What a difference a decade can make. Successful local entrepreneurs like Muddy’s Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon, Hollywood Feed president Shawn McGhee, and executive chefs and owners Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman at Enjoy A|M Restaurant Group spent that time growing their small businesses into thriving enterprises over that time.

2. Malco Moves Forward With Adjusted South Main Theater Plans - Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Malco Powerhouse Cinema proposed for Downtown’s South Main Historic Arts District is still a go, despite delays that have already pushed it well past its expected opening day.

But the roughly $8 million project is going to look a little different than initially proposed, Malco officials disclosed recently, due to projected costs that came back much too high.

3. Malco Theatres Moves Forward With Adjusted Powerhouse Cinema Plans - Saturday, July 22, 2017

The Malco Powerhouse Cinema proposed for Downtown’s South Main Historic Arts District is still a go, despite delays that have already pushed it well past its expected opening day.

But the roughly $8 million project is going to look a little different than initially proposed, Malco officials disclosed recently, due to projected costs that came back much too high.

4. RegionSmart Speakers Tout Importance of 'Lovable' Cities - Thursday, April 27, 2017

Do you love your city? That was author Peter Kageyama’s opening question Thursday, April 27, to his audience at the second annual RegionSmart Summit, hosted by the Mid-South Mayors’ Council.

5. EDGE Board Approves Two PILOTs, GMACW Merger - Friday, April 21, 2017

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County on Wednesday, April 19, granted tax abatements for a pair of companies with capital investment plans totaling $34 million and approved a resolution that allows the Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce to merge into EDGE.

6. City Council Could End Budget Season Tuesday - Tuesday, June 7, 2016

The Memphis City Council should end its budget season Tuesday, June 3, with final votes on three resolutions and two ordinances that approve the city’s operating and capital budgets, and keep the city property tax rate at its current $3.40 – all for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

7. Farmers First - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

After all these years – 27 weeks of Saturdays for a decade – Jill Forrester calls it a “nice routine.” And by that she means she and husband Keith getting up at 3 a.m., loading their produce, herbs and flowers, and driving to the Memphis Farmers Market downtown.

8. University of Tennessee Students Help Design Nashville’s Future - Saturday, September 27, 2014

Nashville may be a city on the rise, attracting new residents by the droves. But it’s also a laboratory for students at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s College of Architecture and Design, where they are designing the communities of the future in partnership with the Nashville Civic Design Center.

9. HipD: Donelson Finds Its Cool Side - Saturday, September 27, 2014

The tag “Hip Donelson” evoked plenty of snickers, eye rolls and snarky comments when it first appeared. After all, the local joke goes, Donelson’s known for hip replacements – not hipsters.

10. Germantown Planning Commission OKs Plan for Whole Foods - Thursday, January 9, 2014

Developers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, cleared a key regulatory hurdle for a planned Whole Foods Market store in Germantown.

Before a packed house, the Germantown Planning Commission voted to approve a revamped plan for a new Whole Foods store at the southeast corner of the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Pete Mitchell Road, on the eastern edge of Germantown’s Central Business District.

11. Traffic Concerns Delay Germantown Whole Foods - Thursday, December 5, 2013

The development team behind a proposed Whole Foods store in Germantown is going back to the drawing board after some neighbors expressed concerns about the project, particularly over traffic.

The development team withdrew its application from the Germantown Planning Commission’s Tuesday, Dec. 3, agenda and will return next month. After that, the development team would need approval from Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

12. EDGE Board Remains on Political Hot Seat - Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The next time Shelby County Commissioners gather to talk over funding for the Economic Development Growth Engine, they hope to have EDGE leaders and city leaders in their committee room.

The commission delayed action Monday, Oct. 28, on a resolution of intent that would have announced commissioners’ intention to block their confirmation of any appointees to the EDGE board by the city of Memphis.

13. Commission Delays EDGE Appointment Resolution - Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners put off a vote Monday, Oct. 28, on a “resolution of intent” in which the commission would withhold approval of city government nominees to the board of the Economic Development Growth Engine – or EDGE – until the city pays its full share of the cost of the economic development organization.

14. Whole Foods Eyes Germantown Site - Thursday, October 24, 2013

Whole Foods Market and local development firm Cypress Realty Holdings Co. are targeting the Poplar Avenue corridor in Germantown for the Memphis area’s second Whole Foods store.

