For Local Soul founder Cade Peeper, keeping things as “hyper local” as possible is a big focus heading into the company’s launch year into the Greater Memphis market.

2. LeadershipWorks Conference Draws National Speakers - Thursday, August 25, 2016

Nonprofit LoveWorks will host its one-day LeadershipWorks Conference on Friday, Aug. 26. The event brings together national thought leaders charged with inspiring Memphis residents to be better leaders.

3. Calade Partners Adjusting to Small-Business Style - Monday, April 6, 2015

Before these three FedEx Express marketing executives retired, they knew that they wanted to walk a different path.

Debbie Newport, Laurie Tucker and Karen Rodgers are now securing their footing as Calade Partners, a small consulting firm that provides the knowledge and experience gained at a global company.

4. FedEx Founder: Expect More Automation - Monday, November 10, 2014

FedEx founder, chairman and CEO Fred Smith is pretty confident that robotics, automation and perhaps drones will play an increasingly large role in the FedEx of the future.

5. FedEx Founder Highlights Economic Club Fall Slate - Thursday, July 31, 2014

FedEx founder Fred Smith will make a rare public speaking appearance in Memphis Nov. 6, as part of the fall 2014 lineup of speakers planned for the Economic Club of Memphis.

6. Tucker Tapped to Lead Economic Club - Saturday, March 1, 2014

The Economic Club of Memphis has a new executive director.

Laurie Tucker, former senior vice president of marketing for FedEx Services, has been tapped by the club’s board and started Feb. 27.

7. Economic Club Names Tucker Executive Director - Thursday, February 27, 2014

Just because she took a voluntary buyout from FedEx in December doesn’t mean Laurie Tucker is ready to slow down.

8. Tucker Tapped to Lead Economic Club - Tuesday, February 25, 2014

The Economic Club of Memphis has a new executive director.

Laurie Tucker, former senior vice president of marketing for FedEx Services, has been tapped by the club’s board and starts Feb. 27.

9. Evans Joins American Esoteric as Vice President - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dr. Jess Evans has joined American Esoteric Laboratories as vice president of technical operations. In his new role, Evans is responsible for instrumentation, personnel, operational performance and quality assurance for the Memphis laboratory.

10. Events - Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Center City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet today at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

11. Stanford Financial Gives$1.76M to St. Jude - Monday, November 19, 2007
     Stanford Financial Group has presented St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a check for $1.76 million from the inaugural Stanford St. Jude Championship held in June.
     The donation

12. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001 Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001. The executive committee is Julie Raines, chair; Rabbi Harry Danziger, vi...

13. Archived Article: Hh Community (lead) - Wednesday, August 30, 2000
Work starts on Hickory Hill Community Center Amenities to abound at Hickory Hill center By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Next fall, Hickory Hill residents interested in participating in a water aerobics class, taking their 6-year-old and 10-year-old...

14. Archived Article: Mcac (lead) - Thursday, April 6, 2000
Child Advocacy Center Child Advocacy Center breaks ground today By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Child Advocacy Center will break ground today on an addition that will more than double the size of its facility at 1085 Poplar Ave. The 10,...

15. Archived Article: Landmarks (lead) - Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant opens a block off Beale Street in the heart of downtown's entertainment district on March 27 and offers a unique mix of internationally influenced cuisine and world-class German lagers brewed on- site Landmarks to c...

16. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 9, 1999
Creative Life Prep School launches expansion, capital campaign Creative Life Prep School launches expansion, capital campaign By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When the Creative Life Preparatory School opened its doors two years ago, housing its 23 s...

17. Archived Article: Landmarks Lead - Wednesday, September 8, 1999
Landmarks to consider new Evergreen homes Landmarks to consider new Evergreen homes By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the demolition of almost 200 homes in preparation for a proposed Interstate 40 highway project on...

18. Archived Article: Landmarks - Wednesday, August 25, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Overton Park Historic District seeks commission approval By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission today will hold a public hearing today regarding the nomination of the Overton Parkway Historic District to ...

19. Archived Article: Landmarks Lead - Tuesday, August 24, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Landmarks requests design guidelines By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission has started its search for someone willing to tackle the job of creating architectural design guidelines for two historic Memphi...

20. Archived Article: Landmarks (lead) - Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Should it stay or should it go Landmarks board to discuss future of Melrose School By LAURIE JOHNSON The Memphis Landmarks Commission today will consider the future of the old Melrose high school at 843 Dallas St. in Orange Mound. The city has recei...

21. Archived Article: Real Fs (winterize) Lj - Tuesday, December 16, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Combat the cold Home improvement experts offer tips for protecting homes and energy bills against the onslaught of winter By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Its that time of year again the leaves have fallen, temperatures have droppe...

22. Archived Article: Welcome Wagon Lj - Monday, September 15, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Welcome Wagon purchase to increase office, retail space By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The recent sale of the Welcome Wagon building at 145 Court St. will bring about 30,000 square feet of office and retail space online for busin...

23. Archived Article: Fedex Buslink Chg - Thursday, October 10, 1996
By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE FedEx service integrates on-line ordering, shipping Memphis-based Federal Express Corp. announced Wednesday a new Internet-based service called FedEx BusinessLink, which will give businesses the ability to electronically integra...

24. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 17, 1996
memos 04-17 George Menendez has been named vice president of strategic planning at Buckman Laboratories, in addition to his current duties as vice president of marketing. Menendez joined Buckman in 1976. He has a bachelors degree in chemical enginee...

25. Archived Article: Real Focus (aia) Lj - Tuesday, March 12, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Jolly good fellows Local architects win AIA honors for residential, health care designs By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For two Memphis architects, being "one of the fellows" has taken on a whole new meaning. J. Carson Loone...

26. Archived Article: Standout - Dunaway Lj - Friday, February 9, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Dunaway rides again Food Bank founder back in the saddle at Womens Foundation By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Virginia Dunaway is to Memphis community service what the Energizer bunny is to batteries. She keeps going and going and goi...

27. Archived Article: Cooper Young Lj - Monday, February 5, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Cooper-Young offers something for everyone Variety of new businesses open in Cooper-Young The ties that bind: Cooper-Young not easily forgotten By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News   Robin Tucker says she loves her stores awesome loca...