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A ‘real shame': Latest attempt to revive South Main building falls apart

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 01, 2025 4:00 AM CT

After yet another attempt to revive the century-old building at 409 S. Main St. fell short, the property is going up for auction next month.

The 35,000-square-foot building will be auctioned from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 with a starting price of $400,000 on the TenX website, following Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors’ attempt to sell the building.

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Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett

Sophia Surrett is a recent University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers commercial real estate, economic development, residential real estate, restaurant real estate, and hospitality and tourism.


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