The up-and-coming South City neighborhood is enjoying a resurgence of redevelopment activity lately, with the restoration of several historic properties, new multifamily construction and talk of bringing in a grocery store. The city and the Downtown Memphis Commission have been instrumental in the renewed interest, with noteworthy projects including the Clayborn Temple, the Universal Life Building and the demolition of Foote Homes.

2. South City Redevelopment Heats Up With Renovations, New Construction - Saturday, August 19, 2017

The up-and-coming South City neighborhood is enjoying a resurgence of redevelopment activity lately, with the restoration of several historic properties, new multifamily construction and talk of bringing in a grocery store. The city and the Downtown Memphis Commission have been instrumental in the renewed interest, with noteworthy projects including the Clayborn Temple, the Universal Life Building and the demolition of Foote Homes.

3. Loflin Yard Developer Working on New Restaurant Concept Downtown - Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Two of the developers of Loflin Yard are planning to restore another vacant lot in the South Main Arts District into an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant using repurposed metal grain silos.

Owner Brad Barnett and developer Mac Hopper took their plans to repurpose a vacant, overgrown 15,000-square-foot lot at 141 E. Carolina Ave. and an existing building across the street at 134 E. Carolina Ave. to the Center City Development Corp. Wednesday where they were granted a $57,550 Exterior Improvement Grant to assist with outdoor renovations.

4. Busiest Season for Sports Hits Big Orange Country - Friday, March 3, 2017

It’s the busiest time of the year for Tennessee athletics. There’s even some football to whet your gridiron appetite.

The Vols begin spring football practices March 21, and the DISH Orange & White Game is April 22 at Neyland Stadium. By then, much will have happened in Big Orange Nation.

5. Loflin Yard Pays Attention to Residents - Tuesday, April 5, 2016

This week, a “rural oasis” opens for business in the middle of Downtown Memphis. That’s developer Taylor Berger’s vision for Loflin Yard, an acre-wide outdoor destination with pit barbecue, live music and barrel-aged cocktails.

6. Taylor Berger: Loflin Corner ‘One of the Most Exciting Projects’ - Wednesday, December 16, 2015

The “entertainment destination” planned for the corner of Carolina and Florida streets garnered $65,425 in funds from the Center City Development Corp., and the partners behind the Loflin LLC were revealed.

7. The Week Ahead: Dec. 14, 2015 - Monday, December 14, 2015

How was your weekend, Memphis? Here’s our weekly rundown of local happenings you need to know about, from the annual AutoZone shareholder convergence Downtown to the new Star Wars movie...

8. ‘Entertainment Destination’ Planned for Downtown’s South End - Saturday, December 12, 2015

A local developer has plans to transform a city block in Downtown Memphis’ South End into an “entertainment destination” modeled after a popular New Orleans establishment.

Brad Barnett wants to turn the former Loflin Safe & Lock Co. building at 7 W. Carolina Ave. into a bar/restaurant with private residence on top. He also plans to redevelop a carriage house at 721 Florida St. into a 5,000-square-foot rentable event space.

9. Bar, Event Space, Bocce Court Planned for South Main Block - Friday, December 11, 2015

A local developer has plans to transform a city block in Downtown Memphis’ south end into an “entertainment destination” modeled after a popular New Orleans establishment.

Brad Barnett wants to turn the former Loflin Safe & Lock Co. building at 7 W. Carolina Ave. into a bar/restaurant with private residence on top. He also plans to redevelop a carriage house at 721 Florida St. into a 5,000-square-foot rentable event space.

10. LEO Events’ Gigas Named Rising Star - Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Airika Wallace Gigas, director of sales for Memphis-based LEO Events, has been honored with the Association of Destination Management Executives International’s Rising Star Award, given annually to one outstanding meeting and event-planning professional. Gigas, a destination management certified professional, oversees sales and operations for LEO’s local clients and clients inbound in to Memphis. She manages a team of two and a part time team of 25 people.

11. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Timm Locke, president of Locke Marketing Public Relations, was named new executive vice president of NOFMA: The Wood Flooring

Askew Appointed to AIA Fellows Jury

Lee Askew III, partner and founder of Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects, was appoin...

12. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 7, 2003
Vesta Features Latest in Lavish Home Features

Vesta Features Latest in Lavish Home Features

MEGAN CATHEY

The Daily News

Even for buyers not in the market for 5000-square-foot luxury homes, the 2003 Vesta Home Show, hosted by the Memphis ...

13. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Construction kicks off on 2003 Vesta Homes

Construction kicks off on 2003 Vesta Homes

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

The dream builders are back.

Five homes are under construction for the 2003 Vesta Home Show, set for Oct. 4-19. Th...

14. Archived Article: Inv Focus - Monday, June 24, 1996
The Tennssee commissioner for financial institutions, insurance and commerce issued a joint memo last week that brings state rules in line with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows banks to sell insurance in towns of less than 5,000 people...