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The Rebirth of Memphis’ 100 N. Main – Courtesy of Architect Magazine
Posted on 9/14/21
By Ben Schulman. “Within a 5-minute walk of [100 N. Main], there’s $438 million of property value, 700 hotel rooms, and 1,200 residents,” says Brett Roler, the DMC’s vice president of planning and development. Roler helped orchestrate the DMC’s plan for the next phase of 100 N. Main’s life. In June, the DMC issued an […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right100 N Main Proposals
Posted on 9/14/21
Brett Roler, VP of Planning & Development at the Downtown Memphis Commission talks 100 N Main redevelopment proposals with NewsTalk 98.9 Memphis Morning News with Ditch, Bob, and Jeff Brightwell. Listen now! Or learn more here.
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightBeale Street Artcrawl Festival Returns Saturday
Posted on 8/19/21
Vicky Love, self-proclaimed science geek and art collector, looked for an art crawl after moving back to Memphis from Nashville. Something not as big and glamorous as River Arts Fest, but a cozy, independent artist pop-up fair working symbiotically with local businesses. “I told myself, ‘They don’t have an art crawl in Memphis? I’m going […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right901 Day is Coming! Here’s Your Guide for Celebrating:
Posted on 8/19/21
901 Day presents 24 hours for us to be loud and proud about the love we have for our city—and the best thing about it is there are hundreds of ways for you to show your city pride. You could learn some history, support a local business, go on a photo walk, slice a pool, […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightHu. Hotel in Downtown Memphis set to reopen with two dining options
Posted on 8/19/21
Hu. Hotel will reopen on Aug. 12. The Downtown Memphis boutique hotel has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area in March 2020. While the hotel’s flagship restaurant Hu. Diner is not scheduled to reopen yet, the hotel will reopen with two dining options. Lucy’s Cafe will be adjacent to the lobby and will […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightOrion acquiring Financial Federal Bank
Posted on 8/12/21
Orion Federal Credit Union is acquiring Financial Federal Bank for an undisclosed amount, the Memphis-based credit union announced Wednesday, Aug. 11. The two financial institutions have signed a “definitive agreement” for the all-cash transaction. Financial Federal has assets of $751 million. The deal means Orion will have more than $1.6 billion in total assets and […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightSCS celebrates opening of new Medical District High School
Posted on 8/11/21
Bundles of red, white and blue balloons adorned the entrance to the new Medical District High School, where dozens gathered Thursday, Aug. 5, to celebrate its opening. The school will welcome its first cohort of ninth-graders Monday, Aug. 9, when the Shelby County Schools district begins its year. About 85 students are set to join […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightWorld Golf Championships Inspires St. Jude’s Patient’s Through Colorful Art and Powerful Stories of Hope
Posted on 8/11/21
With many of the world’s top golf professionals in Memphis for the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational through August 8, patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital once again provide inspiration through their colorful art and powerful stories of hope. As the sole charitable beneficiary of the tournament, officials featured St. Jude patient artwork, […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right901 Day is Coming! Here’s Your Guide for Celebrating:
Posted on 8/11/21
9-0-1. Nine. Zero. One. Nine. OH. One. I’m sure we could go on forever, but what is so significant about these three numbers that September 1st (9/01) is dedicated to them? If you know, you know. If you’re new, you’re about to learn—because 901 means US. And by us, we mean the great city of […]
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