Melrose School to be ‘reimagined and repurposed’
An artist’s rendering shows the exterior of the Historic Melrose School. (Courtesy Self+Tucker)
The shuttered former site of Melrose School, as seen on Jan. 21, 2021, has been empty for more than 40 years. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
After planning and construction, the project to reimagine the historic school is expected to be completed in 2023.
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland Melrose School Mary Mitchell Paul Young Keenon McCloy Self + Tucker Architects Jimmie Tucker Accelerate Memphis Subscriber OnlyWe’re in the final countdown of 2025. ⌛🪩🎉
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Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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