15. Barnhart Buys Industrial Property for Expansion - Tuesday, July 9, 2013

2085 W. E. Freeman Drive
Memphis, TN 38114

Sale Amount: $2.6 million

Sale Date: June 27, 2013

Buyer: Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co.

16. Barnhart Buys Industrial Property for Expansion - Monday, July 8, 2013

Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. has paid $2.6 million for the industrial property at 2085 W.E. Freeman Drive in the Defense Depot area as part of its local expansion.

17. Lawrence’s Background a Fit for Work at EDGE - Monday, February 11, 2013

It might be said that John Lawrence has a background made to order for looking at the big picture – one of real estate, urban planning, marketing and organization management. Through the course of various career moves, he’s developed the tools necessary for the use in his position as manager of strategic economic development planning for Memphis and Shelby County’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE).

18. Work Under Way at Cordova Safety Products - Saturday, February 9, 2013

FTN Financial Capital Markets, a divisioRenovation plans are moving forward for Memphis-based Cordova Safety Products’ new digs at 4025 Viscount Ave.

19. Work Under Way at Cordova Safety Products - Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Renovation plans are moving forward for Memphis-based Cordova Safety Products’ new digs at 4025 Viscount Ave.

20. Safety Products Importer Seeks Tax Freeze - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

International Sourcing Co. Inc., an importer and wholesale distributor of safety products to industrial distributors and retailers, will go before the city-county Economic Development Growth Engine Board this week to request a five-year tax freeze.

21. Former Cleo Site Sells For $2.6M - Friday, March 16, 2012

A Memphis-based buyer has bought more than 1 million square feet formerly occupied by Cleo Inc. gift-wrapping company in Airport Industrial Park Section A for less than two-thirds of the listing price.

22. That's a Wrap - Monday, January 2, 2012

If the grand sweep of 2011 could be captured on celluloid and presented to an audience on the big screen, all the components of a great film would be readily apparent.

There was drama, in the form of a deluge and historic flooding that led the Mississippi River to crest at nearly 48 feet early in the year. One of the year’s big surprises saw President Barack Obama give the commencement address for the Booker T. Washington High School class of 2011 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

23. Depot Biz Park Changes Direction - Monday, November 28, 2011

From Army supply base to base of operations, the new owners of the Memphis Depot Business Park hope to position their revitalized 260-acre site in South Memphis on real estate brokers’ radar screen as a solution for industrial needs.

24. Greyhound Move to Alter Downtown Gateway - Thursday, October 6, 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.

25. Defense Depot Property Sells for $1.1 Million - Tuesday, October 4, 2011

2085 W.E. Freeman Drive
Memphis, TN 38114
Sale Amount: $1.1 million

Sale Date: Sept. 14, 2011

Buyer: Varma Family LP

26. 14-Acre Defense Depot Site Sells for $1.1 Million - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Varma Family LP has bought a 14.4-acre site with an existing building at 2085 W.E. Freeman Drive in Memphis Defense Depot from The Depot Redevelopment Corp. of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, for $1.1 million.

27. EDGE Board Holds Inaugural Meeting - Friday, August 19, 2011

The new Economic Development Growth Engine approved its existence Wednesday, Aug. 17, while also addressing some confusing technicalities.

“The president is selected by both mayors – this seems cumbersome,” former Shelby County Commissioner and EDGE director Deidre Malone said at the organization’s inaugural meeting at City Hall. “Having worked in the private sector and for an organization with a similar structure, I think it’s very interesting.”

28. New Economic Development Board Gets Started - Thursday, August 18, 2011

The new Economic Development Growth Engine approved its existence Wednesday, Aug. 17, while also addressing some confusing technicalities.

“The president is selected by both mayors – this seems cumbersome,” former Shelby County Commissioner and EDGE director Deidre Malone said at the organization’s inaugural meeting at City Hall. “Having worked in the private sector and for an organization with a similar structure, I think it’s very interesting.”

29. Dallas Co. Pays $35M for Depot - Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The Memphis Depot Business Park has sold for $35.8 million after being on the market for less than six months.

Memphis Depot Associates LLC, an affiliated entity of Dallas-based Mayfield Properties LP, on Friday, Aug. 5, bought 260 acres of property containing 4.2 million square feet in buildings in the industrial park and former Army base just north of Memphis International Airport from Depot Redevelopment Corp. of Memphis and Shelby County.

