There are 21 article(s) tagged South Main:

• February 2021

  • Sold Burger: Earnestine & Hazel’s changes hands

    A new ownership group has bought Earnestine & Hazel’s for $900,000 and and a nearby warehouse for $200,000. The old bar will reopen soon, and the new owner promises to keep those Soul Burgers sizzling.

    By Tom Bailey, Jennifer Biggs 23 hours ago

  • Future South Main restaurant getting renovation grant

    The Center City Development Corp. also approved financial support for restoring and replacing stained glass windows at Historic Clayborn Temple, and for the restoration and redevelopment of a blighted, vacant commercial building at Vance and S. Fourth. 

    By Tom Bailey February 17, 2021

  • Development of 15 townhomes proposed near Central Station

    The townhomes would be built to be sold and rise on a vacant lot at the southwest corner of South Main and Carolina.

    By Tom Bailey February 05, 2021

• December 2020

  • Last call at Earnestine & Hazel’s: Offers due by Jan. 15

    States the marketing brochure: “Owner reserves the right to accept all cash full price offers on a first come first serve basis.”

    By Tom Bailey December 15, 2020

• November 2020

  • Carlisle buys Nylon Net Building

    The developer of One Beale and the Chisca on Nov. 2 paid $3.15 million for the vacant, historic warehouse at 7 Vance. Carlisle Corp. plans to build apartments there. But does the developer still plan to raze the whole building, or revert to its first plan to preserve the most historic part?

    By Tom Bailey November 04, 2020

• October 2020

  • Board delays vote deciding fate of historic Nylon Net Building

    The Board of Adjustment also denied giving a zoning variance to Prairie Farms dairy plant, which wants to use three of its acres for plant operations.

    By Tom Bailey October 30, 2020

  • DMC’s effort to fill shop spaces wins international award

    The “Open on Main” initiative has won a Pinnacle Award from the International Downtown Association. 

    By Tom Bailey October 05, 2020

• September 2020

  • New plan calls for demolishing all of historic Nylon Net Building

    Carlisle Development had planned to preserve the most ornate part of the historic 7 Vance building as part of a plan to build 200-plus apartments there. 

    By Tom Bailey September 30, 2020

  • Museum Lofts opens next to National Civil Rights Museum

    Managers of the new, four-story apartment building at 138 Huling are leasing the 68 units in the South Main District. 

    By Tom Bailey September 23, 2020

  • Outdoor dining space to open off South Main

    New outdoor seating off South Main beside Puck Food Hall will be for dining, working or just gathering to enjoy a little distanced socializing and music.

    By Jennifer Biggs September 17, 2020

• August 2020

  • Paper & Clay plans move to South Main, seeks renovation grant

    The maker and retailer of modern-design ceramic products is growing and needs more space. Paper & Clay will move into a building vacated by the closing of Bumpus Harley-Davidson on South Main.

    By Tom Bailey August 12, 2020

  • Apartments with a crust of retail proposed next to Gus’s chicken

    The $30 million project would renovate and convert a 120-year-old warehouse at Front and Vance, create 165 apartment units, 10,000 square feet of commercial space, and 100 parking spaces.

    By Tom Bailey August 03, 2020

• July 2020

  • 210 units for Nylon Net Building, Oakhaven warehouse approved

    The current plan for the adaptive reuse of the Nylon Net Building is to build 199 apartments and a two-level parking structure with 230 spaces.

    By Tom Bailey July 22, 2020

• April 2020

  • Barefoot Bride moves to Downtown’s historic Emerge Building

    The by-appointment-only bridal boutique shop started in Cooper-Young, moved to East Memphis, and now moves to the South Main District. 

    By Tom Bailey April 29, 2020

• January 2020

  • Short-term rentals, retail proposed for S. Main building

    A New York developer plans to convert one of the South Main District's brick, two-story buildings into 18 short-term rental apartments and three ground-floor retail bays. 

    By Tom Bailey January 08, 2020

• November 2019

  • Central Station hotel, lobby bar on track to open this week

    The Central Station, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Memphis' historic train station, aims to open during the week of Oct. 21-25. The Daily Memphian provides a sneak peek.

    By Wayne Risher November 26, 2019

  • Destination: Delicious Podcast: Talking with Aldo

    Slider Inn owner Aldo Dean talks to Jennifer Biggs about his journey to Memphis and what's happened since.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 18, 2019

  • Slider Inn opens on South Main

    Slider Inn has opened in the South Main Historic District, bringing sliders and slushies to a building that almost takes up a city block.

    By Jennifer Biggs November 14, 2019

• September 2019

  • Central Station Hotel ‘S’ logo reflects rail and radio stations

    Central Station Hotel developers submit proposed sign to the Landmarks Commission.

    By Tom Bailey September 03, 2019

• July 2019

  • The Central Station’s first general manager lays groundwork

    As The Central Station’s first general manager, Jeremy Sadler is busy forming his management team and meeting with potential clients in preparation for the hotel’s expected opening in September. 

    By Tom Bailey July 01, 2019

• September 2018

  • L.A. boutique hotel plans to ARRIVE in Memphis next year

    Palm Springs, California. Austin, Texas. Phoenix, Arizona. Wilmington, North Carolina. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Houston, Texas. Memphis, Tennessee.

    By Elle Perry September 20, 2018