Snipes Solutions LLC — Infrastructure Opportunity Analysis
Memphis Smart Infrastructure
Opportunity Strategy
A site-to-city deployment framework built around funded public infrastructure, Memphis 3.0 anchors, smart-city investment and emerging fiber connectivity.
PROVE
Chelsea Greenline
EXPAND
Southwest Twin
SCALE
107 Memphis 3.0 Anchors
CONNECT
Smart City + Smart Memphis Fiber
The Strategy
One City. Four Deployment Stages.
Chelsea Avenue Greenline
Use a defined public-infrastructure corridor to develop a repeatable smart-corridor reference architecture.
Proposed Snipes/SOS solution concepts
Priority 01 — Chelsea Avenue Greenline
Project Number
PW01255
Department
City of Memphis Public Works
Verified Project Budget
$4,284,780
Funding identified — February 2026 public reporting
Status — Reported February 24, 2026
Project Timeline
Why Chelsea First?
- Physical corridor
- Defined capital project
- Safety improvements already within scope
- Engineering can physically survey the corridor
- Repeatable architecture
- Potential model for future trails, greenways and pedestrian corridors
Proposed Smart Corridor Assessment
Proposed Snipes/SOS solution concepts
Technology Categories
Priority Project 02 — EXPAND
Priority 02 — Southwest Twin Civic Redevelopment
Project
CD01104
Address
4233 South Third St, Memphis, TN 38109
Site Size
Approximately 30 acres
Former Southwest Twin Drive-In site in Westwood, adjacent to Walgreens at Raines.
City CIP Schedule — Verified
FY26
$7.25M
FY27
$11.75M
FY28
$11M
Total
$30M
City and County figures are separate identified funding sources and are not combined into a single "total project budget."
City Redevelopment Components
- Future Memphis Public Libraries Levi branch
- New Memphis Police Department precinct
- Civic-campus infrastructure
- Additional future private development potential
First-Phase Work — Publicly Described
Project Team — Publicly Identified
Construction Manager at Risk
Baldwin & Shell Construction Company
Owner's Rep / Program Manager
Allworld Project Management
Architect of Record
Aaron Patrick Architects
Additional Design Firms
4FDesign, O.T. Marshall Architects
Why Southwest Twin?
Chelsea proves a corridor.
Southwest Twin proves a district.
Potential Smart-Site Assessment
Proposed Snipes/SOS solution concepts
Priority 03 — SCALE
107 Memphis 3.0 Anchor Opportunities
Memphis 3.0 is the City's comprehensive planning framework. Its strategy concentrates growth and reinvestment around Citywide and Community Anchors.
The Smart Anchor tier and solution recommendations are Snipes Solutions' proposed assessment framework. They are not official City of Memphis Memphis 3.0 classifications.
Filters
Anchor List
107 of 107 shownFeatured Anchor Clusters
Six High-Potential Geographic Clusters
Whitehaven
Potential
Soulsville / South Memphis
Potential
North / Chelsea / Frayser
Potential
Visually connected to the Chelsea Greenline opportunity.
University / Binghampton
Potential
Lamar / Orange Mound
Potential
East / Southeast
Potential
Smart Memphis Fiber
The Connectivity Layer Is Emerging
Verified public facts from June 2026:
85%
Targeted city population availability for affordable fiber broadband
12
Dedicated fiber-optic strands provided to the City
116
Anchor sites throughout Memphis
The City of Memphis announced that its Smart Memphis Fiber partnership with mStreet Fiber includes:
- Advanced public-safety networks
- Resilient fiber-backed Wi-Fi
- Fiber-enabled smart-city infrastructure
A Major Cross-Mapping Opportunity
107
Memphis 3.0 planning anchors
116
Smart Memphis Fiber anchor sites
Cross-mapping opportunity
The 116 Smart Memphis Fiber anchor sites are not assumed to be identical to the 107 Memphis 3.0 anchors unless source data proves a specific overlap.
Smart City Capital Program
From Individual Projects to a Connected City
IT01009
Smart City Project
IT01004
Implementation Modernization
IT01003
Operational Infrastructure Enhancements
IT01002
Cyber Security Infrastructure Upgrades
Combined FY27 planned — four programs
$9.18M
This is the arithmetic sum of the FY27 planned amounts of these four listed projects and is not a separate City appropriation or program.
