In Memphis, Cyber Monday brings deals online while locals are still finishing up their Thanksgiving leftovers. The old Commercial Appeal building on Union Avenue is up for auction with an opening bid of just over $1 million. The Daily Memphian will host a Commercial Real Estate Seminar on Thursday, discussing return-to-office trends and tariffs.
The former home of musician Jeff Buckley on N. Rembert St., where he lived before tragically drowning in the Mississippi River in 1997, is now being turned into an Airbnb by developers David Lorrison and Eric Goode. Some fans are supportive, while others believe Buckley would be displeased with the idea.
Cousins Cristina McCarter and Sierra Rhodes are opening a new charcuterie bar with cold-pressed juices, herbal teas, and a vinyl record player in Poplar Plaza. The space, called Feast & Graze X HighP Hour Wellness, will also have a small seating area and allow customers to bring their own wine for a corkage fee.
In other news, the skyline of Memphis is set to change with St. Jude’s expansion plans, the Grizzlies continue to win, and Cordova residents are seeking to leave the area. Subscribe for more updates on Early Word to stay informed after the holiday weekend.
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