The Memphis office market is starting to gain momentum again since the pandemic. But the tenants are more picky.

Raising Cane’s will go in a former Red Lobster, Shawarma King is open for dine-in, to go and events and the Grecian Gourmet Kitchen opens to the public.

California-based Kal Freight Inc. occupies space in Whitehaven and Gossett Motors launches expansion on Covington Pike.

Memphis hospitality industry professionals said they hope for a more positive 2025.

The neighborhood’s plan is somewhat different because it comes directly from community members and not developers. 

Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.

The hotel attached to the Renasant Convention Center might become a Marriott once renovations are complete.

Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman’s Enjoy A|M Restaurant Group is expanding again. 

The Center City Development Corp. also approved funds for a transition home for people exiting the Hospitality Hub’s program. 

The Broad Avenue Gateway development first phase has started construction and second phase is in the design phase. A Whitehaven warehouse has been sold. 

The Front Porch will be an interfaith center at Second Baptist Church.

Plus, Kura House opens in the former Bhan Thai restaurant and where in Memphis to get a plate of baby shower eats. 

Since October, IP has announced closures, largely in the Southeast, that have or will eliminate 2,500 jobs. 

An office building is being converted in the East submarket. Dollar Fulfillment expands, and Daniels Sharpsmart comes to Memphis. 

When advertising agency Archer began downsizing its Cotton Exchange office space by almost a third, it presented building owner Henry Turley Co. with a challenge — and an opportunity.

New homes are headed to southwest Collierville. There is hope Lockwood could contribute to more activity at Carriage Crossing.

Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis. 

The vacant lot between FedExFamilyHouse and Quimby Plaza could be filled with a new apartment complex.

Watertower Place at Forest Hill to open in Germantown, First Congregational Church to sell two buildings and Oteka Technologies relocates.

Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.

Wolfchase Galleria has a burger joint, and new-look Pizza Hut opens. Plus, something sweet is blooming in the former Flame Ramen. 

The venue’s outdoor space overlooks the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and the Mississippi River. 

Cannon Wright Blount will relocate its headquarters down the street in May, Shelby County Federal Credit Union to move to Cordova and Helen’s Event Center will open near Parkway Village.

With the new owners, there will be $9 million invested in three phases throughout three years to renovate the property with a promise to continue investing after.

Shroomlicious pauses operations to kickstart progress on new location, Pretty Taco closed “temporarily” and The Ready Room is closed.