Proposed Architecture Stack
SOS / Snipes Solution Framework
Solution Categories
Snipes Solutions — local technology integrator, infrastructure partner and capture/program delivery lead. Smart Optimal Solutions — technology, product and engineering partner.
Smart Mobility
Traffic sensing, intersection technology, pedestrian safety and transportation analytics.
Connected Public Space
Smart lighting, cameras, Wi-Fi, emergency communications and wayfinding.
Smart Facilities
Building controls, access, surveillance, networking, AV and resilient power.
IoT + Edge
Field sensors, environmental monitoring and distributed edge devices.
Communications
Fiber, wireless backhaul and connected-device infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Zero-trust architecture, secure device management, network segmentation and monitoring.
Operations
Commissioning, monitoring, maintenance and lifecycle support.
Snipes Solutions and Smart Optimal Solutions have not been awarded these projects. Solution categories are proposed concepts; no certifications, product specifications, contractual roles or City approvals are implied.
SOS Product Portfolio
Smart Infrastructure Technology
Smart Optimal Solutions delivers a complete ecosystem of renewable energy and smart city infrastructure products — each designed to work in concert across Memphis anchor sites, transit corridors, and community hubs.
Smart Hybrid
Streetlight System
360° cylindrical PV solar, LiFePO4 batteries, IoT/5G, surveillance-ready — three model lines for every urban environment.
Full Specs
Our unique PV module combined with modern LED light fixtures. For roads, streets, industrial sites, intersections, pedestrian areas, and parking lots.
Elegance and noble design combined with high luminous output. For parks, residential areas, and parking lots.
Modern technology combined with old-world architecture to honor the past, built for the future. For historical sites, parks, and gardens.
Cylindrical PV Solar
360° omni-directional energy yield with self-cleaning design and >23% monocrystalline efficiency.
LiFePO4 Batteries
In-pole battery storage. 5-year warranty. Fully off-grid capable with backup power during outages.
IoT & 5G Ready
Smart city compliant. AI-enabled, real-time data integration, redundant connectivity built-in.
Manufacturer's Warranty
25-Year
- PV Module
- Pole (C5M corrosion category)
10-Year
- Pole color durability (Class II)
5-Year
- Electronics, controller, cabling, LED unit
- LiFePO4 batteries
Opportunity Matrix
Sortable Opportunity Matrix
| Priority | Project / Anchor | Address / Intersection | Program | Department | Project # | Verified Funding | Fiscal Year | Current Status | Proposed Solution | Deployment Type | Complexity | Scalability | Snipes Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Chelsea Avenue Greenline | Chelsea Avenue Corridor | Accelerate Memphis / Greenline | City of Memphis Public Works | PW01255 | $4,284,780 | FY26–FY27 | In Design — Anticipated bid Q2 FY27 | Smart Corridor Reference Architecture | Corridor | Medium | High — repeatable for trails & greenways | 92 | CIP / City |
| P1 | Southwest Twin Civic Redevelopment | 4233 South Third Street, Memphis, TN 38109 | Civic Campus / Redevelopment | City of Memphis — Community Development | CD01104 | $30M City CIP (FY26–FY28) | FY26–FY28 | First-phase site work underway | Smart District / Connected Civic Campus | District | High | High — model for civic campuses | 90 | CIP / City |
| P1 | Memphis 3.0 — 107 Anchor Program | 107 anchors across 14 planning districts | Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan | City of Memphis — Planning & Development | Memphis 3.0 | Planning framework (no single appropriation) | Ongoing | 107 anchors officially designated | Standardized Technology-Assessment Packages (Tier A–D) | Citywide / Scale | High — portfolio approach | Very High | 88 | CIP / City |
| P1 | Smart City Project IT01009 | Citywide | Smart City Capital Program | City of Memphis — IT / Smart City | IT01009 | $18,720,000 project total | FY27 planned: $3.68M | FY27 planned | City Platform / Device Integration | Citywide | High | Very High | 91 | CIP / City |
