There are 10 article(s) tagged Annesdale Mansion:

• November 2024

  • New Annesdale owner still hosts parties, but the neighbors love him

    Noise levels at Annesdale Mansion have caused problems with the neighborhood association a while. But new owner Bill Townsend hasn’t stopped the fun. 

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    Townsend updates plans for the Luciann, the Lowenstein and the former Masonic Temple — all of which he owns

    By Jody Callahan November 25, 2024

• May 2023

  • Owner of Luciann, Lowenstein, Masonic Temple adds Annesdale to his properties

    Bill Townsend is something of a folk hero in Memphis as the hometown guy who made his fortunes elsewhere and is now home to save some of the city’s nearly priceless real estate. 

    By Jane Roberts May 09, 2023

  • Annesdale property sold; plans include new townhomes

    The Annesdale Mansion is the fifth historic property bought by Memphian Bill Townsend. 

    By Jane Roberts May 03, 2023

• April 2023

  • Annesdale neighbors ‘a little nervous’

    After an attempt to sell the historic Midtown mansion failed, owner Ken Robison is negotiating. 

    By Jane Roberts April 24, 2023

• March 2023

  • ‘No. 1 wedding venue’ going up for auction beginning April 7

    Ken Robison, who has invested more than $2 million in the property, hopes for a residential buyer. He consented to schedule no more outdoor events with bands. 

    By Jane Roberts March 27, 2023

  • Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

    This week we’re all about places: A Midtown Mansion, Bartlett Recreation Center, a Wolfchase-area restaurant, of course, FedExForum.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 25, 2023

• September 2021

  • Design firm one step closer to moving into Annesdale mansion

    After hearing from neighbors of the former residence on Lamar Avenue, the Land Use Control Board allowed the design firm to go forward with its request, but stipulated it must monitor the noise generated from live events at the space. 

    By Rob Moore September 10, 2021

  • Annesdale neighbors concerned over new owners, noise

    Members of Annesdale-Snowden Historic Neighborhood have expressed concern for the continued use of the mansion as an event space. 

    By Rob Moore September 08, 2021

• August 2021

  • Design firm may buy historic Annesdale Mansion

    The Annesdale Mansion, built in the style of Italian Villa architecture, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places for 41 years.

    By Tom Bailey August 09, 2021

• March 2020

  • ‘For Sale’ is sign of concern for Annesdale Mansion neighbors

    Neighbors and preservationists are concerned about new developments that could arise from the sale of the historic mansion.

    By Tom Bailey March 05, 2020