As drivers come across the old bridge and pedestrians and cyclists come across Big River Crossing, they soon could see an adaptive reuse of an old warehouse.

Mike Kennedy of Parachute Investment Co. has teamed up with development consultant Amelia Carkuff and York Construction to flip a three-story warehouse into 24 apartment units and 1,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

2. Long, Winding Road - Saturday, August 4, 2018

Considered by many to be the main artery of Memphis’ robust logistical and distribution network, the Lamar Avenue Corridor has long been clogged by its own narrow lanes and outdated capacity. 

3. Rolling on the River - Saturday, January 27, 2018

Despite being the fifth-largest inland port in the United States, the Port of Memphis often gets outshined by its counterparts like Memphis International Airport and BNSF Railway’s intermodal facilities. 

4. Railroad in Fiery Derailment Agrees to Changes - Tuesday, December 27, 2016

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – The nation's largest freight railroad has agreed to more thorough inspections and maintenance improvements after a fiery oil train derailment in Oregon and the discovery of more than 800 potential safety violations across its sprawling network.

5. Logistical Nightmare - Saturday, October 1, 2016

Lamar Avenue is a $300 million problem. Rush hour on Lamar turns into several hours, and for the hundreds of distribution centers located near the corridor, just-in-time delivery is nearly impossible in the face of miles of congested traffic.

6. Lamar Avenue Grant Gets State’s Sole Focus - Thursday, June 23, 2016

The Lamar Avenue improvement project waiting for years to get started could be about to emerge from the planning stage to construction.

And if the state gets a $180 million federal grant in August, it could compress the timeline from a decade-long project to four or five years of construction. The state is currently acquiring rights of way.

7. State Applies for $180 Million Lamar Avenue Federal Grant - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The Lamar Avenue road project waiting for years to get started could be about to emerge from the planning stage to construction.

And if the state gets a $180 million federal grant in August, it could compress the timeline from a decade-long project to four or five years of construction. The state is currently acquiring rights of way.

8. Local, State Leaders to Make Lamar Avenue Announcement Tuesday - Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The Lamar Avenue road project waiting for years to get started could be about to emerge from the planning stage to construction with a federal grant.

State and local leaders will gather in the heart of the busy freight corridor Tuesday, June 21, for a “major announcement.”

9. Fisher & Phillips Adds David Jones - Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Attorney David S. Jones has joined Fisher & Phillips LLP as a partner in the firm’s Memphis office. Jones has more than 15 years’ experience in immigration and employment law, most recently serving as a partner at Jackson Lewis P.C. In his new role, he represents corporate clients in complex matters relating to both immigration benefits and enforcement, as well as export control compliance under the Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

10. Forum Connects Minority Businesses, Econ Opportunities - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

This week’s Economic Development Forum is an opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses to connect to opportunities in the Memphis area.

In its eighth year, the forum is presented by the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum and runs Tuesday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 27. Some 6,000 to 7,000 attendees are expected over the three-day event held at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, said Luke Yancy III, president and CEO of the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum.

11. Camy’s To Relocate In Midtown - Friday, July 24, 2015

Camy’s, the Midtown delivery and carry-out institution, will relocate soon.

Camy Archer, founder and owner of Camy’s, will move the business from 3 S. Barksdale to 2886 Walnut Grove Road, which is near the Union Avenue viaduct and was most recently occupied by the Love Shack.

12. Norfolk Southern CEO Says Rail Mergers Won't Work - Thursday, October 23, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp.'s CEO doesn't think railroad mergers are a good idea even if regulators might approve one.

13. Canadian Pacific CEO Says Rail Deal Possible - Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The CEO of Canadian Pacific thinks U.S. regulators would approve a well-structured railroad merger, but nothing is planned now that talks with CSX ended.

CEO Hunter Harrison said during a conference call Tuesday he doesn't agree with the view that the Surface Transportation Board wouldn't approve any merger.

14. Canadian Pacific Ends CSX Deal Talks - Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Canadian Pacific Railway has ended talks with U.S. counterpart CSX about a possible combination and plans no more discussions.

The railway operator did not say on Monday why it ended talks, but it did note in a brief statement that regulatory concerns appear to be a major deterrent for railroads considering combinations.

