Downtown tourism development zone captures sales tax growth
A horse-drawn carriage meanders back to its stable in the Pinch District on Friday, Mar. 15, 2019. A special tax financing district Downtown has ginned up more than $223 million since its inception in 2001, capturing sales tax growth for projects to lure more visitors. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
A special tax financing district Downtown has ginned up more than $223 million since its inception in 2001, capturing sales tax growth for projects to lure more visitors.
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Loews Memphis Convention Center Sheraton tourism development zoneWayne Risher
Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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