Memphis Union Mission has revealed plans for a new 100,000-square-foot facility Downtown that would serve up to 350 homeless guests.

The expansion plans for the nonprofit’s headquarters at 383 Poplar Ave. were disclosed Wednesday, Aug. 29, in a request for a zoning exception from the Board of Adjustment.

2. Last Word: Bayer Building Sold, Police Protest Files and American Snuff Factory - Wednesday, August 1, 2018

For almost 60 years, Hollywood and Avery has been where public education in Shelby County was run from. One of the most symbolic moments of the historic change in public education five years ago was opening up the long-closed doors that connected the offices of the Memphis City Schools system with the offices of the Shelby County Schools system in the same building.

3. Hale Named Principal Owner At Pickering Firm - Wednesday, August 1, 2018

After 17 years with Pickering Firm Inc., James Hale has been tapped as one of the architecture and engineering firm’s principal owners. As director of finance and administration, Hale is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the firm and the day-to-day fiscal management of the company. Hale, who is based in Pickering’s Memphis office, also oversees all accounting and administrative staff, including human resources and IT.

4. Paradigm Promotes Hand to Creative Director & Associate - Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Becca Hand, Paradigm Marketing & Creative’s new creative director and associate, began working for the company five years ago, starting out as a graphic designer before being promoted to art director. Now, as she works her way toward a partnership at Paradigm, Hand is looking forward to contributing to the company vision in her new role.

5. Last Word: The Clean-Up, Strickland On Security and Memphis Urbanism - Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Clean up from weekend storms was the first order of business at the top of the work week and that continues into Tuesday around the city. As Monday became Tuesday, MLGW reported 123 power outages it was working on affecting 2,121 customers.

6. Downtown Designs - Friday, April 27, 2018

A pair of proposed developments could change the look of two well-known Downtown areas: Mississippi River Park on Riverside Drive and the neighborhood around the National Civil Rights Museum.

One of the first tangible efforts to reimagine the Fourth Bluff area of Downtown Memphis is taking a step forward as the city has submitted plans to use adapted shipping containers as open-air dining pavilions within Mississippi River Park, located on Riverside near the Tennessee Welcome Center.

7. Shipping Containers Planned for Downtown Park - Thursday, April 26, 2018

One of the first tangible efforts to reimagine the Fourth Bluff area of Downtown Memphis is taking a step forward as the city has submitted plans to use adapted shipping containers as open air dining pavilions within Mississippi River Park.

8. Trey Carter Honored Among Top 35 Millennial Influencers - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Patrick “Trey” Carter III has been named one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in the Country by the Next Big Thing Movement, a global network of more than 20,000 young professionals and creatives. Carter, president of Olympic Career Training Institute and an active community volunteer, is the only Tennessean to be included on the list. He will be honored Saturday, March 10, at NBTM’s Forward Conference in New York City alongside other influencers, including “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and YouTube vlogger Tyler Oakley.

9. Cooper Tire Taking 1 Million Square Feet in Gateway Global - Thursday, February 8, 2018

Ohio-based tire manufacturer Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will lease a 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Gateway Global Logistics Center in Marshall County that Newport, California-based Panattoni Development Co. broke ground on Wednesday, Feb. 7. 

10. Nike’s Memphis Facilities Earn LEED Certification - Saturday, February 3, 2018

Both the Nike Tennessee U.S. Footwear Distribution Center and its office building in Memphis have earned silver certifications through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program.

11. Digest - Monday, January 29, 2018

Memphis Toys R Us

To Remain Open

A representative with Toys R Us has confirmed to The Daily News that the retailer’s Memphis location, at 7676 Polo Ground Blvd., won’t close after all.

12. Nike’s Memphis Facilities Earn LEED Certification - Thursday, February 1, 2018

Both the Nike Tennessee U.S. Footwear Distribution Center and its office building in Memphis have earned silver certifications through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program.

13. Rolling on the River - Saturday, January 27, 2018

Despite being the fifth-largest inland port in the United States, the Port of Memphis often gets outshined by its counterparts like Memphis International Airport and BNSF Railway’s intermodal facilities. 

