Neighborhood Spotlight
Welcome to the newest addition to the Jason Gaia Team website. Many people don't often venture off to many different areas of the city, so we will bring them to you. We will highlight special events, community news and provide tours of the many different neighborhoods that make up this great city.
The Pinch District 
The area of North-Downtown Memphis is commonly known as the "Pinch District". The Pinch has played an important role in local immigration since the earl;y nineteenth century. The city's first business district, this neighborhood was originally known as Pinch-Gut, a term that referred to the area's starving Irish immigrants who were so thin that their stomachs were pinched by their belt. This area was home to a significant number of Jewish, Italian, Russian and Greek immigrants and in it existed a great sense of entrepreneurship among first-generation immigrants who sought upward mobility for their children.
Since the late 1980s urban renewal has changed the character of the neighborhood. Endeavors such as the construction of the Pyramid and the development of the downtown trolley lines revitalized the area. As a result, popular restaurants and bars now distinguish the Pinch District. Developers have recognized it as a promising area for the construction of new residences such as condominiums and townhouses.
Headed to The Pinch soon? Check out these great events!!
THE RED FISH GALLERY, GIFTS AND GLASS
Holiday Extravaganza, November 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Join us to launch your holiday season and make it the best one ever. Original art, jewelry, glass, gifts, things and bling! Local artists, libations and much more. Call (901-)577-1468 for more details. Located at 356 N. Main, Memphis.
Linda Thomas recently turned the living room of the newly renovated Pinch District home into a business. The result is a small shop where her husband Buck's paintings, as well as other local artists/ work are displayed and sold. Competitve pricing is available on an assortment of art, jewlery and gifts, including the namesake painted red fish. Local artists are encouraged to contact Linda about displaying their work.
T.J. Mulligan's, located at 362 N. Main Street, is the place to be whether you are in the mood to eat, watch sports or just hangout with your friends and neighbors. Monday - Friday luch specials are served from 11-2. Saturday is college sports day and they have the Sunday ticket. You can find a special almost everyday of the week. Friday, November 7 enjoy the musical stylings of Carson Campbell. Or join us every Thursday for Live Team Trivia. Call (901) 523-1453 for additional information.
WESTY'S
346 N. Main Street is home to the Pinch District's Word Famous Hot Fudge Pie!!! Once known as 
The North End this establishment has been a staple of the Pinch District for 25 years. Join Jake and Dave on December 6th as they celebrate 25 years. Call (901) 543-3728 for details.
