Introducing the Connected Work Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crosstown Concourse Launches Connected Work Project: A New Way to Work, Connect, and Create in Memphis

Memphis, TN — October 30, 2025 — Crosstown Concourse, Memphis’s landmark vertical urban village, is proud to announce the launch of the Crosstown Connected Work Project, a new initiative designed to help organizations strengthen team culture, foster creativity, and engage more deeply with the spirit of Memphis.

Rooted in Crosstown Concourse’s core belief that “Life is lived Better Together” and building on their mission to be a place where the city connects, the Connected Work Project offers customizable experiences that blend work, wellness, and creativity—all within one dynamic, community-driven destination.

“Crosstown Concourse was built on the idea that connection fuels innovation and strengthens communities,” said Erin Shelton, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Crosstown Concourse. “The Connected Work Project brings that vision to life by inviting teams to collaborate and create in unique, even unexpected, ways within a setting that celebrates what makes Memphis special—its arts, music, food, and people.”

A New Model for Work and Well-Being

The Crosstown Connected Work Project reimagines corporate gatherings and professional development by combining flexible event spaces, immersive experiences, and locally rooted partnerships.

From a morning resilience session at the Church Health YMCA, to a hands-on creative workshop with Crosstown Arts, to an after-hours tasting at Crosstown Brewing Co., organizations can design meaningful, Memphis-made experiences for their teams.

The program features a wide range of spaces and activities, including:

Meeting venues such as the Crosstown Arts Glass Room and the Church Health Community room and the ability to accommodate groups from 9 to 900.
Team-building experiences like the “Make a Meal. Share a Meal.” service project at Church Health, floral design with Mili’s Flowers and Gifts, and curated music sessions at the Memphis Listening Lab.
Crosstown Concourse’s diverse lineup of locally owned restaurants including Global Café, Bao Toan, Farm Burger, Briza, Abner’s, Mad Grocer and more provide an eclectic mix of dining options.

This program is designed to inspire creativity, build deeper connections, and support employee wellness—all while reinvesting in the Memphis community.

Strengthening the Fabric of Memphis

Crosstown Concourse has long served as a catalyst for connection between people and purpose. With tenants that span nonprofits, arts organizations, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, the building itself embodies collaboration in action.

Through the Connected Work Project, Concourse invites companies, nonprofits, and community groups to share in that ecosystem—transforming ordinary meetings into experiences that inspire, educate, and give back.

“This project isn’t just about where people work,” said Shelton. “It’s about helping teams feel more connected—to each other, to their purpose, and to Memphis.”

About Crosstown Concourse

Once home to Memphis’ leading employer, the historic 1.5-million-square-foot Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse was built in 1927 and employed 1,500 workers who processed 45,000 orders daily. Abandoned in 1993, the building stood vacant for over 20 years before being reimagined and reopened in 2017 as Crosstown Concourse. This 16-acre campus is now a vibrant community hub that goes “beyond mixed-use,” housing residential, commercial, non-profit, arts, cultural, health, wellness, and educational spaces. The largest LEED Platinum Certified adaptive reuse project in the world, Crosstown Concourse aims to live out the ethos of “better together,” creating an inclusive community that improves the quality of life for all.