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Urban Arts Commission Requests Proposals for Renasant Convention Center Rotating Exhibition Spaces
Posted on 8/13/20
UAC, in partnership with the City of Memphis and Renasant Convention Center Board of Commissioners (RCC), requests proposals for temporary themed exhibits from arts and culture organizations, non-profits, curators, and artists for 10 rotating exhibition spaces. The selection committee will review proposals in September and selected proposals will be notified no later than October 1, 2020.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightPaper & Clay Plans Move to South Main, Seeks Renovation Grant
Posted on 8/13/20
The Daily Memphian. August 12,2020. A growing, Memphis-based ceramic business needs more space and plans to move to Downtown’s South Main from the Broad Avenue Arts District. Paper & Clay will lease 525 S. Main and seeks a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement Grant from the Center City Development Corp.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightThe Orpheum Theatre Builds Mini-Golf Course on Stage to Attract Customers
Posted on 8/13/20
WREG Channel 3. August 12, 2020. The Orpheum has installed a nine-hole miniature golf course on its stage to bring people in the building and create a revenue stream during the pandemic.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightDowntown Restaurants Expanding Outdoor Seating
Posted on 8/10/20
Fox 13 Memphis. August 10, 2020. Businesses impacted by COVID-19 are expanding outdoor seating, with tables on sidewalks, parking lots, and other areas to try to make more space for customers.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightEat Like the King: Elvis-Inspired Peanut Butter and Banana Dishes to Try
Posted on 8/10/20
The Commercial Appeal. August 10, 2020. Elvis put the delicious combination of peanut butter and banana on the culinary map. Here are five Memphis restaurants that have taken this iconic combo to the next level.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightServiceMaster Finds Its New CEO in Automotive Industry
Posted on 8/6/20
Memphis Business Journal. August 6, 2020. ServiceMaster seems to have found the right candidate — because the company has tapped Brett Ponton, president and CEO of Monro Inc., as its new top executive.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right$45M Canopy by Hilton Slated to Open Next Month Downtown
Posted on 8/6/20
The Memphis Business Journal. August 4, 2020. The 174-room Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown is scheduled to welcome guests Sept. 8.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightThe Ravine is About to Take Shape
Posted on 8/5/20
The Daily Memphian. August 5, 2020. Construction is to start next week to turn a two-block-long, 25-foot-deep depression that divides the Edge District into a social seam for gathering, playing, entertainment, public art, eating and even shopping.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right‘There’s no stopping’: Union Row gets new name, lays out plan
Posted on 8/4/20
Commercial Appeal. August 3, 2020. Kevin Adams, the developer behind the Union Row project — which has been renamed The Walk on Union as a nod to the creation of a walkable Downtown, said his project is back on track, though a bit delayed.
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