Community Redevelopment Agency

Chelsea Reimagined: 299 Chelsea Open House
2025-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Old Brick Chuch, 299 Chelsea Ave, Memphis, 38107, United States
The CRA is inviting the neighborhood to tour the historic Old Brick Church. This mid-nineteenth-century landmark is currently undergoing restoration, and we are looking for input on potential uses for both the church and the surrounding land that align with the Uptown Community Plan. Join us Friday, August 15, from 9-11 a.m.

Memphis Brownfield Coalition
2025-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | North Branch Library, 1192 Vollintine Ave., Memphis, TN, 38107
The Brownfield Coalition Advisory Council will meet on June 10, 2025 at the North Branch Library

Tom Lee 100 Year Celebration
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 1396 Jackson Avenue, 1396 Jackson Ave., Memphis, 38107, United States
The Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation invites you to be part of a historic and meaningful celebration honoring the 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s extraordinary act of heroism. In 1925, Tom Lee, a humble yet courageous Memphis resident, saved 32 lives from the Mississippi River, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and selflessness that continues to inspire our community today.
As an organization dedicated to the development and enrichment of the Klondike neighborhood, where Tom Lee lived, we are proud to commemorate his legacy through a special event featuring a community pop-up museum that will showcase artifacts, historical records, and interactive exhibits detailing his life and heroic act. This free event will also feature live entertainment, delicious food, and music, bringing the community together in a spirit of remembrance and celebration.

Binghampton Community Land Trust Groundbreaking
2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | BCLT Groundbreaking, 2955 Princeton Ave, Memphis, TN, 38107, United States

CRA Policies and Procedures Committee
2025-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | TN
CRA’s P&P Committee Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992
ext. 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

Binghampton Strategic Planning Workshop
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Binghampton Development Corporation, 280 Tillman St., Memphis, TN, 38111
City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency Binghampton Advisory Committee Meeting.
I. Welcome and introductions
II. Overview of community plan and priorities; annual budget projections
III. Current neighborhood conditions/data with initial opportunities and focus areas
IV. Break out groups to identify other potential focus areas for investment
V. Report out of groups
VI. Wrap up and next steps

Memphis 3.0 Workshop: Enacting Land Use Vision
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Dave Wells Community Center, 915 Chelsea Ave, Memphis, TN, 38107
Join us for an insightful workshop focused on enacting our land use vision. Participants will explore how future land use plans will impact zoning changes in their neighborhood. This is a unique opportunity to understand and influence the zoning updates that will shape our community.

Informational Meeting: GIS Mapping Services - Brownfields
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
The City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has issued this Request for Proposal (hereinafter, “RFP”) with the sole purpose and intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified professionals offering to provide GIS & Data Mapping Services for the CRA in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications stated herein.
Experience shall include, but not be limited to the following: Data intake & organization, utilization of ESRI software, data source integration, web application development, story mapping, and participation in public meetings.
An informational meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the CRA office, located at 850 N. Manassas St, Memphis, TN 38107, at 10:00am CST on WEDNESDAY, December 11th, 2024. It is recommended that all proposers RSVP to Emma Turri at emma.turri@cramemphis.org in order to attend the meeting in person or virtually. Proposers participating in the meeting remotely should request virtual access at least two days in advance of the meeting.

CRA Board Meeting
2024-12-05 08:30 - 10:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
A meeting of the City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) Board will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.
CRA Board of Directors Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992 ext. 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

Uptown Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
Uptown Advisory Committee Meeting
Contact jordan.mckenzie@cramemphis.org with and questions.

Binghampton Community Land Trust Cookout
2024-11-02 11:00 - 13:00 | TN
Join BCLT at 2955 Princeton Ave, where they will build their next home!
Questions? binghamptonclt@gmail.com

Own Your Block
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | TN
Creating beauty and peace sends a signal that loved neighborhoods do not welcome bad actors or bad actions. Loved neighborhoods combat crime. Loved neighborhoods welcome peace.
Join us at your closest clean-up in North Memphis:

Washington Park
999 Jackson Ave
777 Ayers St
1359 Kney St
Manassas St & Mosby Ave

Snacks and refreshments will be served. Learn more at https://www.memphistn.gov/PEACE-PROJECT/
#OwnYourBlockMemphis #MemphisPeaceProject

Uptown TIF Advisory Committee
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
Uptown TIF Advisory Committee

Opening Remarks
Update on Uptown Vacant Dwelling Rehab proposals
CRA Updates

Contact jordan.mckenzie@cramemphis.org with and questions.

