An estimated 3,000 people visit Crosstown Concourse each day, most of them working for or a customer, client or patient of one of the building’s tenants. There are also more than 260 apartments on the property as well as a high school that just opened its doors for its first class of 125 freshmen.
In addition to all the people who visit Crosstown daily since it opened in August 2017, there is also a steady stream of people showing up to do freelance assignments or to work remotely from their employer’s or home office.
Shannon Little left her job in marketing with the Huey's restaurant chain in Memphis to start her own solo marketing and social media venture. Such ventures at first glance might seem like a dime a dozen, leaving her with a task that had to be addressed before meeting with her first client.
She now handles marketing and social media efforts for several small businesses and is able to juggle all the tasks that go with that because she took the time to form a plan for herself at the very beginning.
"Define your target audience, your offerings and what value those offerings can bring to that audience," Little said, "My business became stronger, and my processes more streamlined, when I was able to define those terms."
Good morning in Memphis, where the spotlight is landing on the city, but first …
This week's MLK50 commemorations were launched yesterday by Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was on the balcony 50 years ago. From Tom Bailey's story:
Rev. Jesse Jackson – an eyewitness to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – launched this week's MLK50 commemoration with the language of Easter.
Read the full article at The Commercial Appeal.
Hello, Memphis! We celebrate the courage of a man this week who improved the lives of so many. The somber occasion of remembering his death 50 years ago should not overshadow the admiration we have for someone who refused to not speak up against obvious injustices in spite of the danger it put him in.
MLK50: See our cover story on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the companion piece on Memphis’ political journey since 1968, the related editorial and our MLK50 calendar of events happening around the city to commemorate the anniversary.
Read the full article at Memphis Daily News.
Spring is here, and in true fashion, we have been getting plenty of rain. But you know what they say — April showers bring May flowers! And our social calendars are blossoming with fun already. There is so much to do around Memphis in April, so don’t let a fashion faux pas rain on your parade. Our stylist Alexandra Nicole of City Chic Living pulled some of the hottest fashions from Lori James Contemporary Boutique, Sachi and Ivory Closet to set your spring social outings up for style success!
In honor of Art by Design, the fabulous design-centric event shared some of their lovely featured designers and design assistants with us, and they graciously agreed to be our models! Allyson James of Allyson James Design, Fashion Consultant Augusta Campbell of A. Shaw Style, Cameron Howell of Cameron Howell Interior Design, Carmeon Hamilton of Nubi Interiors, Elizabeth Malmo of Elizabeth Malmo ID, Sarah Spinosa of Sarah Spinosa Design and Jacquelyn Sappenfield and Lana Zepponi of Kitchens Unlimited were kind enough to spend the afternoon with us, and they absolutely rocked their looks.
Read the full article at Style Blueprint.
Ongoing Events:
Read the full article at Choose 901.
Though Hopdoddy Burger Bar is based in Austin, Texas, it's doing its best to make its soon-to-open Overton Square location feel Memphis-y.
The word "local" adorns the restaurant's exterior, and Hopdoddy brand manager Erin Fohn made a point to highlight the numerous menu items that will be unique to the Memphis location — a breakfast burger, a set of gourmet french fries, some milkshakes and multiple mixed drinks.
Read the full article at Biz Journals.
Y'all!! First of all, this place is BOMB but let me give you a full review before I start lusting! So, on yesterday (Wednesday, March 28, 2018) I had the opportunity to attend a community mixer for Hopdoddy Burger Bar and could even bring one guest! I decided to take one of the toughest critics I know, my mom! The mixer gave those in attendance the chance to preview the menu, atmosphere, and staff of the restaurant. I can't tell you how I got the invitation.
Read the full article at Plug901.
You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead. In the case of inclement weather, check with each event’s page for updates.
Read the full article at Choose 901.
Each spring, the East Buntyn ArtWalk celebrates local artists, musicians and food trucks with an amazing open-air bazaar of galleries set up in the front yards and porches of the historic east Memphis neighborhood. Visit and engage with local artists while enjoying the hospitality of East Buntyn residents. The 2018 East Buntyn ArtWalk is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is child and pet friendly!
Read the full article at Memphis Travel.
Baking is both a family tradition and a form of stress relief for Nuha Abuduhair, proprietor of 17 Berkshire, Overton Square’s newest retail shop.
“My mom always baked at home and had tons of cookbooks, and I’d look through them and stand next to her while she baked,” said Abuduhair, whose bakery will open this spring at 2094 Trimble Place, which formerly housed The Square Olive. “So, it was always fun for me. My mom was very creative. I joke that she was Pinterest before Pinterest existed … she was always crafty.”
Read the full article at High Ground News.
The outdoor galleries will display and sell work by local artists. You’ll be able to enjoy watercolors and oil paintings, photography, pottery, textiles, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, and more. However this is more than just an art show, it’s a celebration of the diverse local community.
Read the full article at Choose 901.
