The Downtown strip of Madison Avenue from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law to Fielder Square Apartments in its prime was the city’s financial hub.

It’s seen some successes in recent times – new businesses opening, building renovations and the removal of the makeshift wall at Main and Second streets that interrupted traffic for two years.

2. Filling the Voids - Saturday, February 02, 2013

Last year was a banner year for adaptive reuse projects in Midtown and Downtown.

Developers announced plans for the Sears Crosstown building, Overton Square, Hotel Chisca, James Lee House and old United Warehouse in the South Main Historic Arts District. Construction began on The Pyramid, turning it into a 220,000-square-foot mega-Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World, and Memphis in May moved into its new headquarters at 56 S. Front St., a 14,600-square-foot building that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. Hotel Chisca Gets New Owners, Art Facelift - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The chain-link fence surrounding the dilapidated Hotel Chisca in Downtown Memphis is a little bit easier on the eyes as of Saturday, Oct. 27.

That’s because it now boasts 30 colorful banners created by students of St. Louis Catholic School, under the leadership of art teacher Robin Durden. The art exhibit, “Memphis Music Icons,” pays tribute to the Hotel Chisca’s legacy of being the location where Elvis Presley was first played on Dewey Phillips’ “Red, Hot and Blue” radio show from the WHBQ studios in 1954.

4. Hotel Chisca Gets New Owners, Art Facelift - Monday, October 29, 2012

The chain link fence surrounding the dilapidated Hotel Chisca in Downtown Memphis is a little bit easier on the eyes as of Saturday, Oct. 27.

That’s because it now boasts 30 colorful banners created by students of St. Louis Catholic School, under the leadership of art teacher Robin Durden. The art exhibit, “Memphis Music Icons,” pays tribute to the Hotel Chisca’s legacy of being the location where Elvis Presley was first played on Dewey Phillips’ “Red, Hot and Blue” radio show from the WHBQ studios in 1954.

5. US Poverty Rate 15 Percent; Record Numbers Persist - Thursday, September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The ranks of America's poor remain stuck at a record 15 percent, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.

Roughly 46.2 million people remained below the poverty line in 2011, unchanged from 2010. The figure is the highest in more than half a century.

6. Visionary Project - Thursday, August 23, 2012

The reversal of fate for the blighted Chisca Hotel at the intersection of South Main Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, plagued by passive out-of-town ownership and environmental hazards, was set in motion during a phone call about 18 months ago.

7. Chisca Hotel Project Faces Crucial Votes - Monday, July 16, 2012

Three organizations crucial to the redevelopment of the Chisca Hotel will vote this week on blight remediation and development incentives for the historic Downtown property that has been in dilapidated condition for more than 20 years.

8. Chisca Blight Remediation, Development Incentives Up for Vote - Friday, July 13, 2012

Three organizations crucial to the redevelopment of the Chisca Hotel will vote next week on blight remediation and development incentives for the historic Downtown property that has been in dilapidated condition for the more than 20 years.

9. CCRFC Approves Chisca Hotel Tax Break - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. at its Tuesday, June 12, board meeting approved a 20-year PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) program for the restoration of the Chisca Hotel led by Main Street Apartment Partners LLC.

10. CCRFC Approves Chisca Hotel Tax Break - Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. at its Tuesday, June 12, board meeting approved a 20-year PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) program for the restoration of the Chisca Hotel led by Main Street Apartment Partners LLC.

11. Stonebridge Apartments Sells for $22 Million - Tuesday, December 20, 2011

9135 U.S. 64 and 9225 U.S. 64
Memphis, TN 38016

Sale Amount: $21.9 million

Sale Date: Dec. 6, 2011

Buyer: AB Merion Stonebridge LLC

12. Whitney Cap. Files Loan for 99 N. Main Apts. - Monday, December 19, 2011

Memphis 99 Tower LP, an entity affiliated with New York-based Whitney Capital Co. LLC, has filed a $6.7 million trust deed through Oak Grove Commercial Mortgage LLC for The Renaissance Apartments at 99 N. Main St.

