MEMFix in the Edge has announced vendors
The vendors who will descend upon the Edge district for the MEMFix event on Oct. 18 have been announced. This week Livable Memphis publicized the list of vendors, pop-up shops, and mobile businesses […]
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.
New local ‘makers’ re-making the Edge
The Edge District has a rich history as home to entrepreneurs and craftsmen, and the trend continues today with new investments from local makers. A few enterprising individuals have shown a variety of business concepts can thrive in the neighborhood, from a flower store to a brewery to a guitar workshop.
The path to connectivity: Greenprint maps a 25-year vision
After extensive planning on how to best connect major parks and greenspaces throughout the city, the Mid-South Regional Greenprint now hits its final review phase. The ambitious vision to better connect the communities of the Mid-South could have broad impact for the city, from environmental protection to economic development.
The roots of the Edge District give life to new investment
As the "heart of Memphis, the Edge of downtown," the Edge District has been an intersection of industry and culture since the city's earliest days. An examination of the neighborhood's history--from logistics hub to music mecca to art and entertainment district--reveals why the unique area has evolved, and where it's going next.
The music magnet: DIY studios keep indie rock at home in Memphis
Taking a page from the simple set-ups and raw energy of Memphis' early pioneering recording studios, today's DIY studios are recording the city's rock and roll music with few resources, but with talent and enthusiasm to spare.
In the Edge, citizens explore the art of the possible
Residents and business owners in the Edge District have teamed up with urban renewal experts to launch the next MEMFix event, slated for October. The neighborhood's location--situated between a living-working downtown and a flurry of construction in the Medical District--makes it ripe for the tactical work and investor attention.
