Economic Development

The TapBox plans more taps, more jobs

Three entrepreneurs are growing their innovative mobile beer vending idea, TapBox, beyond what they even thought possible after only a few months in business.

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The Guest House at Graceland
More hotel rooms (and more jobs) on the way to Memphis market
Rozelle Elementary and UofM team up for renovation

Rozelle Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School is getting a fresh look for its 100th anniversary celebration next year. 

Graceland Phase II expansion rendering
Graceland’s Phase II expansion slated to open Next spring

To cap off this year’s Elvis Week festivities, Graceland has unveiled plans for its biggest expansion since the popular tourist attraction opened in the early 1980s.

Heart of the Park rendering
‘Heart of the Park’ improvements set for September 1 debut

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is putting the final touches on its grand “Heart of the Park” improvement project, a $52 million environmental and recreation restoration of Shelby Farms Park’s largest lake.

City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen enjoys a tailgating event at the law school's promenade.
Pop-up beer gardens to debut Downtown Friday night

Look for family-friendly beer gardens to possibly start popping up at parks around the city, thanks to an initiative from the City of Memphis, the Downtown Memphis Commission and the Riverside Development Corporation to add new life to underused Memphis parks.

Highland Row
Restaurant roundup: Newk’s, Char and The Casual Pint coming to Highland Row

Good eats and drinks are on the way to the U. of M. area this fall, as Newk’s Eatery, Char Steakhouse and The Casual Pint are in various stages of construction inside the new $58 million mixed-use retail and residential Highland Row development.

Frayser barbershop renovates, plans job growth

Master barber and Frayser resident Jamal Arnold is in the midst of giving his barber shop a new ‘do.

Y&R Memphis office opening
Global advertising agency opens Downtown Memphis office
Germantown Greenway ribbon cutting
Germantown lands two TDOT grants

The City of Germantown will be adding more connectivity to its community and making its streets safer in the process thanks to two newly awarded grants from TDOT.

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