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Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 22, 2026 12:13 PM CT | Published: May 22, 2026 11:45 AM CT

Demolition of the former Commercial Appeal building could start in late June. DT Specialized Services, an Oklahoma-based company, filed a demolition permit for the property at 495 Union Ave.

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Andy Ashby

Andy Ashby

Andy Ashby is a veteran reporter with more than 14 years of journalism experience, including stops at the DeSoto County Tribune, the Daily News, and the Memphis Business Journal. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he photographed the 1998 National Championship game.


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