More ways to call Memphis home
19 loft residences and 22 workforce apartments introduce complementary housing choices.
1400 + 1412 Madison Avenue · Memphis, Tennessee
A new chapter
for Madison Avenue.
Historic character. New possibility. A connected mixed-use destination bringing homes, neighborhood commerce and renewed energy to the heart of Memphis.
Adaptive reuse and new construction. Two phases. One long-term commitment to the corridor.
Memphis Medical District · Madison Avenue Corridor
Discover the vision Project rendering · Phase One · 1400 Madison Avenue
02Development phasesOne connected vision
41Planned residencesLofts + workforce homes
09Commercial spacesRetail + office
04Short-term-stay unitsPhase One
The vision
01 / 07Rooted in history.
Built for what’s next.
Great neighborhoods evolve without losing their identity. At 1400 and 1412 Madison Avenue, a two-phase development seeks to connect the character of Memphis with the needs of its future.
Presented by Madison-Watkins Development Group, the vision combines historic adaptive reuse with purposeful new construction—creating a place to live, work, gather and participate in the life of the Medical District.
Two phases. A shared purpose.01
Preserve and reactivate.
Give the existing structure a new life while honoring the Madison Avenue frontage.
02
Build a fuller neighborhood.
Introduce new housing choices and space for businesses to take root.
03
Invest beyond the building.
Strengthen the corridor with a connected, enduring community asset.
Phase One · 1400 Madison Ave · Memphis, TN 38104
02 / 07Original character.
Renewed purpose.
An adaptive reuse of the historic existing structure, paired with a modern addition. A thoughtfully layered program brings residential life, short-term stays and neighborhood-serving retail together around shared spaces.
19
Luxury loft residences
Contemporary living within a character-rich setting.
04
Short-term-stay units
A flexible complement to the residential program.
04
Retail units
Space for commerce at the neighborhood level.
Existing
A historic foundation.
The original structure and the identity of its street frontage.
Renewed
A living destination.
Preserved character, modern addition and a new mixed-use purpose.
Green space & courtyard
Rooftop sitting area
Lobby & front desk
Fitness component
Accessible units
Shared amenity areas
Phase Two · 1412 Madison Avenue
03 / 07
More homes.
More opportunity.
The next stage builds on the energy of Phase One. A four-story mixed-use development introduces workforce apartments and office space—expanding attainable housing and opportunities for business activity along Madison Avenue.
22Workforce apartments
05Office units
04Stories
Complementary by design. A mixed-income, place-based vision that connects both phases to one corridor.
Community impact
04 / 07Not just a development.
A commitment to place.
The value of reinvestment extends beyond the property line. The proposed program is designed to contribute to a more active, connected and resilient Madison Avenue corridor.
Workforce housing
Phase Two centers attainable homes for people contributing to the life of the city.
Spaces for local enterprise
Four retail units and five office units create room for neighborhood-serving business.
Preserve what makes a place
Adaptive reuse brings new purpose to the historic structure and retains the character of its frontage.
A catalyst for economic activity
Construction and ongoing residential and commercial use can support local economic activity.
A more active streetscape
Occupied mixed-use frontage is intended to encourage daily activity and a greater sense of presence.
Connected neighborhood life
Homes, commerce and shared outdoor spaces bring more everyday destinations to the corridor.
Investment for the long term
A place-based private investment intended to strengthen the corridor and support its future tax base.
Program figures reflect the current development vision. Economic and community outcomes are intended benefits, not quantified forecasts.
Location & context
05 / 07On Madison.
In the life of Memphis.
A corridor shaped by neighborhood life, medical institutions and the everyday movement of the city. The development is positioned within the Memphis Medical District / Madison Avenue corridor, with a focus on connectivity and neighborhood-serving uses.
- Medical, education & institutional employment
- A more walkable mix of daily destinations
- Connections across the Madison Avenue corridor
Phase Two · 1412 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
A shared future
Built through
partnership.
Meaningful revitalization requires thoughtful dialogue. This project is intended to align with neighborhood priorities and the work of civic, planning, preservation, financing and economic-development stakeholders.
Start a conversationA place for future partnerships.
Support letters and confirmed partner identities will be shared here when available.
No endorsements announcedMedia & project facts
06 / 07The vision, at a glance.
- Development
- Two-phase, mixed-use
- Approach
- Adaptive reuse + new construction
- Phase One
- 19 lofts · 4 short-term stays · 4 retail units
- Phase Two
- 22 workforce apartments · 5 offices · 4 stories
- Shared spaces
- Green space / courtyard · Rooftop sitting area
- Location
- 1400 + 1412 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
- Developer
- Madison-Watkins Development Group, LLC
For media & stakeholders
Media &
Stakeholder Brief
A dedicated project overview for press, public-sector leaders and prospective partners.
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07 / 07Let’s build
the conversation.
For project information, partnership opportunities, media inquiries or a conversation about the corridor, connect with the development team.
1400 + 1412 Madison Ave · Memphis, TN 38104