13. Optimism Growing on Deal to Avoid Federal Shutdown - Friday, December 16, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The endgame at hand, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders expressed optimism Thursday at prospects for swift compromise to extend Social Security tax cuts, keep long-term jobless benefits flowing and avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday.

14. Economy Could Suffer if Tax Cut, Jobless Aid End - Monday, November 28, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – A tax cut that reaches 160 million Americans and government aid for the long-term unemployed will expire at the end of the year – sucking $165 billion out of the economy next year – unless Congress takes action.

15. Greyhound Move to Alter Downtown Gateway - Thursday, October 06, 2011

The recent listing of the Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Memphis has a lot bigger impact for the city than meets the eye.

Dallas-based Greyhound Lines Inc. soon will move its depot to Memphis Area Transit Authority’s Airways Transit Center, 3033 Airways Blvd., near Memphis International Airport.

16. Nearly 1 in 6 Americans in Poverty, Census Says - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The ranks of the nation's poor have swelled to a record 46.2 million – nearly 1 in 6 Americans – as the prolonged pain of the recession leaves millions still struggling and out of work. And the number without health insurance has reached 49.9 million, the most in over two decades.

17. Working-Age Adults Make Up Record Share of US Poor - Thursday, September 08, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Working-age America is the new face of poverty.

Counting adults 18-64 who were laid off in the recent recession as well as single twenty-somethings still looking for jobs, the new working-age poor represent nearly 3 out of 5 poor people – a switch from the early 1970s when children made up the main impoverished group.

18. Census: 1 in 7 Americans Live in Poverty - Friday, September 17, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level since the 1960s as the recession threw millions of people out of work last year, leaving one in seven Americans in poverty.

19. Passengers Down, Cargo Up at Airport - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

While a whistleblower’s claim that one of the airport’s runways is unsafe took center stage at last week’s Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board meeting, the dramatic discussion overshadowed a full slate of resolutions and updates on the most recent passenger and cargo activity at the airport.

20. Main Street Dental Offers Relaxing Environment - Monday, March 15, 2010

While most patients anticipate dental appointments with anxiety or dread, clients paying a visit to Main Street Dental can look forward to a good movie or getting their hands waxed.

The idea of a spa-like environment is a vision Jodi Rump tries to carry out in all aspects of her 4-year-old practice.

21. Economic Woes Barely Slow Property Tax Collection - Friday, August 14, 2009

The housing market collapse and gloomy jobs outlook are causing many homeowners around the country to fall behind on their property tax bills. But those factors don’t seem to be having the same effect in Shelby County.

22. Norfolk Southern Set to Announce Fayette County Yard Site - Friday, July 10, 2009

Norfolk Southern Corp. will end months of speculation Thursday by announcing the site of its new Fayette County intermodal facility.

23. Next Stop: Norfolk Southern’s intermodal plans take shape - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The freight trains that rumble through Memphis are hard to ignore, especially the ones that parallel or bisect main thoroughfares and disrupt traffic. But even people who don’t cross railroad tracks during their commutes are likely to hear the distant blare of horns at some point during the day as locomotives make their way into and out of the city.

24. Wal-Mart Reports Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings - Wednesday, February 18, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it's still pulling shoppers away from its main rivals and enjoying a rise in customer traffic as the world's largest retailer released better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday.

25. State’s Greenest Home Set for Debut - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ten days remain before TERRA house, the sustainable-design demonstration home in Uptown, is unveiled at a ribbon cutting, so Eric Criswell is making sure all the final touches are in place before the public gets a glimpse of what will be the “greenest” residence in Tennessee.

26. Nothing to Sneeze At: Decoding the Common Cold - Monday, February 16, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Scientists have unraveled the genetic code of the common cold – all 99 known strains of it, to be exact.

But don't expect the feat to lead to a cure for the sniffling any time soon. It turns out that rhinoviruses are even more complicated than researchers originally thought.

