Alcenia's Renovation
Category: Projects
Alcenia's Renovation
317 N Main St
Memphis, TN
A grant for exterior and interior repairs to Alcenia's, a nationally-recognized soul food restaurant in the Pinch District. The renovations are a part of a larger project with multiple funding partners that includes the purchase of the building by BJ Chester-Tamayo, the owner of Alcenia's, who was previously only a tenant in the building.
| Project Cost | $288,275 |
|---|---|
| District | Core |
| Type | Renovation |
| Developer | Betty Joyce Chester-Tamayo |
| Architect | Self-Tucker |
| Status | Completed |
| Approval Date | 2020-12-16 |
| Expected Completion | 2022 |
| Year Opened | 2022 |
CCDC Grant Details
| Grant Program | General Grant |
|---|---|
| Grant Recipient | Betty Joyce Chester-Tamayo |
| Grant Amount | $60,000 |
| Grant Approval Date | December 16, 2020 |
| Grant MWBE Est | $21,131 |
CCDC Grant Details
| Grant Program | Exterior Improvement Grant |
|---|---|
| Grant Recipient | BJ Chester Tamayo |
| Grant Amount | $8,000 |
| Grant Approval Date | June 15, 2022 |
| Grant MWBE Est | $4,000 |