This Article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. The largest fine arts expansion project in the history of Arlington Community Schools (ACS) is underway as the district ceremoniously began construction of the $8.5 million Fine Arts wing at its high school. Attendees at the Thursday, April 13 event included district leaders, administrators and AHS fine...
This Article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. In a move to enhance its visibility and provide better customer service, Bank of Bartlett has begun a multi-phase, nearly $2 million renovation of its headquarters at 6281 Stage Road. Extensive interior and exterior improvements started earlier this week at the offices of one of Bartlett’s largest...
The Memphis International Airport fulfilled one RFQ and gave a hint into what development could come next at two recent public meetings about the airport’s master plan. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued in September to find a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) to oversee the $700 million-$800 million continuation of its Terminal Modernization and Seismic...
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian Arlington Community Schools is set to move forward with the newest major expansion at the town’s high school. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Board of Education unanimously approved an $8.4 million fine arts expansion and renovation at Arlington High. About $1.1 million will come from the district’s...
This article originally appeared in The Commercial Appeal. Roumen Denkov and Dian Tchoparov — two Bulgarian immigrants who 15 years ago only dreamt of starting a trucking company — celebrated the latest achievement in their pursuit of the American Dream on Friday afternoon. In front of various business leaders, friends and family, Denkov and Tchoparov...
This article originally appeared in The Daily Memphian. Eleven years ago, Roumen Denkov and Dian Tchoparov were driving tractor-trailers before they decided to build their own empire. The pair of Bulgarians, in a small office in Bartlett, decided to stake their claim in Memphis. “Starting a business is easy,” Tchoparov said. “Making it work is something...
This article originally appeared in The Daily Memphian. Memphis Record Pressing in Bartlett expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day. Brandon Seavers, the company’s co-founder and CEO, spoke to the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Sept. 13. Seavers updated those...
This article originally appeared in The Memphis Business Journal. TAG Truck Enterprises to build new Jackson, Tennessee, dealership One of Memphis’ largest private companies is expanding its Jackson, Tennessee, presence. TAG Truck Enterprises’ subsidiary, TAG Truck Center Jackson, is set to build a new, larger dealership, replacing its current location in that area. The new...
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. New gym brings opportunities, options to Collierville Elementary There probably isn’t a life expectancy date on a school gymnasium, but more than 50 years should indicate a recreation space has served its purpose. With that in mind, it was time for a new gymnasium at Collierville Elementary,...
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. Memphis Record Pressing plans $30M expansion in Bartlett Memphis Record Pressing is spinning quite the expansion tune right now. On Thursday, the Bartlett-based company announced plans for a $30 million expansion that will double the company’s workforce and effectively make it the largest vinyl record manufacturer in...
This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal Bartlett vinyl record producer tuning up a $30M expansion project The reemergence of consumers purchasing vinyl records has coincided with the growth of a Bartlett manufacturer that’s in the process of making a major investment into its operations. Memphis Record Pressing (MRP) — which was established...
This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal 2021 Fastest Growing Companies, No. 7: Chris Woods Construction Co. Inc. MBJ’s annual Fastest Growing Companies list marks revenue milestones for Memphis’ largest — and arguably some of the most important — economic engines for the metro area. Those companies designated as Fastest Growing come from...
This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal Memphis Goodwill makes $3.1M property purchase for new location of Excel Center One morning, Adrian Anderson woke up, and thought, I need to get my diploma. He hadn’t completed high school, yet wanted a degree. So, Anderson posted an inquiry on Facebook, asking who could help him with this....
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. Lakeland Prep high school construction on schedule About this time next year, Lakeland School System should put the finishing touches on its first high school, and some of the amenities will be ready when the new school year starts next month. The $40 million Lakeland Preparatory High...
This Article orginally appeared on WMC Action News 5. https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2021/06/03/new-memphis-facility-aims-to-help-the-homeless-recover-from-illness/ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – In April, there was the grand opening of a new safe haven for the homeless population in Memphis. Millions of dollars were spent renovating the historic Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital on Ayers Street after a three decade plus break from service....
This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal A Bartlett-based trucking firm is part of the revitalization of the former Mall of Memphis site. RDX — a freight shipping and trucking company — has plans to build an 11,000-square-foot headquarters and terminal at 4590 American Way next to the TAG Truck Center. Roumen Denkov, president and...
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. Demolition has started on a former Chick-fil-A building near Wolfchase Galleria. The structure at 2849 N. Germantown Parkway is being razed to make room for a new retail building that will house an Aspen Dental office and Sleep Number store, said Danny Buring of TSCG, a firm...
This article originally appeared in the Daily Memphian. With the goal of preparing students for high-paying jobs – sometimes right out of high school – Arlington High School offered the first glimpse of its new STEM Hub last week. The hub encompasses the school’s BioSTEM Lab, STEM Lab, Cybersecurity/Coding labs, Machining Lab, Mechatronics Lab,...