15. Macon Homes Complex Sells for $800,000 - Tuesday, August 26, 2014

500 N. Claybrook St.
Memphis, TN 38104
Sale Amount: $800,000

Sale Date: Aug. 20, 2014
Buyer: Crosstown Macon Homes LLC
Seller: Macon Homes
Details: The 24-unit Macon Homes section 8 apartment complex at 500 N. Claybrook St. in Midtown has sold for $800,000.

16. Medline Industries Files Permit for Improvements - Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Medline Industries Inc. has filed a $1.2 million permit application with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for improvements to its 4500 S. Mendenhall Road facility.

17. Hedgemoor Square Sells for $3.6 Million - Tuesday, May 6, 2014

375 N. Graham St.
Memphis, TN 38117
Sale Amount: $3.6 million

Sale Date: April 30, 2014
Buyer: Summit Hedgemoor Square Apartments LLC
Seller: Hedgemoor Square Apartments GP
Loan Amount: $2.7 million
Loan Date: April 30, 2014
Maturity Date: N/A
Lender: Pulaski Bank

18. Lamar Avenue Citgo Sells for $975,000 - Friday, May 2, 2014

The Citgo gas station and convenience store at 4941 Lamar Ave., at the corner of Lamar and East Shelby Drive, has sold for $975,000.

19. Riding the Rails - Thursday, April 18, 2013

By some estimates, America’s railroad companies are in the midst of the largest investment boom since the Gilded Age – when America’s railroad track mileage tripled between 1860 and 1880.

This year, North American’s freight railroads plan to invest $24.5 billion in intermodal terminals, new track, bridges and tunnels, safety equipment and rail cars, according to the Association of American Railroads.

20. TJX Leases Up Chickasaw Building D - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The TJX Cos. Inc. has inked a substantial deal in Southeast Memphis, representing the largest industrial lease so far in 2013.

21. Chism Hardy Moves Deeper Into Logistics - Monday, January 28, 2013

The certified public accountant who bought the old Coors Belle brewery in Hickory Hill seven years ago and turned it into Hardy Bottling Co. has taken the supply chain lessons from the business into the logistics industry.

22. Trains Carrying More Oil Across US Amid Boom - Wednesday, January 2, 2013

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – Energy companies behind the oil boom on the Northern Plains are increasingly turning to an industrial-age workhorse – the locomotive – to move their crude to refineries across the U.S., as plans for new pipelines stall and existing lines can't keep up with demand.

23. Firm Selected to Market Mall of Memphis Site - Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The local office of Jones Lang LaSalle has been selected to market the former Mall of Memphis property for industrial tenants.

Johnson Development Associates Inc. closed in April on the 113-acre site in the southwest quadrant of Interstate 240 and Perkins Road for $2.7 million. The Spartanburg, S.C.-based developer plans to build an industrial park called Aerotropolis Logistics Park that can accommodate two or more speculative or build-to-suit facilities of up to 1.2 million square feet.

24. Mallory Alexander Debuts New Space - Tuesday, October 23, 2012

When Mallory Alexander International Logistics moved into what had been the Freightliner warehouse in the Delp Distribution Center in early 2011, there was much to do.

So much that Mallory didn’t get around to marking the move until last week with an open house for customers and others in the business.

25. Rail Yard Opens In Rossville - Friday, July 27, 2012

Those in the logistics industry have known since the end of June, but Norfolk Southern Corp.’s Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility at Rossville had its soft opening earlier this month.

26. Johnson Finds Right Spot at Former Mall Site - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Local industrial brokers are well aware of the city’s taxes and its impact on putting together a competitive proposal for a potential user.

But occasionally, developers are able to snatch up property for such a value that helps offset some of those tax issues.

27. Awards Just One Facet Of Comm. Council - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

This year marks a decade of existence for the Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ Commercial Council, the trade organization for the commercial real estate profession and its related sectors.

The council has about 325 members whose professions include commercial developers, brokers, property managers and other related CRE careers. Two of the council’s main events each year are the Commercial Property Forecast Summit, held in February, and the Pinnacle Awards, which honor the highest-producing commercial brokers each spring.

28. 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.

