I’ve made a deal with my apartment building, Number 10 Main (10 S. Main, just south of the intersection of Main and Madison). Readers of this blog can print out the coupon below for a month’s free rent when you sign a year’s lease.
I moved into Number 10 in February 2003, and have been so happy there that I have re-signed my lease six times. Here are some of the reasons it’s one of the best apartment buildings Downtown:
– Large apartments, some with high ceilings and river views
– Washer/dryer and dishwasher in every unit
– Every unit has its own climate control: Turn your A/C on in January if you feel like it
– Very nice gym in the basement with exercise bikes, stairmasters, treadmills, weight machines, free weights, cable TV
– Lounge area in lobby with kitchen, cable TV, fireplace
– Large 17th-story rooftop with a hot tub and two restaurant-quality grills. Great place to watch the sunset overlooking the Mississippi River.
– Courtesy guards on duty every night. Alex and Chris will keep you safe.
However, I think the best reason to live at Number 10 is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Here are a few reasons why:
– Baseball: The Memphis Redbirds’ home Autozone Park is 2 blocks away
– Basketball: The Memphis Tigers’ and Grizzlies’ home FedExForum is 5 blocks away
– Theatre: The Orpheum is 4 blocks away
– Party: Beale Street is 4 blocks away
– Dance: Paula & Raiford’s Disco is 1 block away
– Eat: Here are some of the restaurants within a 4 block radius: Felicia Suzanne’s, Flight, A&R BBQ, McEwen’s, Leonard’s BBQ Buffet, Blue Plate Cafe, Little Tea Shop, On the River Seafood & More, Pa Pa Pia’s Italian, Bangkok Alley Thai (opening soon), Rio Loco Mexican, Huey’s Burgers, Automatic Slim’s, Kooky Canuck, Sauces, Flying Fish, Orleans on Front, Circa, Encore, Bluefin, Majestic Grille
– Hang out: Four of the best Downtown locals’ bars are within a 4 block radius: Bardog Tavern, Voodoo Room, Silly Goose, Flying Saucer
– Shop: Walgreens is just steps away; Jack’s Grocery and Easy Way are two blocks away
– Work out: If the gym in the basement isn’t enough for you, there are two gyms within 3 blocks that offer full workout facilities, classes, etc.
– Trolley stop right outside the front door, making the South Main Arts District with lots of galleries, shops, and restaurants, easily accessible; also, if you work in the Medical Center District, you can ride to and from work on the Madison line.
– If the Thursday night rooftop parties are your thing, you have less than a block walk to the Madison and 2 blocks to the Peabody
– Half a mile walk to Tom Lee Park for Music Fest, BBQ Fest, and Sunset Symphony
If you have any questions about the place, shoot me an e-mail at paul@paulryburn.com and I’ll answer them. It’s the end of school year, so several people have moved out and there are 1 BRs and 2 BRs available. If you’ve been thinking about moving Downtown, this is a great time to do it.