At a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 5, local artists’ colorful image for the Hyatt Centric — on a concrete wall facing the intersection of Beale and Wagner streets — will be considered. 

Wright Cox has taken over as the new president of BankTennessee, replacing Jim Rout who retired from the position on Friday.

Butler Row would span more than 2 acres, including the intersection at East Butler Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard.

The folks at cnct. development say infill projects are as important to revitalizing the Edge District as larger projects like Orleans Station and The Ravine. 

The new year comes with a new health directive to permit ‘increased social distancing and to facilitate appropriate quarantine and isolation measures.’

“My goal is to be a part of the revitalization of Whitehaven,” owner Yulonda Ewing said.

A 120-year-old office building is moving forward with renovations, a new wine merchant is coming to the Edge District and Memphis may get a pOpshelf. 

SCORE Memphis experiences soaring mentoring requests and receives the state chapter-of-the-year honors for the second time in three years.

Arlington’s first spa for cosmetic skin procedures is opening by next month.

Archer Acres, a farm at Agricenter International run by marketing firm Archer Malmo, wins second place in Tennessee in the National Corn Growers Association competition.

Before lawmakers approved $138 million in October, costs had already risen from $60 million to $136 million. On Dec. 20, with no discussion, the State Building Commission approved a budget revision to $274 million.

Arguably, planning expert Josh Whitehead knows more than anyone about trends in Memphis development. He answered a few questions before leaving City Hall to join a law firm.

“It’s my belief that the future of Downtown is one that’s inclusive,” Young said. “When I say inclusive, I mean diverse businesses, diverse residents and diverse experiences. The food, the music, the culture. That’s why Memphis, and its future, is unique.” 

Delta said it canceled flights Friday because of the impact of Omicron and possibility of bad weather after it had “exhausted all options and resources — including rerouting and substitutions of aircraft and crews to cover scheduled flying.”

An urgent care clinic at the site of the former Easy Way market at 5905 Stage Road provides a bridge between primary care and emergency room services. 

Construction is underway for a Whataburger in Southaven at the corner of Goodman Road and Airways. 

Memphis architectural firms received more than a third of the statewide design awards announced by the Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

‘We can do green, we can do pink, we can do red, we can really do anything,’ Shane Soefker said of Clark Tower’s new lights. ‘We’ll have lots of opportunity to do different things with different holidays and initiatives.’

Beverly Robertson, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, often touts what she calls Memphis’ four R’s: road, rail, river and runway. Now, she says it’s time to add a fifth: research. 

Both private and public development have come to the Memphis Medical District.

Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants. 

FedEx posted revenue of $23.47 billion in the period, topping Wall Street forecasts of $22.53 billion.

Stonebridge Golf Course sold only about 20,000 rounds of golf this year. That creates an opportunity to improve the golfing experience and grow the business, the new owners say.