On Sept. 8, Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board members approved plans for an outdoor patio and entertainment space for Slider Inn at 363 Mulberry St. 

“The Southeast and the south of the U.S. was particularly important to us strategically,” Toronto-Dominion Bank CEO Bharat Masrani said. He noted that the region’s population growth is expected to be 50% higher than the national average.

The store is part of developer Bill Townsend’s plans to redevelop historic Pillow-McIntyre House.

Council members had questions about whether the financing sets a precedent now that the owners of the Downtown Memphis Sheraton have plans to add several hundred rooms to the original convention center hotel.

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The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will weigh in on a One Beale financing resolution during its Sept. 13 meeting. 

In July, EDGE approved an 11-year PILOT incentive for the project at 2314 S. Lauderdale St. Construction is expected to begin in early 2023. 

The existing restaurants and bars will be converted into an upscale Memphis-themed sports bar. Additionally, an event deck will be built on the second floor, according to the application.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Tuesday, Sept. 6, denied the company’s motion to stay a ruling by U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman in Memphis.

This week’s Inked covers news on archimania’s latest award, Supreme Staffing and Radians expansions and a new Poke World location in Midtown. 

In what has been called “America’s fastest-growing rental market,” a South Memphis neighborhood is a microcosm of change as homes that were once owner-occupied are purchased by investment firms and renters find themselves seeking stability. 

CanopyNation, Southern College of Optometry, and the Memphis office of Bass, Berry & Sims announce additions.

Patton is calling for members of his contractor organization to vote on a call for no-confidence in FedEx Ground CEO John Smith. FedEx does not recognize the association. 

The special meeting is the second in a week for the council. The compromise involving $10 million was announced by Mayor Jim Strickland before the Labor Day weekend.

TDOT said economic benefits related to a third bridge would include lower transportation costs for goods, enhanced productivity and competitiveness for Memphis area businesses and new employment opportunities in the region.

“Throw money at it,” a Knoxville judge told state lawmakers. “I’m telling you right now, throw money at it. Tons of money at it.”

FedEx Ground has relied on a contractor model since its inception. But what was once a low-cost solution now may be imperiled by the challenges of so-called last-mile delivery. 

With large numbers of candidates vying for a small number of spots in U.S. medical schools, some Memphians are earning their medical degrees in the Caribbean. 

Five years ago, Novel opened out of the ashes of The Booksellers at Laurelwood. Since that time, it’s continued to connect with the community. 

The FedEx Entrepreneur Fund will provide $10,000 grants to 30 small businesses. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 7.

The Tennessee director of the Southern Environmental Law Center said TVA’s proposed agreement make it difficult to change energy providers, and it’s unlikely that MLGW would undergo another evaluation process similar to the current one if it signs a long-term deal. 

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The agreement announced Thursday, Sept. 1, bypasses a city backstop of a reserve fund Carlisle Corp. had sought. Instead, the city puts up $10 million to be repaid by the One Beale developers in 10 years.

When Church Health first offered services on Sept. 1, 1987, it operated out of a single Midtown bungalow. It now serves more than 60,000 patients and occupies a massive space in Crosstown Concourse.

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Less than 24 hours before MLGW management makes a recommendation for the utility’s next power supplier, the TVA refuted claims that it leaned on another electricity provider during some of the hottest days of the year. 

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Memphis’ own Pyramid is part of a nationwide brand campaign with a bit of a crunch. 

Past speakers have included former first lady Laura Bush, journalist Tom Brokaw, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Memphis native and actress Kathy Bates.