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Development News The choo

External renovations on track for University District restaurant

Plans are moving for building and streetscape improvements at The Choo, a family-owned and operated restaurant located just west of the newly revitalized University District area.

Development News Five in One

Five in One Social Club purchases 'dream building,' expanding

Five in One Social Club has acquired the former Memphis Cycle & Supply Co. building at 2575 Summer Avenue and plans to expand their operations on Broad Avenue into the new location.

Development News edge

Memphis gets competitive edge with Fast Track PILOT

The Memphis-Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) recently approved a new tax incentive package created to give the Memphis area an edge over surrounding markets. 

Innovation & Job News Venetia Bennett displays one of the kiosks used to gather patient feedback at the Women's Health Center of Christ Community Health Services.

New local project helps nonprofits "listen" to those they serve

The Listen for Good project launched in Memphis during Patient Experience Week. The project is dedicated to building the practice of listening to the people that nonprofit organizations and foundations seek to help.   

Innovation & Job News UHI

United Housing unveils design competition winner

Local affordable housing nonprofit United Housing, Inc. (UHI) unveiled the winner of the “Re-defining Home: Home Today, Home Tomorrow” national design competition at a special event last week in Raleigh.

Feature Story Angel Street Choir Director Angela Hyde begins rehearsal with students in the program

Choir provides musical oasis for girls in North Memphis

What began as a one-time choir performance featuring girls from North Memphis has – four years later – become a thriving youth program offering music education for neighborhood girls.  

American Songwriter showcases Memphis talent


"Just Dialogues" to discuss police-community interactions


Local entrepreneur competing for $50,000 nationally


Feature Story Greenprint riders

Greenprint Summit examines southern success stories

The Mid-South Regional Greenprint Summit examined success stories of building green infrastructures in Atlanta and Nashville, while looking at what’s working in the Bluff City.  

Innovation & Job News 1

FedEx Institute will host intensive blockchain technology workshop

The FedEx Institute of Technology will host a two-day intensive workshop, “Blockchain for Professionals,” Aug. 4, and Aug. 5 at the FedEx Institute.

Innovation & Job News bike share

Explore Bike Share to host demo stations

Explore Bike Share to bring demo station to Memphis while launching its membership campaign.

Feature Story TNworks

TennesseeWorks connects individuals in recovery to jobs

TennesseeWorks is like any other temporary staffing agency operating in Memphis, only in addition to placing individuals in jobs, it also provides hope to men and women in recovery.  

BRIDGES hosts youth and police workshops


New wine festival coming to Memphis next year


Development News left to right: Morris Wilder (The Barber Institute, Owner), Natasha Donerson (EDGE Economic Development Finance Committee Board Chair), John Lawrence (EDGE Strategic Economic Development Planning Manager)

Barber Institute preps for early 2017 opening

The Barber Institute and owner Morris Wilder plan to open the doors at 1642 Shelby Drive to the school’s first students early next year. 

Development News loeb overton sq

Loeb plans Overton Square property renovation

An old building’s getting a fresh look in Overton Square. Loeb Properties is preparing for an extensive facelift and renovation of its currently occupied, two-tenant building at the corner of Cooper Street and Madison Avenue.  

Development News lake district

Proposed Lake District expected to boost Lakeland economy

The Lake District, an ambitious new 126-acre mixed-used development proposed in Lakeland, is expected to make a big impact on the local economy once construction starts in mid-2017.