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id: a102c90965
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 10:02 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 20:12 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Application filed to demolish East Memphis bank for development

Filed Monday, the application to demolish the First Horizon Bank at 4990 Poplar Avenue is tied to a $25 million project, according to Develop 901 records.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/memphis/section/housing.md) · Entities: [First Horizon Bank](/memphis/wiki/first-horizon-bank.md), [Develop 901](/memphis/wiki/develop-901.md)

## Coverage

- [WREG News Channel 3 (CBS)](https://wreg.com/news/local/east-memphis-bank-set-to-come-down-for-new-development/), 2026-11-09 10:02 CST: East Memphis bank set to come down for new development
- [Action News 5 WMC (NBC)](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/11/10/application-filed-demolish-east-memphis-bank-part-25m-development-project/), 2026-11-09 20:12 CST: Application filed to demolish East Memphis bank as part of $25M development project

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