$25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Crews are demolishing the First Horizon building, and developers are building a restaurant in the former Houston’s site.
Andy Ashby
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Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
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.
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Food NewsFood Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.
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Real EstateWhat’s going on with the former Exxon at Poplar and Highland?
Two and a half years after a fire, the Exxon at Poplar and Highland is surrounded by fencing and still vacant.
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Visual ArtsMetal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
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Real EstateInked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming
Millwork Specialty Contractors buys warehouse in Memphis International Airport Center; Fusion Hospitality adds to its local hotel holdings; and Rush Gaming & Collectibles signs lease in East Memphis.
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Health CareFirst Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
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Real EstateSuburban Main Street zoning districts proposed
The Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development’s Unified Development Code update adds a Suburban Main Street mixed-use district and makes changes in zoning recommendations for multiple parts of the city.
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Real EstateRaymond James seeks $13M from former landlord
The financial services company is seeking more than $13 million from the owner of 50 N. Front St., formerly known as Raymond James Tower.
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Real EstateLocal real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify
Brokers say AI technology improves efficiency, but only if users pay for stronger data controls and take the time to verify its output.
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Real EstateBaptist buys East Memphis hotel
“We do not have any immediate plans for the building and will demolish it for the safety and benefit of our staff, patients and visitors,” a Baptist Memorial Hospital executive said.
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Real EstateApartments near Liberty Stadium could get new owners
The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South.
Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.
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Real EstateInked: New chance for Second Street restaurant space, new purpose for Kroger building
The old Margaritas space in the 153-year-old building across from the Peabody Hotel has new ownership, and a former Kroger building has a new use.
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Real EstateApartments near Liberty Stadium cleared for sale
New owners are one step closer to buying the Central Lofts, a 2.6-acre property down the street from the Memphis Tigers football stadium.
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Real EstateFogelman Properties adds to its Texas holdings
The privately owned multifamily investment and property management company just acquired The Ovilla, a 288-unit multifamily community in Red Oak, Texas, for an undisclosed amount.
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Real EstateCordova shopping center sells with plans to add to neighborhood’s growing Asian hub
The retail center off Germantown Parkway, which homes Incredible Pizza and The Tile Shop, is a few miles from several other Asian businesses.
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Real EstatePoplar Plaza is looking for people who want to hang out
The East Memphis shopping center has a new leasing strategy: “dwell time.”
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Real EstateFrom The Peabody to Prince Mongo’s Castle, a look at Hodges’ real estate legacy
Robert “Prince Mongo” Hodges had an interesting history as a property owner, and some of his buildings are still listed for sale.
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Real EstateInked: Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Midtown Athletic Club make moves
The former Cheddar’s Casual Cafe on Winchester Road would give its buyer a large, 2.6-acre lot.
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Real EstateGrinder, Taber & Grinder expanding East Memphis HQ
The building has covered parking and access to the Lichterman Nature Center walking trails, according to property sheets.
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Transportation & Logistics5C Group turning old Fred’s real estate into new tech
When Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. closed its corporate headquarters in 2019, few could have predicted the dated, wood-paneled offices would eventually be replaced by high-tech computer chips.
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Real Estate Bass Pro Shops closing Macon Road store next month
The outdoor retailer plans to consolidate its operations Downtown.
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Real Estate Bass Pro space back on the market
Bass Pro Shops appears to be cutting bait at a very visible location in Northeast Memphis.
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Real EstateNew Memphis data center shuns tax incentives
“We have got to come up with some means of keeping our tax base steady and, likewise, growing and developing our city,” the incoming Shelby County property assessor said. “Otherwise, we’re going to look like Gary, Indiana.”
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Real EstateInked: High-end apartments coming to Bartlett mixed-use project
Also, Montecito Medical Real Estate bought the Conrad Pearson Clinic property in Germantown for $24.5 million, and Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoar Construction has opened an office in East Memphis.
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