The Southern Growth Studio has ongoing internships programs with Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University, the University of Memphis Department of Anthropology, as well as the Temple Israel Fellowship program. This summer, my son, David Graber, also served as an intern. This is his story.

2. Freshman Impact: Vols’ Best Rookie RBs - Friday, August 18, 2017

Butch Jones let us in on a little secret recently when he said his freshman running backs will play for Tennessee this season.

That’s plural – running backs.

Jones’ plan is to use all three freshman backs – Ty Chandler, Tim Jordan and Trey Coleman – in some sort of rotation behind junior John Kelly. Given the nature of the game, putting the football in the hands of freshmen is risky business. But Jones is taking the plunge.

3. Browne Named RISE Foundation Board Chair - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Terri Browne, chief people officer for Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., has been named board chair of the nonprofit RISE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of low-income working Memphians through financial literacy.

4. $1,000-a-Pill Sovaldi Jolts US Health Care System - Wednesday, June 18, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – Your money or your life?

Sovaldi, a new pill for hepatitis C, cures the liver-wasting disease in 9 of 10 patients, but treatment can cost more than $90,000.

Leading medical societies recommend the drug as a first-line treatment, and patients are clamoring for it. But insurance companies and state Medicaid programs are gagging on the price. In Oregon, officials propose to limit how many low-income patients can get Sovaldi.

5. Advisory Board to Examine Community Health Needs - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Dr. David Stern, executive dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, has launched a unique effort to address community health needs in Memphis.

“It’s my belief that a medical school has a very unique opportunity to interact with the community,” Stern said. “I consider our community to be a very important laboratory – it is an underserved, minority community that is in ill health. The biggest contribution we can make is to move the needle on overall community health and to develop new methods that we can apply to other communities like Memphis.”

6. Advisory Board Formed For UTHSC College of Medicine - Monday, July 15, 2013

City leaders gathered earlier last week at the Hamilton Eye Institute boardroom at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine over concerns about health care and higher education in Memphis.

The 18 meeting attendees, including Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, state Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, and local CEOs and civic leaders, formed an ongoing advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. The advisory group will provide evidence and value-based approaches to delivering health care to physicians-in-training as well as finding new ways to reach out to the community.

7. Levine Named President of Southern Growth Studio - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mark Levine has joined Southern Growth Studio as president. In his role, Levine leads the firm’s Strategic Analysis team and plays a key part in the company’s culture, business development and client relationship management.

8. Harris Named Payroll Specialist At New Patrick Payroll Div. - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tammy Harris has been named the payroll specialist at Patrick Payroll, a newly branded division of the certified public accounting firm Patrick Accounting and Tax Services PLLC. Patrick Payroll is housed in Patrick Accounting’s office in Germantown.

9. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 2, 2003
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Lisa Wright was given the Presidential Honors Award in BellSouths service leader program for exemplary service to business, residential or wholesale customers. The award is the highest given for customer service within the ...

10. Archived Article: Resortquest P - Thursday, February 21, 2002
ResortQuest expands presence in Hawaii ResortQuest expands presence in Hawaii ResortQuest International has expanded its presence in Hawaii with the addition of two new management contracts for its subsidiary, Aston Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. Asto...

11. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 15, 1999
FDX Logistics Selects Global Logistics Veteran to Head FDX Supply Chain Services Gary D. Gilbert has been appointed president & chief executive officer of FDX Logistics Inc.s Supply Chain Services unit. Gilbert joins the company from Sea Land Lo...

12. Archived Article: Back-resort - Monday, August 9, 1999
ResortQuest International Enters ResortQuest enters Orlando, Fla., market ResortQuest International Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire an established vacation property rental and sales operation in Orlando, Fla. he acquisition, which will inclu...

13. Archived Article: Abwa Free Seminars Lj - Monday, April 6, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Free seminars offered at national businesswomens conference By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Professional women interested in polishing their organizational skills, navigating the stock market, traveling more confidently or develop...

14. Archived Article: Hotels Chg - Tuesday, January 28, 1997
By CAMILLE H Area hotel development remains steady from í95 By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The total value of hotel projects started in 1996 was almost double that of 1995 although the number of new hotels remained steady from the previo...