Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) TIFs

What this tracks

This dataset records Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects approved by Memphis’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE), including funding amounts and projected job creation.

Why it matters to you

If you own a business near a TIF project, this data tells you where Memphis is investing in economic growth—and whether your area might see new customers or competition. Residents can check if major developments are planned nearby, which could affect property values or traffic. For example, knowing the Highland Strip Revitalization project includes $21.1 million in TIF funding helps you anticipate construction delays or new retail options.

How to read this data

CompanyName — The project’s name, like “UNDC-Highland Strip Revitalization.”
TIFAmount — Public funds allocated (e.g., $21,100,000).
ProjectedTotalJobs — Estimated permanent jobs created (e.g., 235).
Approved_Date — When the project was greenlit (e.g., 1474434000000, a Unix timestamp).

Try it yourself

Search the dataset for your ZIP code (like 38111) to see active TIF projects near your home or business.