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Universal Commercial: A New World of Real Estate, 119 S Main, Su. 110, Memphis, TN (2026)

09/25/2026

1. St. Jude Advances Work on $810M Research Center
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is continuing construction of its $810 million Advanced Research Center II (ARC II), a 16-story research facility at 555 Danny Thomas Place. The 865,000-square-foot building is planned to include 130 laboratory spaces across 13 floors, with construction expected to be completed by January 2029. St. Jude expects the expansion to support approximately 2,000 additional jobs over time, adding significant investment to Memphis' medical and life-sciences sector.

2. The Hermitage Details $132 Million Overhaul in Nashville
The Andrew Jackson Foundation has announced a $132 million transformation of The Hermitage, including a new 70,000-square-foot Visitor and Education Center and expanded visitor facilities. The project will also include restored historic spaces, improved visitor amenities, a new Visitor Comfort Facility, and an outdoor amphitheater across the 1,120-acre site. Construction planning is already underway, with the project expected to be funded primarily through private donations along with public support and grants.

3. Dragon Alley and Surefire Coffee Co. Join Albion Music Row
Albion Music Row has fully leased its more than 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space to Dragon Alley and Surefire Coffee Co. Dragon Alley will occupy more than 10,000 square feet for its Asian street-food restaurant and bar concept, while Nashville-based Surefire Coffee Co. will add a smaller coffee shop space. The new tenants are expected to increase activity at the 29-story Midtown development and strengthen its connection with the surrounding Midtown and Music Row communities.

4. FedEx Consolidation Raises New Questions for Industrial Net-Lease Investors
GlobeSt examined how FedEx's consolidation plans could affect industrial net-lease properties and investors, particularly where existing leases approach expiration. The analysis notes that strong current property performance may not fully offset risks associated with changes to FedEx's logistics footprint and potential tenant decisions. Because FedEx is headquartered in Memphis and has a major logistics presence there, the issue provides a relevant perspective on how corporate strategy can influence the local industrial real estate market.

5. Lausanne Pulls New Building Permit Connected to Multimillion-Dollar Project
Lausanne Collegiate School has pulled a new building permit as it moves forward with a multimillion-dollar campus transformation in Memphis. The project represents another significant institutional construction effort in the Memphis market and is part of the private school's broader plans to improve its campus. The development adds to the ongoing pipeline of institutional and construction investment across the Memphis area.

09/24/2026

Meet the Team Behind Universal Commercial
At Universal Commercial Real Estate, our strength is built on experience, relationships and a shared commitment to helping our clients make smart real estate decisions.
Led by Darrell Cobbins, President & Principal Broker, alongside Brandon Ingram, Vice President & Principal, and Suzannah Fisher Ragen, Associate, our team brings together expertise in commercial real estate brokerage, corporate services, acquisitions and dispositions, tenant and landlord representation, advisory services, marketing and client relations.
Since 2007, Universal Commercial has served corporations, institutions, government entities, investors, property owners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Memphis and the Mid-South.

Today, as part of TCN Worldwide, we combine our deep understanding of the local market and longstanding relationships with access to commercial real estate resources across more than 200 markets globally.
Three professionals. One team. One commitment—to delivering exceptional service and creating real estate solutions that help our clients move forward.
Local Expertise. Global Reach.

09/24/2026

We are pleased to support this Friday’s Commercial Council’s 2026 Summit!

We answered the call to support the opportunity for area college students to attend and learn (at no cost) about the industry and career pathway.

Don’t miss it!!!

Register here:
https://www.maar.org/commercialsummit

09/23/2026

BEHIND THE DEAL | LIFEDOC HEALTH AT NORTHSIDE SQUARE
A commercial real estate transaction doesn't begin with a signed lease.
Before an office space becomes a Done Deal, there is a process behind it: understanding the needs of the organization, identifying the right fit, evaluating how the space supports long-term objectives, negotiating lease terms, and working through the details necessary to bring the transaction across the finish line.
For Northside Square at 1212 Vollintine Avenue, Universal Commercial Real Estate completed a 6,398-square-foot office lease with LifeDoc Health, including a 7-year lease commitment.
Our assignment wasn't simply about filling available office space. It was about connecting the right organization with the right property—creating a long-term relationship that supports LifeDoc Health's mission while advancing the continued growth and vision of Northside Square.
That meant:
- Understanding LifeDoc Health's space requirements and the needs of an organization focused on serving the community.
- Evaluating the fit at Northside Square, including accessibility, functionality, location, and opportunities for long-term growth.
- Aligning the opportunity with the property's vision for attracting healthcare, professional, and community-focused organizations.
- Working through the economics and structure of the transaction to create a sustainable long-term occupancy.
- Negotiating a 7-year lease for 6,398 SF of office space.
- Coordinating the transaction details necessary to move from initial discussions to an executed lease.
The result: 6,398 SF. 7-Year Lease. Northside Square — DONE DEAL.
We're excited to welcome LifeDoc Health to Northside Square and to see another community-focused organization become part of the growing business ecosystem in Memphis' historic Klondike-Smokey City community.

And the opportunity continues: approximately 8,000 SF of office space remains available at Northside Square.
At Universal Commercial: A New World of Real Estate, the signed lease may be what everyone sees. The work behind the deal is where we create value.
Local Expertise. Global Reach.

09/22/2026

We’re proud to be part of TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Services, a network that brings together CRE professionals to share knowledge, build connections, and strengthen client service. We’re looking forward to seeing our UCRE principals in Miami for the Fall Conference and bringing new insights and ideas back to our clients.

