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15 hours ago
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Redevelopment project underway at Memphis church
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held later this morning to unveil part of the plans for a redevelopment project at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Last week, the church announced a $310 million redevelopment plan. Pastor J. Lawrence Turner says a portion of the project will include medical offices, fitness centers, and other types of health-focused facilities. 'We came up with a mixed-use development that would be comprised of residential, retail, restaurants, but also, a place that would have healthcare and wellness purposes and educational purposes,' Pastor Turner said. Medical HBCU partners with church for $310M redevelopment Later today, in partnership with Meharry Medical College, Meharry's president and ceo, James Hildreth, will explain how the medical HBCU plans to improve health outcomes and access for Memphians. Meharry Medical College says its partnership with the church will further its mission to serve underserved communities. They're hoping that this new project brings unity and community to the city of Memphis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Medical HBCU partners with church for $310M redevelopment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Meharry Medical College is partnering with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for its $310 million redevelopment plan. Healthcare is not easily accessible for every person who lives in Memphis, especially for individuals who live in rural or low-income communities. However, a new partnership with Meharry Medical College and Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church could turn things around. It was announced just days after Pastor J. Lawrence Turner unveiled a $310M redevelopment plan for the church's Midtown campus. Church announces $310 million redevelopment plan for Midtown campus Turner tells WREG that a portion of the project will include medical offices, fitness centers and other types of health-focused facilities. 'We came up with a mixed-use development that would be comprised of residential, retail, restaurants, but also, a place that would have healthcare and wellness purposes and educational purposes,' Turner said. Meharry Medical College says its partnership with the church will further its mission to serve undeserved communities. On Monday, during a press conference at the church, Meharry's President and CEO, James Hildreth, will explain how the medical HBCU plans to improve health outcomes and access for Memphians. As organizers continue the pre-development stages, they're hoping that this new project brings unity and community to the city of Memphis. 'And so, that's been at the heart of what we're hoping to do, to bring people together and create vibrance and life right in the core of Memphis,' Turner said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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The BLVD announces $310 million redevelopment plan for Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, also known as The BLVD, announced plans Tuesday for a $310 million redevelopment plan for its Midtown campus. The church says it will convert their 23-acre Midtown property near Bellevue between Poplar and Madison, into mixed uses, retail, hotel, educational and business spaces with more than 600 housing units. The church said it will build a new 73,000 square foot sanctuary at the corner of Poplar and Montgomery. They will be able to hold 2,200 people and incorporate a café along with multi-purpose areas, and spaces designed for children and teens. The mixed-use development will be the cornerstone of the Cleveland Street TIF. The project is anticipated to be completed by 2030, the church said. New development breaks ground at former drive-in theater in southwest Memphis According to the release, major components and project investments to be expected are: Housing: 603 multi-family units for a total investment of $196 million will appeal to residents across a range of lifestyles and income levels – Workforce housing that meets the needs of Memphians working in or near the medical district and earning 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Student housing for graduate and medical students attending nearby universities, which caters to their lifestyles and living patterns. Multi-Family housing that will provide a range of market-rate options for singles, couples, and families alike. Hotel: 125-key, select-service hotel, estimated at $34.7 million, that will accommodate the needs of the medical community and others visiting the district. Health and Wellness: 90,000 sq. ft. dedicated to fostering a holistic approach to health and well-being, estimated as a $32 million investment, including a range of services such as medical offices, fitness centers, and other complementary health-focused facilities. Retail: 45,000 sq. ft of retail at a projected investment of $15 million will incorporate a range of amenities essential for creating vibrant and dynamic communities. Possibilities include coffee shops, restaurants, and a full-service grocery store, with priority given to local business owners. Parking: The development will have a new $35 million, 1,000+-space parking facility, which will incorporate EV chargers, state-of-the-art technology, and safety-conscious design; and will accommodate the additional density the development will bring. 'For more than 100 years, the BLVD has been a catalyst for positive change in Memphis,' said Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor of The BLVD. 'In these days of uncertainty and upheaval for our city, the members of The BLVD are gratified to ignite the Medical District's possibility and promise with a transformative new community that will enrich the lives of our neighbors. This is the type of development that Memphis and the people who call it home deserve.' 'For more than 100 years, the BLVD has been a catalyst for positive change in Memphis,' said Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor of The BLVD. 'In these days of uncertainty and upheaval for our city, the members of The BLVD are gratified to ignite the Medical District's possibility and promise with a transformative new community that will enrich the lives of our neighbors. This is the type of development that Memphis and the people who call it home deserve.' The BLVD is now housed in the former buildings of Bellevue Baptist Church. The former Temple Israel synagogue, built in 1916, is now at the corner of Poplar and Montgomery. The future for those buildings is unclear from the plans released Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