CRA Board Meeting
2024-10-03 08:30 - 10:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
A meeting of the City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) Board will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.
CRA Board of Directors Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992 ext. 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

MMDC Wellness Festival
2024-09-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Morris Park, 747 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN
Join the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for its annual Wellness Festival! This year’s Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Morris Park and promises to be even bigger and better than the last! We anticipate 500+ attendees from surrounding neighborhoods eager to engage with a wide range of community services for mental and physical health, healthy eating, as well as mobility, education, legal and more. Live music will take place on the Overton Park Mobile Shell. Mark your calendar!

CRA Board Retreat
2024-08-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Varsity Spirit, 711 N. Front Street, Memphis, TN, 38107
Strategic Planning Discussion

Kickoff Celebration: Room In The Inn
2024-07-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Room In The Inn, 409 Ayers St., Memphis, TN
Room In The Inn-Memphis, Homeless Ministry, cordially invites you to join Mayor Paul Young as we celebrate the kickoff to phase II at the Collins Chapel Clinic building on July 25, 2024. The building is owned by the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and will house additional programing for Room In The Inn..
The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at 409 Ayers St.
This portion of the renovations are being funded by City of Memphis and Shelby County CRA in the amount of $2.1 million dollars. Partners in this renovations are Chris Woods Construction Company, Self-Tucker Architects and Carpenter Law.
All are invited to attend
Special Guests:
Mr. Andrew Murray, CRA President
Rev. Lisa Anderson, Executive Director of Room In The Inn
Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District
Bishop Henry Williamson, Sr., CME Church
Mr. Don Sloan and Mr. Jeff Graham with Chris Woods Construction
Mr. Victor Robinson, Self+Tucker Architects

Binghampton Open Houses
2024-07-10 08:30 - 10:30 | TN
3146 Princeton Ave.
2945 Yale Ave.
The Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking qualified and experienced housing rehabilitator(s) for the rehabilitation of two vacant single-family dwellings in the Binghampton neighborhood.
The homes can be rental or owner-occupied as well as range between low-income & market-rate. The CRA will ultimately convey the property to the selected developer(s) subject to the terms of a development agreement. The selected developer(s) will be responsible for marketing and renting or selling the units.

CRA Finance Committee
2024-06-20 08:30 - 09:30 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
A meeting of the City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Finance Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.
CRA Finance Committee Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992 ext 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

Juneteenth Community BBQ
2024-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
Everyone is welcome to the Juneteenth Community BBQ at the Bickford Community Center.
Free entry, free food, games, vendors, a dj, and giveaways!
Presented by: Bearwater Bickford Neighborhood Association, Promise Development Corporation, Hope City Church, Oasis of Hope

CRA Finance Committee Meeting
2024-05-30 08:30 - 10:00 | CRA, 850 N. Manassas, Memphis, TN, 38107
A meeting of the City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Finance Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.
CRA Finance Committee Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992 ext 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

CRA Policies and Procedures Committee Meeting
2024-05-03 08:30 - 10:00 | TN
A meeting of the City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Policies and Procedures Committee will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8:30 A.M.
CRA’s P&P Committee Meeting to be held (In Person) at:
CRA’s Administration Office
850 N. Manassas St. (located on the Porter Leath Campus)
Gould Cottage
Memphis, TN 38107
Questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Cynthia Durham at (901) 435-6992 ext. 209 or Cynthia.Durham@cramemphis.org

Campus Beautification Planting
2024-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | TN
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a fruit tree planting ceremony. Bring a dish for the potluck or just help us plant on Monday, April 22 beginning at noon. The CRA is located on the Porter-Leath Campus.
