Two Hilton Hotels Announced as Part of The Walk on Union

Two Hilton Hotels Announced as Part of The Walk on Union

Tempo Memphis Downtown and Embassy Suites by Hilton Memphis Downtown will add more than 300 hotel rooms as part of The Walk on Union

Two new Hilton hotels are coming to downtown Memphis as Tempo by Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton will open at The Walk on Union, the city’s largest mixed-use project currently in progress, in 2023.

Located in downtown Memphis on the corner of Union Avenue and 4th Street, The Walk on Union sits across the street from AutoZone Park, a Minor League Baseball stadium and home to the Memphis Redbirds. In addition to 349 guest rooms across the two hotels, the property will feature more than 4,600 square feet of meeting and conference space, bringing additional opportunity to the city’s already strong offering for conference, summit and expo hosts. The hotels are a short walk from the iconic Beale Street, which will provide guests access to the top restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retailers and attractions in the area.

“We’re thrilled to see The Walk’s hospitality offerings take shape,” said David Dlugolenski Jr., managing partner of Sagestone Partners. “The development will not only serve as an attraction for out-of-town visitors, but as a centralized location for catalytic connectivity in the city’s downtown. We look forward to continuing to announce transformational developments, like this partnership with Hilton, as we work to create opportunity that will revive the soul of Downtown Memphis.”

Situated on Union Avenue, Tempo by Hilton Memphis Downtown will offer 166 guest rooms and be one of the first properties to open under Tempo, Hilton’s newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, which offers thoughtfully designed accommodations to help guests relax and recharge. The property will feature inspiring public spaces, state-of-the-art facilities with product experiences from Peloton and Precor, a unit of Peloton, flexible meeting and working spaces, as well as premium culinary options, such as an inviting bar and restaurant experience that will offer indoor and outdoor seating. The property will also offer a walk-up service counter for on-the-go travelers.

In addition to Tempo by Hilton Memphis Downtown, Embassy Suites by Hilton Memphis Downtown will provide guests with incredible views of downtown Memphis from any of the 183 spacious two-room suites, as well as access to amenities including free made-to-order breakfast, complimentary drinks and snacks during the nightly evening reception, a pool and 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio, balance and weight training equipment. E’terie Bar and Grill – a full-service bar and fast-casual dining offering – will serve as the hotel’s social hub, and the Gourmet Market will offer grab-and-go options. The hotel will also boast a comfortable and contemporary American-style restaurant, Brickstones.

“We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Memphis and to partner with The Walk on Union and Sagestone Partners to add to the soul of this historic city with the addition of Tempo by Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton,” said John Koshivos, vice president and managing director of development, Hilton. “These brands will deliver a unique value proposition for owners and developers while enhancing the guest experience and appealing to a variety of travelers in and to this vibrant city.”  

The Walk on Union will connect Memphis with the future by helping transform the downtown area, serving as a long-needed catalyst to accelerate innovation for the city’s economic future. In addition, the project is poised to create thousands of jobs from groundbreaking to grand opening and will be the largest mixed-use development in the region. Phase 1 of work is estimated at $376 million.

Visit memphiswalk.com for more information. As a federally designated Opportunity Zone development, with Innovation Zone and Transportation Corridor efforts emerging, The Walk will serve as a natural nexus of live, work and play supporting the city’s business corridor, stadiums, cultural historic treasures and globally renowned health care centers.

Tempo by Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton participate in the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program. Members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, and free standard WiFi.

Media Contact – Julia Dorio – [email protected]

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About The Walk on Union
As unique as the city that surrounds it, The Walk on Union is poised to be a one-of-a kind smart development and innovation hub, transforming Downtown Memphis and the surrounding community. Under the leadership of Memphis Walk, LLC., the consortium of Atlanta-based Sagestone Partners and Memphis-based Big River Development Company, the development will utilize land within a federally designated Opportunity Zone to transform 11 underused acres into a destination that creates civic pride, opportunity and community-building through thriving and sustainable retail, office and living destinations.

About Embassy Suites by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 18 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full-service, upscale brand offers leisure and business travelers a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience with two-room suites, free breakfast, inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has nearly 260 hotels with more than 40 properties in development. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. For more information, visit embassysuites.com or newsroom.hilton.com/embassysuites, and connect with Embassy Suites by Hilton on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Tempo by Hilton
Tempo by Hilton is a new approachable lifestyle hotel brand dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the ambitious, modern traveler. Pioneering a new hospitality category, Tempo by Hilton offers accommodations thoughtfully designed to help guests relax and recharge, including an open lobby concept with dedicated spaces to relax, work and dine, as well as premium culinary options co-developed with the award-winning Blau + Associates, including the brand’s signature coffee & tea fuel bar, casual breakfast Cafe and inviting bar experience. Created to serve a rising class of highly discerning guests committed to personal growth and development, Tempo by Hilton amenities include well-being offerings curated by Thrive Global, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and programs, flexible meeting and working spaces and more. For more information, please visit TempobyHilton.com.

About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,500 properties and more than one million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 115 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors mobile app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Denise Cleveland-Legget, former Southeast Region Administrator for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Joining The Walk on Union Development Team

Denise Cleveland-Legget, former Southeast Region Administrator for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Joining The Walk on Union Development Team

Accomplished administrator to add expertise to largest Opportunity Zone project in U.S.

Memphis Walk, LLC., the development consortium leading Memphis’ largest mixed-use project currently in development – The Walk on Union – announced that Denise Cleveland-Legget, former Southeast Region Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  has joined the development team as a strategic advisor.

