A big weekend to avoid the interstate with a rare closing of I-240 between the 385 split and the I-40 split and Poplar over I-240 also closed in both directions. This kicks in Friday evening and runs up to Monday morning’s rush hour as TDOT crews work to replace four bridges in East Memphis using a relatively new process in which parts of the bridges are assembled in advance and then moved into place. The bridges are both Poplar bridges, the Park Avenue bridge and the Norfolk Southern rail bridge. And this will happen all over again in about a week’s time using the same schedule, weather permitting. Weekenders on the interstate already have some experience with a milder version of this with the interstate projects on the south leg

2. A Cut Above - Friday, July 20, 2018

Longtime Downtown Memphis barber Excell Blanchard has been cutting hair for nearly a quarter of a century, and in that time, he has built up a loyal clientele base who has moved with him from one venture to next.

3. Last Word: Midtown Moves, A Spike in Chandler Numbers and Old School Expo - Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The Brooks looking for a place outside of Overton Park is a huge story that broke Tuesday evening. And it is one of those stories that has a lot of dominoes you might say. Our story looks at some earlier options the museum developed mid recession, which is what delayed fuller consideration of this whole question.

4. REIT Set to Make Fifth Downtown Memphis Investment - Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Alpha Residential Trust, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust, has entered into an agreement to purchase the 266 Lofts development at the corner of Front Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

5. Downtown Lofts to Begin Second Phase - Monday, August 21, 2017

In this week’s Real Estate Recap, 266 Lofts in Downtown Memphis begins its second phase, Peak Capital closes on a massive Cordova apartment complex, and a Chattanooga-based rock climbing gym purchases land in East Memphis.

6. Last Word: 3 Vigils, A Decade Since the Recession and Fairgrounds Fast Track - Wednesday, August 16, 2017

There were several vigils going on around this old town Tuesday night – two Downtown and one in Whitehaven. All involving lots of police – two about Confederate icons and one the king of rock and roll.

7. Downtown Lofts to Begin Second Phase - Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The area surrounding developer Vince Smith's project 266 Lofts, located at the corner of Front Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, has already seen its share of changes since it broke ground last year, and it’s about to change even more.

8. Land Use Board Turns Away Downtown Surfacing Parking Lot Proposal - Monday, June 13, 2016

City leaders adhering to the mission of density in urban development made their point at a June 9 board meeting of the Land Use Control Board.

The applicant sought approval to construct a block-wide surface parking lot along Pontotoc Avenue between South Front and Wagner streets. The parking lot would be built on vacant land where a warehouse used by Machine Works once stood.

9. South Front Hits its Stride as Standalone Corridor - Thursday, May 5, 2016

South Front Street, which stretches Downtown from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Central Station, is emerging as its own standalone residential and commercial corridor. What was once a heavy industrial area and warehousing district for South Main’s department stores is undergoing a transformation into Downtown’s most residentially dense neighborhood.

10. The Week Ahead: Nov. 9, 2015 - Monday, November 9, 2015

How was your weekend, Memphis? Here’s our weekly rundown of local happenings you need to know about, from revenge on the Warriors to crime reduction through urban planning…

It’s still election season in 70 percent of the city, which sounds like a weather forecast – part warning and part advisory.
But the seven-day outlook calls for an increased chance of political engagement this week. Early voting in the set of five Memphis City Council runoff races continues this week at eight satellite locations as well as the Downtown site, 157 Poplar Ave.
The runoff elections in council districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 will determine the identity of a council that will have at least six, possibly seven new members. Super District council members Philip Spinosa and Martavius Jones, the two confirmed new faces on the council, were elected outright on Oct. 8.

11. Center City OKs Front Street Loan Extension - Saturday, August 22, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. has given developers of the 266 Memphis project a six-month extension on the start of construction.

12. Center City OKs Front Street Development Loan Extension - Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. has given developers of the 266 Memphis project a six-month extension on the start of construction.

13. Center City to Consider Front Street Loan Extension - Friday, August 14, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. considers Wednesday, Aug. 19, extending a development loan to the developers of the 266 Memphis lofts apartments and office building on South Front Street.

14. Center City Considers Front Street Loan Extension - Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. considers Wednesday, Aug. 19, extending a development loan to the developers of the 266 Memphis lofts apartments and office building on South Front Street.

15. Center City Considers Front Street Loan Extension - Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. considers Wednesday, Aug. 19, extending a development loan to the developers of the 266 Memphis lofts apartments and office building on South Front Street.