The locations of the first 60 stations for the bike-share system launching here in the spring were announced Wednesday by Explore Bike Share (EBS).
The stations span from Uptown and Crosstown to Overton Square and Cooper-Young to Downtown and South Memphis. (See all 60 locations at the bottom of the page.)
“We’ve made an organizational commitment to create an equitable system that is affordable, available and sustainable,” Bike Share executive director, Trey Moore, said. “While we believe this site map reflects our mission wholeheartedly, we’re intentionally installing a system with malleable components to allow for potential shifting within neighborhoods or intersections as needed.
Read the full article at The Memphis Flyer.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new bike-share system launching in Memphis this spring announced its prices Wednesday and released a station map on its website.
Explore Bike Share will stock 600 bikes at 60 stations across Memphis and West Memphis. The locations include Downtown, South Memphis, Cooper-Young, Orange Mound, Overton Square and Crosstown and were determined based on criteria including solar power accessibility, density, proximity to other transit options, neighborhood usage and suggestions from Memphians.
Good morning in Memphis, where the Grizzlies risk a winning streak, but first …
From just across the river in West Memphis to the corner of Semmes & Southern, from the Hudson Transit Center on North Main and Crosstown Concourse at the tip of Midtown to the Works CDC across South Parkway, 60 bike share stations housing 600 bikes are about to bracket Memphis’ core.
Read the full article at the Commercial Appeal.
The launch of Explore Bike Share is getting closer with the nonprofit revealing Wednesday, March 28, the locations of the stations for the 600-bike system.
Explore Bike Share’s 60 stations span from Downtown, South Memphis and Cooper-Young to Orange Mound, Overton Square and Crosstown. The stations and bikes are being funded through a combination of donations from foundations and individuals, plus a $2.2 million federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality grant, said Explore Bike Share executive director Trey Moore.
Read the full article at Memphis Daily News.
Ready to ride? Explore Bike Share is unveiling 60 stations for its 600-bicycle bike share system.
Explore is initially launching with 600 bikes this spring, but will add 300 more by 2019.
The new stations will be located in areas of Downtown, South Memphis, Cooper Young, Orange Mound, Overton Square, Crosstown and West Memphis. The organization determined the specific locations based on solar power accessibility, density, proximity to other transit options, neighborhood usage and ongoing community engagement efforts.
Read the full article at Biz Journals.
Explore Bike Share, a nonprofit bringing a 60-station, 600-bike bike share system to Memphis this spring, has revealed its station location map and official system brand and website.
Explore Bike Share’s 60 stations span from Downtown, South Memphis, and Cooper Young to Orange Mound, Overton Square, and Crosstown. Locations have been determined based on multiple criteria, including solar power accessibility, density, proximity to other transit options, neighborhood usage, and ongoing community engagement efforts. Ongoing neighborhood conversations, as well as a digital effort in late 2017 to capture pins on an interactive map of Memphis, resulted in over 3,500 “pins” submitted by citizens for potential station locations.
Read the full article at Downtown Memphis Commission.
Visit Carriage Crossing’s Spring Garden for a keepsake photo with the Easter Bunny and your little one! It will be located in Suite 547 between Talbots and Dillard’s.
Read the full article at Choose 901.
Doors were open in preview of Hopdoddy's Monday (April 2) opening.
On the menu will be two items being launched in Memphis: the Lil' Doddy and the All-Day Breakfast burger. The former is a smaller patty that comes in a single or double, served with American cheese — a classic burger, says Erin Fohn, Hopdoddy's brand manager. The latter features a patty mix of sausage, beef, and ham with a potato "hay" for crunch, topped with a scrambled egg patty.
Another thing to note is Hopdoddy's charitable partner through its Goodnight for a Good Cause program. They have chose Stax Music Academy to be the recipient. One dollar of every Goodnight Burger goes to the foundation.
Read the full article at the Memphis Flyer.
Welcome to April in Memphis — the month of spring sunshine, blooming blossoms and plenty of ways to celebrate! We love this month for its focus on philanthropy, fitness and, of course, delectable food and beer festivals. Here are our top picks for fun-filled days in Bluff City this April!
April 5-8, 2018: Art by Design
This interior design showcase is like no other. Teams of talented designers will create vignettes featuring glimpses into their artistic talents and unique styles, while benefiting over 80 arts organizations through ArtsMemphis! The fun doesn’t stop there, though — this multi-day festival will feature a VIP dinner on Thursday, Cambria Cocktail Party on Friday and all-day lineups of impressive demonstrations and presentations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $20. artsmemphis.org
Read the full article at Style Blueprint.
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
Project Cost: $22 million
Owner: Elvis Presley Enterprises
Details: Elvis Presley Enterprises’ expansion plans have been put on hold for the second straight month as the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County board continues to sort out if any implications will stem from approving bond financing for the Whitehaven project.
Read the full article at Memphis Daily News.
