Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is taking a stand on funding a hotel
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is taking a firm stand against a proposed funding plan for a new Grand Hyatt luxury hotel downtown.
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is taking a firm stand against a proposed funding plan for a new Grand Hyatt luxury hotel downtown.
The Memphis City Council decided Thursday that it wants city taxpayers to backstop 100% of the debt that will be issued for the One Beale development.
Chance Carlisle said if the Grand Hyatt doesn't happen, he doesn't believe any other large hotel for the Renasant Convention Center would follow.
The Memphis City Council voted to backstop 100% of the debt that will be issued for the One Beale development.
Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich and challenger Steve Mulroy met for a debate in front of the Rotary Club of Memphis ahead of early voting.