There are 43 article(s) tagged Downtown Memphis Commission:

• 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

• 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

  • 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

• May 2019

  • Downtown board cuts Beale Street hotel developer's requested PILOT extension

    A Downtown Memphis Commission board was not willing to let the developer of a Beale Street boutique hotel delay paying an increased payment-in-lieu-of-taxes to see if he could negotiate with the partners behind Union Row.  

    By Michelle Corbet May 14, 2019

  • Claridge House to be regional headquarters for 2020 Census

    The Census Bureau will oversee the 2020 Census in Shelby and nine other West Tennessee counties from the third floor of the historic Claridge House in Downtown Memphis. 

    By Tom Bailey May 14, 2019

  • A downtown for everyone

    'I intentionally moved my family to Uptown to give my children an experience of the best of both worlds; a safe, decent and affordable neighborhood with access to a vibrant downtown and beautiful riverfront.'

    By Tanja Mitchell May 08, 2019

• April 2019

  • Two more redevelopment projects target Madison Avenue

    The gaps between points of interest along Madison Avenue are starting to fill up with new ground-floor commercial businesses and new officer users.  

    By Michelle Corbet April 19, 2019

  • Poplar Arts Lofts, Midtown office space move forward

    Several projects, including new office space and a new six-story apartment project in Midtown, received mulityear tax abatements for their investments Tuesday.   

    By Michelle Corbet April 09, 2019

  • Closed Handy House at center of Beale contract talks

    The Downtown Memphis Commission is negotiating with the tour company it forced out of the W.C. Handy House in February, while the musician's family continues to push for changes after years of complaints the property is being ignored.

    By Bill Dries April 04, 2019

  • Midtown apartment developers seek tax abatements

    Two development groups are looking for a break on property taxes to help balance the cost of their Midtown apartment projects.  

    By Michelle Corbet April 02, 2019

• February 2019

  • Week-long sessions on Downtown master plan open Feb. 25

    With public input in hand, Downtown officials will host sessions this week with experts who will engage the public on issues of importance as part of a Downtown master plan process that began last year.  

    By Michelle Corbet February 26, 2019