14. Energy Savings Fuel Entegrity’s Growth - Thursday, December 28, 2017

With environmental issues becoming a more common consideration and saving money always in vogue, it’s a great time to be in the construction industry. Those are the sentiments of Entegrity Partners, which has benefitted from an industry shift in recent years to more sustainable buildings.

15. EDGE Approves Master Plan for Port of Memphis - Saturday, November 25, 2017

The Memphis & Shelby County Port Commission and Economic Development Growth Engine board have awarded a $327,500 contract to the Pickering Firm to develop a comprehensive master plan for the Port of Memphis.

16. EDGE Board Approves Master Plan Study for Port of Memphis - Monday, November 20, 2017

The Memphis & Shelby County Port Commission and Economic Development Growth Engine board have awarded a $327,500 contract to the Pickering Firm to develop a comprehensive mas-ter plan for the Port of Memphis.

17. Fogelman Properties Adds Day As Senior VP of Investments - Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Matthew Day has joined Fogelman Properties as senior vice president of investments. Day comes to the Memphis-based multifamily real estate services company with 15 years of investment experience and will spearhead its investment platform across the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest regions.

18. Wood Helps Memphis National Keep Business in the Fairway - Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Brian Wood is head golf professional at Memphis National Golf Club, a role in which he oversees a variety of functions related to the club's operations. Wood, a PGA professional and member of the Tennessee Section of the PGA of America, previously served as assistant golf professional at Windyke Country Club.

19. Mississippi Demands $6.4M Back From Electric Car Maker, CEO - Friday, July 7, 2017

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi's state auditor on Wednesday demanded that a troubled electric car maker or its leader repay $4.9 million in state and local aid the company received, plus $1.5 million of interest.

20. New York Firm Pays $23M for 3 Germantown Hotels - Thursday, May 4, 2017

7750 Wolf River Blvd., 9314 Poplar Pike and 9320 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138 | Sale Amount: $23 million

Sale Date: April 28, 2017

21. Memphis Airport Files $4.2 Million in Permits - Saturday, April 29, 2017

Memphis International Airport has filed two building permit applications totaling $4.2 million with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement.

The first permit, valued at $1.5 million, calls for the demolition and expansion of an existing building at 4150 Louis Carruthers Drive.

22. Memphis Airport Files $4.2 Million in Permits - Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Memphis International Airport has filed two building permit applications totaling $4.2 million with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement.

The first permit, valued at $1.5 million, calls for the demolition and expansion of an existing building at 4150 Louis Carruthers Drive. The application lists F & F Construction Co. as the contractor and The Pickering Firm as the engineer.

23. Robinson Chosen to Lead Cancer Society’s Hope House - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Maria Robinson has been named senior manager for the American Cancer Society’s Harrah’s Hope Lodge in Memphis. In that role, she oversees day-to-day lodge operations, including guest services, volunteer engagement and community involvement.
Robinson, who is an eight-year cancer survivor herself, joined the American Cancer Society in 2012 as community manager for Relay For Life. Prior to that, she worked in the finance, real estate and restaurant industries. 

24. Daniels Rejoins Mahaffey Tent As Director of Operations - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

John “Jack” Daniels has rejoined Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals as director of operations, a role he has previously held. Daniels brings more than 20 years of experience in event planning and operations. He most recently was a service manager at NES Rentals’ Cordova and Memphis branches. He also currently owns EventOps, an event company that specializes in corporate events and managing event budgets.

25. Midtown Kroger Opens With Pedestrian Focus on Busy Union Avenue - Thursday, November 3, 2016

The carillon at Idlewild Presbyterian Church played the University of Memphis fight song Wednesday, Nov. 2, as the parking lot of the Midtown Kroger filled with cars. A block away a fire truck’s siren mixed with the church bells as the truck left the Union Avenue fire station to a call.

26. UTHSC Names Storgion Chair Of Physician Assistant Studies - Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Dr. Stephanie Storgion has been named chair of the department of physician assistant studies at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Storgion’s appointment comes as the department moves to the College of Medicine from the College of Health Professions, where it started two years ago. 