| P1 | Chelsea & Thomas | Chelsea & Thomas | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 7 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P1 · Tier A / Major Smart Anchor | Mobility, Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety, Fiber | Anchor | High | High | 88 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P1 | Chelsea Avenue Corridor | Chelsea & Manassas | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 10 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P1 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety, Fiber | Node | Medium | High | 88 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P1 | Crosstown | Watkins & Chelsea | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 11 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P1 · Tier A / Major Smart Anchor | Mobility, Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Digital Connectivity, Fiber | Anchor | High | High | 88 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P1 | Downtown Core | Main & Front | Memphis 3.0 | Core | Anchor 15 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P1 · Tier A / Major Smart Anchor | Mobility, Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Digital Connectivity, Fiber, Facilities | Anchor | High | High | 88 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P1 | Medical District | Union & Manassas | Memphis 3.0 | Core | Anchor 16 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P1 · Tier A / Major Smart Anchor | Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Fiber, Facilities, Digital Connectivity | Anchor | High | High | 88 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Frayser Boulevard | Frayser & Watkins | Memphis 3.0 | Frayser | Anchor 1 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Chelsea & Ayers | Chelsea & Ayers | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 8 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety, Public Safety | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Chelsea & Hollywood | Chelsea & Hollywood | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 9 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Hollywood & Chelsea | Hollywood & Chelsea | Memphis 3.0 | North | Anchor 12 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Public Safety, Smart Lighting | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Beale Street | Beale & Second | Memphis 3.0 | Core | Anchor 17 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Public Safety, Smart Lighting, Digital Connectivity, Pedestrian Safety | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | South Main | Main & Carolina | Memphis 3.0 | Core | Anchor 18 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier B / Mobility + Safety Anchor | Mobility, Smart Lighting, Pedestrian Safety, Public Safety | Node | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
| P2 | Civic Center | Main & Adams | Memphis 3.0 | Core | Anchor 20 | Planning framework | Ongoing | P2 · Tier D / Institutional Anchor | Facilities, Public Safety, Fiber, Digital Connectivity | Facility | Medium | High | 75 | Memphis 3.0 |
Click a row to expand full details. Priority scores reflect funding visibility, deployment fit, scalability, timing and physical-site readiness only.
Data / Source Transparency
Sources & Methodology
City of Memphis FY26–FY30 CIP Plan Appendix
https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CIP-FY26-FY30-Plan-Appendix.pdf
City of Memphis FY27 Budget
https://memphistn.gov/fy27-budget/
Chelsea Greenline — Feb 24, 2026 Council materials
https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Additional-Committee-Docs-22426.pdf
Chelsea funding transition — Jan 13, 2026 Council materials
https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Regular-Agenda-Documents-01.13.2026.pdf
Southwest Twin Groundbreaking
https://memphistn.gov/southwest-twin-groundbreaking/
Memphis 3.0 Small Area Planning Guide
https://www.memphis3point0.com/_files/ugd/100a0d_b8ff0104aa0541e0a5031f853f8b39c6.pdf
Memphis 3.0
https://www.memphis3point0.com/
Smart Memphis Fiber announcement
https://memphistn.gov/city-of-memphis-receives-national-award-for-smart-memphis-fiber-partnership/
Methodology
- Every numeric claim is traceable to a cited official source.
- Planned CIP values are never labeled as money already spent or contracted.
- Funding types are distinguished: appropriated, planned, project total, unencumbered, or identified.
- The 107 Memphis 3.0 anchors and 116 Smart Memphis Fiber sites are not assumed identical without source overlap data.
- Snipes/SOS technology applications are labeled as proposed concepts.
- Public priority scores reflect funding visibility, deployment fit, scalability, timing and physical-site readiness only.
This page presents Snipes Solutions LLC's independent infrastructure opportunity analysis and proposed technology concepts based on publicly available City of Memphis planning, budget and capital-project information. Inclusion of a City project, agency or location does not imply endorsement, award, procurement commitment or contractual relationship.
PROVE
Chelsea proves it.
EXPAND
Southwest Twin expands it.
SCALE
Memphis 3.0 scales it.
CONNECT
Smart Memphis connects it.
Build the Memphis Smart Infrastructure Roadmap
Snipes Solutions is evaluating how funded infrastructure, Memphis 3.0 growth anchors, fiber connectivity and smart-city capital investment can support a scalable technology deployment strategy across Memphis.