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Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:16:15 -0500

“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”

Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:39:45 -0500

The nonprofit announced plans to build the semi-attached single-family homes on 3 vacant acres in Uptown within the next 24 months.

XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:52:43 -0500

The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.

Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:00:28 -0500

The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.

The latest on Google's West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:29:40 -0500

Google plans to limit its water usage to “domestic needs” and cover all the energy costs needed to power its West Memphis facility.

More Memphis area homes are on the market, but sales are down

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 19:06:56 -0500

“We are past the spring rush, there is ample inventory, and so buyers have opportunities,” said MAAR President Greg Renfrow.

Central Station Hotel is for sale

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:30:25 -0500

The luxury hotel features commercial spaces, an outdoor patio, meeting and event spaces, and standard hotel amenities.

The AM/DM podcast: Behind the plan to pay for a new jail

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:38:43 -0500

Some area leaders believe the county needs to build a new jail, but one question is how to pay for it.

Lightning Bug Energy company alights on Memphis

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:40:22 -0500

“We have a technology and energy storage specialist, and he was looking at hot points within the market of where power stored energy is needed,” said a company representative. “That’s what we found, that there was a need to have a battery in Memphis.”

Tonica receives $30,000 to help open Downtown location

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:22:05 -0500

The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.

New jail plan targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jail

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 06:11:57 -0500

A plan to build a new jail and relocate every criminal and civil justice institution in Shelby County to the former Firestone plant site in North Memphis was presented to the Shelby County Commission.

City hopes to close on Sheraton by mid-September

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 11:22:20 -0500

After closing, Carlisle Development Corp. will take over running the hotel that’s attached to Renasant Convention Center and start the process for redeveloping it.

In-N-Out files plans for Memphis location, documents show

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 21:52:08 -0500

In February, In-N-Out vice president of store development Mike Abbate told The Daily Memphian that a local store was years away.

Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval

michaelwaddell1971@gmail.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:04:34 -0500

After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.

City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:29:18 -0500

Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.

Here's how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:48:49 -0500

The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill.

Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:52:52 -0500

“You got an idea? We want you to know that we have your back,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

Primark announces July opening for Memphis store

amaki@dailymemphian.com (Aisling Mäki) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:13:48 -0500

The Memphis store in Wolfchase Galleria is the first for the Irish multinational fashion retailer. Primark says it plans to launch an exclusive NBA collection spotlighting the Memphis Grizzlies this fall.

Breakfast, barbecue and a coffee bar: Three businesses bag $56K in loans

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:32:50 -0500

Three Memphis-area small businesses received thousands of dollars in loans to renovate and expand their companies. Plus, CEVA Logistics and Medtronic Logistics agree on a tax adjustment plan.

Popular yoga retailer opening first Memphis area store

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:11:49 -0500

The brand offers athletic clothing for men and women.