Entering the upscale offices of Doug Carpenter + Associates on South Main, veteran residential real estate agent Meredith McDonald radiates Southern charm and professionalism.

2. Memphis IT Firm NexTek Keeps An Eye Toward Next Big Thing - Monday, August 31, 2015

NexTek does all the work of a traditional information technology department through virtual networks. Instead of having expensive, in-house servers, small- to mid-sized businesses can turn to NexTek for data management, email hosting and computer and network support – all accomplished remotely with cloud-computing services.

3. Events - Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Vaco Memphis will hold a continuing professional education event for accountants and CPAs Tuesday, March 24, from 8 a.m. to noon at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Topics include revenue recognition, T&E fraud management and the results of the 18th annual CEO survey. Admission is $75 cash or check at the door. Visit facebook.com/vacocpeseries or call 901-333-2250.

4. Events - Monday, March 23, 2015

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will meet Monday, March 23, at 5:45 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station branch library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of parliamentary law and “Robert’s Rules of Order” is invited to attend. Call 901-324-5184.

5. Events - Saturday, March 21, 2015

Midtown Memphis Development Corp. will present the inaugural Mojo of Midtown Awards Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. at Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper St. The awards honor individuals and organizations whose contributions benefit Midtown Memphis. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Email Sam Goff at sam@i-bankonline.com or George Larrimore at gmlarrimore@yahoo.com.

6. Tripp Logistics Renews Nonconnah Corporate Center Lease - Friday, March 28, 2014

Shawn Glemser, founder and owner of Tripp Logistics, a locally owned and operated logistics and transportation company, has renewed his lease at Nonconnah Corporate Center. Elliot Embry and Hank Martin of NAI Saig Co. represented the landlord, Nonconnah Holdings LLC.

7. Building the Future - Saturday, August 24, 2013

The CEO of the largest bank based in Memphis told analysts earlier this year on the company’s first-quarter earnings call that executives there are in the middle of rethinking the bank’s branch network.

8. Events - Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, May 1, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dave Keigan, director of Camp Phoenix, will speak. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

9. Events - Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, April 30, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell will present the State of the County address. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

10. Events - Saturday, April 27, 2013

ArtsMemphis will present the Stax to the Max music festival Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore St. Admission to the festival is free; discounted museum tickets are $2 between noon and 5 p.m. Visit staxmuseum.com.

11. Events - Monday, April 29, 2013

A Main Street to Main Street Multimodal Connector Project design review meeting will be held Monday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. The public can learn about and view designs for the project. Contact Michael Carpenter at michael.carpenter@memphistn.gov or 636-6596.

12. First State Bank Opening Memphis Location - Saturday, January 5, 2013

First State Bank is opening a new Memphis location and has hired a new team to grow the customer base and develop a branch network here.

13. First State Bank Opening Memphis Location - Thursday, January 3, 2013

First State Bank is opening a new Memphis location and has hired a new team to grow the customer base and develop a branch network here.

14. Events - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management will hold its 2012 conference and exposition Wednesday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 14, at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Visit tnshrmconf.com for a schedule.

15. Events - Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Forest Hill Funeral Home and Cemeteries will hold a Sept. 11 memorial service Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in its Bartlett chapel, 2440 Whitten Road. Visit foresthillfh.com.

16. Events - Monday, September 10, 2012

The Black Business Association of Memphis will hold a small-business loan workshop Monday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Cost is free, and pre-registration is not required. Visit bbamemphis.com or call 526-9300.

17. Stafford New Manager at Local Churchill Branch - Friday, August 24, 2012

Kevin Stafford is the new branch manager for the Memphis branch of Churchill Mortgage at 5384 Poplar Ave.

18. Churchill Mortgage Growth Highlights Industry News - Monday, May 21, 2012

Here’s a roundup of what some of the city’s banks and bankers, investment professionals, accountants and other financial services shops have been up to in recent weeks.

* Brentwood, Tenn.-based Churchill Mortgage, which has a retail office at 5384 Poplar Ave. that opened a little more than two years ago, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

19. March of Dimes Cooks Up Annual Chefs Auction - Friday, September 23, 2011

The Memphis chapter of the March of Dimes is gearing up for its 22nd Annual Signature Chefs Auction, a gourmet fundraiser to support the organization’s mission of improving the health of babies through the prevention of premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

20. Local Office Latest Proof Of M&P’s Growth Mode - Thursday, February 24, 2011

Merchants & Planters Bank has something in common with a few of its local lending peers like BankTennessee and Evolve Bank & Trust.

21. Regions to Consolidate Five Memphis Branches - Monday, October 26, 2009

Regions Financial Corp. is consolidating five Memphis-area bank branches in early 2010 as part of a company decision to trim about 6 percent of its roughly 1,900-branch network.

22. Memphis Branch Of Investors Group To Expand - Friday, October 31, 2008

At a time when mortgage lenders are shrinking or even shutting down in response to the housing crisis, Knoxville-based Mortgage Investors Group is expanding.

The independent, residential lending company has opened its first branch in Memphis – its 20th overall – at 5384 Poplar Ave. with a staff of nine and plans to add three more employees before the end of the year.

23. Mortgage Investors Group Opens Memphis Office - Friday, October 24, 2008

A nearly 20-year-old mortgage lender in Tennessee has opened a branch in Memphis at 5384 Poplar Ave.

Knoxville-based Mortgage Investors Group, which has 20 retail network branches, recently announced the opening of its new Memphis location, which will be managed by Todd Brown and Patti Sachenbacher.

24. Hobson Realtors Plans to Leave Clark Tower - Tuesday, February 6, 2007

5384 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
Sale Amount: $4.8 million

Sale Date: Jan. 22, 2007

Buyer: 5384 LLC

25. Love It or Loeb It - Thursday, August 3, 2006

It's time to turn another page in the story of Loeb Properties Inc., the Memphis real estate firm run by a family whose business interests stretch back to 1887.

Loeb is preparing to build new, bigger digs along Poplar Avenue, the growth a symbol of the rapid rise enjoyed by the family-run company that also has dabbled in such ventures as restaurants, coin-operated laundries and outdoor advertising.

26. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Addresses on Union Avenue

Circuit Playhouse Buys Property for Theater, Offices

Addresses on Union Avenue

and South Cooper Street

Cost: $1.1 million

Buyer: Circuit Playhouse Inc.

Seller: Union Catfish Co. Ltd.

Property: Property ...

27. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Poplar Avenue Property

Poplar Avenue Property

Sells for $3.9 Million

Commerce Center LP has purchased 3.95 acres at 5384 Poplar Ave. near Valleybrook Drive from Industry General Corp. for $3.9 million, according to The Daily News Public Rec...

28. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, February 28, 2003
Artwork by Wess Loudenslager will be on display at the Greater Memphis Arts Council, 8 S

An exhibition of artwork by Wess Loudenslager begins today at the Greater Memphis Arts Council, 8 S. Third St. GMAC will host a reception for the artist from...