16. Speltz’s Design Flair Transforms Downtown Memphis - Saturday, June 20, 2015

Christopher Speltz’s work as an architectural designer for Renaissance Group hinges on transformation. As an illustrator for multifamily spaces 266 Memphis Lofts, Printer's Alley and the Annex Lofts, he's bringing much-needed flair to a stretch of South Front Street.

17. Project on South Front Moves Closer to Launch - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Developers are inching closer to launching a mixed-use project on a strategic corner of South Front Street Downtown.

The development team of Robert E. Mallory, John H. Dicken Jr. and Vince Smith Jr. hope to raze an aging, low-density one-story office building at 266 S. Front Street and erect a mixed-use project featuring multi-story apartment buildings and commercial space.

18. Woods at Ridgeway Apartments Sell for $18.5 Million - Tuesday, April 7, 2015

6277 Lake Arbor Drive and 6206 Knight Arnold Road
Memphis, TN 38115
Sale Amount: $18.5 million

19. South Main Property Fetches $1.5 Million - Saturday, April 4, 2015

A mixed-used property in the booming South Main area has traded hands for $1.5 million.

An entity operating as 266 Lofts LLC bought the Class C building at 266 S. Front St. from Southfront Partners, in care of Ted Martin, according to a March 27 warranty deed. Built in 1957, the 33,318-square-foot building is located on the east side of Main between Beale Street and Pontotoc Avenue.

20. South Main Property Fetches $1.5 Million - Friday, April 3, 2015

A mixed-used property in the booming South Main area has traded hands for $1.5 million.

An entity operating as 266 Lofts LLC bought the Class C building at 266 S. Front St. from Southfront Partners, in care of Ted Martin, according to a March 27 warranty deed.

21. TGI Fridays Franchisee Buys 3 Local Restaurants - Friday, October 10, 2014

A New Orleans-based restaurant group has acquired three local TGI Fridays restaurants.

Southeast Restaurant Group bought the restaurants at 8325 U.S. 64, 7733 Winchester Road and 176 Goodman Road in Southaven, part of a broader 20-restaurant deal.

22. Events - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet today at 9 a.m. in the Center City Commission (CCC) conference room at 114 N. Main St. For more information, contact Dawn Vinson at 575-0555 or vinson@downtownmemphis.com.

23. Events - Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Historian Willie Bearden is the featured speaker. The cost is $18 per person and reservations may be made by contacting Taylor Hughes at 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.org.

24. Archived Article: Small Biz - Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Basketball Buddies Form Successful Company

On-Court Friendship Leads to Off-Court Success

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Good businesses are often built on strong relationships. Data Network Systems is no different. The nearly 8-year-old com...

25. Archived Article: Lead - Tuesday, February 1, 2005
ANDY MEEK

Memphis Sees Steady Business Growth

Downtown, Midtown, Hickory Hill continue resurgence

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

From her office at the corner of Hickory Hill and Winchester roads, Sandy Morgan has seen the best and worst of...

26. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Imagination is a function that, at times, is most abundant when its most needed

Local Architect Pursues New Creative Challenge

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Growing up in a rural Mississippi town, Jeff Blackledge learned the necessity of ta...

27. Archived Article: Somain (lead) - Friday, June 27, 2003
Arts district steps up marketing efforts

Arts district steps up marketing efforts

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

For three years now, the burgeoning South Main Arts District has been one of the citys best-kept secrets a tucked-away tr...

28. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, December 19, 2000
A Residential Hospice in Memphis To Become a Reality Residential hospice in Memphis to become reality By MARY DANDO The Daily News Opening a much-needed residential hospice might at first glance seem something of a suicide mission. But Caby Byrne, f...

29. Archived Article: Landmarks Lj - Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Landmarks to consider South Main infill project Landmarks to consider South Main infill project By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission today will discuss a proposal for construction of six townhomes in the South Main Histo...

30. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, February 5, 1998
The American Bar Associations Juvenile Justice Committee is accepting nominations for the 13th annual Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award, which honors attorneys practicing in juvenile court who have displayed dedication and advocacy in represent...

31. Archived Article: 4-points Hotel Lj - Wednesday, October 30, 1996
lj 10/5 cates "Old Airport Hilton" changes hands, will get facelift By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A hotel near the Memphis International Airport has changed hands, and its new owners are upgrading the 380-unit property to appeal to corp...