaurant again.

Olymbec USA adds to its Southwest Memphis holdings

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:59:16 -0500

The privately-held commercial real estate firm bought the warehouse for $4.5 million.

Germantown office building bought for $5.5 million

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:50:00 -0500

A former FedEx office could become upscale medical campus.

Inked: New industrial buyer, SRM expands and Village Mart adds 10th local store

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:42:04 -0500

A Dallas-based industrial real estate investment firm has made its first purchase in Memphis, and Village Mart, a local clothing store, has signed a lease for a new location.

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

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 19 May 2026 23:04:28 -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.

Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:11 -0500

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council has renamed its annual tournament.

New artist lounge will help Overton Park Shell preserve its past — and plan for the next 90 years

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:50:29 -0500

The historic venue launches the nearly $2 million artist lounge expansion to give artists “the experience they deserve.”

'A changing of the guard in Midtown:' Cooper-Young landmark sells

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:00 -0500

An anonymous local company bought a highly visible retail property in Cooper-Young with plans for an Asian restaurant in the former Alchemy space.

Inked: New retailer coming to former Fox + Cat Vintage spot in Cooper-Young

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:57:14 -0500

Also, a beauty-supply store is coming to Bartlett, and an electrical-supply company signed a lease in East Memphis.

Local home sales down, foreclosures up for the year

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:17:56 -0500

“Some sellers still want those 2021 and 2022 prices, but it’s not there. The houses that sell under 30 days, they’re priced just right,” the president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors said.

Long-planned development in one of Memphis' older neighborhoods moving forward

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

The property was used as a hospital and stable by Union troops during the Civil War.

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.

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.