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Dima Amro
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Dima Amro is a native Memphian who covers commercial real estate and economic development for The Daily Memphian. She received her B.A. in journalism at the University of Memphis and M.A. in investigative journalism at American University.
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June 2025
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July 2025
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Real EstateInked: Bartlett building sold, new storage facility planned
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
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Real EstateInked: Trezevant Manor starts $10M renovation
According to Trezevant CEO, the center hasn’t been updated since the 1990s. Plus, two manufacturing buildings have been sold to a Texas company.
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DowntownDowntown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
The move will support the ongoing preservation of the historic cobblestone river landing.
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MidtownNew Medical District apartments get tax incentive
“It’s gone through a few iterations and we’re excited that someone’s picking up the ball and really pushing it to completion,” said the founder of Cnct. Design.
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Spirit of Memphis‘A win for the kids’: Local real estate company launches initiative to help at-risk youths
Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments.
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Real EstateGood Fortune’s owners plan to open pizza joint
Plus a Playa Bowls location is planned for the Edge District. More locations could be on the way.
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Real EstateInked: 1910 Frame Works downsized
Plus, a Southaven retail strip has been sold.
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Real EstateJune home sales strong, but year-to-date sales lag
June saw more sales than the same time last year as more homes joined the market and prices grew.
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Real EstateInked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
This Germantown barbershop has got new ideas for its new location. Plus, Germantown Station has been sold, and Champion Hills gets new leases.
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Real EstateTwo years into the 100 N. Main project, developers press pause
“It’s like I’m blinded by all the moving parts that are going on behind the scenes that get us to the next starting point,” said one of the developers as the team plans next steps.
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Real EstateSmall businesses expect higher sales over tax-free weekend: ‘It’ll be strong’
“This is the weekend that people start thinking about buying for fall and winter,” said Kendra Vickery, owner of Spoiled Sweet Boutique in Germantown.
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Real EstateInked: Western-wear retailer coming to Wolfchase
Also, a construction firm is moving its headquarters, a discounted home-goods outlet is expanding and a former Walgreens and an Aaron’s Rent to Own building were sold.
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Real EstateIt’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Mortgage rates are good compared to 30 years ago, and homebuyers no longer have to offer over the listing price for houses, real estate experts say.
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Real EstateA strong start for local industrial market leaves brokers optimistic for future
“There’s still some uncertainty out there with the tariffs, but at some point, businesses have to make decisions regardless of uncertainty.”
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Real EstateInked: ‘Midtown’s most stylish living room’ coming to Cooper-Young
Also, Hattiloo Theatre backs away from church redevelopment, and Memphis Glass Works bought 8,156 square feet of industrial buildings in Olive Branch.
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Public Safety New jail plan targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jail
A plan to build a new jail and relocate every criminal and civil justice institution in Shelby County to the former Firestone plant site in North Memphis was presented to the Shelby County Commission.
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Real EstateOne Beale developer combines its two Hyatt hotels
The combined 363-room hotel will carry the Hyatt Centric flag.
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Real EstateInked: MUS project breaks ground; nail salon comes to Memphis
The groundbreaking marks the beginning of phase one of the school’s $200 million campus improvement project, which includes three phases at the 95-acre campus at 6191 Park Ave.
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North MemphisA Memphis church built before the Civil War has an uncertain future
Hattiloo Theatre has stepped away from the project. Now the Community Redevelopment Agency wants input about the historic Brick Church.
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Shelby County Costume jewelry company requests $11 million PILOT
Beeline and Mallory Alexander International Logistics requested a PILOT to add 35 new jobs and ship directly to customers.
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Real EstateInked: Puzzol company makes a move, Wolfchase hotel sold
The group behind Amuse Adventure Museum and Memphis Escape Rooms is expanding its headquarters. And work is expected to start soon on new townhomes within Cooper-Young.
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Real Estate Lightning Bug Energy company alights on Memphis
“We have a technology and energy storage specialist, and he was looking at hot points within the market of where power stored energy is needed,” said a company representative. “That’s what we found, that there was a need to have a battery in Memphis.”
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Downtown Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location
The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.
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Transportation & Logistics Charles River Labs cuts expansion plans by $140M
The change is a result of “unforeseen regulator and economic uncertainties associated with the specialized health manufacturing industry,” according to documents.
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