30. Dallas Co. Pays $35M for Depot - Monday, August 8, 2011

The Memphis Depot Business Park has sold for $35.8 million after being on the market for less than six months.

Memphis Depot Associates LLC, an affiliated entity of Dallas-based Mayfield Properties LP, on Friday, Aug. 5, bought 260 acres of property containing 4.2 million square feet in buildings in the industrial park and former Army base just north of Memphis International Airport from Depot Redevelopment Corp. of Memphis and Shelby County.

31. Lynnfield Place Apartments Sell for $22.4 Million - Tuesday, June 21, 2011

1400 Lynnfield Road
Memphis, TN 38119
Sale Amount: $22.4 million

Sale Date: June 14, 2011
Buyer: Lynnfield Holdings LLC
Seller: Lynnfield Place Tennessee LLC
Details: Lynnfield Place Apartments, on the east side of Lynnfield Road about halfway between Park Avenue to the north and Quince Road to the south, has sold for $22.4 million.

32. Barnhart Pays $1.4M for Defense Depot Property - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Barnhart Real Estate LLC has bought land at 1701 Dunn Ave. in the Defense Depot from The Depot Redevelopment Corp. of Memphis and Shelby County for $1.4 million.

33. Blank Palette - Friday, May 20, 2011

When best-selling author Richard Florida visited Memphis recently, he spelled out to a room full of artists the formula for building a city’s creative class – attract, retain and engage talent.

34. Memphis Defense Depot Slated for Sale - Monday, March 14, 2011

Memphis Defense Depot – the 4.2 million-square-foot industrial park and former Army base just north of Memphis International Airport – is back on the market.

Once sold, the property will return to the city and county tax base and deliver anticipated tax revenue of approximately $1 million annually, making it one of the more successful national Army base closures.

35. Memphis Defense Depot Slated for Sale - Friday, March 11, 2011

Memphis Defense Depot – the 4.2 million-square-foot industrial park and former Army base just north of Memphis International Airport – is back on the market.

Once sold, the property will return to the city and county tax base and deliver anticipated tax revenue of approximately $1 million annually, making it one of the more successful national Army base closures.

36. EDGE: The Right Call - Friday, January 28, 2011

AN EASY CALL TO MAKE.

Howard took his phone out on his porch overlooking the Little Red River in Arkansas and called me. “The band wants to throw Jimmy a party,” he said. “Can we make that happen?”

37. City, County Seek to Create Economic ‘EDGE’ - Friday, January 7, 2011

Memphis and Shelby County’s two mayors have talked for months about finding a way to give their joint business recruitment and retention efforts an edge.

Fittingly, that’s what they’re calling a proposed umbrella group they want to establish to streamline and bring together in one place the related economic development work now spread over several existing agencies.

38. EDGE To Be New Economic Development Engine For City-County - Thursday, January 6, 2011

Memphis and Shelby County's two mayors have talked for months about finding a way to give their joint business recruitment and retention efforts an edge.

Fittingly, that's what they're calling a proposed umbrella group they want to establish to streamline and bring together in one place the related economic development work now spread over several existing agencies.

39. Spring Hill GM Plant is Idled - Wednesday, November 25, 2009

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) - At its peak, about 7,800 people clocked in daily for work at the Saturn plant.

"Now we're down to 630 people," said Darren Tonoli, a General Motors employee of nearly three decades.

40. Stimulus Funds Allocated to Erase Neighborhood Blight - Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Bit by bit, it’s becoming clearer how millions of dollars in emergency federal money flowing to cities and agencies across the country will be used to repair Memphis neighborhoods ravaged by foreclosure and blight.

41. For Covington, Attitude is Half The Battle - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Jim Covington isn’t overly worried about rising gas prices, struggling airlines and other woes affecting the transportation industry. Instead, the Memphis Regional Chamber’s newly hired vice president of logistics and aerotropolis development is emboldened by those challenges as he settles in his position.

42. Former Kmarts, Cordova Shopping Center Have New Options With New Plan - Thursday, March 1, 2007

When New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc. and Sears Holdings Corp. set up a joint development venture in 2005, the venture's first deal involved transforming three former Kmart stores in Memphis.

