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DMC receives international recognition for 2 initiatives
Posted on 11/8/21
“I’m proud that our staff and team is being acknowledged for these efforts and coming up with these creative programs,” Young said, “because I think too often we look outside of Memphis for best practice examples, and it’s great to know there are great examples right here.”
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightInnovation: The Hallmark of Excellence
Posted on 11/5/21
DAVID T. DOWNEY, CAE, ASSOC. AIA, PRESIDENT & CEO, IDA We continue to draw inspiration from this year’s Annual Conference & Marketplace, sharing ideas, solutions, challenges and the meaningful work we do every day. And a great example of the tremendous work you’ve produced over the last year is evident in the Innovative Projects showcased […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightGet those taste buds ready for Memphis’ Downtown Dining Week
Posted on 11/4/21
Memphis’ Downtown Dining Week is back! It is the 13th year. And more than a year in a pandemic, it is not holding back. In some cases, repetition is just good and can taste good too. “If I can get you here and eat, you’ll be a continuous customer,” said Lernard Chambers, Genre Memphis Co-Owner. It […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightThe 901: MATA to consider reopening Madison Avenue trolley line; Grizzlies get big win
Posted on 11/4/21
MATA will start testing the trolley line in the next 90 to 120 days to examine the possibility of reopening the line, said Paul Young, Downtown Memphis Commission president and CEO, our Corinne Kennedy reports. Young said during Wednesday’s State of Downtown presentation he had spoken with MATA President and CEO Gary Rosenfeld about the possibility […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightFinalists announced for 100 N. Main
Posted on 11/4/21
The Downtown Memphis Commission announced that six teams are still being considered to lead the redevelopment of 100 N. Main, Memphis’ tallest building and a symbol of investment potential for many. DMC president Paul Young announced the six finalists Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the commission’s annual State of Downtown event, held virtually this year. Of […]
Read Morekeyboard_arrow_rightThe 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, […]
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