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Metal Museum's Rust Hall design blends old and new

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:47 -0500

When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.

What's going on with the former Exxon at Poplar and Highland?

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Two and a half years after a fire, the Exxon at Poplar and Highland is surrounded by fencing and still vacant.

Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:04:37 -0500

The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.

Jail's healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:44:55 -0500

Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar.

$25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 16:58:14 -0500

Crews are demolishing the First Horizon building, and developers are building a restaurant in the former Houston’s site.

Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:32:16 -0500

Two century-old apartment buildings in Midtown are sold, and it’s “a different ballgame” for people who want to buy industrial properties of a certain size.

Varsity Spirit soars into Southeast Memphis space

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:29:46 -0500

Varsity Spirit is growing its operations locally by snagging a warehouse space in Southeast Memphis.

Inked: Barefoot Bride returning to its roots

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Also in this edition of Inked: American Deli may be taking over a former Wendy’s restaurant in the Wolfchase area, and an HVAC company bought a Southeast Memphis building.

Utah company buys Collierville land near Mike Rose Soccer Complex

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:14 -0500

The property on the town’s western border could be developed into residential, commercial or mixed-use.

Grant & Co. moves ahead on 300-unit Levee apartments in Cordova

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Grant & Co. pulled construction permits for The Levee, an estimated $40 million development with 300 units spread across 11 buildings.

How Satellite Music Hall was designed for flexibility from stage to street

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:11 -0500

Live Nation, Crosstown Concourse and Archimania worked together on the plan for the space at 1291 Autumn Ave.

Singapore-based company buys North Memphis warehouses from Cargill

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:24:29 -0500

One agribusiness giant is adding to its local presence while another is reducing its footprint.

Hardee's down to one Memphis location

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:13:17 -0500

All of the Hardee’s restaurants in Memphis are closed except for one. These closed locations have been sold or are under contract.

Inked: Front Street, Austin Peay and Bojangles

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors markets historic Front Street building, FI Real Estate Capital Management makes second local purchase and North Carolina investors buy East Memphis Bojangles for $3 million.

Two historic Downtown buildings getting new lease on life

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:13:30 -0500

Two Front Street buildings in the Historic Cotton Row District have new owners with plans to restore them after decades of vacancy and neglect.

LeMoyne-Owen grows footprint with new purchases in Soulsville

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:32:47 -0500

The recent additions expanded the campus from 17 acres to 20 acres, a 17.6% increase.

Apartments planned for vacant Downtown lot

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:05:57 -0500

A long-vacant and overgrown lot near Loflin Yard and an active railroad could be getting new infill development next year.

In-N-Out Burger confirms East Memphis purchase

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:48:35 -0500

The California-based fast-food chain has had an East Memphis site under contract for $5 million since late last year.

Inked: Warehouses, offices and apartments sold

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:51:27 -0500

A company has acquired three warehouses near Memphis International, a Florida-based real-estate-investment firm bought the Armstrong Transportation headquarters near the airport and a multifamily property between Overton Park and Overton Square has changed hands.

Local investors buy Midtown apartment tower for $1.25M

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:51:53 -0500

Stonewall Memphis claimed the 104-year-old Almadura apartment tower in Midtown out of foreclosure.