Sears had closed the stores in 2005, citing their under-performance. Since then, Sears' partner in its development venture - a New York real estate investment trust (REIT) with assets of about $3.5 billion - has more than lived up to its name.

43. Wolfchase Neighbor Up for Grabs? Shopping Center across from mall scoped by NY real estate trust - Friday, October 6, 2006

Judging by the interest of a New York-based real estate investment trust, ownership of one of the most expensive pieces of property in Shelby County soon could be changing hands.

New Plan Excel Realty Trust is in the early stages of acquiring The Commons, a 33-acre shopping center across from Wolfchase Galleria that includes such tenants as Old Navy, Home Depot and Toys 'R' Us.

44. Archived Article: Gov - Friday, February 25, 2005
By Andy Meek

Depot Readies Property for New Industry

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

The Memphis Depot Redevelopment Corp. has been working for almost a year preparing to market vacant land at the former Memphis Depot site for sale. And if a zo...

45. Archived Article: Lead - Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Outlook Positive for Commercial Market

Outlook Positive for Commercial Market

Retail growth spurs real estate market heading into 2005

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Following several years of post-9/11 uncertainty, the commercial real es...

46. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, October 8, 2004
Claridge House Finances

Claridge House Finances

Condos for $11 Million

Claridge House LLC has financed 167 units in The Claridge House condominiums for a total of $11 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, www.memphis...

47. Archived Article: Gov Focus - Friday, June 11, 2004
Groundwater monitored at industrial park

Government Monitors Groundwater at Depot

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Nearly nine years after the U.S. military handed the city of Memphis about 600 acres of property for a mix of residential, comme...

48. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, March 26, 2004
Swig Martini Bar

State Approves

Methodist Projects

The Health Services and Development Agency has approved five certificates of need filed by Methodist Healthcare in December. The Hamilton Eye Institute Surgery Center and Germantown Hospita...

49. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 16, 2003
Calendar of Events June 16-22

Calendar of Events June 16-22

June 17

Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, 6225 Humphreys Blvd., presents You and Your Medications from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the Dr. Sam P. Patterson Library Seminar Serie...

50. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, April 18, 2003
Owners strive to recolor Midtowns faded fabric

Owners strive to recolor Midtowns faded fabric

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

Well known throughout the city for its diversity and close-knit spirit of community, Midtown has welcomed thr...

51. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 9, 2001
By JENNIFER MURLEY

Viable business park rising from ashes of defense depot

By JENNIFER MURLEY

The Daily News

Its been four years since the 642-acre Memphis Defense Depot closed under the Defense Realignment and Closure Act of 1990, in Se...

52. Archived Article: Ftz (lead) - Tuesday, January 30, 2001
Foreign trade zone on tap for Depot Foreign trade zone on tap for Depot By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Another boost designed to enhance redevelopment of the former Defense Depot is in the works. City planners this week hope to send an application ...

53. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 24, 2000
Sandy Barnhart latest tenant as Depot blossoms SANDY YOUNGBLOOD The Daily News The Depot Redevelopment Corp. is hard at work these days, continuing to show and lease property at what was formerly known as the Memphis Defense Depot. Previously owned ...

54. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, October 12, 2000
LAW AND GOVERNMENT Home Depot project goes to Land Use board By MARY DANDO The Daily News Home repair enthusiasts take note Home Depot has applied for permission to add a tool rental building to its existing store at Truse Parkway, south of Poplar A...

55. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, July 11, 2000
On Thursday, Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, economic development officials and Depot tenants will celebrate the Rebirth of the Memphis Depot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the facilitys new $5 On Thursday, Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, economic ...

56. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, March 10, 2000
NCCJ names honorees of 2000 Humanitarian Awards NCCJ names honorees of 2000 Humanitarian Awards Four well-known men who have contributed to Memphis in a variety of ways over the years have been selected as the recipients of the Year 2000 Humanitaria...

57. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 23, 1999
Westminster Village turns swords into plowshares By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the 30 months since Westminster Village opened, George Barber has witnessed the successful transformation of part of an abandoned Air Force base into a rapidly grow...

58. Archived Article: Depot-page 3 - Monday, November 22, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Depot Redevelopment Agency signs two new tenants By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Bean and Price Contractors, a local industrial and commercial maintain service, has signed a three-year lease for 19,600 square feet located in t...

