Category: Poplar/Ridgeway

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WMCTV: Babalu set to open 6th location

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WMCTV: Babalu set to open 6th location A popular southern restaurant chain is nearing another grand opening. Babalu is a wildly popular tacos and tapas restaurant that started in Jackson, Mississippi. The chain has five locations, including one in Midtown Memphis. Soon a sixth Babalu location will open in East Memphis. The restaurant is slated to open Monday, April 17. The new restaurant is 5,000 square feet with an indoor capacity of 160 people, plus an outdoor area that can seat around 40 people. It is located at 6450 Poplar Avenue, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38119. The East Memphis location will … Continue reading WMCTV: Babalu set to open 6th location

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MDN: Three CRE Firms Join to Improve Connectivity at Busy Poplar Corridor

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MDN: Three CRE Firms Join to Improve Connectivity at Busy Poplar Corridor Three Memphis real estate companies with significant assets in the Poplar Avenue/Ridgeway Road area are making plans to improve connectivity and walkability there. Boyle Investment Co., Highwoods Properties Inc. and Loeb Properties Inc. are forming the Shady Grove/Ridgeway Business Owners Association (BOA), an advocacy organization focused on pedestrian/streetscape enhancements for the East Memphis business district, particularly at Poplar and South Shady Grove Road. The area is comprised of office buildings, stores, restaurants, hotels and medical facilities, many that are owned by Boyle, Highwoods or Loeb. “We want to … Continue reading MDN: Three CRE Firms Join to Improve Connectivity at Busy Poplar Corridor

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MBJ: Phillip Ashley Chocolates teams up with Oak Hall

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MBJ: Phillip Ashley Chocolates teams up with Oak Hall … Phillip Ashley Chocolates will offer a $45 box of designer chocolates featuring most of the flavors from its “Taste of Memphis” collection. But, the centerpiece of the box will be a special chocolate themed after Oak Hall’s Dalmatian mascot, Jake. The dog, who routinely greets customers at the store along with Bill Levy, head of the company, is known for his red bowtie. The signature “Jake” chocolate will have a bowtie design and have a s’more flavor. … The product run began with a special order for a meeting Oak … Continue reading MBJ: Phillip Ashley Chocolates teams up with Oak Hall

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MDN: $5.5 Billion Company Stakes Headquarters in Memphis

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MDN: $5.5 Billion Company Stakes Headquarters in Memphis “Three packaging companies are combining to create a $5.5 billion conglomerate that will locate its headquarters in Memphis. Evergreen Packaging’s consolidated global headquarters will create 70 jobs with an average salary of $176,283 and nearly $1 million in capital investment. At its March 16 meeting, the Memphis-Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine awarded Evergreen Packaging a 15-year tax freeze, saving the company $1.2 million in property taxes. On Friday, May 6, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Randy Boyd, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner, reaffirmed that commitment. … Evergreen Packaging, … Continue reading MDN: $5.5 Billion Company Stakes Headquarters in Memphis

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CA: CBRE moves its back-office operation in Memphis

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CA: CBRE moves its back-office operation in Memphis “The Los Angeles-based commercial real estate company CBRE Group has moved its national back-office operation with 300 employees from one Memphis site to another. CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions has moved 2.5 miles farther east from Clark Tower to the Primacy Park II building at 6055 Primacy Parkway, behind St. Francis Hospital. CBRE’s regional brokerage office of about 60 employees remains at 2620 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The CBRE Global Workplace Solutions operation now occupies two floors totaling 47,601 square feet of Primacy Park II. The new spaces offers a mix of collaborative workspaces … Continue reading CA: CBRE moves its back-office operation in Memphis

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MBJ: Popsicle place to open in East Memphis this weekend

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MBJ: Popsicle place to open in East Memphis this weekend “Mempops is about to debut its first shop just in time for spring. The all-natural, handcrafted popsicle business — already known for its signature blue mail truck — will open the doors on its first physical storefront Saturday, March 12. Mempops is located in the Park Place Centre at 1243 Ridgeway Road in the tenant bay formerly occupied by Rock-n-Dough Pizza Co. For the grand opening celebration, all popsicles will be $2.00. The normal price is $3.25 per popsicle. The flavors currently featured include Mexican chocolate, strawberries and cream, arroz … Continue reading MBJ: Popsicle place to open in East Memphis this weekend

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MBJ: Hilton Memphis to renovate “patio and bistro area”

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“The Hilton Memphis could get a significant upgrade to its dining. A building permit was filed for the 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. site for “renovation patio and bistro area” with a $618,000 valuation. The contractor on the permit was listed as York Construction Services LLC. Rook’s Corner, an “American Bistro” that offers traditional food with a “whimsical twist” is currently located in the Hilton Memphis.” MBJ: Hilton Memphis to renovate “patio and bistro area” Continue reading MBJ: Hilton Memphis to renovate “patio and bistro area”

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MBJ: Former Sharky’s on Poplar being renovated into LYFE Kitchen

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“Carlisle Corp. is moving forward with its plans to bring Palto Alto, California-based restaurant startup LYFE Kitchen to the Mid-South. Carlisle’s Wendelta Property Holdings LLC filed a $1.1 million commercial alterations permit March 2 to remodel the former Sharky’s restaurant on Poplar Avenue into Memphis’ first LYFE Kitchen. … Last May, Chance Carlisle, CEO of Carlisle Corp.’s Wendy’s operator Wendelta Inc., was named the new CEO of LYFE after becoming a minority shareholder. LYFE, or Love Your Food Everyday Kitchen, focuses on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients. A second LYFE Kitchen is planned for the Carlisle’s Chisca Hotel development.” Former Sharky’s on Poplar being renovated into … Continue reading MBJ: Former Sharky’s on Poplar being renovated into LYFE Kitchen

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MBJ: Embassy Suites property being renovated

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“A $7 million renovation of one of East Memphis’ largest hotels has begun. The 220-suite Embassy Suites Hotel will get a brand new lobby, atrium and boardroom during the project, while guest rooms will be improved, as will Frank Grisanti Italian Restaurant. The hotel will remain open while the renovation is going on. It is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2015. The lobby changes are designed to create a “social lobby” that will welcome guests to spend time outside of their room, while the atrium will include “interactive living spaces,” a new offering in the local … Continue reading MBJ: Embassy Suites property being renovated

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MDN: Expanding East

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 “… The venture – which had been pursued since last winter by Highwoods Properties Inc. to expand east – is also known for things like artisan sandwiches, fresh salads and for a unique brunch. Flanagan added the new location will provide a specialized catering menu and will offer delivery to customers and offices nearby the new location, embedded as it is in the heart of a densely populated block of Class A office buildings along the Poplar corridor. The new location also will have local beers on tap, a “diverse offering” of bottled beer and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee, in … Continue reading MDN: Expanding East