29. The Right Place - Thursday, March 1, 2012

When people think of Memphis, they might picture an aerial shot of Downtown – skyscrapers, The Pyramid and all.

But Andy Cates’ view of Memphis is different. He sees the city’s “dirty, industrial real estate.”

30. Railroads Avert Looming Strike - Monday, December 5, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Railroads have cleared a major hurdle as the industry averted a looming strike, paving the way for growth ahead, analysts said Friday.

The freight rail industry announced late Thursday it has settled labor disputes with two unions and agreed to extend talks with a third. Without the agreements, the railway unions could have launched a strike as early as Tuesday, when a federal "cooling off" period was set to expire. The agreements came just hours after Republican House leaders said they would move to vote Friday on emergency legislation to prevent a work stoppage.

31. Railroads Avert Looming Strike - Friday, December 2, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Railroads have cleared a major hurdle as the industry averted a looming strike, paving the way for growth ahead, analysts said Friday.

The freight rail industry announced late Thursday it has settled labor disputes with two unions and agreed to extend talks with a third. Without the agreements, the railway unions could have launched a strike as early as Tuesday, when a federal "cooling off" period was set to expire. The agreements came just hours after Republican House leaders said they would move to vote Friday on emergency legislation to prevent a work stoppage.

32. Continental Shift - Monday, October 17, 2011

After a 15-year transformation from a government operated east-west railroad network to a privately owned company with a North American reach, Canadian National Railway Co. is positioning itself as a logistics “enabler.”

33. Unlocking Lamar - Friday, August 26, 2011

The city’s major corridor for moving freight is also the city’s most congested roadway. And since June, state and local transportation and logistics planners have had a study that suggests a set of seven options, most of which would represent major changes for Lamar Avenue between the Mississippi state line and Interstate 240.

34. Region Sees Logistics Assets Grow - Monday, August 22, 2011

Change is afoot with the area’s transportation and logistics industries. New developments in the region – from a proposed third bridge spanning the Mississippi River to a new multimillion-dollar intermodal facility – should keep transportation and logistics as the area’s bread-and-butter businesses.

35. Bridging the Gap - Friday, July 8, 2011

Between now and the end of the year, transportation planners in the tri-state area and beyond will round up the final work product that will go into the preliminary search for a new Mississippi River bridge at or near Memphis.

36. Littleton Promoted to Manager of Private Banking at Paragon - Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Wayne Littleton has been promoted to manager of private banking at Paragon National Bank. He also will continue to serve as president of the bank’s Saddle Creek branch, 7600 Poplar Ave.

37. Flood Disruptions Minor for Cargo - Friday, May 13, 2011

For a local economy built on a cornerstone of transportation and logistics, this week’s historic crest of the Mississippi River at Memphis could have been much worse.

As the waters begin to slowly recede, the companies that move goods through Memphis will continue to do what they did as the waters rose – keep ready the alternate routes worked out well in advance.

38. City Prepares for Mississippi River Crest - Monday, May 9, 2011

As the week began the coalition of emergency responders across Shelby County had already gone from planning to action.

The groups got highly detailed marching orders Friday morning from Shelby County preparedness director Bob Nations, who coordinated with dozens of agencies across local, state and federal government boundaries in putting together the master plan.

39. Dodging the Deluge - Friday, May 6, 2011

The last time the Memphis river gauge was this high, Memphis was a much different place. In 1937 when the Mississippi River at Memphis topped 48.7 feet, Mud Island was really an island with no levee connecting it to the city and the Wolf River flowing between it and the city proper. Parts of the city were still rural as was the county outside Memphis. Today’s suburban development was a long way off, and Millington was still a few years away from getting the Naval Air Station.

40. On Display - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

More than 300 airport industry professionals from around the world loaded onto six buses outside The Peabody hotel Monday morning for a unique trip around the city.

It was a lead-in event for the three-day Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition, the largest airport industry event to be held in Memphis and which will bring in excess of 600 people from more than 40 countries to the city.

41. City Needs Flight Plan to Soar in 21st Century - Monday, April 11, 2011

Some of the elements of an aerotropolis are already in place as work begins on a master plan for the concept.

