MEMPHIS | Development News - Page 29

KB0679 · #**561** Posted **Dec 23, 2010, 6:01 PM**

Good to see positive movement in Memphis, especially since it tends to get overlooked a lot.

Johnny Ryall · #**562** Posted **Dec 27, 2010, 12:15 AM**

Projects filling Pidgeon Park
Electrolux, TVA, railroad in line at industrial park
The Commercial Appeal

Once touted as the largest greenfield development site in urban America, Pidgeon lies between Interstate 55 and the Mississippi River off Mallory Road. Memphis-Shelby County Port Commission officials told city and county mayors this week that pending projects could vastly reduce available space.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news...lling-pidgeon/

Austinlee · #**563** Posted **Dec 27, 2010, 12:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by Johnny Ryall

Seeking Stability
CRE market strives for recovery after brutal slump
Memphis Daily News

http://memphisdailynews.com/editoria....aspx?id=54869

(Photo: Lance Murphey)

The Crescent Center, left, and the Triad Centre, both owned by Highwoods Properties Inc., form one of the hottest areas in Memphis commercial real estate along the Poplar corridor.

This photo is awesome. I love the spatial relationship of everything...

Johnny Ryall · #**564** Posted **Dec 28, 2010, 5:58 PM**

Rockwell expansion more than doubles distribution space
Memphis Biz Journal

"The deal shows a continued resilience in Memphis’ industrial real estate market during a challenging economy."

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/p...n-doubles.html

LEE SWETS | MBJ

Johnny Ryall · #**565** Posted **Dec 28, 2010, 5:59 PM**

Informative article on the future of the Lamar Ave. corridor & Interstate 22.

The right path for a busy road
Greater Memphis Chamber Of Commerce

http://welcome.memphischamber.com/Ne...busy-road.aspx

photoLith · #**566** Posted **Dec 28, 2010, 6:10 PM**

Man Johnny Ryall, you should start up your own blog on memphis development, you seem to know like everything thats going on. Where do you get your info from? I try to find stuff on development for Little Rock a lot but dont turn up barely anything.

Johnny Ryall · #**567** Posted **Dec 29, 2010, 3:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by photolitherland

Where do you get your info from? I try to find stuff on development for Little Rock a lot but dont turn up barely anything.

I just keep tabs on Memphis Daily News, Biz Journals, Commercial Appeal, downtownmemphis.com (CCC) & the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Also, I'd be very interested to see a Little Rock thread.

Johnny Ryall · #**568** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 2:34 AM**

Jackson, Tenn., solar facility nears completion
Memphis Biz Journal

Construction of a new $5 million solar power system in Jackson, Tenn., is nearing completion. The one megawatt solar power system with a 47-kilowatt solar array is located at 96 American Drive in Madison Industrial Park in Jackson. The solar facility will take up nearly 20 acres of the 55-acre site. One megawatt provides enough energy to power 1,000 houses.

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/n...ity-nears.html

Johnny Ryall · #**569** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 2:35 AM**

Memphis Entrepreneur Starting Entertainment Group in Town
abc24.com

Marie Pizano, President and CEO of management companies UROC Music Management and Zazu and Valentina is launching MVP3 Entertainment Group, a company that she says will produce music, TV shows and movies.

http://www.abc24.com/mostpopular/sto...4onNe3bNw.cspx

Johnny Ryall · #**570** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 2:36 AM**

Norfolk Yard Finally Set to Commence
Memphis Daily News

Norfolk Southern Corp. has a busy year ahead as it finally begins preparations for a $112 million project that will create jobs, increase rail capacity and reduce highway traffic congestion in the Memphis area.

http://memphisdailynews.com/editoria....aspx?id=55311

Johnny Ryall · #**571** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 7:51 PM**

Crews Realty to revive Wolf River Ranch residential development
Memphis Business Journal

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/p...velopment.html

ALAN HOWELL | MBJ

Crews Realty owner Jason Crews hopes to attract builders to the Wolf River Ranch development by offering attractive lot prices for $325,000 to $400,000 homes.

