Young developer wants to improve neighborhoods with small scale projects
“The Edge could be the next Overton Square. That’s the way we like to think of it."
The Edge District
A relatively small sliver of a neighborhood situated between the Medical District and Downtown Core, the Edge is anchored by the historic Sun Studios to the east and the Redbird’s AutoZone Park to the west. Many of its industrial buildingss have been converted to studios and craft spaces, and the area is increasingly attracting new businesses, including the Trolley Stop Market, Evelyn & Olive, High Cotton Brewery and Mutt Island Dog Daycare. Recent placemaking efforts have focused on walkability with beautification of streetscapes and crosswalks in the area.
Development booms in the Edge District
The Edge District, a wedge-shaped neighborhood that lies between Downtown and the Medical District, is enjoying a renaissance of sorts in recent years with a flurry of new construction and ongoing redevelopment of historic buildings.
More funding needed to sustain grassroots community development projects
While many community members and organizations often have great ideas for community development projects, the reality is there is not enough money available to fund everyone's vision. Last year, Community LIFT’s Empowerment Fund paved the way for improvement and beautification projects across the city, but a new study shows that much more funding is needed to keep momentum from those projects moving forward.
Stationery company moves to former bakery in the Edge District
After being forced to move locations several times over the past nearly 20 years due to consistent growth of her business, entrepreneur Karen Adams is redeveloping her own building at 647 Madison Avenue in the Edge District into a permanent space for Karen Adams Designs.
The City’s latest MWBE inclusion numbers show growth & minority-owned business accelerator kicks off
Propel, a business accelerator for existing minority-owned businesses, is launching its next cohort in the midst of several new city-backed initiatives intended to boost the wealth and diversity of the Memphis economy.
Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development
Community cohesion is the focus for Community Lift as it begins the application process for this year’s round of micro-grants for its Empowerment Fund, now in its second year.
Edge Motor Museum rolling into 645 Marshall Avenue later this year
A new automobile museum highlighting the Edge District’s rich automotive history is on the way to 645 Marshall Avenue. The building, which was constructed in 1925, once featured a car showroom and assembly shop.
Artists to open new co-work space in Edge District
A warehouse across from the former Wonder Bread factory will be repurposed into a cooperative workspace for artists, continuing the Edge District's piecemeal redevelopment.
Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness
A new guerilla marketing campaign popping up around town from the Memphis Public Libraries (MPL) is helping to build awareness of the diverse and growing range of free programs offered at local public libraries.
Strong growth leads LEO Events to renovate Edge District buildings
A deteriorating former automobile service facility in the Edge District is getting a new life as prime office space, as rapidly growing LEO Events is in the process of renovating the buildings at 407 and 411 Monroe Avenue to take over as its new corporate headquarters by the end of the year.
