100 North Main

100 North Main is a skyscraper rising 37 floors above downtown Memphis, holding the distinction of being the tallest building in the metropolitan area. Its slender form along North Main Street defines the city's skyline with clean lines and a modern appearance.

The structure was built in 1965 by developer Harry Bloomfield as a commercial tower that reshaped the city's skyline. Recognition came decades later when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

The building once housed a revolving restaurant on its upper floors that drew people seeking elevated views of the city and river. This gathering spot represented how the structure served as a social center beyond its role as office space.

The building stood vacant for years before being acquired by the Downtown Memphis Commission in 2021 for transformation into residential units. Access to the interior may be limited while renovation work continues on the structure.

The roof of the tower contains a Japanese rock garden, a quiet vestige from its days as a thriving commercial hub. This hidden element reveals the careful attention paid to the building's original design and amenities.

Location: Memphis

Inception: 1965

Architects: National Park Service

Architectural style: International Style

Floors above the ground: 37

Address: 100 North Main Street

GPS coordinates: 35.14780,-90.05090

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40