The history of the South Main Historic Arts District is as colorful as its present-day users, an alternating rhythm of sorts in Memphis’ songbook.

The area has oscillated from its ritzy suburban roots of the 1800s to the industrial era ghost town of the 20th century and now to its current status as Downtown’s flourishing arts and boutique district and the subject of some $100 million in investment. And it’s all due to stakeholders who braved the status quo in distinguishing the southern end of the Central Business District as that funky place with an indescribable vibe.

2. Developers Buy Warehouse for Printer’s Alley Lofts - Friday, August 10, 2012

A team of local developers planning a $3.2 million loft-style apartment development Downtown have closed on the property at 347 S. Front St.

3. Downtown Apts. Finally Under Way - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

After two years and some inevitable development hurdles, Greenbrier Partners LLC’s mixed-use development at 436 S. Front St. is quickly taking shape.

4. Downtown Board Grants Incentives - Thursday, March 22, 2012

A new loft-style apartment development, a retail renovation and a new clothing store all got a helping hand from a Downtown development board Wednesday.

The Center City Development Corp. approved an $85,000 development loan for what will be a roughly $3.2 million mixed-use development Downtown called Printer’s Alley Lofts that will be anchored by loft-style apartments. It’s in the works for the northwest corner of Front Street and Talbot Avenue.

5. Mixed-Use Development Planned for Downtown - Thursday, March 08, 2012

A roughly $3.2 million mixed-use development anchored by loft-style apartments – Printer’s Alley Lofts – in the works for Downtown at the northwest corner of Front Street and Talbot Ave.

6. Mixed-Use Development Planned for Downtown - Wednesday, March 07, 2012

A roughly $3.2 million mixed-use development anchored by loft-style apartments – Printer’s Alley Lofts – in the works for Downtown at the northwest corner of Front Street and Talbot Ave.

7. Events - Thursday, September 28, 2006

eWomenNetwork holds an accelerated networking luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Mary Jo Greil, founder and president of Carson Greil Group LLC, is the guest speaker. Cost is $55. Call 210-9582 to register.

8. Archived Article: Multifam (lead) - Thursday, June 03, 2004
The Living is Easy Downtown

In Downtown Memphis, the Living is Easy

Myriad housing options bring more residents Downtown

TERRE GORHAM

The Daily News

It wasnt all that long ago that when someone asked, Whats available in Downtown livin...

9. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, February 13, 2004
Family calls on family for new Downtown vet

Heartsills Animal Clinic Fills Downtown Void

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

When Susanne and Michael Allen tired of commuting from their Harbor Town home to their dogs Cordova veterinarian, they lo...

10. Archived Article: Architect (lead) - Monday, June 23, 2003
Great old building keeps firm Downtown Great old building keeps firm Downtown

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The new Downtown elementary school, opening in August, might fill a public school void in the area, but it caused a problem for one ...

11. Archived Article: Med Cntr Apt Ren Lj - Thursday, July 17, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Medical center projects to enhance neighborhood By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The transformation of a derelict section of Downtowns medical district into an attractive place to live and work is underway as a mini-storage facilit...

12. Archived Article: Mini-storage Lj - Friday, December 13, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Downtown apartments get new life as storage facility By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A derelict Downtown apartment complex is undergoing a transformation into something that could be a benefit to residents and businesses in the area: ...