Permit sought for Loews Hotel on Civic Plaza

<strong>Developers for a proposed 500-room, convention center hotel across from City Hall on the Civic Plaza have filed for a special use permit from the Land Use Control Board. The proposed development will feature food and beverage areas, a pool/observation deck, and other amenities.</strong> (Submitted)

The 500-room hotel would rise on 1.7 acres, where the Civic Plaza now offers fountains and benches across from City Hall.

By Tom Bailey September 04, 2019

Metro

U of M’s Rudd to receive president’s contract, compensation raises

David Rudd's contract as leader of the University of Memphis will be for three years, beginning Oct. 1, with options to extend it another two years.

By Jane Roberts September 05, 2019

Shelby County

Harris unveils Transit Vision 3.0 and funding plan

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris unveiled a plan Wednesday to put $10 million in county funds into MATA through a new $145 sustainability fee for households with three or more vehicles.

By Linda A. Moore September 04, 2019

Real Estate

New East Memphis hotel proposed near International Paper, residences

A developer wants to build a five-story Residence Inn by Marriott with 98 guestrooms and structured parking.

By Tom Bailey September 04, 2019

Elections

Summer campaigns make for shorter council session, longer forums

With challengers for every incumbent seeking re-election, Tuesday's council session was short and punchy. Meanwhile, the Central Library remains ground zero for multiple candidate forums – one Tuesday evening for seven of the 11 candidates for mayor on the Oct. 3 ballot.

By Bill Dries September 05, 2019

Real Estate

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

You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.

For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.

Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust

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Behind The Headlines

Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play

On WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley said, “We’re really not in the hospital business” when asked about a partnership with Regional One Health.

By Bill Dries 1 hour ago