East Memphis

East Memphis is known as the city’s second central business district outside of Downtown. As a commercial district, its powerhouse is the Poplar corridor. Poplar Avenue is a staple of Memphis business and retail with 7.7 million square-feet of premium office space, and retail hubs such as the Oak Court Mall, Laurelwood Shopping Center, Poplar Plaza. East Memphis offers a host of entertainment options, including restaurants, nightlife, and green spaces like the popular Audubon Park and Memphis Botanic Garden.

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Development News Kenneth Worles solidified the focus of his business while working in Washington for several years. Entrepreneurship

Three(i) sets sights on 1st Memphis office by July

Michael WaddellWednesday, June 6, 2018
Development News Moore Tech training school Technology and Innovation

State-of-the-art auto technician school replaces blighted car dealership

Michael WaddellTuesday, May 22, 2018
Development News Readbox Kids and Education

Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 16, 2018
Development News Multicultural and International Career Expo Eonomic Development

Upcoming Multicultural and International Career Expo touts diversity, inclusion

Michael WaddellWednesday, March 7, 2018
Development News 7733 Winchester Road Eonomic Development

New owners of Nineteenth Century Club plan another sushi restaurant

Michael WaddellWednesday, February 28, 2018
Development News Maciel's Highland Eonomic Development

Maciel’s taco shop opening on Highland Strip

Michael WaddellWednesday, February 21, 2018
Development News Central BBQ East Memphis Eonomic Development

First Central BBQ under new partnership opens this spring

Michael WaddellFriday, February 2, 2018
Development News MEMpopS treats Eonomic Development

MEMpopS opening Collierville location, expanding mobile presence

Michael WaddellTuesday, January 30, 2018
Development News MLK Day of Service Healthy Communities

City fights blight for MLK Day of Service

Michael WaddellWednesday, January 17, 2018
Innovation & Job News Coaching for Literacy has provided nearly $100,000 to support the work of the Memphis Teacher Residency and STREETS ministries. Kids and Education

Memphis-based Coaching for Literacy shoots to change the rate of illiteracy

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 13, 2017
Innovation & Job News Lester Gingold (left) was ITNMemphis’ honorary 5,000th rider. Healthy Communities

Nonprofit transportation service drives seniors for "half the cost of a taxi"

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 6, 2017
Development News White Station HS Community Court Kids and Education

Private sector tapped for public school improvements to Whitehaven and White Station high schools

Michael WaddellWednesday, December 6, 2017
Development News ZenStudio Fitness Healthy Communities

ZenStudio Fitness to open first Memphis location

Michael WaddellMonday, November 27, 2017
Feature Story Peet Strydom, general manager of The Hub in East Memphis. Arts and Culture

An outpouring of coffee shop openings point to a shift in Memphis

Shelby BlackWednesday, November 15, 2017
Development News The Grove at White Station Eonomic Development

Gill Properties plans new East Memphis mixed-use building

Michael WaddellMonday, November 6, 2017
Innovation & Job News The new segment of the Wolf River Greenway has a 1.2-mile paved trail, wide concrete and asphalt paths and a boardwalk. Sustainability

Opening of Confluence Park marks newest segment of Wolf River Greenway

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017
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