27. Cox to Lead Asset Management at Lehman-Roberts - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Matt Cox has been promoted to director of asset management at Lehman-Roberts Co. Cox most recently served as total process reliability coordinator for three years. In his new role, he is responsible for the full lifecycle of all construction equipment supplied to Lehman-Roberts’ operations divisions, including acquiring equipment, maintaining nearly 600 pieces of rolling stock and disposing of equipment as necessary.

28. Bolding is Only Tennessean to Teach at 2015 NeighborWorks Institute - Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tim Bolding, executive director of United Housing Inc., is the only Tennessean selected to teach at NeighborWorks America’s 2015 NeighborWorks Training Institute. Bolding has taught coursework at the training institutes, which focus on providing high-quality training to nonprofit housing professionals, for more than 10 years.

29. Chism Opens Capital Advisors/Bellwether Enterprise's Memphis Office - Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Jeremy Chism has joined Capital Advisors/Bellwether Enterprise as vice president to open the company’s Memphis commercial real estate loan production office. The firm provides financing solutions through a vast network of insurance companies, CMBS lenders and commercial lenders for commercial real estate.

30. Tioga Environmental Consultants Stays Agile During Economic Change - Monday, June 15, 2015

When someone is preparing a house for sale, they might look into painting the kitchen or refurbishing the basement. But many homeowners and management groups first turn to groups such as Tioga Environmental Consultants to investigate for coatings of lead-based paint or asbestos in the house.

31. Dr. Neil Bomar Joins Support Solutions - Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Dr. Neil Bomar has joined Support Solutions as its first staff psychiatrist, a role in which he will help individuals with intellectual disabilities and those with a history of long-term mental illness who are currently supported by the organization. Bomar’s addition makes Support Solutions one of the only industry providers in the Mid-South to provide this level of support.

32. Wright Medical to Add 100 Employees - Saturday, April 11, 2015

Wright Medical plans to add 100 employees to its Cherry Road corporate headquarters.

The 100 employees, which would bring Wright’s workforce at the location to 400, would be part of a 20,000-square-foot expansion of the headquarters, according to an application to the city-county Office of Planning and Development for additional parking.

33. Wright Medical to Add 100 Employees - Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Wright Medical plans to add 100 employees to its Cherry Road corporate headquarters.

The 100 employees, which would bring Wright’s workforce at the location to 400, would be part of a 20,000-square-foot expansion of the headquarters, according to an application to the city-county Office of Planning and Development for additional parking.

34. Wright Medical to Add 100 Employees - Saturday, April 4, 2015

Wright Medical plans to add 100 employees to its Cherry Road corporate headquarters.

The 100 employees, which would bring Wright’s workforce at the location to 400, would be part of a 20,000-square-foot expansion of the headquarters, according to an application to the city-county Office of Planning and Development for additional parking.

35. Randy Odom Named CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries - Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Randy Odom has been named president and chief executive officer of Memphis Athletic Ministries. Odom joined MAM in 2006 as a neighborhood center director and became chief operating officer in 2012. In his new role, he oversees all operations and programming for 10 neighborhood youth centers that serve more than 900 underserved youth after school each day.

36. McGuire Joins Insight Risk Management - Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Myles McGuire has joined Insight Risk Management LLC as a corporate consultant. In his new role, he will consult with commercial clients and place them with the appropriate coverages to protect their business from risk and liability issues.

37. McNeill Seeks Permits for Germantown Medical Offices - Tuesday, October 7, 2014

1432 Kimbrough Road and 1468 Kimbrough Road
Germantown, TN 38138
Project Cost: $2.6 million

38. Cotton Council Apartments Sell for $6.1 Million - Tuesday, September 23, 2014

1918 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
Sale Amount: $6.1 million

Sale Date: Sept. 16, 2014
Buyer: Lynxco LLC
Seller: Cotton Council Apartments LLC
Details: Lynxco LLC, an affiliate of Rhodes College, has purchased the former National Cotton Council building on North Parkway in Midtown for $6.1 million. Rhodes intends to use it as student housing, according to the school’s website.