Parts of aerotropolis planning are not complex, and other parts are already at work in Memphis simply because proximity to the airport makes sense for certain types of businesses.

42. Memphis Stands Tall as Logistics Industry Struggles - Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Although the aftermath of the recession was palpable across all industry sectors in 2010, Memphis continued to prove its status as a critical logistics and distribution center.

The year came to a close with a milestone in economic development when Swedish manufacturer Electrolux said it will build a $190 million manufacturing plant on 800 acres of land in the Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Park in southwest Memphis.

43. Emphasis on Cargo Security Heightened - Thursday, November 4, 2010

Memphis’ prime location and robust infrastructure – five Class 1 railroads, several interstate highways, the nation’s fourth-busiest inland waterway port and the world’s largest cargo airport – make it a critical distribution center and focal point for intermodal transportation.

44. Mallory Alexander Opens NY Office - Friday, August 13, 2010

Memphis-based Mallory Alexander International Logistics has opened an office in New York state, its 23rd worldwide branch, the company announced Thursday.

The privately held, longtime third-party logistics firm (3PL) teamed with Charles Kendall Freight of London to open a branch in Inwood, N.Y., a small town in Nassau County just outside New York City.

45. BNSF Opens New Rail Yard Site After Finishing Upgrades - Thursday, April 22, 2010

Memphis has long been a railroad town.

The city’s central location and the availability of other transport modes like the Mississippi River made it a popular choice with Class I railroads, five of which now have extensive intermodal and switching operations here.

46. MPO to Kick Off Imagine 2035 Public Phase - Wednesday, April 14, 2010

An initiative designed to give citizens and communities input in the region’s future transportation needs will reach a critical milestone next week with the first round of its public meeting phase.

47. French Officials in Town For Aerotropolis Summit - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

A contingency from Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris is in town this week to learn about the Memphis aerotropolis initiative and to share its own practices for promoting a city’s airport as an economic engine.

48. The Cost of Progress - Monday, March 8, 2010

The development of Norfolk Southern Corp.’s $112 million intermodal yard on a former cattle ranch in Fayette County has polarized the community for more than a year.

49. Norfolk Woes? - Thursday, February 4, 2010

Norfolk Southern Corp. hasn’t laid down any of the track that will connect its main line to the proposed $112 million intermodal terminal in Rossville, but the company is laying down a foundation to keep the project on target to open in two years.

50. Logistics Outfits Weather Rough ’09 - Wednesday, December 23, 2009

All things considered, the local logistics sector fared better than many industries during 2009 as the recession claimed casualties throughout the U.S. Granted, some logistics, distribution and transportation companies suffered layoffs and closures, but the overall outlook is as bright as can be expected during these bleak times.

51. Findings Pinpoint Lamar Corridor’s Troubles - Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Anyone who has traveled along Lamar Avenue between Interstate 240 and the Mississippi state line knows how congested it can get, with a seemingly endless line of trucks driving both directions and backing up traffic.
Members of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s aerotropolis initiative now have a better idea of the corridor’s horrendous deficiencies.
Cambridge Systematics Inc., a Cambridge, Mass.-based firm that studies transportation assets and needs nationwide, late last week presented the preliminary findings of its Lamar Avenue Corridor Study to the aerotropolis initiative’s access and transportation committee.
The message is clear and not at all surprising: Lamar Avenue has a host of problems that need to be resolved if Memphis wants to continue its role as a critical link in the global supply chain.
The study, which kicked off in the summer, is addressing traffic flows and transportation needs within the Lamar Avenue corridor – the area bordered by I-240 to the north, the Mississippi state line to the south, Interstate 55 to the west and Hickory Hill to the east.
Cambridge Systematics is conducting the study in conjunction with the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization, the University of Memphis’ Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute and the chamber.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation assigned Cambridge Systematics to the study following a request from MPO; TDOT has an ongoing contract with Cambridge Systematics to assist local planning organizations around the state.

52. Muller to Tout City’s Position For Shipping - Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Memphis’ role in the global supply chain is often underappreciated, but shippers moving auto parts from Yokohama to Yazoo City or electronics from Beijing to Birmingham understand this city’s importance.

