Neighborhood Market with Coffee Shop, Bakery, and More Proposed for Summer Avenue

The vacant Walgreens on Summer Ave could become a vibrant neighborhood market.
Neighborhood Market with Coffee Shop, Bakery, and More Proposed for Summer Avenue
Highland Neighborhood Market would sit at the corner of Highland St and Summer Ave | Rendering: Courtesy of Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning & Development

A neighborhood market may soon replace the vacant Walgreens at 3502 Summer Ave, situated on a 1.89-acre parcel of land.

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On September 4, 2024, Dwight Barker of Collierville’s Ran Management Group submitted a major modification request to the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning & Development.

The plan involves transforming the 14,490-square-foot Walgreens into Highland Neighborhood Market, a versatile establishment featuring a fueling station, bakery, coffee shop, utility bill payment station, and other services.

Barker emphasized the benefits of this transformation, noting that the new market would provide residents with a “convenient and accessible” location for fresh produce, essentials, and a variety of other goods and services close to home.

He also highlighted its potential to foster community spirit, boost local economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the area’s vibrancy and sustainability.

Ran Management Group operates a plethora of gas stations, convenience stores, retail centers, and community plazas across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Connecticut, Texas, and Florida.

The Highland Neighborhood Market proposal will be reviewed by the Land Use Control Board on a date to be determined, so keep an eye out for updates.

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton is a creative lifestyle writer with a passion for exploring the art of storytelling. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in English, where she honed her skills in crafting compelling narratives. When she's not putting pen to paper, you can usually find her perfecting her downward dog, eating vegan food, and sporting platform sandals, though usually not at the same time.
Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton is a creative lifestyle writer with a passion for exploring the art of storytelling. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in English, where she honed her skills in crafting compelling narratives. When she's not putting pen to paper, you can usually find her perfecting her downward dog, eating vegan food, and sporting platform sandals, though usually not at the same time.

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