Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Memphis

Memphis ranks #2 in Tennessee on commercial builders—127 nonresidential construction firms operating in the metro as of 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This is not just about buildings; it’s about industrial momentum, job creation, and long-term asset growth. How does this compare to other Tennessee metros? What does it mean for real estate strategy in Shelby County? Learn more from the original source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-memphis-istand-2362-msa Commercial Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN — 250 #2 Memphis, TN-MS-AR — 127 #3 Knoxville, TN — 109 #4 Chattanooga, TN-GA — 75 #5 Clarksville, TN-KY — 27 #6 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA — 27 #7 Jackson, TN — 23 #8 Johnson City, TN — 20 #9 Cleveland, TN — 13 #10 Morristown, TN — 13 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162754246; Slide 2: Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162750551; Slide 3: Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162754374; Slide 4: Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162755045 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-memphis-istand-2362-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902