In Part Two of our series: How the Great Recession nearly flattened J. Kevin Adams before he rebounded to assemble possibly his greatest project yet. 

The Three 'R's of Union Row: In an extra to our Special Report, learn the reading, 'riting and 'rithmatic behind Memphis' largest mixed-use development.

In Part One of our two-part series: How developers lassoed huge public incentives and millions of out-of-state dollars to redo the face of Downtown.

Mississippi-based Renasant Bank is seeking a tax incentive for plans to build a new headquarters to serve its Memphis market. The $15.8 million development is to rise at 5575 Poplar, where the now-empty Executive Square office buildings stand.

eXp Realty has no building of its own in Memphis, uses the internet for training and management, and awards agents company stock with each sale and recruitment of other agents. 

A developer plans to renovate and convert a historic industrial building in Uptown into an event space for 300 to 400 people.

Developers are seeking tax incentives Tuesday, Sept. 10, on adaptive reuse projects at 82-88 South Main at Union, 99-105 South Front in Cotton Row district, and 345 South Main.

A developer wants to build a five-story Residence Inn by Marriott with 98 guestrooms and structured parking. 

Projects in Whitehaven and South Memphis are seeking forgivable Inner City Economic Development (ICED) loans from EDGE. 

Plans for three proposed fulfillment centers -- in Memphis, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Prince George's County, Md. -- are strikingly similar. And Amazon has linked itself to the Maryland proposal. 

A permit application shows that Chick-fil-A plans to erect a $1 million building on a site that is twice as large and much more visible than its existing restaurant nearby.

A ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday morning celebrated the first, $150 million phases of One Beale. Work already has started to erect the Hyatt Centric hotel and Landing Residences at One Beale apartments. 

A spokesman for Union University says the Christian college based in Jackson, Tennessee, does not want to buy Rust Hall in Overton Park even though local sources say the university is, in fact, interested in the property. 

The $54.8 million project sits on a priority list awaiting federal funding after local and state governments and private donors raised the necessary matching funds.

Cherry Tree International Corp. is seeking a 10-year Fast Track PILOT from EDGE to create 25 new jobs in Memphis. 

A court filing appears to confirm what Raymond James has yet to acknowledge: The company is moving from Downtown to the Ridgeway Center office park in East Memphis.

The architect in charge of the new Brooks Museum design says the Downtown site offers much more character than just the river views. 

A building permit application shows plans for Boulevard Souvenirs to locate about 100 steps from Sun Studio.

Amazon is now operating its permanent 'delivery station' after renovating an old warehouse near I-240 and Lamar.

A box-culvert bridge will provide access to a new, Uptown brewery, accommodate a new trail segment and help provide an amenity for the planned Snuff District project. 

Demolition to clear the way for the $950 million project is delayed until this fall.

A medical supply company is moving distribution operations to Southaven, creating 450 jobs there.

Overton Park Conservancy is receiving a $25,000 grant and $25,000 sponsorship to improve the drainage system for its popular dog park.

The Land Use Control Board approved applications Aug. 8 for a new senior-living subdivision southeast of Memphis and a Cordova apartment complex that could have up to 460 units.

Highland Axe & Rec plans to open at 525 S. Highland on Sept. 4. And The Find furniture store is returning to the Strip while keeping its larger store in Regalia shopping center.