39. Williams Joins Memphis Obstetrics as OB/GYN - Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Dr. Jason Williams has joined the staff of Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association PC, where he will focus on women’s health care issues, including prevention, diagnosis and management of many general medical conditions. As an OB/GYN, he specializes in general obstetrical care, infertility, pelvic disorders, and prevention and detection of diseases such as breast and cervical cancer.

40. CBRE Picked to Manage Lenox Park Buildings - Saturday, August 16, 2014

CB Richard Ellis Memphis has been selected by Highbrook Investment Management to manage four buildings in the Lenox Park office complex, located at Tenn. 385 near Kirby Road.

The four 100,000-square-foot buildings are part of the seven that comprise the largest collection of Class A office space in Memphis. CBRE Memphis began management of buildings C, D, E and F on May 1. Since Highbrook purchased the four buildings in 2012, more than 50,000 square feet has been leased to companies including C.H. Robinson, W.M. Barr, Verso Paper and Metro PCS.

41. CBRE Picked to Manage Lenox Park Buildings - Wednesday, August 13, 2014

CB Richard Ellis Memphis has been selected by Highbrook Investment Management to manage four buildings in the Lenox Park office complex, located at Tenn. 385 near Kirby Road.

The four 100,000-square-foot buildings are part of the seven that comprise the largest collection of Class A office space in Memphis. CBRE Memphis began management of buildings C, D, E and F on May 1. Since Highbrook purchased the four buildings in 2012, more than 50,000 square feet has been leased to companies including C.H. Robinson, W.M. Barr, Verso Paper and Metro PCS.

42. Tubbs Joins Humane Society as Development and Marketing Director - Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Nikki Tubbs has joined the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County as director of development and marketing, responsible for developing and executing the humane society’s fundraising plan, overseeing special events and securing sponsorships, and supervising supplemental development programs and the development team.

43. Blume Named to Tennessee Real Estate Commission - Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Gary Blume, a veteran agent with RE/MAX Real Estate Experts, has been appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to a five-year term on the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Blume is a past president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and has served twice as president of the Tennessee Real Estate Educational Foundation.

44. Hanging Around - Saturday, October 12, 2013

The Pickering Firm Inc. is the architect and engineer of record for Nike’s massive, 1.7 million-square-foot facility expansion in Frayser.

45. Green Growth - Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Tioga Environmental Consultants is adding new staff and ramping up for an increased workload, due at least in part to new commercial regulations expected next year on lead-based paint in commercial facilities.

46. Conference Promotes Women Business Ownership - Friday, August 30, 2013

Marketing firm owner Amy Howell could write a book on her experience as a female business owner. As a matter of fact, she has.

47. Christ Community Health Services Names Hollabaugh Development Director - Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Bonnie Hollabaugh has joined nonprofit Christ Community Health Services, the largest primary care provider in Memphis, as director of development. Hollabaugh’s nonprofit development experience includes extensive work with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, Girls Inc. of Memphis and Hutchison School.

48. Ady Joins Ballet Memphis as Ballet Master - Wednesday, July 24, 2013

James Ady has joined Ballet Memphis as ballet master. In his new role, Ady will teach morning technique classes, assist with community outreach programs, and rehearse and coach dancers for upcoming performances.

49. Christian Brothers Names Doyle Vice President of Student Life - Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Tim Doyle has joined Christian Brothers University as associate vice president of student life. In the role, Doyle supervises multiple aspects of campus operations – including housing, student government, health services and Greek organizations – working to address non-academic student needs and help students develop into active, engaged alumni.

50. Engineers Surviving by Shifting to Market Needs - Saturday, June 15, 2013

Engineering firms are still dealing with an up-and-down economy, one that seems to fly high at times and another that slows almost to a halt.

“We’re a long way from where we were when the recession hit and I don’t know if we’ll ever get back there,” said Scott Barry, president of SSR Ellers Inc. “It’s not back to where it was before the economic crash. It seems like we’re bouncing around the bottom.”

