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    AutoZone secures tax abatement for Downtown expansion

    AutoZone is approved for a tax incentive to expand its Downtown presence into a “campus environment.”

    By Michelle Corbet June 20, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Dog park concerns overshadow mixed-use development investment

    Construction on a $1.8 million mixed-use project on Monroe by the owners of McEwen’s restaurant could begin next month. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 19, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    AutoZone plans expansion, $145M investment Downtown

    AutoZone seeks a 15-year tax incentive in return for expanding its Downtown Memphis presence with a $145 million investment and addition of 130 jobs.

    By Tom Bailey June 15, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Expansion of Uptown TIF District pursued by CRA board

    The Community Redevelopment Agency wants to make the advantages of the Uptown Tax Increment Financing District available to all residents in the New Chicago, Bickford and Smokey City neighborhoods.

    By Tom Bailey June 07, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Wheels start turning for massive Snuff District

    Developers will seek a single-site tax increment financing district for the 55-acre, mixed-use development along the Wolf River Harbor in Uptown.

    By Tom Bailey June 07, 2019
  • Business

    Design board approves FedEx Logistics’ Downtown HQ

    The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board unanimously approved a plan to unify all elevations of the former Gibson Guitar Factory with brick, windows and black steel, but some members have questions about signage planned by new tenant FedEx Logistics. 

    By Michelle Corbet June 06, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Orion celebrates move to the heart of Memphis

    Orion Federal Credit Union and friends celebrate the move of its headquarters into the Edge District as the anchor to the larger Wonder Bread development.

    By Tom Bailey June 05, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Lots of new windows proposed for Downtown historic building

    The preservation and conversion of two historic Downtown buildings for apartments include a plan to create dozens of new windows.

    By Tom Bailey June 05, 2019
  • Arts & Culture

    Marker honors role of Chinese in Memphis history

    The marker south of Beale Street marks the site of a Chinese association founded in Memphis in the 1920s. It is also a testament to the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act that remained in place for 60 years in America.

    By Bill Dries May 25, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Strickland puts Tom Lee Park mediation on hold for study of park terrain

    Mayor Jim Strickland wants the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study planned changes to Tom Lee Park, adding contour to the mostly flat park. But Strickland said he remains committed to the idea of a park that is more active year-round.

    By Bill Dries May 25, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Shadows are ‘small price’ for Clipper’s benefits

    The Clipper towers will create significant shadows Downtown, but the neighbor with the most sunshine to lose is not concerned.

    By Tom Bailey May 19, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis takes on Commute Challenge

    During May, Memphians and local companies can log the miles they travel by bike, foot or shared transport for work, lunch and meetings to get points for prize drawings.

    By Cole Bradley June 21, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Downtown sees surge in minority owners after lowering development loan costs

    After increasing the amount and lowering the cost of its development loan program last year, more than 50% of approved applicants for the Downtown Memphis Commission’s development loan program have been minorities. 

    By Michelle Corbet April 29, 2019
  • Business

    Landscape architects honor attorney for his support of public spaces

    Attorney Charles Newman, Dalhoff Thomas Design Studio and I AM A MAN Plaza are among those honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

    By Tom Bailey April 26, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Memphis builder erects 2nd house dedicated to Airbnb

    Robert Durbin is building a second, two-story house he designed and dedicates for Airbnb guests.

    By Tom Bailey April 23, 2019
  • Business

    Prep work for FedEx Logistics’ Downtown headquarters begins

    Prep work for FedEx Logistics' new Downtown headquarters in the former Gibson Guitar building has begun.

    By Natalie Pilgrim April 22, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Downtown condos in short supply

    Developers haven't been building more Downtown condos, so supplies are low and prices are rising. 

    By Tom Bailey April 22, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Union Row developers buy corner of Union & Fourth

    Developers of the 29-acre, mixed-use Union Row on Monday purchased 251 Union for $1.4 million. Powerhouse Motors car-repair shop has operated there more than 20 years.

    By Tom Bailey April 16, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Community Redevelopment Agency extends Jackson Avenue makeover

    A portion of Jackson Avenue seen as a gateway to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is scheduled to get upgrades that will make it more visually appealing and pedestrian friendly. 

    By Wayne Risher April 12, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    100 North Main owner touts hotel as reducing blight, public subsidy

    Townhouse Management Co. says 100 North Main would cost less in public incentives to retrofit as a convention center hotel, compared to the planned Loews on Civic Center Plaza.

    By Wayne Risher April 10, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Loews, THM part company on convention center hotel project

    Loews says it is moving ahead with a hotel in Civic Center Plaza across from City Hall. Meanwhile, THM indicated Friday it intends to turn the 100 North Main building into a 500-room hotel.

    By Bill Dries, Wayne Risher April 08, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    River cruise firm buys harbor dock, plans to clean cobblestone site

    Memphis Riverboats Inc. has bought the old Cargill dock at the north end of Wolf River Harbor, providing space to declutter its cobblestone operation.

    By Tom Bailey April 05, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Mud Island gets mini-makeover for Memphis’ bicentennial celebration

    By the city’s 200th anniversary on May 22, people looking out of their Downtown offices and crossing the bridges back and forth across the Mississippi River will have a different view when they peer out over Mud Island.

    By Elle Perry April 04, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Closed Handy House at center of Beale contract talks

    The Downtown Memphis Commission is negotiating with the tour company it forced out of the W.C. Handy House in February, while the musician's family continues to push for changes after years of complaints the property is being ignored.

    By Bill Dries April 04, 2019
  • Neighborhoods

    Raymond James Tower elevators getting ‘highest upgrade’

    Landlord of Downtown's Raymond James Tower announced a $3 million upgrade to the elevators that have been an issue for the building's anchor tenant.

    By Tom Bailey April 03, 2019

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