There are 12 article(s) tagged Annesdale-Snowden:

• November 2024

  • New Annesdale owner still hosts parties, but the neighbors love him

    Noise levels at Annesdale Mansion have caused problems with the neighborhood association a while. But new owner Bill Townsend hasn’t stopped the fun. 

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    Townsend updates plans for the Luciann, the Lowenstein and the former Masonic Temple — all of which he owns

    By Jody Callahan November 25, 2024

• April 2023

  • Annesdale neighbors ‘a little nervous’

    After an attempt to sell the historic Midtown mansion failed, owner Ken Robison is negotiating. 

    By Jane Roberts April 24, 2023

• March 2023

  • ‘No. 1 wedding venue’ going up for auction beginning April 7

    Ken Robison, who has invested more than $2 million in the property, hopes for a residential buyer. He consented to schedule no more outdoor events with bands. 

    By Jane Roberts March 27, 2023

• September 2021

  • Design firm one step closer to moving into Annesdale mansion

    After hearing from neighbors of the former residence on Lamar Avenue, the Land Use Control Board allowed the design firm to go forward with its request, but stipulated it must monitor the noise generated from live events at the space. 

    By Rob Moore September 10, 2021

  • Annesdale neighbors concerned over new owners, noise

    Members of Annesdale-Snowden Historic Neighborhood have expressed concern for the continued use of the mansion as an event space. 

    By Rob Moore September 08, 2021

• August 2021

  • Design firm may buy historic Annesdale Mansion

    The Annesdale Mansion, built in the style of Italian Villa architecture, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places for 41 years.

    By Tom Bailey August 09, 2021

• September 2020

  • Plans for South Memphis TIF provide hope for improvement

    A TIF would allow tax dollars generated by the community to be reinvested in the community.

    By Linda A. Moore September 24, 2020

• August 2020

  • Friends, admirers mourn Stoy Bailey, ‘the original community organizer’

    The lifelong Memphian and tireless advocate for Rozelle-Annesdale neighborhood avoided the spotlight.

    By David Waters August 28, 2020

• March 2020

  • ‘For Sale’ is sign of concern for Annesdale Mansion neighbors

    Neighbors and preservationists are concerned about new developments that could arise from the sale of the historic mansion.

    By Tom Bailey March 05, 2020

  • Annesdale Mansion for sale, with ‘ample’ acreage for more housing

    For sale: A grand, carefully restored, 165-year-old mansion on 7 acres.

    By Tom Bailey March 03, 2020

• February 2020

  • Loans offer new home for fitness studio, new life for old Rogers store

    The projects just east of Downtown in Annesdale-Snowden and in the Alcy Ball area of South Memphis would activate vacant buildings. 

    By Elle Perry February 06, 2020

  • Bendy Beast Fitness joins Rogers store on loan list

    Bendy Beast Fitness currently operates in a home studio in Downtown Memphis. 

    By Elle Perry February 06, 2020