Despite ‘doom loop,’ Downtown Memphis makes progress
Downtown Memphis is progressing with more projects, population and initiatives despite the “doom loop,” said Brookings Institution fellow Tracy Hadden Loh.
Topic: Downtown Memphis Commission
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October 2025
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Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
“Soul and Spirits is positioned in the middle of this growth as a key neighborhood amenity that can provide a ‘third place’ for residents and visitors alike to gather.”
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Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
A Knoxville-based real estate firm plans to buy the 205,000-square-foot Prospero Place Tower at 50 S. B.B. King Blvd. and the neighboring 756-space parking garage.
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Medical District ‘eyesore’ undergoes $3.8 million redevelopment
Studios and one- and two-bedroom units are coming to a site right off of Union Avenue.
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Gussied Up, Bar Limina get design approvals for Edge District
Both Gussied Up and Bar Limina are a part of Cnct. design’s goal to make the Edge District a Memphis destination.
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September 2025
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After 8 years, Parking Day pulls back up
The Downtown Memphis Commission hosted Parking Day for the first time since 2017 on Friday, with three themed mini parks.
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Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
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Apartments, townhomes coming to Cooper-Young
Carlisle Development Co. expects residential construction to begin early next year.
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August 2025
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Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location
The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.
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How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead of big projects
The head of the Downtown Memphis Commission talks on “Behind The Headlines” about what’s beyond Downtown’s waiting period for several new and renovated institutions to come online.
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July 2025
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Good Fortune’s owners plan to open pizza joint
Plus a Playa Bowls location is planned for the Edge District. More locations could be on the way.
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Arts Beat: Main Street’s street performance program is back
Visitors to Memphis’ Main Street Mall can expect to see performances from singers, musicians, jugglers, magicians, dancers and other street performers.
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New Medical District apartments get tax incentive
“It’s gone through a few iterations and we’re excited that someone’s picking up the ball and really pushing it to completion,” said the founder of Cnct. Design.
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Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
The move will support the ongoing preservation of the historic cobblestone river landing.
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June 2025
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Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 revitalization loan
The 18 S. Main St. building was formerly owned by developer Tom Intrator — and had been part of his plans for several Main Street properties — but was transferred during an April foreclosure sale.
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Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Downtown business owners received money to renovate their properties with plans for a liquor store, cafe and possibly more.
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Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
“The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”
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Northside Grill project moves forward
A vacant building in Klondike should soon undergo renovations to become the Northside Grill.
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New mural, furniture coming to Edge District alley
An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up.
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May 2025
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New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Local artist Andre LeMoyne Miller will open an art gallery Saturday, May 31, as part of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Open on Main initiative.
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March 2025
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Downtown to get new veterans rec center and more
A new mailing and shipping center is headed to Jackson Avenue, and the Mid-South Paralyzed Veterans of American begins to develop its recently acquired property.
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February 2025
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Downtown Memphis Commission sets new design guidelines
New guidelines emphasize walkability, attractive streetscapes, appealing facades, sustainability and authenticity to Memphis.
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December 2024
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Downtown policies changed back to spark new development
Since the original policy change in July 2023, only five projects have been approved and none of those are under construction.
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Designs revealed for new Crosstown venue, Falls Building redevelopment
The Design Review Board approved the architectural design for the Falls Building redevelopment into apartments and the recently announced Crosstown/Live Nation indoor event venue.
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September 2024
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100 N. Main developers reach a ‘compromise’ to purchase site for less
The project is now expected to cost $38 million more than original estimates, and the Downtown Mobility Authority may commit additional support to ensure the redevelopment moves forward.
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