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Inked: Commercial real estate seminar, Memphis 'Best Places to Go in 2023'

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:00:30 -0600

This week’s Inked discusses emerging trends from the Daily Memphian’s commercial real estate seminar, new apartment complex coming to East Memphis, and recognition for Memphis tourism.

Inked: Poplar Commons sold for almost $26M, Hotel Pontotoc facelift continues

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 04:00:04 -0600

This week’s Inked includes updates on the Hotel Pontotoc renovation and Poplar Commons shopping center’s new owners.

AutoZone plans to build Downtown skybridge

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:42:10 -0600

The walkway will connect at the fifth floor of the Downtown Mobility Center and the third floor of AutoZone headquarters.

Tuesday Morning to close six Memphis-area locations

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:39:05 -0600

Discount retailer Tuesday Morning is closing more than 400 of its stores, including several in the Memphis region.

Advanced manufacturing in Memphis increases to $12 billion industry

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:24:14 -0600

In 2022, more than 1,000 advanced manufacturing companies were operating within the Memphis region with a combined workforce of 43,356 persons.

Chamber announces Prosper Memphis initiative: It's Memphis vs. errrbody

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:40:46 -0600

The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce shared the Prosper Memphis 2030 initiative, aimed at creating 50,000 more jobs and improving STEM vocational training for minority residents.

Timber company gets PILOT to move HQ to Cordova

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:09:57 -0600

Portugal-based MSS Steel and Ubique Group were also approved for PILOTs by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County.

Extension of first phase of Dixie Greyhound project awarded tax incentives

Extension of first phase of Dixie Greyhound project awarded tax incentives

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:43:13 -0600

Uptown Studios & Storage is part of November 6’s Dixie Greyhound redevelopment project. The developer plans to build a new four-story, 80,000-square-foot building at 475 N. Main St.

South Main retailer to expand

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:56:18 -0600

Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St.

Inked: January home sales down, $5M Greenbelt dock expansion

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:37:52 -0600

This week’s Inked shares MAAR’s January 2023 home sales report and updates on Dwell at Shelby Farms and the Greenbelt dock expansion.

Downtown Memphis Commission approves new PILOT policy

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:13:59 -0600

The most notable changes to the tax incentives are the length of the program and a focus on affordable housing.

MSS Steel seeks 10-year tax break

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:36:01 -0600

Mississippi-based Belnick is also seeking a 10-year PILOT for a furniture distribution facility.

Whataburger coming to Union Avenue

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:31:10 -0600

The former Union Avenue police station in Midtown will be home to a new Whataburger location.

St. Jude files permits for new high-rise towers

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:21:38 -0600

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s $13 billion campus expansion, the largest in its history, is progressing.

Portuguese company to invest $6M in new Memphis facility

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 19:20:01 -0600

The company chose Memphis for its first U.S. facility.

Inked: Legacy expansion progresses at National Civil Rights Museum

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 11:34:34 -0600

This week’s Inked includes updates on the National Civil Rights Museum Legacy expansion, Klein Fitness and a new farmer’s market in Orange Mound.

With Grand Hyatt paused, parking lot to take its place

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 21:41:21 -0600

Carlisle Development filed plans to build a temporary surface parking lot at the proposed Grand Hyatt site at One Beale.

Redeveloped Allen plant could generate $1B+ yearly, officials say

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 14:22:19 -0600

The Tennessee Valley Authority, which owns the plant, closed the facility in 2018. Demolition is expected to be completed in 2025, TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks said.

First phase of $50M Conwood Flats, Varsity Spirit renovation now open in historic Snuff District

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Sun, 5 Feb 2023 19:16:41 -0600

The opening of Conwood Flats and Varsity Spirit’s headquarters marks the halfway point for the historic Snuff District redevelopment.

Inked: RKA Construction launches commercial division

nstrebig@dailymemphian.com (Neil Strebig) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 14:30:37 -0600

This week’s Inked covers news on RKA’s new commercial branch, a notable Downtown barbershop closes and updates on the Sterick Building.