OUTMemphis Broke Ground on New Midtown Headquarters

The 11,000-square-foot facility will expand services for the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in LGBTQand

OUTMemphis Broke Ground on New Midtown Headquarters

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OUTMemphis officially broke ground on a new 11,000-square-foot headquarters located in Midtown Memphis. Community members marked the occasion by signing the project's steel beams.

Why it matters

The new facility is designed to address the increasing local demand for LGBTQ+ advocacy, health services, housing support, and community programming.

The new headquarters occupies an 11,000-square-foot footprint at 340 N. Cleveland Street. This site serves as the hub for the largest LGBTQ+ center in the Mid-South.

The players

OUTMemphis

OUTMemphis is the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee and the largest center of its kind in the Mid-South.

The details

Construction on the new Midtown Memphis headquarters began with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday. Attendees participated in the event by signing the steel beams that will form the structure of the expanded space.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Culture Shift

This project reflects a broader movement where regional LGBTQ+ organizations are prioritizing permanent, multi-purpose facilities to anchor local advocacy. It marks a shift toward centralized community infrastructure that combines social support with professional health services.

Residents can expect expanded access to health services and housing support programs once the facility is completed. The new Midtown location will serve as a central hub for community members seeking resources and advocacy in the Memphis area.

The takeaway

The development represents a significant expansion of support services for LGBTQ+ individuals across the Mid-South region. Residents looking to engage with the center can monitor the organization for future volunteer and community involvement opportunities.