South Main pioneer sees art opportunity on Jackson Avenue
Artist Ephraim Urevbu walks through a building he is renovating at 825 Jackson Ave. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Artist Ephraim Urevbu has bought a building on Jackson Avenue that he plans to renovate into an art incubator, studio space and a restaurant — with the larger goal of creating an art community.
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