53. Public-Private Partnerships at Center of Freight Conference - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Memphis’ intermodal and freight capabilities are legendary. The city has boasted the world’s busiest cargo airport for 17 straight years thanks to hometown shipping giant FedEx Corp.

54. BNSF Railway Preps for Intermodal Yard Opening - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Evidence of Memphis’ importance to the intermodal industry can be seen throughout town, but nowhere is it more apparent than at the intersection of Lamar Avenue and Shelby Drive, where nine-story cranes now dominate the warehouse district’s industrial skyline.

55. Taking Off - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Aviators attain flight and control the movements of their aircraft by precisely balancing the forces of lift, thrust, drag and gravity. The people piloting the aerotropolis initiative – the promotion of Memphis’ economy focused on the airport, other transportation assets and the connectivity among them – are negotiating their own set of physics in hopes of becoming airborne.

56. Taking Off - Monday, October 12, 2009

Aviators attain flight and control the movements of their aircraft by precisely balancing the forces of lift, thrust, drag and gravity. The people piloting the aerotropolis initiative – the promotion of Memphis’ economy focused on the airport, other transportation assets and the connectivity among them – are negotiating their own set of physics in hopes of becoming airborne.

57. Trucking Biz Not Threatened By Rail’s Popularity - Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Most of the logistics and transportation headlines these days revolve around railroads beefing up their operations in Memphis, one of the most significant intermodal centers in the country.

BNSF Railway Co. is completing a $200 million renovation of its intermodal terminal at Lamar Avenue and Shelby Drive.

58. CN’s Harrison Yard Elevates Railroad, Memphis - Monday, September 28, 2009

E. Hunter Harrison’s railroad legacy was cemented last week when Canadian National Railway Co. renamed its Johnston Yard freight car switching facility after him.

59. CN’s $100M Renovation Draws to a Close - Thursday, September 17, 2009

Canadian National Railway Co. next week will unveil the three-year, $100 million renovation to its Johnston Yard freight car switching facility in South Memphis. The railroad will commemorate its massive investment of time and money on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at the yard, 297 Rivergate Road, off Horn Lake Road.

60. Planned Parenthood, Others Seek New Locations - Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region Inc. plans to move to another location in Midtown because its lease won’t be renewed, while the owner of two long-term care hospitals looks to build new facilities because of an eminent domain lawsuit.

61. Details Hush-Hush On Pacific Rail Cuts - Thursday, September 3, 2009

Seattle-based Pacific Rail Services LLC will eliminate 118 jobs in Memphis on Jan. 1, 2010, when it formally closes its local office at 4814 Lamar Ave., according to a dislocated worker unit notice from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

62. Study to Analyze Lamar Freight Corridor - Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Thanks to an expanded BNSF Railway Co. intermodal terminal, direct access to the Southeastern U.S. and the bulk of the city’s warehouses and distribution centers, Lamar Avenue is a lifeline for Memphis’ logistics community.

63. Events - Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Getting Started Right in Real Estate Investment” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

64. FedEx Company Anticipates Recovery With Expansion - Wednesday, August 5, 2009

At a time when many companies are putting the brakes on large-scale projects, FedEx Global Supply Chain Services Inc. is undertaking a $1 million expansion and renovation of its warehouse at 5025 Tuggle Road in Oakhaven/Parkway Village, a facility it will fully occupy once the work is complete.

65. Events - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

JMS Strategies will hold a business education and development series titled “The Compass Series” beginning today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clark Tower, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 2700. Classes will be on the first Tuesday of each month through July. Tuition for the 12-class series is $2,080 per person. To register, call 786-3400 or visit www.jmsstrategies.com.

66. Local Logistics Industry Embraces Norfolk Southern Expansion - Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Although Norfolk Southern Corp.’s planned $129 million intermodal yard won’t be built within the city limits but instead in neighboring Rossville, Memphis’ logistics and distribution industries stand to benefit from the railroad’s decision to expand its local presence.

67. 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.

68. Fred Smith Talks Green: Helps the environment and Fedex's bottom line - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Fred Smith is going green. In the case of the FedEx founder, however, it’s a different shade – something like military fatigue green.

69. Conference to Showcase Transportation Info - Wednesday, April 29, 2009

For the third year in a row, Memphis will take center stage among the logistics, distribution and transportation industries when the city hosts the Memphis Multi Modal Conference May 11-12.

