Overton Square Updates

Friends of Overton Square,

Memphis Heritage is still working on trying to get more information on the development plans for Overton Square. Neither the property owner nor the potential developers are willing to discuss their plans with the local community.

We will keep you posted on any new information as we have it.

Sooner Investment and Development out of Oklahoma City is

the group we may be emailing soon. Stay tuned!

To see the kind of malls this groups designs

go to www.soonerinvestment.com/gallery.htm

S.O.S. - SAVE OUR SQUARE

If you missed it before, below is information we sent out regarding the resolution

passed unanimously by the Memphis City Council on Tuesday June 2, 2009:

"Resolution requesting that the Division of Planning and Development/Construction Code Enforcement issue no permit for demolition in Overton Square without approval by the Memphis City Council."

This action was taken to encourage the developers to enter into a dialogue with the various stakeholders in the areas surrounding Overton Square before their plans are set.

We feel it is much easier to be creative in the design stages than to wait until a final plan is submitted to the Office of Planning and Development.

We will continue to send out emails as we have new information.

Thank you for your continued support.

Great Memphis Events This Weekend...

Memphis Farmer's Market
When: Saturdays 7 am to 1 pm, rain or shine
Where: Central Station, S. Front Street at GE Patterson in the Historic South Main District, Downtown Memphis.
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking adjacent to the market.
This Week's Featured Event: Lean How Honey is Made 10am

Levitt Shell in Overton Park
Admission: Free
Thursday @ 7pm David Troy Francis with Special Guest Deltacapella & Betty Ann Hunt Strain
Friday @ 7pm Betty Hunt with the Believers
Saturday @ 5pm (Children's Show) Roger Day and the Mosquito Burrito Brothers
Saturday @ 7:30 Alex Cuba
Sunday @ 7pm Hudost

Elmwood Cemetary Lunch & Lecture
Friday June 12th
Dr. Femi Ajanaku presents "Civil Rights Leaders"--Elmwood residents such as Marvin Ratner and AW Willis were actively engaged in the Civil Rights struggle in Memphis. Dr. Ajanaku is the Chair of the African and African-American studies department at LeMoyne Owen College.
The oldest active cemetery in Memphis invites you to share the magic of Memphis' past with a lunch and lecture. Admission for each lecture is $10 and includes lunch. Payment in advance is required. Each presentation will begin at noon and will last approximately one hour. Space is limited, so please call today to reserve your seat at the table. Groups welcome.

Daily News Article "Decaying Heritage"

This is worth a read. Historic preservation is an uphill battle. With your help it can have fabulous and historically significant outcomes. This article is a reminder of how fast history can be erased leaving us with only memories and pictures.
Click Here

Overton Square News

Dear friends of Overton Square,

Good News!
The following resolution passed unanimously in City Council yesterday,
Tuesday June 2, 2009:

"Resolution requesting that the Division of Planning and Development/Construction Code Enforcement issue no permit for demolition in Overton Square without approval by the Memphis City Council."

This action was taken to encourage the developers to enter into a dialogue with the various stakeholders in the areas surrounding Overton Square before their plans are set.

We feel it is much easier to be creative in the design stages than to wait until a final plan is submitted to the Office of Planning and Development.

We will continue to send out emails as we have new information.
Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
June

June Waddell West
Executive Director
Memphis Heritage, Inc.
901-272-2727