By Jordan McKenzie

The CRA solicited the Project Management Services of KPS Development Partners and will be leading The Brick Church (299 Chelsea Ave.) restoration project. KPS is a Memphis-based, full-service, real-estate development firm that specializes in infill development and neighborhood revitalization. They have a wide range of projects including the Oak Court Mall Redevelopment, The Graceland Exhibition and Entertainment Centers, and the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Center Valley, PA.

As the project managers, they will be guiding the entire external restoration project, which will encompass new roofing, asbestos removal, refurbished structure entry points, HVAC, and masonry repair. KPS President Scott Kern is eager to get to work.

“The Brick Church has a unique and important place in North Memphis, and we look forward to helping write its next chapter as a Community Theater for the benefit of those in that community,” Kern said. “At KPS, we love to see underutilized properties in neighborhoods become vibrant spaces for connection and community.”

The final product will be a revitalized church structure that will be utilized as a community theater of which will be programmed by the Hattiloo Theater. Anticipated completion of the project is winter of 2026.

We are excited to bring the arts to the North Memphis Community!