As unique as the city that surrounds it, The Walk is designed to be a one-of-a-kind smart development and innovation hub, with a focus on reviving the soul of Downtown. The development is the only real-world, built environment in Memphis that sits in an Opportunity Zone, and, with Innovation Zone and Transportation Corridor efforts emerging, The Walk is poised to serve as the area’s natural nexus of live, work and play which will activate the human pathways between the city’s business corridor, stadiums, cultural historic treasures and globally renowned health care centers. 

“With the addition of this key partner, The Walk on Union enhances its strategic position as a catalyst for transformational growth and opportunity for Memphis,” said Dave Dlugolenski, representing Memphis Walk, LLC. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Denise; her track record alone is outstanding. We look forward to witnessing how her ideas and expertise help elevate The Walk.”  

Cleveland-Legget, brings unparalleled experience in community investment and development to her role as a strategic advisor to The Walk leadership team. In her role, Cleveland-Legget will work closely with the CBRE-led financing team, leveraging her unique background to navigate the complexities of the project’s Opportunity Zone distinction and the policies that govern such projects. Beyond her professional work, Cleveland-Leggett is a strong advocate for the fair treatment of underrepresented communities and will help The Walk remain focused on its promise to better connect and impact all the city’s residents. 

“Through the development of The Walk on Union, we are building the future of Memphis,” said Cleveland-Legget. “This development will serve as a vital civic hub which will foster creativity, connection and community, and it is my honor to contribute to the advancement of such an important effort.” 

The Walk will be the largest mixed-use development in the region, with Phase 1 totaling $376 million. Unparalleled in quality, strategic location and market positioning, The Walk will connect Memphis with the future by helping transform the downtown area, serving as a long-needed catalyst to accelerate innovation for the city’s economic future. The development is poised to create thousands of employment opportunities from groundbreaking to grand opening, to the impact of ongoing operations within the fully realized destination that will support top-of-the line residential and retail offerings – including hospitality inches from world-famous Beale Street – as well as flexible office space with the first 5G in the region and an environment designed to optimize product mix, people flow and technology. Visit memphiswalk.com for more information. 

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About The Walk on Union

As unique as the city that surrounds it, The Walk on Union is poised to be a one-of-a kind smart development and innovation hub, transforming Downtown Memphis and the surrounding community. Under the leadership of Memphis Walk, LLC., the consortium of Atlanta-based Sagestone Partners and Memphis-based Big River Development, the development will utilize land within a federally designated Opportunity Zone to transform 11 underused acres into a destination that creates civic pride, opportunity and community-building through thriving and sustainable retail, office and living destinations.

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Local Mixed-Use Smart Development Announces Two New Partners as Work Continues at The Walk on Union

Accomplished administrative and general contracting partners add expertise to largest mixed-use project under construction in Memphis.

Two new partner companies are joining the team responsible for bringing The Walk on Union to life. Memphis-based Allworld Project Management will lead coordination and logistics on the $367 million project in the heart of the city. In addition, commercial construction company Flintco, LLC is joining the team as lead general contractor. As Memphis’ largest mixed-use project currently in development, The Walk is designed to be a one-of-a-kind smart development and innovation hub, with a focus on reviving the soul of Downtown.

As unique as the city that surrounds it, The Walk is the only real-world, built environment in Memphis that sits in an Opportunity Zone. As the largest public/private partnership in the city’s history, the development is poised to serve as the area’s natural nexus of live, work and play which will activate the human pathways between the city’s business corridor, stadiums, cultural historic treasures and globally renowned health care centers.

Allworld will oversee coordination and logistics for development and construction of The Walk. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Allworld Project Management brings a deep, local understanding of Memphis’s past, present and future to the project. Noteable projects for AllWorld include the Crosstown Concourse, Memphis Central Station and the Mid-South Fairgrounds redevelopment.

“This one-of-a-kind smart development will transform this community and beyond through improvements to employment offerings, community solutions, diverse partnerships and sustainability efforts,” and Michael Hooks, Jr., the owner and CEO of Allworld Project Management. “I am thrilled that our team can apply our passion and talents to support the revitalization of this great city through the development of The Walk.”

Flintco joins the development team with more than a century of experience in the construction space. After opening its Memphis office 35 years ago, Flintco has become one of the Mid-South’s largest and most trusted commercial builders. Some of the company’s notable work in Memphis includes projects for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, AutoZone Innovation Zone, FedEx Air Operations Training Center Expansion, and the University of Memphis Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Garage. Flintco will oversee all construction at The Walk.

“The Walk represents an incredible opportunity for the city of Memphis, and I say that not only with an eye to strategic construction but also as a Memphis resident myself,” said Tim Weatherford, president of the Flintco’s southeast region. “Flintco is proud to lead construction efforts for this incredible development, which will not only elevate the city for those here now, but for generations to come.”

The Walk will be the largest mixed-use development in the region, with Phase 1 totaling $376 million. Unparalleled in quality, strategic location and market positioning, The Walk will connect Memphis with the future by helping transform the downtown area, serving as a long-needed catalyst to accelerate innovation for the city’s economic future. The development is poised to create thousands of employment opportunities from groundbreaking to grand opening, to the impact of ongoing operations within the fully realized destination that will support top-of-the line residential and retail offerings – including hospitality inches from world-famous Beale Street – as well as flexible office space with the first 5G in the region and an environment designed to optimize product mix, people flow and technology.

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