NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Twenty of Tennessee's state parks are holding public meetings where community members can comment on current and future park improvement projects.

State officials say the parks plan a series of public meetings on April 19 and April 24.

2. ServiceMaster, Turley Among DMC Honorees - Monday, October 9, 2017

Henry Turley, ServiceMaster and Old Dominick Distillery were among the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Vision Award recipients who were honored at the 2017 Downtown Memphis annual meeting, held last week in the Civic Center Plaza near the intersection of Main Street and Adams Avenue.

3. Taylor Joins JA As VP of Development - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Latoria Taylor has been named vice president of development for Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. She oversees all fundraising and marketing efforts for the nonprofit, which is dedicated to teaching children “how business works” and inspiring them to own their economic success.

4. Unwilling Private Sector Gives Park Workers a Victory - Thursday, May 25, 2017

Two state parks are celebrating victories in an atmosphere of uncertainty created by the governor’s penchant for privatizing state functions.

Fall Creek Falls drew no bidders for a $20 million plan to hire a vendor who would tear down its inn, construct a new one and take over operations for 10 years. Henry Horton State Park, meanwhile, is set for $10 million in improvements this coming fiscal year, including upgrades to its hospitality facilities, plus a new visitors center, rather than a proposal to raze its inn and not rebuild.

5. Privatization Opposition Renewed as No Bids Come in for Falls Creek Falls Project - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The lack of bidders for a $20 million inn reconstruction project at Fall Creek Falls could spur legislative hearings this summer on parks funding and privatization amid growing lawmaker concern about the governor’s outsourcing plans.

6. View From the Hill: Outsourcing Win More About Turf Than Trends - Thursday, March 9, 2017

As Fall Creek Falls folks celebrate a state decision to postpone park privatization, the question is whether public opposition or failure to follow long-standing state protocol led to the plug-pulling.

7. Fall Creek Falls Park Contract Postponed Indefinitely - Thursday, March 2, 2017

NASHVILLE – The state is putting an indefinite hold on a proposed contract for a private company to redevelop and operate Fall Creek Falls State Park.

The Department of General Services is postponing the request for proposals process from vendors for a contract to oversee construction of a new inn at the park and to run its hospitality services after the $22 million project is complete.

8. View From the Hill: Outsourcing, Rates Worry Park Fans - Thursday, February 16, 2017

Dunlap resident Kathy Gilbert opposes privatization of Fall Creek Falls on a number of fronts.

If a vendor comes in to run the state park, as planned by Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration, she’s worried about the possible loss of jobs or pay and benefits by state employees, the funneling of revenue to private investors and the raising of rates at the state park’s lodge when it’s rebuilt, potentially making it less affordable for families to visit.

9. 8-8 Mediocrity Sounds Good to Titans Fans - Friday, September 9, 2016

On an August morning in 1999, the Tennessee Titans coaching staff and front office personnel awoke to this headline in the local newspaper:

Playoffs or Pink Slips.

It got their attention. Things were quite tense before, during and after practice on that particular day.

10. No Bids Submitted in Haslam's Parks Privatization Plan - Tuesday, December 15, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's effort to outsource hospitality operations at 11 state parks has failed to draw any interest from private vendors.

Haslam has long cited the operation of park services like restaurants, golf courses, inns and marinas as prime examples of areas where private vendors could do a better — and cheaper — job than state government.

11. Is State’s Role to Provide a Service or Turn a Profit? - Thursday, September 3, 2015

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam appears to be on the brink of privatizing state government. But he won’t be able to do it without a battle, especially from university unions and Democratic lawmakers.

12. Creative Works Conference to Return in October - Tuesday, May 12, 2015

As a result of last year’s quick sellout, a three-day conference for Memphis’ creative community is returning later this year, this time in a larger space.

The second Creative Works design conference will take place Oct. 1-3, and this year it’s moving from Downtown’s Visible Music School to Central Station. It’s the brainchild of Josh Horton, principal and founder at Memphis-based creative firm Hieroglyph, and tickets go on sale June 1.

13. August 1-7: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, August 2, 2014

2013: Owners of the Nineteenth Century Club began preliminary demolition work on the Union Avenue mansion, which would later be stopped by court order.

1978: Shaun Cassidy at the Mid-South Coliseum.

14. Whitehead Promoted At Obsidian - Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thomas Whitehead has been promoted to account manager at Obsidian Public Relations.

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.

15. Tennessee Energy Camps Scheduled for K-12 Teachers - Thursday, April 8, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state is sponsoring three energy camps for K-12 teachers in June.

The camps, sponsored by the Department of Economic and Community Development, are designed to give teachers the information and resources needed to teach the science of energy and energy conservation.

16. Underground Hall Dedicated at Tenn. Gov's Mansion - Friday, November 13, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Phil Bredesen and other elected officials are dedicating a new underground meeting hall at the governor's mansion in Nashville.

Among those scheduled to join the Democratic governor at the Thursday evening event were Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, former Gov. Winfield Dunn and several state lawmakers.

17. Bar Gives Arnoult its Highest Honor - Thursday, December 13, 2007

Some members of the Memphis Bar Association were concerned that last week's annual meeting luncheon might be overshadowed by Monday's appearance at a bar foundation luncheon by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

18. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Senior Armstrong Allen attorney named managing partner

Armstrong Allen Names New Managing Partner

James McLaren Jr., a senior member of Armstrong Allen PLLC, has been elected managing partner of the firm. Members of the firms 2005 management c...

19. Archived Article: Law Focus (haltom) - Thursday, June 29, 2000
Association takes time to honor heroic lawyers Association takes time to honor heroic lawyers By Bill Haltom Special to The Daily News On June 20, the largest crowd ever for a Memphis Bar Association event assembled in the Continental Ballroom of th...