59. Archived Article: 3rd Qtr Retail Lj - Friday, October 22, 1999
Retail construction surges in third quarter Retail construction surges in third quarter Big box retailers, Peabody Place drive boom in building for year By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Big-box retailers and Peabody Place were just two of the factor...

60. Archived Article: Landmarks (lead) - Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Should it stay or should it go Landmarks board to discuss future of Melrose School By LAURIE JOHNSON The Memphis Landmarks Commission today will consider the future of the old Melrose high school at 843 Dallas St. in Orange Mound. The city has recei...

61. Archived Article: Gov't (mpo) - Thursday, April 15, 1999
Amendments to a road plan designed to bolster the redevelopment of the Defense Depot and improve transportation near Mississippi development are two items to be considered during today's Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting MPO considers chang...

62. Archived Article: Opd (bott) - Thursday, April 8, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Depot wants increased priority on I-240/Airways interchange By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Several amendments to the roadway program of the citys Long Range Transportation Plan will be considered today by the Memphis/Shelby Count...

63. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 7, 1998
Jim Holt has been named executive director of the Memphis in May International Festival Jim Holt has been named executive director of the Memphis in May International Festival. Holt, who has 18 years of event booking, marketing, production and major...

64. Archived Article: Depot - Tuesday, May 5, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Defense Depot redevelopment agency gets $1.5 million federal grant By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Depot Redevelopment Corp. of Memphis and Shelby County....

65. Archived Article: Mlgw (lead) - Wednesday, January 7, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON MLGW to apply for commerce grant By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Commissioners on the board of Memphis, Light, Gas & Water will vote today on a resolution authorizing the utility company to apply for a $1.3 million grant f...

66. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 16, 1997
June 16 June 16 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Cary Ciocca, volunteer coordinator for Abused Womens Servic...

67. Archived Article: Depot - Thursday, January 9, 1997
1-9-97 notes Defense Depot.gs Depot plans to be unveiled in public hearing By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News Concluding several months of planning with public input, the Memphis Depot Redevelopment Agency will present plans for reuse of the fed...

68. Archived Article: Defense Depot - Thursday, January 9, 1997
1-9-97 notes Defense Depot.gs Depot plans to be unveiled in public hearing JAN. 9, 1997 -- Concluding several months of planning with public input, the Memphis Depot Redevelopment Agency will present plans for reuse of the federal facility at a 6:00...

69. Archived Article: Back - Thursday, September 5, 1996
Depot redevelopment agency holds public hearing Depot redevelopment agency holds public hearing The Memphis Depot Redevelopment Agency (MDRA) is planning the first in a series of public meetings today at 6 p.m. in the Defense Depot cafeteria, 2163 A...

70. Archived Article: Back - Wednesday, August 28, 1996
Trust Marketing acquires MidSouth Media Trust Marketing acquires MidSouth Media Trust Marketing & Communications Inc., a Memphis-based marketing and public relations firm, recently acquired MidSouth Media Inc., a national spot radio buying netwo...

71. Archived Article: Depot Jts - Tuesday, July 30, 1996
7/30 jts depot Memphis Depot transition moving forward Consultants close to facilities report, agency has January deadline By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News The Memphis Depot Redevelopment Agency has a consulting firm in hand and a public hearing on th...

72. Archived Article: Council Advance - Tuesday, December 5, 1995
11/5 jts council advance Council to vote on $20 million in sewer bonds Last phase of Overton Park improvement, acceptance of $100,000 depot aid also considered By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News The City Council will consider a $20 million bond release ...

73. Archived Article: City Council Adv - Tuesday, November 21, 1995
11/21 jts city council adv. $12 million radio overhaul considered by City Council Council also votes for more emergency equipment By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News The Memphis City Council will consider spending $12 million to overhaul the citys emerge...

74. Archived Article: Focus Lj - Tuesday, November 14, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Business group takes proactive stance on depot closing By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A Memphis neighborhood business association is prepared to market its area as an attractive industrial site and turn the closing of the Defense Dep...

75. Archived Article: Depot Lj - Thursday, November 2, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Depot to target distribution industry By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News   As much as 10 million feet of distribution and storage space will be available to business and industry within the next two years as the Memphis Defense Depo...