The Shelby County commission dipped its toes in the roiling waters of the Graceland-Grizzlies arena flap with a vote Monday, June 4, to conditionally endorse the idea of a 6,200-seat Whitehaven arena built by Elvis Presley Enterprises on the Graceland campus.

2. Not Taking Sides - Friday, May 11, 2018

Elvis Presley Enterprises’ push to get city and county officials to back its plans for a Whitehaven arena hasn’t made very much progress, judging from discussions this month by the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission.

3. County Commission Urges Haslam to Veto Immigration Bill - Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Shelby County commissioners approved a resolution Monday, April 30, urging Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to veto a bill that would require local and state law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration and customs enforcement agents on immigration matters.

4. County Commission Urges Haslam Veto of Immigration Bill - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Shelby County commissioners approved a resolution Monday, April 30, urging Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam to veto a bill that would require local and state law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration agents on immigration matters.

5. EDGE Advances Both of EPE’s Graceland Expansion Requests - Monday, April 9, 2018

After multiple delays, lawsuits and revamped plans, the next phase of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Graceland expansion have been approved by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County.

6. EDGE Advances Both of EPE’s Graceland Expansion Requests - Friday, April 6, 2018

After multiple delays, lawsuits, and revamped plans, the next phase Elvis Presley Enterprises’ expansion plans have been approved by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County.

7. EPE 'Disappointed' With Memphis' Stance on Arena Proposal - Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Elvis Presley Enterprises plans to build a 5,000- to 6,000-seat arena with no incentives from the city of Memphis, but it’s seeking an increase in the percentage of tax increment financing from the Graceland TIF District for its other expansion plans.

8. City Working to Settle EPE/Grizzlies Dispute as Litigation Mounts - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

As the litigation piles up in a dispute between two of the most recognizable brands in Memphis, city officials say they are still hopeful a deal can be worked out between Elvis Presley Enterprises and the Memphis Grizzlies.

9. EPE Expansion in Limbo, Overton Square Restaurant Sets Opening Date - Monday, March 26, 2018

3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116

Project Cost: $22 million

Owner: Elvis Presley Enterprises

Details: Elvis Presley Enterprises’ expansion plans have been put on hold for the second straight month as the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County board continues to sort out if any implications will stem from approving bond financing for the Whitehaven project.

10. EPE Expansion Plans Placed on Hold Again - Thursday, March 22, 2018

Elvis Presley Enterprises’ expansion plans have been put on hold for the second straight month as the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County board continues to sort out what, if any, implications will stem from approving bond financing for the Whitehaven project.

11. EDGE Delays Vote on New Graceland Venue Plan - Friday, February 23, 2018

Elvis Presley Enterprises’ new expansion plans have been put on hold for at least a month after an attorney with the city of Memphis requested the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County delay its vote to give the city more time to review the plans.

12. City Asks EDGE to Delay Vote on New Graceland Expansion Plans - Thursday, February 22, 2018

Elvis Presley Enterprises’ new expansion plans have been put on hold for at least a month after an attorney with the city of Memphis requested the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County delay its vote to give the city more time to review the plans.

13. Orion, LEO Buy Slice of Wonder Bread - Thursday, January 11, 2018

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. approved a trio of sales on Tuesday, Jan. 9, including two involving the $73 million Bakery Development in the Medical District and the Beale Street Hampton Inn.

14. New Owners of Downtown Hotel Seeking PILOT Transfer, Bakery Development Project Progressing - Saturday, January 6, 2018

Richmond, Virginia-based Apple Hospitality REIT is seeking an assignment from the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. in order to complete the purchase of the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis – Beale Street located at 175 Peabody Place in Downtown Memphis.

15. New Owners of Downtown Hotel Seeking PILOT Transfer, Bakery Development Project Progressing - Friday, January 5, 2018

Richmond, Virginia-based Apple Hospitality REIT is seeking an assignment from the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. in order to complete the purchase of the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis – Beale Street located at 175 Peabody Place in Downtown Memphis.

16. Gibson Guitar Factory Sale Clears First Hurdle - Tuesday, December 12, 2017

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. approved a lease transfer request by the new owners of the Gibson Guitar Factory in Downtown Memphis on Tuesday Dec. 12, effectively clearing the way for the lengthy redevelopment process to begin.

17. Graceland vs. Errrybody - Friday, November 17, 2017

When Memphis City Council members were told in an Aug. 22 open committee session about Graceland’s plan to build a 5,000- to 6,000-seat concert venue, it wasn’t the first time local officials heard about the idea.

