County Commission could discuss funding a challenge of MSCS takeover
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Topic: Downtown Memphis Commission
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April 2026
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‘White box grants’ could make properties facing Main Street Mall more move-in ready
The Center City Development Corp. approved $220,000 worth of incentives for Downtown improvements.
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Board considers grants for Downtown improvements
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. will consider several grants for Downtown projects at its April 15 meeting.
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March 2026
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Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
A three-story building on South Front Street is being demolished two years after the owner was sued for blight.
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Downtown board backs incentives for law firm, church and former Puck Food Hall
Downtown Memphis Commission board approves incentives for a law firm, a church and a multi-tenant property.
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Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about an early spring on Beale Street and the city’s plan for enhancing safety.
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Downtown apartments and mixed-use moving forward despite challenges
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.
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Apartments with Mississippi River views planned for Downtown
A new project reinvents the last vacant pieces of Downtown with unobstructed views of the Mississippi River.
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January 2026
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Incentives aim to bring small businesses to Downtown Memphis
The policy changes, submitted by the DMC Policy Committee in December, align with the newly adopted Downtown Action Plan, which focuses resources on Main Street, invests in activation, infill and blight remediation and to maximize walkability.
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December 2025
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What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.
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Former Peanut Shoppe space and Downtown warehouse will become ‘something to celebrate’
The two Downtown Memphis structures will be renovated. And for one of the spaces, the new updates “places pedestrians first.”
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Catherine & Mary’s, Soul & Spirits get more than $50K in incentives
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board approved facade designs and renovation plans for the restaurant and the brewery.
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November 2025
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Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. awarded Catherine and Mary’s, Kuya and Ten Nail Bar money for renovations. The board also approved a change to a grant request for Baron Von Opperbean.
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2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Regions Bank is adding its name and logo atop a 98-year-old building in Downtown Memphis.
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October 2025
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Despite ‘doom loop,’ Downtown Memphis makes progress
Downtown Memphis is progressing with more projects, population and initiatives despite the “doom loop,” said Brookings Institution fellow Tracy Hadden Loh.
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Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
“Soul and Spirits is positioned in the middle of this growth as a key neighborhood amenity that can provide a ‘third place’ for residents and visitors alike to gather.”
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Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
A Knoxville-based real estate firm plans to buy the 205,000-square-foot Prospero Place Tower at 50 S. B.B. King Blvd. and the neighboring 756-space parking garage.
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Medical District ‘eyesore’ undergoes $3.8 million redevelopment
Studios and one- and two-bedroom units are coming to a site right off of Union Avenue.
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Gussied Up, Bar Limina get design approvals for Edge District
Both Gussied Up and Bar Limina are a part of Cnct. design’s goal to make the Edge District a Memphis destination.
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September 2025
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After 8 years, Parking Day pulls back up
The Downtown Memphis Commission hosted Parking Day for the first time since 2017 on Friday, with three themed mini parks.
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Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
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Apartments, townhomes coming to Cooper-Young
Carlisle Development Co. expects residential construction to begin early next year.
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August 2025
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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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How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead of big projects
The head of the Downtown Memphis Commission talks on “Behind The Headlines” about what’s beyond Downtown’s waiting period for several new and renovated institutions to come online.
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July 2025
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Good 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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