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The Building Beat

Starting a DIY project at home or even opening a new business can be daunting, especially when you aren’t sure who to talk to or where to start. Join our rotating hosts as they sit down with their colleagues and collaborative community partners to dispel the myths and mystery in building and zoning processes and to highlight the information and solutions you have available to you in Memphis and Shelby County. Let’s learn what all you can do in our corner of Tennessee.

  1. JUL 7

    Ep. 16 Signs, Billboards, and Zoning Compliance

    Producer Breana Miller interviews Senior Signs & Zoning Inspector Antwone Smith about the signs, billboards, and zoning regulations that he and his team enforce and that they tend to educate and inform customers about while in the field. While handling anything from eight-second digital billboard advertisement frequencies to the prohibition of roosters in residential areas, Signs and Zoning Enforcement has seen and heard a lot of what's happening in the Memphis and Shelby County area. Have questions for any Antwone? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    32 min

  2. JUN 2

    Ep. 15 Inside the Division Spotlight Series: Land Use Planner

    Producer Breana Miller interviews Land Use Planner Nicholas Wardroup about his position within the division, especially related to working with the public and elected officials; his experience in transitioning from a graduate intern to his current full-time role; and his journey in learning and communicating about the ordinances and codes that guide his work. Have questions for any Nicholas? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    17 min

  3. MAY 5

    Ep. 14 Plumbing Inspections

    Producer Breana Miller interviews Chief Plumbing Inspector John Bowman about his work experience in the plumbing trade, the common types of inspections that Plumbing Inspectors handle, and what homeowners need to consider before deciding to begin any plumbing-related DIY projects. Have questions for any John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    30 min

  4. APR 7

    Ep. 13 On the Line: Insights from the Field

    Producer Breana Miller calls Division staff members—some of whom are previous guests—to answer listener-submitted questions related to the Lead Hazard Control Program, the importance of verifying your contractor’s license credentials, the necessity of building permits, the zoning compliance requirements for in-home daycares, and an explanation of why we use the Develop901 Citizen Portal. The final question is answered with second-time, in-studio guest Deputy Director Nidia Logan-Robinson. Have questions for any of the featured staff members? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode

    22 min

  5. MAR 3

    Ep. 12 Memphis 3.0 and You

    Producer Breana Miller interviews Division Director John Zeanah about the Memphis 3.0 Plan, the comprehensive plan for the City of Memphis, and why having a comprehensive plan--and consistently updating it--is important when considering future development and growth in Memphis. John also details the significance of community input for the Memphis 3.0 Plan and what implementation of this comprehensive plan actually looks like for city residents. Have questions for John? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    37 min

  6. FEB 3

    Ep. 11 Inside the Division Spotlight Series: Finance

    For the first episode in the Inside the Division Spotlight Series, Producer Breana Miller interviews Finance Manager Brenda Gipson about her experience working for Shelby County Government, her experience in handling finances for a joint city and county division, and how the Develop 901 Citizen Portal has become a key element of her daily duties. Brenda brings her accounting experience from private industry to her current position in government accounting and finance. Have questions for Brenda? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    14 min

  7. JAN 6

    Ep. 10 The Ups and Downs of Elevator Inspections

    Producer Breana Miller interviews Senior Elevator Inspector Grant Pazderka and Elevator Inspector Josh Norman about elevator inspections that occur throughout Memphis and Shelby County in new construction and in already occupied buildings. Grant and Josh also share their experiences in working on elevators and their continued focus on elevator safety for both riders and technicians. Have questions for Grant or Josh? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode

    25 min

  8. 12/02/2024

    Ep. 9 Land Use & Zoning

    Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Penzes interviews fellow Deputy Administrator Chip Saliba about his knowledge and experience in permitted land uses and local zoning provisions. Chip explains why zoning is a necessity for orderly development and how entreprenurs and developers can save themselves money and time by doing their duediligence concerning approved property uses. Have questions for Chip or Jeffrey? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

    15 min
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Starting a DIY project at home or even opening a new business can be daunting, especially when you aren’t sure who to talk to or where to start. Join our rotating hosts as they sit down with their colleagues and collaborative community partners to dispel the myths and mystery in building and zoning processes and to highlight the information and solutions you have available to you in Memphis and Shelby County. Let’s learn what all you can do in our corner of Tennessee.

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  • Creator
    Develop 901
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Develop 901
  • Show Website
    The Building Beat

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