It's time to get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from a Funkadelic party at the New Daisy to a Day of Merrymaking on the Greensward... 

2. Rental Company Buys 7 Homes Near U of M - Saturday, April 18, 2015

A Germantown-based rental-home company has purchased seven houses near the University of Memphis for $617,000.

Blue & White Properties bought the homes at 572, 582 and 588 Watson St., 590 Loeb St., 737 Shotwell St., 705 S. Graham St. and 3739 Spottswood Ave. from Collegiate Properties LLC, according to a March 31 warranty deed.

3. REIT Acquires Three Hotels for $39.6 Million - Tuesday, April 14, 2015

7905 Giacosa Place, 5320 Poplar Ave. and 7855 Wolf River Boulevard
Memphis, TN
Sale Amount: $39.6 million

4. Rental Company Buys 7 Homes Near University of Memphis - Monday, April 13, 2015

A Germantown-based rental-home company has purchased seven houses near the University of Memphis for $617,000.

Blue & White Properties bought the homes at 572, 582 and 588 Watson St., 590 Loeb St., 737 Shotwell St., 705 S. Graham St. and 3739 Spottswood Ave. from Collegiate Properties LLC, according to a March 31 warranty deed.

5. Fogelman Affiliate Files Loan on Former Cozymel’s Site - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

6450 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
Loan Amount: $6.1 million

Loan Date: Dec. 17, 2014
Maturity Date: Jan. 1, 2023
Borrower: Crown Centre LLC
Lender: Financial Federal Bank
Details: A company affiliated with Robert F. Fogelman II has filed a loan on a key piece of East Memphis land.

6. Gen X Inks State’s First Location on Austin Peay - Friday, November 16, 2012

A trendy Vernon, Calif.-based retailer has inked its first Tennessee location in Austin Peay Plaza.

Gen X Clothing Inc. signed a 35,000-square-foot lease at 3252 Austin Peay Highway. The space was formerly occupied by Big Lots.

7. J.D. Byrider Brings First Franchise To Memphis - Friday, October 26, 2012

The nation’s largest used car franchise company has entered the Memphis market. Carmel, Ind.-based J.D. Byrider has inked 30,900 square feet at 2580 Mount Moriah Road, marking the company’s second Tennessee dealership.

8. Essex Signs Two Leases For Discount Store Locales - Friday, May 11, 2012

A Nashville-based discount retailer has entered the Memphis market in full force, inking two leases totaling 77,301 square feet.

Essex Bargain Hunt has leased 35,767 square feet at 590 N. Germantown Parkway and 41,534 square feet at 5124 Summer Ave. Kemp Conrad and Neely Mallory IV of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC represented the tenant in both transactions.

9. Southland Sells Parcels To Bank For $1 Million - Friday, April 13, 2012

A Downtown property that real estate investor Terry Lynch once planned for residential and retail space was sold back to the lender for slightly less than $1 million.

10. Events - Thursday, October 9, 2008

The Center City Development Corp. Streetscape Selection Committee will meet today at 10:30 a.m. in the Center City Commission conference room at 114 N. Main St. The meeting will include proposal reviews for construction services for the Streetscape Phase II project. For more information, call Jay Goff at 575-0582.

11. Casting Lots - Thursday, March 22, 2007

One look at the map and it's easy to see why Arlington and Lakeland have been dominating lot sales.

Tucked inside Shelby County's eastern boundary and boasting easy access from Interstate 40 and Tenn. 385, the Arlington/Lakeland area is perfectly situated as a bedroom community for Memphis.

12. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, August 9, 2004
Department of Commerce Hosts Public Forum

State Department of Commerce Hosts Public Forum

Aug. 10

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meets at 9 a.m. at the Center City Commission offices, 114 N. Main St. Call 575-0540. Tennessee Departme...

13. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, May 14, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Savvy tenants find deals in competitive multifamily market By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Although Memphis first quarter multifamily housing market closed on a strong note with increasing occupancy and stable rental rates, subu...

14. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, March 1, 2002
The Dutch Treat Luncheon, formerly the Loeb Luncheon, will meet 12:30 p Tickets for the Redbirds' two exhibition games, March 29 and 30 against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the team's 72-game home schedule, go on sale at 9 a.m., Saturday at AutoZone...

15. Archived Article: Graphic ($1mdeeds) - Tuesday, January 19, 1999
Million dollar roundtable Million dollar roundtable A warranty deed listing a value of more than $53 million for property to build a Nike facility on Shelby Drive ensured the Oakhaven/Parkway Village ZIP code finished 1998 with the highest total num...