The event, titled “Global Logistics and the Global Economy,” will be held at The Peabody hotel and draw a national and international attendance. It once again is sponsored by the Memphis World Trade Club, which began hosting the event in 2007 as a way to showcase the city’s advantages for moving freight.

70. Logistics Giants See Advantages in ‘Greening’ Operations - Thursday, April 23, 2009

Freight transportation isn’t inherently “green.” No industry that burns as much fossil fuel as planes, trains or trucks in moving goods from one place to another can be considered sustainable or environmentally friendly.

71. Smith to Headline Transportation Conference - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

FedEx founder Fred Smith goes “green” at a three-day conference in Memphis next week that will feature transportation industry leaders talking about green supply chain transportation initiatives.

72. Jaguar Logistics Notches Up In Tough Economy - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

In a city where logistics is big business, sometimes it’s important for companies to think big to become big.

That’s the tack being taken by Jaguar Logistics Inc., a local company in the midst of a rebranding and expansion campaign even as the economy spirals downward.

73. Burlington Northern Spent $1.5M Lobbying in Q4 - Monday, March 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - BNSF Railway Co., the nation's second-largest freight railroad, spent nearly $1.5 million in the fourth quarter to lobby on antitrust protection and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report.

74. High Court Ruling to Affect Workers, Employers - Thursday, January 29, 2009

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday regarding a Nashville/Davidson County school system employee has clarified a clause of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, offering more protection for employees and shaping the scope of Title VII and how it is used.

75. BNSF Offers Express International Container Service - Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Already in the midst of a $200 million expansion to its Memphis intermodal yard near Lamar Avenue and Shelby Drive, BNSF Railway Co. is making another substantial investment in the city.

76. Memphis Logistics Defies Storms, Stays on Top - Wednesday, December 24, 2008

This past year was a mixed bag for the logistics and distribution industries, with a smattering of good news and bad news throughout 2008.

Mother Nature made perhaps the biggest impact of the year when devastating storms ripped through the area’s warehouse district Feb. 5, damaging distribution centers and forcing companies to find new storage places.

77. BNSF Drops Planned Fuel Surcharge Change - Thursday, December 4, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The BNSF Railway Co. said Tuesday it would put off fuel surcharge changes that were planned to take effect beginning next month.

78. BNSF Adds Fueling Facility To Memphis Intermodal Yard - Tuesday, October 7, 2008

5280 E. Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
Permit Amount: $1.6 Million

Project Cost:$100 million
Permit Date:Applied October 2008
Completion:Second Quarter 2009
Owner:BNSF
Tenant:BNSF
Contractor:Ames Construction

79. Recycle Solutions Talks Trash With Biz Owners - Thursday, March 6, 2008

Mark Huber admits it can be a challenge getting business owners to talk about garbage - how much they produce, where it goes and what can be done to reduce it.

It can be harder getting them to consider recycling, because while the "green" movement might be all the rage in some parts of the country, that's not always the case locally.

80. BNSF to BuildNew Maintenance Bldg. - Friday, February 1, 2008
     BNSF Railway Co. has filed a $1.1 million building permit application with the city-county Department of Construction Code Enforcement for a new maintenance building to replace one demolished during the company's expansi

81. Council ExpectedTo Confirm Appointments - Tuesday, January 22, 2008
     Memphis City Council members are expected to confirm Mayor Willie Herenton's administrative team at today's meeting.
     Chief Administrative Officer Keith L. McGee is up for reappointment.

82. Commercial Real Estate Could Weather Economic Storm - Monday, January 7, 2008

Memphis is among the few cities whose commercial real estate market should remain stable in 2008 amid a sluggish U.S. economy, according to a report released last week by Santa Ana, Calif.-based Grubb & Ellis Co.

83. Memphis Plays Integral Role in Logistics Future - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Peter Ladouceur of Canadian National Railway Co. stood before Memphis' top transportation professionals last week and recalled a famous scene from the movie "The Graduate," in which the lead character is advised to consider a career in "plastics."

