Memphis Brownfield Coalition

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In 2023, the CRA received $1,000,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to complete assessments and remediation plans for selected sites in four target areas in Memphis’s urban core.

A brownfield is defined by the EPA as “A property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” The Memphis Brownfield Coalition was formed to address the need for assessing and remediating potentially contaminated vacant or underutilized properties.

Memphis Brownfield Coalition StoryMapStoryMap

The Brownfield StoryMap is an interactive webpage highlighting assessed sites and profiles of the communities served by the CRA’s EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment grant.

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Data Viewer 2026

Brownfield Data Viewer

The Brownfield Data Viewer is a tool to explore brownfield data compiled by the CRA. This interactive map highlights potential brownfields, assessed sites, and Superfund sites.

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Brownfield Postcards

Environmental Assessments

The CRA has funded several environmental assessments across Memphis. Explore the testing sites and download the reports.

Brownfield Inventory Spreadsheet (06.16.26)

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CIP 2025 Report

Brownfield Grant Documents

Soulsville: Movement in Memphis (January 2026)
Community Involvement Plan (November 2025)
Quality Assurance Project Plan (January 2025)
EPA Approved Workplan (June 2023)

Former Chism Trail

Ibrahim (Chism Trail) Site ABCA

The CRA is seeking up to $2 million in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address contamination at 544 and 645 Jackson Avenue in Memphis, also known as the former Ibrahim “Chism Trail” Site.

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Coalition Membership Groups

Brownfield Advisory Council

A group of stakeholders from across the City of Memphis and Shelby County that convenes quarterly to discuss the progress of grant activities and potential brownfield redevelopment. The council consists of representatives from quasi-governmental agencies, city/county/state departments, neighborhood associations, private developers, technical assistance providers, and community focused non-profits.

Agencies and Organizations Represented

  • Binghampton Development Corporation (BDC)
  • City of Memphis Engineering
  • City of Memphis Public Works
  • Community LIFT
  • Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
  • Economic Development & Growth Engine (EDGE)
  • City of Memphis Housing and Community Development (HCD)
  • Greater Memphis Chamber / Memphis Moves
  • Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation (KSCCDC)
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
  • Memphis & Shelby County Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
  • Shelby County Land Bank
  • Soulsville Foundation
  • The Works Inc.
  • TN Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC)
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Brownfield Steering Committee

A voting body made up of grantees and appointed stakeholders from the target areas of Uptown, Klondike-Smokey City, Binghampton, and Soulsville. Meetings are held monthly and members prioritize sites for assessment based on criteria such as development potential and community impact.

Members Include

  • Binghampton Development Corporation (BDC)
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Community Liaisons (4 residents representing target areas)
  • Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
  • Economic Development & Growth Engine (EDGE)
  • Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation
  • Mid-South Development District
  • Shelby County Landbank
  • Soulsville Foundation
  • The Works Inc.

Archived Grant Activity Documents