Thank you to all the wonderful supporters, neighbors, partners, and donors who joined us for a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday morning to celebrate the start of construction on the new Hub Campus!

From left: City Councilman Chase Carlisle, Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson, City Council Chairman Frank Colvett Jr., City Councilwoman Michaelyn Easter-Thomas, Memphis Mayor Jim Stickland, Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner, and Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Paul Young break ground at the site of the new Hub Campus.

From left: City Councilman Chase Carlisle, Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson, City Council Chairman Frank Colvett Jr., City Councilwoman Michaelyn Easter-Thomas, Memphis Mayor Jim Stickland, Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner, and Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Paul Young break ground at the site of the new Hub Campus.

The new Hub Campus will include:

  • The region’s first barrier-free shelter for women

  • A 25,000 square foot public plaza

  • A new 6,000 square foot central intake facility to house the Hub’s offices and programs

  • Three outdoor greenspaces for Hub clients, guests, and staff

    Hub Executive Director speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Hub board members pose with the groundbreaking shovel.

Two Hub staff wearing construction helmets post with the groundbreaking shovel.

Hub staff, board members, local leaders, and design and engineering team members gather for a photo at the Hub Plaza.

A Hub staff person embraces Lisa Anderson of Room In The Inn..

The Hospitality Hub staff and clients were thrilled to meet so many of you who helped make this project possible.

See additional renderings and details of the new Hub Campus here!

A crowd of people watch and applaud groundbreaking speakers.

Thank you.
Kelcey Johnson