There are 11 article(s) tagged South Main Arts District:

• August 2024

  • Memphis artist raising money to stay on South Main

    Since moving to the South Main Arts District in 2005, David Bunk said he has seen a number of art galleries close. He said the area needs more shops for locals and tourists.

    By Christin Yates August 18, 2024

• April 2024

  • South Main Art District pioneer seeking to plant ‘art incubator’

    South Main Art District pioneer Ephraim Urevbu is looking to make an art incubator for international and local artists to display their work, no matter their background. 

    By Sophia Surrett April 23, 2024

• June 2023

  • Downtown’s Big River Market for sale

    Big River’s founder pivoted from live music promotions to the market during the pandemic. Now, in a post-pandemic world, he’s singing a new song. 

    By Christin Yates June 07, 2023

• January 2023

  • Connectivity key to Edge District, South Main renovations 

    One of the renovations will include an art gallery and retail area, as well as alley improvements. 

    By Neil Strebig January 19, 2023

• August 2022

  • South Main pioneer sees art opportunity on Jackson Avenue

    Artist Ephraim Urevbu has bought a building on Jackson Avenue that he plans to renovate into an art incubator, studio space and a restaurant — with the larger goal of creating an art community. 

    By Peggy Burch August 08, 2022

• July 2022

  • The To-Do List: Summer booze, South Main and a fest for Black and brown filmmakers

    This week, see cult classics from John Waters and David Lynch, explore an interactive art exhibition made from guitar cords and microphones and take a trip to Southern Decadence at MOSH.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry July 28, 2022

  • Board approves downtown street closure for $65M Butler Row development

    The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved a street closure for Hadden Street in South Main, an important piece for the Butler Row development to proceed. 

    By Neil Strebig July 15, 2022

• June 2022

  • Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum set to exit Central Station

    The museum is on the ground floor at 545 S. Main St. inside the historic Central Station, where it has been since 2012. 

    By Neil Strebig June 22, 2022

  • Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson

    The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.

    By Neil Strebig June 08, 2022

• December 2021

  • Selfie museum opens in the South Main Arts District

    Lucky Fox Studios, a selfie museum, makes its way to the South Main Arts District.

    By Jasmine McCraven December 28, 2021

• June 2021

  • ODDS ‘experiential’ retail store opens on South Main

    Memphians Cornelius Martin, Marquis White and Matt Roumain founded the Downtown business that combines sales and experiences for customers.

    By Tom Bailey June 06, 2021