18. Graceland Sues Over Concert Venue Scrapped By Grizz Noncompete - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Graceland is challenging the noncompete agreement the city and county governments have with the Memphis Grizzlies in a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Shelby County Chancery Court.

The lawsuit by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. and Guesthouse at Graceland LLC seeks a declaratory judgment against the city of Memphis, Shelby County and Memphis Basketball LLC.

19. Editorial: The 5,000-Seat Noncompete In a Changing Memphis - Saturday, September 30, 2017

The mantra has been clear since Graceland dramatically changed the plans for its proposed Whitehaven concert venue: Almost nobody in officialdom wants to touch the Memphis Grizzlies’ noncompete clause for FedExForum.

20. Shafer: Graceland, FedExForum Should Compromise on Whitehaven Arena - Thursday, September 28, 2017

Shelby County Commission chairwoman Heidi Shafer says there may be some kind of compromise still to be made when it comes to a performance venue at Graceland in Whitehaven.

21. Graceland Overhauls Venue Plans After Grizzlies Raise Concerns - Friday, September 22, 2017

Elvis Presley Enterprises has significantly altered the plans for its new entertainment venue in Whitehaven after the Memphis Grizzlies raised concerns surrounding a noncompete agreement with the city involving FedExForum.

22. Graceland Changes Venue Plans After Grizzlies Raise Concerns - Thursday, September 21, 2017

Elvis Presley Enterprises has announced it will significantly alter the plans for its new entertainment venue in Whitehaven after the Memphis Grizzlies raised concerns surrounding a noncompete agreement with the city involving FedExForum.

23. Graceland: Arena Won’t Compete With Forum - Saturday, September 9, 2017

The managing partner of Graceland Holdings LLC says the plan for a new Whitehaven arena with 5,000 to 6,000 seats isn’t to compete with any venue in Memphis and Shelby County.

24. Graceland: New Arena Not Competing With Forum - Friday, September 8, 2017

Graceland plans to go to the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) in the next week seeking a bigger percentage of the city and county property tax revenue from its 120-acre campus for a $50 million arena in Whitehaven.

25. Graceland Says New Arena Not Competition For Forum - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The managing partner of Graceland Holdings LLC says the plan for a new $40 million  to $50 million Whitehaven arena with 5,000 to 6,000 seats isn’t to compete with any venue in Memphis and Shelby County.

26. Simmons Joins Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Mary Leesa Simmons has joined Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors as vice president – senior asset manager. In her new role, Simmons provides all aspects of property management duties for the firm’s clients.
This includes financial administration, budgeting, reporting, lease administration, contract administration, tenant, client and vendor administration, capital improvements and property inspections.

27. Graceland Moves for TDZ As Jets Prepare to Move - Saturday, March 21, 2015

The city of Memphis and Elvis Presley Enterprises plan to seek approval of a Graceland Tourism Development Zone in April before the Tennessee Building Commission, according to an attorney for Graceland.

28. Elvis Presley Enterprises Moves for Tourism Development Zone - Thursday, March 19, 2015

The city of Memphis and Elvis Presley Enterprises plan to seek approval of a Graceland Tourism Development Zone in April before the Tennessee Building Commission, according to an attorney for Graceland.

29. Graceland Plan Clears Main Local Hurdles - Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Elvis Presley Enterprises attempted to secure private financing of its plan for a 450-room resort hotel and a remake of its plaza area, but those attempts failed, said Graceland’s bond counsel, because it is difficult for borrowers to get conventional financing for a hotel project.

30. Graceland Plan Highlights Blurred Lines in Financing - Thursday, December 4, 2014

There are private funds and public funds. And when a private project has the potential to up the tax revenue taken in by local and state governments, that money enters a middle ground between the two.

31. TIF Incentives Could Become More Common in Memphis - Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Used widely in other Tennessee cities, Tax Increment Financing has been a popular way to spur development.

Memphis officials are seeking approval for just the third TIF district in the city for the redevelopment of the Graceland area but could increasingly rely on the incentive.

32. Graceland Campus Financing Relies on Tight Boundaries - Thursday, August 7, 2014

When Elvis Presley Enterprises breaks ground next week on the $75 million, 450-room hotel-resort it will build north of Graceland mansion, it will be the beginning of crossing something off the company’s wish list since Elvis Presley’s mansion opened for tours in the early 1980s.

33. Callan Joins Methodist as Perioperative Director - Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Thomas E. Callan has joined Methodist University Hospital as administrative director of perioperative services.