84. Roadmap to Improvement - Monday, August 13, 2007

Take a moment to consider what Memphis and the surrounding area will look like 23 years from now. Where will the majority of people live and where will they work? How many businesses will have opened or closed, relocated or expanded?

85. Eight Years After Selling Family Business, Carriers Going Strong With Choctaw Concrete - Monday, July 16, 2007

Michael and Henry Carrier are back in the mixing business - the concrete mixing business that is.

After a hiatus from running their own concrete business, the brothers, along with business partner Warren Mills, opened Choctaw Concrete in October.

86. BNSF Railway Poised to Make Memphis Integral Part of System - Wednesday, April 18, 2007

BNSF Railway Co. has taken another step toward expanding its local footprint.

Last week the company filed a $2.1 million building permit to convert a vacant building into office space and locker rooms for employees, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com

87. Archived Article - Tuesday, April 17, 2007

9 acres in Cordova
On Walnut Grove Road
Loan Amount: $6.2 million

Loan Date: April 2, 2007

Maturity Date: n/a

88. BNSF Announces $1 Billion inInvestments, Nearly 4,000 Jobs - Wednesday, March 14, 2007
     Economic development efforts of BNSF Railway Co. were instrumental in the location of 107 new or expanded facilities during 2006 in the areas served by the railway, the company announced this week.
   

89. New Canadian Rail Route Promises More Loot for Memphis - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Business moving from the United States to other countries isn't pleasant news for local economies. But when freight begins moving to Canada instead of Long Beach, Calif., it will be music to the ears of many Memphians.

90. BNSF, CSX ExpandSoutheast Rail Corridor - Monday, October 16, 2006
     Beginning in early 2007, Memphis will be the crossroads of a high-volume rail corridor created by BNSF Railway Co. and CSX Corp, the companies announced Friday.
     The expanded BNSF rail li

91. Mahaffey Fabric Structures Relocates Headquarters - Tuesday, August 29, 2006

4131 Delp St.
Memphis, TN 38118
Sale Amount: $2.2 million

Sale Date: Aug. 11, 2006

Buyer: Beach House Investments LLC

92. Archived Article - Tuesday, May 2, 2006

1.04 acres
off U.S. 51
Loan Amount: $1.8 million

Loan Date: April 20, 2006

Maturity Date: April 20, 2008

93. Archived Article - Tuesday, April 11, 2006

8385 U.S. 64
Memphis, TN 38133
Sale Amount: $7.5 million

Sale Date: March 31, 2006

Buyer: Wolf Chase Partners LLC and Chrisafis Family LLC

94. R.J. Corman ExpandsTracks for Customers - Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The R.J. Corman Railroad Co./Tennessee Terminal has leased 36.6 miles of industrial tracks in Memphis and Olive Branch from BNSF Railway. The expansion is meant to serve customers better in both areas. R.J. Corman operates 12 short-line railroads wit

95. Archived Article - Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Thousand Oaks Boulevard (three addresses)
Cost: $28.6 million

Buyer: Talcott III Thousand Oaks LP

Seller: Glenborough Properties LP

96. Archived Article - Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Four parcels
in Memphis
Cost: $8.3 million

Buyer: Maruti Somerset Park LLC

Seller: Tarragon Lake Point Partnership

97. Archived Article - Tuesday, October 18, 2005

49 lots in
Evergreen Hills
Cost: $6 million

Borrower: Creekside Homes LLC

Lender: First Tennessee Bank NA

98. BNSF Buys 11.5 AcresNear Lamar Avenue - Tuesday, October 18, 2005
BNSF Railway Co. has purchased 11.5 acres at 4598 Lamar Ave. from Prologis-North Carolina LP for $4.2 million. The property contains two 260,000-square-foot office and warehouse/distribution buildings in the Lamar Distribution Center. The purchase is

99. BNSF Moves on Expansion Plans - Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Memphis, already firm in its status as a national transportation hub, is on the verge of another major transport industry development. Burlington Northern Santa Fe is moving forward with a planned expansion of its railway facility at Shelby Drive and Lamar Avenue.

100. BNSF Buys Cargill Site as Part of Expansion - Tuesday, August 23, 2005

4943 Stepherson Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Cost: $16 million

Buyer: BNSF Railway Co.

Lender: Cargill Inc.