51. Rhodes Honors Gray for Outstanding Research - Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Dr. Patrick Gray, an associate professor in Rhodes College’s department of religious studies, has received the college’s Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Research. Gray’s research centers on biblical studies, specifically the history and literature of early Christianity and the Greco-Roman context.

52. Hagan Named President of Memphis Heritage Board - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Joey Hagan, principal of Architecture Inc., has been named the 2013-2014 board president for Memphis Heritage Inc. after being nominated and elected by the previous board. Hagan’s primary responsibilities as one of two principals at Architecture Inc. include running the organization, marketing, design and project management. As MHI president, he will strive to continue to make preservation of important properties a priority for Memphians.

53. Fink Joins Diamond Cos. as Senior Vice President - Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Justin Fink has joined Diamond Cos., an International truck dealership holding company, as senior vice president, truck sales. In the new role, Fink oversees new and used truck sales, and helps develop programs and processes to grow customer relationships, sales and profits.

54. Levenger Leases Up EastPark IV - Friday, December 14, 2012

A Delray Beach, Fla.-based specialty retail company is relocating its Memphis distribution warehouse within the Southeast submarket.

Levenger has inked 96,400 square feet in EastPark Distribution Center IV, 5265 Hickory Hill Road, bringing the 372,800-square-foot building to full occupancy. Levenger also has an operation at 3530 E. Raines Road.

55. Venson Center Work Kicks Off Heritage Trail - Tuesday, August 28, 2012

The ambitious $1 billion, 10-year redevelopment project called Triangle Noir during former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton’s administration is now called Heritage Trail.

And the first move beyond the demolition of the Cleaborn Homes public housing development is the exterior renovation of the R.Q. Venson Center high rise at Beale Street and Danny Thomas Boulevard.

56. Going Green - Friday, July 27, 2012

Many organizations of all sizes and across all sectors seek to “green” their facilities and operations but often worry about how reducing their carbon footprint could affect their bottom lines.

57. Levy Named Assistant Dean in U of M School of Public Health - Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Dr. Marian Levy has been named assistant dean of students and public health practice for the University of Memphis School of Public Health. Levy is also an associate professor in the school and is the current president of the Tennessee Public Health Association.

58. Pickering Projects Show Activity on Upswing - Friday, May 18, 2012

If an uptick in engineering services is an economic indicator of recovery and stability, Memphis is progressing fairly well.

That’s the message Bob Pitts, principal at Pickering Firm Inc., shared to the Appraisal Institute of Memphis Wednesday, May 16, at Chickasaw Country Club. Pickering employs 150 engineers, scientists, architects and surveyors across six offices from its Memphis headquarters to the Gulf Coast.

59. Events - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel will speak. Cost for lunch is $25 for nonmembers.

60. Events - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Better Business Bureau breakfast series will continue with a seminar on fraud risks facing small businesses Tuesday, May 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cost is free for BBB members and $10 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@bbbmidsouth.org or 757-8603.

61. AIA Honors Industry’s Local Activity - Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Despite hard times, there has been a whirlwind of activity in Memphis’ design community over the past year.

That’s the message Josh Flowers, general counsel at Hnedak Bobo Group Inc. and president of the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, gave Saturday, March 31, at the annual Celebration of Architecture Gala and 2012 Design Awards at Circuit Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St.

62. Relocated Campus Spotlights NCBT’s Growing Presence - Monday, January 23, 2012

The National College of Business and Technology is in the very early stages of the planning process for its new brick-and-mortar campus in Memphis.

The private college – which is based in Roanoke, Va., and has locations in six states – plans to relocate its Lamar campus. The existing facility is nearing capacity (approximately 400 students), so NBCT will move to a larger, soon-to-be-constructed two-story building at 2576 Thousand Oaks Cove, just off Interstate 240 in East Memphis.

63. Smith Named Vice Prez At S. Webster Haining - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Doug Smith has been named vice president, administrative operations, at S. Webster Haining & Co.