Hometown: New York City
Education: I earned a master of arts in health care administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I also received my bachelor of science degree with majors in nursing, biology and psychology from The George Washington University.
Work Experience: More than 39 years of progressive responsible experience in hospital, health system management and managed care from both a provider and a third-party reimbursement perspective. For the past 31 years, I have served as a program director, senior consultant, senior health system administrator and patient care administrator.
Favorite quote: “One is not defined by their abilities, but rather by their choices.”
Last book read: “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert A. Heinlein
Favorite music: Blues and jazz
Favorite movie: “The Lion in Winter”
Sports team: New York Yankees
Activities you enjoy outside of work: I enjoy traveling and playing amateur softball.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? The person who has had the greatest influence on me is a former supervisor who taught me that it is all about taking risks in order to succeed.
Why did you pursue a career in health care administration? I chose a career in health care administration because I felt it was the most logical step to provide the maximum effect in health care.
What drew you to Methodist University Hospital? What attracted me to Methodist is the organization’s approach to patient- and family-centered care.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? I consider some of my greatest accomplishments to include managing major managed care contracts that exceeded revenues of $250 million; designing and implementing a specialty care transplant contract inclusive of pre-operative, operative and post-operative care; and performing as the corporate clinical resource for contract negotiations for other specialty care areas including HIV and thoracic surgery.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I enjoy having the opportunity to mentor other people.

34. IDB Approves Dalphis Move to Airport Area - Friday, December 17, 2010

The same day local leaders celebrated the coming move of Electrolux to the Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Park, members of the Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board were reminded that there remains intense competition for jobs already in Memphis.

35. IDB Approves Dalphis Move To Airport Area - Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board (IDB) has approved a three-year, $2.4 million PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for a Memphis window coverings company to move from the Sycamore View-Interstate 40 area to the Airport Industrial Park area.

36. Drake, masterIT Recognized for Innovation - Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Michael Drake is founder, chairman and chief executive officer of masterIT. masterIT has been named one of North America’s Most Innovative MSPs by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine. The list recognizes the IT industry’s top 40 managed service providers for their ingenuity, leadership and success.

37. ARRA Money Could Be Used to Spur Development - Tuesday, May 18, 2010

More federal stimulus money soon may be on the way to Memphis and Shelby County.

City officials want to grab a piece of unused bond allocations from elsewhere in the state that were part of Tennessee’s chunk of a $15 billion stimulus-backed program.

38. Howard Named Prez-Elect Of Collegiate Registrars And Admissions Officers - Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Kate Howard has been named president-elect of the Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

39. Dress Newest Pathologist At Pathology Group of the MidSouth - Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Dr. Matthew A. Dress has joined Pathology Group of the MidSouth PC as its newest pathologist.

Before joining Pathology Group of the MidSouth, Dress served as the chief resident in anatomic and clinical pathology at the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Tennessee. He then completed a fellowship in hematopathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center-Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. 

40. Three Memphis Firms Honored In 2010 Best Lawyers - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Three Memphis law firms have attorneys who have been honored in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC had four attorneys from its Memphis office honored: Donna K. Fisher, Thomas L. Henderson, Charles V. Holmes and Frederick J. Lewis were named to the list as top lawyers in labor and employment law. All four previously have been recognized by Best Lawyers.

41. Thornton Receives Glankler Pro Bono Award - Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Laurie M. Thornton of Glankler Brown PLLC has received the second annual Frank J. Glankler Jr. Pro Bono Award given by James S. Gilliland and the Glankler Brown law firm.

42. Boyle’s Halperin Receives Realtors Commercial Alliance Award - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mark Halperin of Boyle Investment Co. has received the 2008 Realtors Commercial Alliance National Award from the Realtors Commercial Alliance.

43. Hugueley Named Chief Nursing Officer For Methodist Extended Care Hospital - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Sandra Hugueley has been named chief nursing officer for Methodist Extended Care Hospital (MECH). Hugueley joined Methodist in 1996 as a registered nurse and became nurse manager of Medical-Surgical ICU at Methodist North Hospital in 1997. She recently served as corporate director of Interim Administrative Services.

44. Decision Not to Attend Medical School Led McLaren to Legal Profession He Loves - Thursday, May 31, 2007

James B. McLaren Jr. made a decision at the age of 20 that forever changed his life. Just weeks before he was set to begin the process of attending medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, McLaren decided not to go.

45. Goldstein Named MAAR Associate of the Year - Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Crye-Leike Realtors associate Pat Goldstein has been awarded the 2006 Realtor Associate of the Year Award by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. Goldstein has worked as an agent for 23 years and specializes in residential, relocation, first-time homebuyers and new home real estate sales.

