Historic Soulsville community of South Memphis set to be revitalized with 11 luxury affordable homes in hopes to build a brighter future [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The historic Soulsville area of South Memphis is being revitalized. 

Developers with The Compass Circle are bringing 11 new affordable luxury homes to the community. 

Cassey Cooper with The Compass Circle told ABC24 their groundbreaking event on Saturday was an opportunity to show the 11 homes that they believe will soon be occupied. She believes this housing development can create an economic shift the community has been waiting for. 

“You have the Stacks Museum, you have LeMoyne Owen, I mean this area been here and will continue to be here. These homes will be here 100 to 150 years,” Cooper said, “The economic impact here, primarily, you know even in property taxes, 11 new homes going up is going to do a lot for the city.”

Venytra Stephens with The Compass Circle …