64. National College Files $5.2M Permit For Thousand Oaks Spot - Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Plans are under way for a private college’s third brick-and-mortar location in Memphis.

National College/Corolla Management has filed a $5.2 million building permit with the city-county Department of Construction Code Enforcement for construction of a two-story college building for business medical and computer training at 2576 Thousand Oaks Cove, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

65. National College Files $5.2M Permit for Thousand Oaks Spot - Monday, November 7, 2011

Plans are under way for a private college’s third brick-and-mortar location in Memphis.

National College/Corolla Management has filed a $5.2 million building permit application with the city-county Department of Construction Code Enforcement for construction of a two-story college building for business medical and computer training at 2576 Thousand Oaks Cove, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

66. Back into the Fold - Monday, October 3, 2011

Before there was South Bluffs, there was French Fort.

Before the Hernando DeSoto Bridge was built and city zoning regulations placed more distance between commercial, industrial and residential areas, this neighborhood by the trio of older Mississippi River bridges south of Downtown survived in one of the most historic and isolated parts of the city.

67. Pohlman Named President of ACEC of Tennessee - Monday, July 11, 2011

Mike Pohlman, CEO and president of Pickering Firm Inc., was named president of the American Council of Engineering Cos. of Tennessee on Wednesday, July 6. The organization represents more than 100 engineering firms statewide with chapters in Memphis, Nashville, Southeast Tennessee and East Tennessee.

68. Murry-Drobot Joins Family Safety Center - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Olliette Murry-Drobot has joined the Family Safety Center of Memphis and Shelby County as executive director.

Hometown: West Memphis

Work Experience: Fourteen years in not-for-profit management, neighborhood revitalization, organizational development and social services delivery. Recently, I served as the executive director for the Southeast Memphis Community Development Corp. and as a lead consultant on community outreach efforts for The Center for Criminology and Research at the University of Memphis.

69. Business Diversification - Monday, May 2, 2011

The engineering and architectural firms that have weathered the storm over the last four years all seem to have one common thread – diversification.

The goal is to make the clients’ experiences as efficient as possible by offering both architectural and engineering services under one roof is proving more and more to be the model.

70. Airport Taps Pickering for $7M Project - Friday, November 19, 2010

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority on Thursday took an important step toward improving the parking apron that surrounds the airport’s terminal.

Memphis International Airport’s board of commissioners approved a $7 million contract amendment to Pickering Firm Inc. to design and manage reconstruction of the terminal apron, the surface area where airplanes park during boarding.

71. MSCAA to Vote Thursday On Terminal Apron Design - Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority will vote to approve an amendment for $7 million worth of additional services to design a complete reconstruction of the terminal apron at Thursday’s November board of commissioners meeting.

72. Pohlman ‘Called’ to Give Back to Industry, Community - Friday, October 29, 2010

The new president-elect of the American Council of Engineering Cos. of Tennessee is honored to move to the helm of the statewide professional group.

But service – to his profession and to his community – is de rigueur for Pickering Inc.’s Mike Pohlman.

73. Few Engineering Firms Credit Stimulus For Survival - Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The federal stimulus program has been very, very good to the Pickering Firm Inc., a Memphis-based engineering company.

74. Deimund Named Clinical Director of Methodist Wound Centers - Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Sandy Deimund has been named clinical director for the Methodist North and Methodist South Hospital Comprehensive Wound Healing Centers.

Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Education: Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and a member of the American Academy of Wound Management
Work Experience: Nurse manager, Methodist South Comprehensive Wound Healing Center; registered nurse, Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Favorite quote: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford
Last book read: “Love ’Em or Lose ’Em” by Beverly L. Kaye
Favorite music: I like a variety of music, from country to classical.
Favorite movie: “African Queen”
Sports team: Tennessee Titans
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Spending time with friends, sudoku puzzles, traveling, reading
What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could pick stocks like Warren Buffet.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? All of the patients who have overcome obstacles in their lives, yet continue to persevere.
Why did you pursue a career in health care? I have always had an innate curiosity about medicine and people. As a child, my dolls were always sick or injured and needed “health care.”
What drew you to Methodist? The Christian atmosphere and multiple opportunities available for nurses.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Any time a patient hugs me or shakes my hand and tells me how much they appreciate my efforts is the greatest feeling.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Working with patients to facilitate their healing process.