27. Ohio Voters Finally Picking President, Lawmakers - Tuesday, November 04, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohioans lined up early Tuesday to cast ballots in a historic election that ended hard-fought campaigns set to change the White House, the U.S. Capitol and the Ohio Statehouse.

28. 'Upscale Thrift Store' Offsets Costs of Nonprofit Counseling Center - Monday, June 18, 2007

Following the success of its Cordova store, The Kingdom Ministries Inc. is scouting locations to open a second "upscale thrift store."

The faith-based nonprofit organization that provides an array of counseling services opened Kingdom Kloset at 8160 Macon Road, Suites 102-103, in January. The 2,000-square-foot store offers new and gently worn clothing and accessories. Proceeds from the store help offset costs for the nonprofit organization.

29. Ford Senior Villas Replaces Ford Road Housing Development - Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Construction loans for
Ford Senior Villas
Loan Amounts: $1.5 million; $4.5 million

Loan Date: March 15, 2007

30. New Dental Practice Cuts its Teeth Downtown - Friday, February 09, 2007

When opening a business of any kind, it's good to differentiate from the competition.

Jodi E. Rump is doing that with a modern and progressive approach she will bring to dentistry at her new Downtown office.

31. Far From Last Resort - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Tucked behind The Commons at Wolfchase shopping center, which includes such tenants as Home Depot, Hallmark and Toys 'R' Us, is a Joe's Crab Shack restaurant, a smattering of hotels and a well-manicured office park.

32. Florida, New York Transplant Thrives With Downtown Dry Cleaning Business - Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Five years ago, Deborah J. Smith stood in line at a dry cleaner in her then-hometown of Sanford, Fla., and watched the steady cash flow from customer to cashier.

She quickly grew envious at the sight of all that green.

33. The Signs Are Everywhere - And Citizens Aren't Happy - Friday, April 21, 2006

It's the same old song and dance.

In Memphis' case, the song is the one that goes "Sign, sign, everywhere a sign," an apt description of the parts of the Bluff City where enormous billboards are "blocking out the scenery" and stirring up ire.

34. Underutilized Downtown Properties Await Development - Tuesday, August 23, 2005

The 29-story Sterick Building at 8 S. Third St. was once the city's premier office building - and was the tallest structure in the region for several decades.

Today, the 350,883-square-foot building is vacant and faces the same plight of inactivity as nine other historic Downtown properties identified by the Center City Commission.

35. Archived Article: Recap - Tuesday, May 24, 2005
1535 Appling Care Lane

Sunwest Purchases Two Assisted Care Centers

1535 Appling Care Lane

Cordova, TN 38016

Cost: $4.5 million

Buyer: Cordova Senior Living LLC

Seller: Atria Cordova LP (f/k/a Applingwood Center LP)

Property: Cor...

36. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, April 28, 2005
South Main Property

South Main Property

Financed for $4.6 Million

99-105 South Main LP has financed property near South Main Street and Gayoso Avenue with a $4.6 million construction loan through Renasant Bank. The loan was signed by Jason ...

37. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Cherokee Center Property

Cherokee Center Property

Sells for $6.8 Million

Memphis Sharpe Investors LLC has purchased two parcels at 1720-1730 Cherokee Blvd. in Cherokee Commercial Center for $6.8 million, according to The Daily News Public R...

38. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, February 17, 2005
Price Ford Property

Price Ford Property

Financed for $2.3 Million

Price Ford LLC has financed six acres near state Highway 51 in the Price Ford Business Center for $2.3 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www.memph...

39. Archived Article: Gov - Friday, February 11, 2005
By Andy Meek

Plans Move Forward on Key Downtown Project

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

A development partnership is getting set to renovate 99-105 S. Main St. to include residential and commercial space, a project thats part of nearly $60 mill...

40. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Land Near Florida Street

Land Near Florida Street

Financed for $7.3 Million

Rivertown Development LP has financed two parcels near Florida Street and Belz Boulevard for $7.3 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www....

