There are 6 article(s) tagged demolition:

• April 2024

  • Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway

    Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.

    By Michael Waddell April 17, 2024

  • Lakeland expects to demolish Relax Inn by end of March

    “We’re excited for this next chapter in the development of the Lakeland Gateway,” City Manager Michael Walker said. The motel will be the second Lakeland has torn down in less than six months.

    By Michael Waddell April 17, 2024

• August 2021

  • Incredible hulks: Two muscular buildings by esteemed architects appear doomed

    A eulogy for two important, modern buildings, each designed by architects who sit in the pantheon of Memphis architecture.

    By Tom Bailey August 02, 2021

• August 2020

  • Council approves church demolition moratorium

    Any demolition permit for a church on Summer Avenue that is 50 years old or older would have to get Memphis City Council approval for the next six months.

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2020

• July 2019

  • Grimes Memorial church, mural will be demolished

    Three potential tenants are talking with the new owner of the former Grimes Memorial UM Church property for a ground lease. The building and its well-known mural will be demolished.

    By Tom Bailey July 06, 2019

  • Demolition won’t raze a family and its memories

    The Francis family takes one last look at their old home place before it's razed for the expansion of the University of Memphis' parking lot.

    By Tom Bailey July 02, 2019