75. ‘Everybody’s Down Here’ - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Despite its name, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is more than a celebration of all things pork. The Memphis in May fixture is also big business.

Nowhere is that more evident than during the Thursday and Friday lunch hours, when many of the booths run by local and out-of-town companies invite clients and colleagues for some ribs or a sandwich – and a chance to say thanks or perhaps make a sale.

76. Institute of Classical Architecture Elects McClure to Chapter Board of Directors - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Mark McClure has been elected to the board of directors of the Tennessee Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America. He will serve a three-year term.

77. Noel Becomes ABA Delegate From Tennessee - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Randall D. Noel has been elected as the Tennessee delegate to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates.

Noel is a member of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada PLLC’s Commercial Litigation Group. Noel is a Fellow of the American, Tennessee and Memphis Bar Foundations and has served as president of the Tennessee Bar Association.

78. U of M’s McClurg Honored With Legal Education Award - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Andrew McClurg has received the Excellence in Legal Education Award from the University of Memphis’ Law Alumni Board. McClurg is a professor of law and the Herbert Herff Chair of Excellence in Law at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He also is associate dean for faculty development.

79. Baptist Health Care’s Pounds Elected to Novation Board - Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Don Pounds, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp., has been elected to serve on the board of Novation LLC, the health care supply contracting company for VHA, University HealthSystem Consortium and Provista LLC.
Since coming to Baptist in 1987, Pounds has served in a variety of roles, starting as chief financial officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. 

80. Work Begins on Habitat’s Green Neighborhood - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Trinity Park, the first all-green neighborhood being developed by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, reached an important milestone last week when crews began site work on the project.

After years of fundraising – and those efforts are still under way – the $3.1 million, 38-home neighborhood will begin taking form on 8.6 acres at Winchester and Tchulahoma roads in Oakhaven near Memphis International Airport.

81. UTHSC’s Baselski Receives Professional Recognition Award - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Vickie S. Baselski, professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has been presented the 2008 American Society for Microbiology TREK Diagnostic ABMM/ABMLI Professional Recognition Award.

82. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Recognizes Marx & Bensdorf’s Cherny - Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Eileen Cherny, relocation director for Marx & Bensdorf, has received the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World President’s Service Recognition Award. The award acknowledges committee and board involvement, presentations at network conferences and service in various capacities.

83. OrthoOne Secures Land For New Facility - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

3.57 Acres on Market Center Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
Sale Amount: $914,513

Sale Date: April 25, 2008
Buyer: Attilla Group LLC
Seller: MED-A.R.M. Inc.
Loan Amount: $3.5 million
Loan Date: April 25, 2008
Maturity Date: N/A
Lender: Magna Bank

84. 3 Memphis Engineering Firms Enter Excellence Competition - Tuesday, February 12, 2008
     Memphis engineering firms EnSafe Inc., Parsons Transportation Group and Pickering Firm Inc. have entered projects in the statewide 2008 Engineering Excellence Awards competition sponsored by the American Council of Engin

85. Tigyi Appointed UTHSC Physiology Chair - Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Dr. Gabor Tigyi has been appointed chairman of the Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Tigyi has been with UTHSC for 15 years. He was elected in 1984 to the 200-member Hungarian Academy of Sciences as a foreign member.

86. FedEx Institute of Technology Names Mandle Executive Director - Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Shaye R. Mandle has been named executive director of the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis. Previously, he worked for the Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), where he led the business activities of SAIC's Reconnaissance and Surveillance Operation. Mandle has worked as a district director for the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert, and as a legislative liaison to the Illinois Department of Revenue.

87. Armour Named CEO of Le Bonheur - Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Meri Armour has been named president and chief executive officer of Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center. She previously worked as senior vice president and general manager of Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland. Armour holds a master's degree in nursing from Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Cleveland and a master's of business administration from Case Western Reserve's Weatherhead School of Management.