41. Archived Article: Trends - Monday, January 31, 2005
By Andy Meek

New Main Revitalization Seeing Progress

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Little by little, development in the New Main block between Union and Gayoso avenues is taking shape.

In the works. Projects under way include two restauran...

42. Archived Article: Events - Friday, January 28, 2005
The Shelby Farms Advisory Committee meets at 1:30 p

The Shelby Farms Advisory Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. today at the Shelby Farms Visitors Center, 500 N. Pine Lake Drive. Call 382-0235. The South Main Arts District hosts the monthly Friday Nig...

43. Archived Article: Apartments (lead) - Monday, August 02, 2004
Apartment projects

Multifamily Projects Get Under Way

Affordable housing strong as overall market awaits pickup

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Construction on two multifamily projects totaling just over $16 million is set to begin in comi...

44. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Real Estate

Ambassador Renovation Blends Old With New

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

A $1.8 million project that will combine a historic Memphis landmark with new construction is set to bring several new residential units to Downtown after t...

45. Archived Article: Pg. 2 (ccrfc) - Wednesday, October 23, 2002
CCRFC grants two tax freezes

CCRFC grants two tax freezes

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. granted tax abatements Tuesday to two developers who plan to invest more than $14 million in Downtown projects. <...

46. Archived Article: Overton Pk (lead) - Friday, June 07, 2002
Overton Park site returned to former glory Overton Park stores get back to their roots By MARY DANDO The Daily News The former site of two retail stores situated in the historical Evergreen district has been restored to its original grandeur. The pr...

47. Archived Article: Real Focus (belz) - Tuesday, February 15, 2000
Belz breaks leasing records in 99 Belz breaks leasing records in 1999   Belz Enterprises had another banner year in leasing and development of commercial, industrial and retail properties, to the tune of 1.3 million square feet of space in 1999...

48. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Tuesday, February 01, 2000
Economic indicator Economic indicator The number of new and renewed business license filings increased by about 1.5 percent in 1999 when compared to 1998 totals. The Oakhaven/Parkway Village area recorded the most licenses for 1999 and showed strong...

49. Archived Article: Gov't Focus - Thursday, December 16, 1999
South Main Historic District gets booster shot South Main Historic District gets booster shot By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Before long, those traveling down South Main Street wont recognize it. The abandoned buildings and dilapidated facades lini...

50. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Monday, November 22, 1999
Looking up Looking up The number of new and renewed licenses for businesses reporting a ZIP code in Memphis or Shelby County increased over the first 10 months of 1999, compared to the same period in 1998. The 38118 ZIP in south Memphis reported the...

51. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Monday, September 27, 1999
Keeping an even keel Keeping an even keel Despite a slow start, the number of the business licenses sought during the first eight months of 1999 has caught and slightly surpassed the number of licenses issued during the same period in 1998. Higher n...

52. Archived Article: Council (lead) - Tuesday, June 01, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Council considers 2000 budget today By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Approving the fiscal 2000 city budget will be a major goal of the Memphis City Council at its regular meeting today at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 12...

53. Archived Article: Gov't Bott - Friday, May 07, 1999
A request to install an awning advertising a new Downtown business was denied by the Design Review Board Wednesday New business must take sign back to the drawing board By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News One sign request got tossed while another went t...

54. Archived Article: Library (lead) - Tuesday, January 12, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Library to see change in several areas in 99 By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News For the Memphis Shelby County Public Library & Information Center, 1999 is more than just a new year. Its prep time for a new millennium that p...

55. Archived Article: Home Additions Chg - Thursday, January 09, 1997
By CAMILLE H Single-family additions down slightly from 95 By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The cost of labor and building materials are two of the reasons some area contractors are giving for the decline in residential home additions in 1996 com...

56. Archived Article: Home Additions Chg - Thursday, January 09, 1997
By CAMILLE H Single-family additions down slightly from '95 JAN. 9, 1997 -- The cost of labor and building materials are two of the reasons some area contractors are giving for the decline in residential home additions in 1996 compared to the previo...