Johnny Ryall · #**572** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 7:53 PM**

Businesses weigh bike plan for Madison Avenue in Midtown Memphis
Lone project proposal would eliminate 2 traffic lanes
The Commercial Appeal

"The lone plan on the table would restrict vehicle through-traffic from the current four lanes to two lanes. The proposal would use the freed-up width to: Establish a center turn lane; Provide on-street parking next to both curbs; Create two bike lanes, one for each direction. Each bike lane is between the parked cars and traffic lanes; And carve out buffers, or "door zones," between the parked cars and bike lanes so cyclists don't slam into opening doors. The bike project -- whatever it becomes -- will stretch from Cooper to Cleveland, nearly 1.5 miles."

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news...adison-avenue/

Photo by Brandon Dill

Michael Bobinski rides along Madison Avenue. The City of Memphis is considering a proposal to alter Madison between Cooper and Cleveland to include new bike lanes.

Illustration by Memphis Center for Independent Living/Courtesty of Livable Memphis

Johnny Ryall · #**573** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 7:53 PM**

Education Avenues
Higher education options growing
Memphis Daily News

http://memphisdailynews.com/editoria....aspx?id=55421

Johnny Ryall · #**574** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 8:33 PM**

Madison Hotel Becomes WORLDHOTELS Affiliate
Memphis Daily News

Madison Hotel has been selected as one of the top 100 Hotels in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler readers two years in a row and is an AAA Four Diamond award recipient. Madison is also the only WORLDHOTELS listing in Tennessee.

http://memphisdailynews.com/editoria...id=55466#55466

Img: Hospitality Online

Johnny Ryall · #**575** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 6:27 PM**

Electrolux PILOT Approved
Memphis Daily News

"Tennessee committed more than $100 million in incentives by bringing this project to Memphis and Shelby County. The state’s total commitment tramples the previous $3 million commitment to Nucor’s Pidgeon Park facility in 2007, and now marks the largest contribution made to a project in Memphis’ history."

http://memphisdailynews.com/editoria....aspx?id=55539

Johnny Ryall · #**576** Posted **Jan 13, 2011, 6:28 PM**

Google Maps adds Interstate-22 signage (still no I-555 signage)

Johnny Ryall · #**577** Posted **Jan 15, 2011, 3:44 AM**

Visible School to break ground Feb. 1
Memphis Business Journal

"Visible School, a Memphis-based music and worship arts college, will break ground at its new Downtown campus on Feb. 1. During the event, Visible School will unveil official plans for the building at 200 Madison Ave., including a timeline for completion and move-in."

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/n...und-feb-1.html

tracs.org

Johnny Ryall · #**578** Posted **Jan 15, 2011, 3:47 AM**

Conklin Metal opens HVAC distribution operation
Memphis Business Journal

"The Atlanta-based wholesale distribution company signed a 45,000-square-foot lease at 4049 E. Raines Road for its first operations in Memphis."

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/p...tribution.html

LEE SWETS | MBJ

Johnny Ryall · #**579** Posted **Jan 15, 2011, 3:53 AM**

Saint Blues Guitar to return manufacturing to Memphis for high-end instruments
Memphis Business Journal

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/p...-workshop.html

ALAN HOWELL | MBJ

Tom Keckler checks the action on a new Saint Blues guitar. The company will focus on producing its Workshop Series guitars, which sell for $2,000 to $2,500.

Johnny Ryall · #**580** Posted **Jan 15, 2011, 3:57 AM**

Planning for third Mississippi River bridge in Memphis area under way
Memphis Business Journal

"The Tennessee Department of Transportation has started a study which could eventually lead to a third bridge across the Mississippi River in the Memphis area. The organization has started initial planning and environmental studies for the Southern Gateway project, which will study a possible future connection across the Mississippi River in the Memphis area. The project’s purpose is to improve cross-river travel for both people and freight and to improve transportation connections through Memphis to the tri-state region and the nation. The project now has a website, www.southerngatewayproject.com, for online public meetings, as well as a description of project goals and a timeline."

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/n...ppi-river.html