OutMemphis, Tennessee’s longest-running LGBTQ+ organization, is gearing up for a major home base upgrade in Midtown. The nonprofit is planning a roughly $12 million regional headquarters at 340 N. Cleveland St., a move leaders say will mean more space for drop-in services, youth programs, and advocacy work across the Mid‑South.
As reported by the Daily Memphian, local architecture firm archimania produced the exterior renderings for the new facility, and Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. is listed as the contractor. Reporter Andy Ashby notes that the project is part of a broader expansion aimed at meeting growing demand for OUTMemphis services in the region.
OUTMemphis currently operates a community center at 892 S. Cooper St. and a Youth Empowerment Center on Southern Avenue, where it offers HIV testing, peer support groups, and emergency assistance. According to OUTMemphis, the nonprofit has been supporting LGBTQ+ people in the Mid‑South since 1989 and expects the new headquarters to centralize staff and increase overall program capacity.
Where It Is Going Up
Public property records compiled by Homes.com show that OutMemphis purchased the 0.44‑acre parcel at 340 N. Cleveland St. in December 2023 for about $446,000. The address is a short walk from Cooper‑Young and other Midtown hubs, putting the future headquarters within reach of established neighborhood resources and community foot traffic.
Why It Matters
Organization leaders say the new building will allow OUTMemphis to pull more of its work under one roof, extend drop‑in hours and strengthen services for both youth and seniors across Shelby County and neighboring counties. The expansion arrives as the group continues advocacy around state legislation related to gender‑affirming care and other LGBTQ+ issues, a priority reflected in recent updates on the group’s website, according to OUTMemphis.
Next Steps
Project renderings are out in the world, but officials have not released a final construction schedule or specific fundraising targets, according to the Daily Memphian. OUTMemphis says it plans to share more details on groundbreaking, program relocations, and public access as plans are finalized and the Cleveland Street site moves closer to becoming the organization’s new hub.