88. Phillips to Become President of Optometry School - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Dr. Richard W. Phillips has been named president-elect of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Phillips is a 1978 graduate of the college and the former regional executive director for Tennessee operations for TLC - Laser Eye Centers. He will be only the sixth person to hold the office in the college's 75-year history. Phillips will assume the presidency May 17. He is replacing William E. Cochran, who is retiring.

89. Prestidge Chosen to Head Kroger Delta Division - Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Mark Prestidge has been promoted to president of The Kroger Co.'s Delta Division. The Delta Division is based in Memphis and includes 111 Kroger stores in Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Prestidge succeeds Richard Tillman, who recently announced his retirement after a 42-year career with Kroger. Prestidge previously served as vice president of operations for Kroger's Southwest Division.

90. Melick Tapped to Manage Fixed Income Banking Group at Morgan Keegan & Co. - Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Jordan Melick has joined Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. as a managing director for the firm's Fixed Income Banking Group. Melick previously was managing director of the health care finance team of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Piper Jaffray & Co. He began his career in health financing in 1991 at Detroit-based Comerica Bank.

91. Johnson Draws Praise for Communications Tactics - Wednesday, January 18, 2006

The Public Relations Society of America's Memphis chapter has named Memphis City Schools superintendent Carol Johnson as its Communicator of the Year for 2005. Johnson accepted the honor at the organization's January chapter meeting. PRSA presents the award annually to a respected member of the community who invests time or talent in communicating a specific message to public audiences. Johnson replaced superintendent Johnnie Watson after his retirement in 2003. She had served as superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools since 1997.

92. Trezevant Manor Foundation Names Development Director - Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Martha Boyd was named director of development for the Trezevant Manor Foundation.

The New York Times Co. Broadcast Media Group announced that Bruce Moore was named news director of WREG-TV in Memphis, effective Jan. 30. Moore is a 15-year veteran of WVEC-TV in Norfolk, Va. He served as assistant director of WVEC-TV for seven years. He graduated from the University of Georgia.

93. Unique Mixed-Use Development Planned for DeSoto - Tuesday, December 20, 2005

A group of investors - including one Germantown resident - is planning to build what could be the largest land development in DeSoto County history.

Ron Schillinger, a partner in Riverbend Crossing LLC, said the idea of building an all-inclusive, 4,100-acre neighborhood came from his childhood memories of attending school in Memphis in the 1950s.

94. Pickering AcquiresSmith Engineering Firm - Thursday, August 11, 2005
Pickering Inc. announced that it has acquired Smith Engineering, a full-service civil engineering, surveying and rezoning firm based in Southaven. The acquisition "gives Pickering an even stronger presence in this expanding market," said Pickering pr

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Carlisle Earns Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Gene Carlisle was presented the 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Retail and Consumer Products Award. Carlisle is chairman and chief executive officer of Carlisle Corp. Kathryn Kont...

96. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, April 7, 2004
YOUTH VILLAGES NAMES NEW BOARD MEMBER

UT Bowld Hires Transplant Services Director

Barry Marshall joined UT Bowld Hospital as administrative director of transplant services. Marshall previously worked with Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati ...

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Crye-Leike Adds Associates to Circle of Excellence

Crye-Leike Adds Associates to Circle of Excellence Crye-Leike, Realtors inducted the following sales associates into its Circle of Excellence as vice presidents within the West Tennessee region: ...

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Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies

Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies The Shelby County Sheriffs Office graduated the following reserve deputies, who received training through the Memphis Police Department Training Academy between...

99. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 19, 2003
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Ken Newberry was appointed senior vice president at Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union. He earned a bachelors degree from Christian Brothers University. Prior to joining MATCU, he worked at Union Planters Bank. Stan Cardwel...

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Michael D. Browne was appointed accounting and operations director for the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. He previously worked as project controls manager for Black & Veatch Corp. in Overland Park, Kan. He earned a bachelors ...