46. Barrow Named Chef de Cuisine At Capriccio Grill - Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The Peabody Hotel has named Brian Barrow chef de cuisine for Capriccio Grill, an Italian steakhouse. Barrow began his culinary career at 27. He attended Johnson & Wales University's College of Culinary Arts in Miami. He previously was a chef at the Ambassador Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and with Do & Co International Catering.

47. Adams and Reese Absorbs 15 Armstrong Allen Attorneys - Wednesday, April 19, 2006
New Orleans-based Adams and Reese LLP has announced 15 lawyers with Memphis-based Armstrong Allen PLLC will join the law firm effective May 1. Adams and Reese has more than 300 lawyers in 10 offices across the United States. Attorneys joining Adams a

48. City Explores Development Incentives - Thursday, July 7, 2005

In Memphis and Shelby County, with a combined debt of around $2.7 billion and the highest property tax rate in the state, the million-dollar question about new development is how to pay for it.

With that in mind, the Center City Commission might soon borrow a page from the developer's playbook in Nashville. The CCC, which is coordinating more than $2 billion in redevelopment Downtown, wants to be able to offer more tax incentives to finance new projects - incentives such as "site-specific TIFs."

49. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, April 7, 2005
Old Memphis Firm Goes Back to Identity

Memphis Law Firm Regains Former Identity

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

As law firms continue to grow through mergers and lateral hires, one group of lawyers has decided instead to downsize.

Six atto...

50. Archived Article: Law Talk - Thursday, December 16, 2004
Law Talk James McLaren, Jr

McLaren Takes on Leadership Role

LANE GARDNER CAMP

The Daily News

James McLaren Jr. recently was elected managing partner at Armstrong Allen in Memphis. In this role, he is responsible for day-to-day administra...

51. 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...

52. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, May 13, 2004
Law

Young Lawyers on the Move, Firms Say

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Call it generational differences, or maybe just a simple desire to be on the move, but young professionals arent staying with just one employer anymore.

The same goes...

53. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, December 19, 2002
Center City Development Corp.

CCDC loan moves Downtown project forward

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

Local restaurateur Sam Zambelis, owner of Bon-Ton Cafe at 150 Monroe Ave., received approval Wednesday from the Center City Developm...

54. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, March 21, 2002
Non-profit formed to direct Rhodes-Jennings building Non-profit formed to foster redevelop of Rhodes-Jennings By SUE PEASE The Daily News In ongoing efforts to spur redevelopment of the vacant and dilapidated Rhodes-Jennings building Downtown, a Cen...

55. Archived Article: Ccrfc (lead) - Wednesday, March 14, 2001
By SUE PEASE Board OKs release of AutoZone Park papers to IRS By SUE PEASE The Daily News With tax day quickly approaching, many people are filling out tax forms and talking with their attorneys. Even non-profit organizations cant get around the pro...

56. Archived Article: Lead (ccrfc) - Wednesday, February 14, 2001
CCRFC changes fee structure Revenue Finance Corp. updates fee structure By SUE PEASE The Daily News After revisiting its fee structure Tuesday, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. changed its closing cost charge to 1 percent of total cost for proj...

57. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, August 3, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER Many firms concentrating on work outside the courtroom By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News A lot of work is going on in the Memphis legal scene these days, but not all of it surrounds the courtroom. Several local law firms have deci...

58. Archived Article: Govt (ccrfc) - Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Board approves Board approves five tax abatements By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Five tax abatements were approved during the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meeting Tuesday, but not without a few snags. Board members questioned whether they shou...

59. Archived Article: Gov't (bott) - Friday, April 23, 1999
The Center City Development Corp Kinks exposed in new CCDC loan standards By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News The Center City Development Corp. took its new development loan evaluation standards for a test drive and discovered a few knocks under the hoo...

60. Archived Article: Gov't - Wednesday, March 17, 1999
By KATHLEEN BURT Tax-exempt bonds could fund expansion By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News A financing tool that fell out of favor in the mid-80s is being resurrected to fund a project for a North Memphis steel company. Delta Metals, a steel business en...

61. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) - Thursday, December 17, 1998
Two development loans that will assist with complete renovations of two Downtown buildings were approved by the Center City Development Corp Loans will help renovate two Downtown buildings By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Two development loans that w...

62. Archived Article: R'birds (bott) - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Approval was given by the Center City Revenue Finance Corp $75 million bond issue will spark park construction By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News The issuance of $75 million in bonds to finance construction of AutoZone Park has been approved by the Cen...