18 months and several negotiations later, Lightmans purchase land from city for apartments

18 months and several negotiations later, Lightmans purchase land from city for apartments

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After years of planning and a back-and-forth with Memphis City Council, Michael Lightman Realty is about to break ground on 68 apartments in southeast Memphis. In late May, the company completed a $1 million purchase of the property, which is located just west of 7950 Centennial Drive. That's almost 18 months after the Memphis City Council decided not to approve the company's $600,000 bid for it. Council member Martavius Jones had been outspoken against the initial offer — and a subsequent…

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