09/22/2026

5 Educational CRE Tips for Institutional Portfolios
1. Diversify Strategically — Balance investments across property types, markets, and tenant profiles to reduce concentration risk.
2. Manage Debt Proactively — Stagger loan maturities and monitor interest-rate exposure to avoid refinancing multiple assets during unfavorable markets.
3. Optimize NOI Portfolio-Wide — Use operating data to identify opportunities to increase revenue, control expenses, improve occupancy, and strengthen asset values.
4. Rebalance, Don’t Just Hold — Regularly evaluate which assets to hold, improve, sell, or acquire as markets and portfolio objectives change.
5. Use Local Expertise to Find Opportunity — Pair institutional capital with strong local market intelligence and strategic partnerships to uncover opportunities that portfolio-level analysis may miss.

Your real estate can be more than a place to operate—it can be a strategic asset that supports your business goals. At Universal Commercial: A New World of Real Estate, we help you make smarter property decisions that create long-term value and stronger business outcomes.

09/21/2026

Proud to be part of the TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Services network—combining Universal Commercial’s deep Memphis market knowledge and client-focused approach with a collaborative global platform. This partnership expands the resources, relationships, and reach we can bring to every client and every real estate opportunity.

As Ross Ford, President & CEO of TCN Worldwide, highlights, our commitment to thoughtful guidance, responsive service, and tailored advisory solutions is at the heart of how we do business. Local expertise. Global reach. Trusted real estate advice.

Local Expertise. Global Reach.

09/18/2026

This Week's CRE Market Insight from Memphis and Nashville.

1. GBT Announces 300,000 SF Retail Development in Gallatin, TN
GBT Realty announced The Crossroads of Gallatin, a nearly 300,000-square-foot retail development on approximately 42.5 acres at Green Lea Boulevard and Harris Lane. The project is planned to include larger-format retailers, restaurants, cafés, health and wellness providers, approximately 30,000 square feet of divisible shop space, and six outparcels. Construction is expected to begin in early November, with GBT already in discussions with prospective retailers.

2. Thompson Machinery to Build $60M Regional HQ in Collierville
Thompson Machinery is planning a $60 million regional headquarters in Collierville, consisting of four buildings totaling nearly 230,000 square feet. The company expects to complete the main headquarters by summer 2028. The project represents a significant corporate and commercial investment in the Memphis-area market.

3. Property Near Wolfchase Sells for $56.5M
Morgan Properties acquired the 500-unit Stonebridge Crossing Apartments in Cordova for $56.5 million. The property contains more than 450,000 square feet of rentable space and was approximately 92% occupied according to its 2025 listing. The transaction provides a significant example of investment activity involving a large Memphis-area real estate asset.

4. Nashville Tests a Housing-First Stadium Redevelopment Model
The Eastpoint Flats project will anchor the first phase of a 30-acre mixed-use district surrounding the new Tennessee Titans stadium. The development is part of a larger redevelopment strategy around the stadium, connecting housing with the broader commercial and mixed-use environment. GlobeSt's Nashville coverage identifies the project as a significant development story for the local market.

5. $47 Million Project Near U of M Revived
A $47 million project near the University of Memphis has been revived, bringing renewed development activity to the University District. The project appears among Memphis Business Journal's current commercial real estate coverage for Sept. 16. Its revival provides a timely example of a previously stalled development moving forward in the Memphis market.

09/17/2026

Meet the Team | Suzannah Fisher Ragen
Meet Suzannah Fisher Ragen, Director of Client Services at Universal Commercial Real Estate. With her focus on client service and commercial real estate, Suzannah plays an important role in supporting UCRE’s clients and helping ensure that their real estate needs are handled with professionalism, attention to detail, and a relationship-driven approach.
A graduate of Rhodes College, Suzannah's work with Universal Commercial spans client services, corporate services and marketing, helping support the relationships and strategies that move commercial real estate assignments forward.

As part of the Universal Commercial | TCN Worldwide team, she works alongside the firm's professionals serving corporations, institutions, property owners, investors, small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Memphis and the Mid-South.
With an emphasis on relationships, responsiveness and client service, Suzannah helps reinforce Universal Commercial's commitment to providing clients with both local expertise and global reach.

09/16/2026

BEHIND THE DEAL | 3100 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
A commercial real estate transaction doesn't begin at the closing table.
Before a property becomes a Done Deal, there is a process behind it: understanding the client's vision, identifying the right opportunity, evaluating the property, negotiating the terms, navigating due diligence, and working through the details necessary to reach closing.
For 3100 Walnut Grove Road, Universal Commercial Real Estate represented a nonprofit developer in the $1.85 million acquisition of approximately 15 acres for a community development project.
Our assignment wasn't simply to find available land. It was to help our client identify a property that aligned with their vision and provided the size, location, and potential needed for the project.
That meant:
- Understanding the client's objectives and the requirements for the proposed community development.
- Searching and evaluating opportunities to identify a site capable of supporting the client's plans.
- Analyzing the property and its potential as a large-scale development opportunity.
- Developing an acquisition strategy based on the client's objectives and the opportunity presented by the site.
- Negotiating the $1.85 million purchase while keeping our client's priorities at the center of the transaction.
- Navigating due diligence and transaction details and working with the parties involved to move the acquisition toward closing.

The result: 15 acres at 3100 Walnut Grove Road — DONE DEAL.
We're grateful for the opportunity to represent our client in an acquisition designed to support a meaningful community development project.

At Universal Commercial, the closing may be what everyone sees. The work behind the closing is where we create value.
Local Expertise. Global Reach.

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