‘Who sells Memphis?’
“Everyone who lives in Memphis sells Memphis and should feel that responsibility,” said Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management dean Desh Palakurthi.
Topic: Downtown Memphis
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October 2022
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Boutique apartments spring from old mattress factory
A $4 million restoration project has transformed the old the National Rose Spring and Mattress Co. building into a mixed-use development Downtown at 80 W. Virginia Ave.
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September 2022
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$226M renovation, 300-room expansion proposed for Downtown Sheraton
The existing restaurants and bars will be converted into an upscale Memphis-themed sports bar. Additionally, an event deck will be built on the second floor, according to the application.
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August 2022
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Fore your game, Birdie’s virtual golf coming to South Main
The concept will have three booths with curved 10-foot by 15-foot 4K projector screens.
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Evelyn and Olive building approved for exterior grant
In addition to the 620 Madison Ave. property, the board approved a $25,000 grant for Downtown Wine and Spirits at 105 Madison Ave.
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Dermon Bldg., University Lofts PILOTs approved by CCRFC
“This is a key historic building in Downtown,” a Downtown Memphis Commission staffer said. “The building has been vacant … we want to see it brought back to use.”
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Boujee Bistro food truck lands first brick-and-mortar location
The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.
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Historic Dermon Building renovation includes apartments, outdoor pool, dog park
Developers Nick and Sam Patel plan to renovate the historic 10-story Dermon Building Downtown into 103 apartment units.
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July 2022
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$15.3M Edge District apartment complex in works
The development, called University Lofts, will be at 442 Monroe Ave. in the former Holliday Flowers property site.
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Inked: Cycle Shop construction begins, archimania designing $55M TCAT BlueOval campus
This week’s Inked shares news on updates with the historic Cycle Shop and Supply building, the Northside High School redevelopment project, archimania’s TCAT BlueOval campus design and a new dual-brand hotel in the Medical District.
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Felicia Suzanne’s, Picture Perfect Haircuts, art incubator get grants
Local artist Ephraim Urevbu plans to renovate 825 Jackson Ave. into an artist studio and restaurant on the ground floor and two three-bedroom apartments on the upper floor for artist residencies.
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Memphis’ hotel pipeline and why a convention center hotel is still needed
Despite the influx of nearly 7,000 hotel rooms over the next few years, the lack of rooms adjacent to the Renasant Convention Center remains challenging.
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June 2022
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Inked: Highlander in East Memphis sells for $2.7M, updates at Felicia Suzanne’s in South Main
This week’s Inked includes updates on two businesses leaving Downtown Memphis, Felicia Suzanne’s new space, a new apartment complex on Front Street and new ownership for the Highlander Apartments.
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Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum set to exit Central Station
The museum is on the ground floor at 545 S. Main St. inside the historic Central Station, where it has been since 2012.
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First phase of Orleans Station to be complete in July
Nearby developments include Development Service Group’s The Rise, The Ravine and the pending Rise on the Ravine apartment complex, along with developer Bill Townsend’s investment in the historic Victorian Village.
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20-year PILOT approved for $79.6M Rise on the Ravine project
Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District.
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Inked: Final step for Butler Row development, apartments coming to Raymond James Tower
This week’s Inked covers updates on the $65 million Butler Row development, pending changes to the Raymond James building, a new tenant at The Altana in Midtown and a new hotel in the South Main district.
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Cafe Lit aims to be Downtown restaurant, cultural hub
Memphians Frankey Anderson and Hulesy Britt plan to open Cafe Lit, a literary-themed restaurant and bar at 111 Madison Ave. in August.
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Developer hopes to bring 119 Madison back to life with speakeasy, apartments
Developer Eduardo Sanchez bought the historic building and plans to renovate the building into luxury apartments, a ground-floor coffee shop and basement speakeasy bar.
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$29 million apartment complex at 99 Front nearing completion
The historic Oliver and Stewart buildings Downtown are being transformed into an apartment complex.
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Inked: Rise on the Ravine seeks PILOT; Downtown Walgreens building sold
This week’s Inked includes details of a potential $79.6 million development in the Edge District and updates on Muggin’ Coffee’s second location.
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Photo gallery: Pride Parade hits downtown Memphis
Memphis Pride Fest ends weekend of events with a parade down Beale Street.
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Plans submitted for Falls Building renovation
Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates submitted plans for a 258,964-square-foot renovation of the historic Downtown building.
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Inside the world’s first-ever Caption by Hyatt in Downtown Memphis
It includes Talk Shop, a 24/7 eatery, which is a mash-up of a beer garden, coffee shop, restaurant and co-working space.
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Design Review Board approves plans for former Heartbreak Hotel site
The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District.
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