There are 83 article(s) tagged Downtown Memphis:

• September 2019

  • When developers seek incentives should officials check their backgrounds?

    Extra to our Special Report: Unlike Memphis, some cities dig deep into the backgrounds of developers seeking public incentives.

    By Marc Perrusquia 12 hours ago

  • Prospero Health to set up operations in Memphis

    Prospero Health plans to invest $1.5 million and hire 249 workers in Memphis, setting up operations in One Commerce Square Downtown.

    By Tom Bailey September 17, 2019

  • Raymond James confirms move within Memphis

    Raymond James confirmed Thursday that more than 800 employees will work at new locations once its move within Memphis is finished. 

    By Tom Bailey September 12, 2019

  • $33 million permit pulled for FedEx Logistics HQ Downtown

    A nearly $33 million building permit for interior finishwork has been pulled for the FedEx Logistics headquarters project in Downtown Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 05, 2019

  • Adaptive reuse projects proposed to fill key Downtown vacancies

    Developers are seeking tax incentives Tuesday, Sept. 10, on adaptive reuse projects at 82-88 South Main at Union, 99-105 South Front in Cotton Row district, and 345 South Main.

    By Wayne Risher September 04, 2019

• August 2019

  • Special ground is broken for One Beale

    A ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday morning celebrated the first, $150 million phases of One Beale. Work already has started to erect the Hyatt Centric hotel and Landing Residences at One Beale apartments.  

    By Tom Bailey August 20, 2019

  • Raymond James signs lease for Ridgeway Center space, court filings show

    A court filing appears to confirm what Raymond James has yet to acknowledge: The company is moving from Downtown to the Ridgeway Center office park in East Memphis.

    By Tom Bailey August 16, 2019

  • Variety of site's character surprises museum architects

    The architect in charge of the new Brooks Museum design says the Downtown site offers much more character than just the river views. 

    By Tom Bailey August 16, 2019

  • Hasta la Vista: Old motor court hotel closing for Union Row

    Demolition to clear the way for the $950 million project is delayed until this fall.

    By Tom Bailey August 12, 2019

  • Art, history and soccer converge in Downtown Memphis

    The scale of images on the art walk in four historic Downtown alleys invites selfies. “We expect to lose some of our crowd as people stop and Instagram the murals,” said Penelope Huston of the Downtown Memphis Commission.

    By Jill Johnson Piper August 10, 2019

  • Handy House to reopen with parade

    The W.C. Handy House and Museum in the Beale Street entertainment district will reopen Saturday with a parade and live music.

    By Bill Dries August 05, 2019

• July 2019

  • TRUE Sports moving headquarters to Downtown

    True Temper Sports has rebranded itself as TRUE Sports and will move its 35 headquarters jobs from the suburbs into Downtown's One Commerce Square.

    By Tom Bailey July 23, 2019

  • A super Saturday in the park

    Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays. 

    By Jared Boyd July 14, 2019

  • South City art space up for DMC Good Neighbor Grant

    Yvonne Bobo's project to create space for 15 artists and a nonprofit called Off the Walls that will serve at-risk youth and adults in South City may receive additional incentives. 

    By Elle Perry July 12, 2019

  • Literature-themed eatery planned for Madison Avenue

    Cafe Lit, a literature-themed, multistory supper club with live entertainment, could bring more nightlife to Madison Avenue. 

    By Michelle Corbet July 12, 2019

  • Cupboard Restaurant plans to add 'Express Grab & Go' on Carolina Avenue

    The owners of the Cupboard Restaurant plan to add an “Express Grab & Go” component to their shipping and receiving and catering office on Carolina Avenue. 

    By Michelle Corbet July 12, 2019

  • Neighbors question height of proposed Peabody Avenue apartments

    Some neighbors surrounding a proposed apartment building off Peabody Avenue have concerns about height, but in a zoning district that allows multifamily construction, the developer has the right to build it three stories high. 

    By Michelle Corbet July 11, 2019

  • Downtown businesses trade rent for mortgage payments

    Established Downtown Memphis businesses trade monthly rent for mortgage payments instead. 

    By Michelle Corbet July 08, 2019

  • Hotel battle may decide future for historic police building

    The owner of the long-vacant, 108-year-old Central Police Station Building has a Plan A and Plan B for renovating the historic Central Police Station Building at 128 Adams. Which plan is used depends on how the legal dispute over the convention center hotels is resolved. 

    By Tom Bailey July 01, 2019

• June 2019

  • Downtown Memphis parking more than adequate, but perception is reality

    Downtown Memphis has more than adequate parking, but access to the lots, signage and condition of facilities are often so unsavory, many users believe parking in the city core is frustrating at best, dangerous at worst.

    By Jane Roberts June 28, 2019

  • 'Olympians' toss, pedal and chug for charity

    Six teams competed Saturday in the Downtown Olympics, with proceeds benefiting Memphis' Urban Bicycle Food Ministry.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 23, 2019

  • Dog park concerns overshadow mixed-use development investment

    Construction on a $1.8 million mixed-use project on Monroe by the owners of McEwen’s restaurant could begin next month.  

    By Michelle Corbet June 19, 2019

  • AutoZone plans expansion, $145M investment Downtown

    AutoZone seeks a 15-year tax incentive in return for expanding its Downtown Memphis presence with a $145 million investment and addition of 130 jobs.

    By Tom Bailey June 15, 2019

  • Incentives requested for McEwen's expansion, new South Main dog park

    The partners of McEwen's restaurant are planning to fix up their building, while the Downtown Memphis Commission wants to improve a vacant lot in South Main with a pop-up dog park. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 13, 2019

  • Design board approves FedEx Logistics' Downtown HQ

    The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board unanimously approved a plan to unify all elevations of the former Gibson Guitar Factory with brick, windows and black steel, but some members have questions about signage planned by new tenant FedEx Logistics. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 06, 2019