New Development in Memphis, Tennessee
31 development projects are moving through Memphis, Tennessee's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (8), commercial (2), mixed use (1), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-06-23.
Data through June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionMemphis projects (YTD 2026)
31
Project categories
4
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
321,350
Memphis development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 8 |
| Commercial | 2 |
| Mixed Use | 1 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Memphis right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Reclassification for Tully Street and Woodlawn Street (Z 2026-001) | Tully Street and Woodlawn Street, Memphis, TN | Residential | recommended for approval | 2026-04-14 | Owen Harris |
| Melrose School Building Lease | Memphis, TN (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-04-14 | MELROSE HOUSING PARTNERS, LLC |
| Liberty Park Phase Two Development | THE DISTRICT @ LIBERTY PARK, Memphis, TN | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Special Use Permit for Vehicle Sales at 3568 Lamar Avenue | 3568 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38118 | Development | under review | 2026-04-14 | Raymond West |
| Special Use Permit for Vehicle Sales at 3575 Emerald Street | 3575 Emerald Street, Memphis, TN, 38115 | Commercial | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Ground Lease for Historic Melrose School Building Multifamily Development | Memphis, TN (City-level) | Residential | approved | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Option to Lease Historic Melrose High School | 843 Dallas Street, Memphis, TN, 38114 | Residential | approved | 2026-04-14 | MELROSE HOUSING PARTNERS, LLC |
| Galleria of Memphis Planned Development Amendment | 0 IKEA Way, Memphis, TN | Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-04-14 | The Reaves Firm |
| Leadership Preparatory, Inc. Childcare Center | 4180 Elliston Road, Memphis, TN, 38111 | Institutional,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Ground Lease for Historic Melrose School Building | South Parkway East between Oaklawn and South Barksdale, Memphis, TN | Residential | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Zoning Use District Reclassification for land located on Tully Street and Woodlawn Street | Tully Street and Woodlawn Street, Memphis, TN | Mixed Use | recommended for approval | 2026-03-24 | Owen Harris |
| Goodlett Farms Control Center | 1914 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104 | Development | under review | 2026-03-24 | — |
| Planned Development at 3021 East Shelby Drive | 3021 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN, 38118 | Development | approved | 2026-03-03 | — |
| PD 25 – 02 3021 East Shelby Drive | 3021 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN, 38118 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
| PD 25 – 02 3021 East Shelby Drive | 3021 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN, 38118 | Commercial | under review | 2026-03-03 | — |
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Recent Memphis projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 7 |
| Recommended for approval | 4 |
| Approved | 4 |
Memphis development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Memphis, Tennessee?
- Boardwalk has indexed 31 development projects in Memphis, Tennessee year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (8). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Memphis projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Memphis in?
- Memphis is in Unassigned County, Tennessee.