The National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy Monday, Jan. 15, at its King Day Celebration, with the theme “Where Do We Go From Here?” Museum admission is $5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with optional $3 admission for visitors who bring a canned good donation for Mid-South Food Bank or free admission with a blood donation to Lifeblood. An entertainment stage, health pavilion and children’s activity tent (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will be set up outside. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org/king-day for details.

2. Orion Medical District Branch Wins LEED Certification - Thursday, October 5, 2017

Orion Federal Credit Union’s recently opened branch at 821 Poplar Ave. has earned LEED Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building program.

3. Orion Federal Credit Union Looks to Move HQ to Edge District - Thursday, August 17, 2017

Orion Federal Credit Union is in talks to move its corporate headquarters to the former Wonder Bread bakery building.

That’s according to Orion CEO Daniel Weickenand, who said Thursday, Aug. 17, the credit union saw an opportunity to relocate its headquarters from 7845 U.S. 64 in the Wolfchase area “to transition a visibly neglected neighborhood in Memphis.”

4. Momentum in Memphis Medical District Bringing More Banks - Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The past year has seen financial institutions like Iberiabank and BancorpSouth head to the Memphis Medical District to open new branches, a trend that picked up steam this week with yet another bank following suit.

5. Orion Federal Credit Union Opens in Medical District - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Orion Federal Credit Union opened its newest branch this week at 821 Poplar Ave. in the Memphis Medical District.

6. Holiday Inn Express Ready To Rise Near Graceland - Tuesday, December 15, 2015

3411 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116

Loan Amount: $4.8 million

7. Orion Federal Credit Union Files $1.5M Building Permit - Saturday, December 12, 2015

Orion Federal Credit Union has filed a $1.5 million building permit for work at 821 Poplar Ave., where the institution is building a new branch.

8. Orion Federal Credit Union Files $1.5M Building Permit - Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Orion Federal Credit Union has filed a $1.5 million building permit for work at 821 Poplar Ave., where the institution is building a new branch.

9. Orion Acquires Medical Center Property for New Branch - Tuesday, March 31, 2015

821 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
Sale Amount: $1.3 million

Sale Date: March 20, 2015
Buyer: Orion Federal Credit Union
Seller: Georgia Commercial Stores Inc.
Details: Orion Federal Credit Union has acquired a key piece of Memphis Medical Center real estate for a new branch.

10. Orion FCU Buys Medical Center Site for New Branch - Saturday, March 28, 2015

Orion Federal Credit Union has acquired a key piece of Memphis Medical Center real estate for a new branch.

Orion, formerly the Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union, acquired the old gas station at 821 Poplar Ave. for $1.3 million from Georgia Commercial Stores Inc., according to a March 20 warranty deed. The Shelby County Assessor of Property’s 2014 appraisal is $219,400. The seller acquired the property in 2003 for $240,000.

11. Orion Buys Site on Poplar for Medical Center Branch - Thursday, March 26, 2015

Orion Federal Credit Union has acquired a key piece of Memphis Medical Center real estate for a new branch.

Orion, formerly the Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union, acquired the old gas station at 821 Poplar Ave. for $1.3 million from Georgia Commercial Stores Inc., according to a March 20 warranty deed. The Shelby County Assessor of Property’s 2014 appraisal is $219,400. The seller acquired the property in 2003 for $240,000.

12. Events - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Greater Memphis Chamber will present the fourth breakfast meeting in its Human Health Series today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The meeting is free to members and prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

13. Events - Monday, November 2, 2009

InMotion Orthopaedic Research Center and the Memphis Bioworks Business Association will present the Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture Series today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Memphis University School, 6191 Park Ave. The speakers will be Dr. Weikuan Gu, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Marcus Scott, director of research, implant fixation and augments at Smith & Nephew Inc. For reservations, call 866-1452.

14. Events - Thursday, September 29, 2005

The South Main Arts District hosts the monthly Art Trolley Tour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Visit www.southmainmemphis.org.

The Memphis Area Home Builders Association hosts a preview party for the 2005 Vesta Home Show from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the Windsor Park Subdivision in Fayette County. Cost is $35 per person. Tickets for the annual home show, which starts Saturday and runs through Oct. 16, cost $10. Visit www.vestahomeshow.com.

15. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 29, 2004
GIS Conference Held at University of Memphis

UTHSC, Jewish Family Service Host Health Conference

Nov. 29

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing and Jewish Family Service present Vision for Health: A Bowen Persp...

16. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 22, 2004
Candidates Fair Held at Central Library

Hope House 5K Set for Shelby Farms

Nov. 23

The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., first floor. Call 576-6786. Nov. 25

The Memphis Runners Track Club presents the...

17. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, February 16, 2004
Collierville Chamber Hosts Small Business Counseling

Collierville Chamber Hosts Small Business Counseling

February 16

Jack Robinson Gallery of Photography, 44 Huling Ave., hosts 24 Hours Downtown: A Photo Essay through March 28. Twelve loca...

18. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, March 18, 1999
The Memphis Bar Association will sponsor a seminar on objections at trial at noon Friday at the Ridgeway Inn, 5679 Poplar Ave The Memphis Bar Association will sponsor a seminar on objections at trial at noon Friday at the Ridgeway Inn, 5679 Poplar A...

19. Archived Article: Graphic - Monday, November 30, 1998
Power up Power up Across the board, utility connections in Memphis are on the rise. Comparing connections through the first 10 months of 1998 and 1997, 790 more connections have been made this year, a 4.3 increase over 1997. Heres a look at the numb...

20. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, November 13, 1998
Lights are on Lights are on As Memphis grows, so does the need for new utility hook-ups. Here's a look at the number of new utility connections made by Memphis Light, Gas and Water from Jan. 1-Oct. 31 by ZIP code.   ZIP code No. of connectio...

21. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 12, 1998
Jan Jan. 12 Laurelwood Business and Professional Women will meet at Davis-Kidd Bookstore, 387 Perkins Road. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Judge Ann Pugh. Public Issues Forum will meet at the Me...

22. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 5, 1998
Jan Jan. 5 The Mid-South Fly Fishers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave. The speaker will be Mike Bone, a professional guide with Clinch River Outfitters. For more information, call Donald M. Dunn at 386-5274. Jan. 7 Lam...

23. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 29, 1997
Jan Jan. 10 Dutch Treat Luncheon will meet at the Midway Cafe, 3378 Poplar Ave. from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The featured speaker will be Shelby County Commission chairman Mark Norris. An optional lunch will begin at 11:45 a.m. For more information, ca...

24. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 22, 1997
Jan Jan. 10 Dutch Treat Luncheon will meet at the Midway Cafe, 3378 Poplar Ave. from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The featured speaker will be Shelby County Commission chairman Mark Norris. An optional lunch will begin at 11:45 a.m. For more information, ca...

25. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 15, 1997
Dec Dec. 16 The American Business Womens Association, Cotton Belles chapter, will meet at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Networking begins at 5:45 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. The program will include the Dixie Cotton Boll Qua...

26. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 8, 1997
Dec Dec. 8 Women of Achievement will host its annual forum, Women in the Civil Rights Movement: Then and Now, at the Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The panel will include Frances Dancy Hooks, a 1997 Women of Achievement...

27. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 1, 1997
Dec Dec. 3 The Society of Entrepreneurs will sponsor its third annual fall success panel from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fogelman Executive Center at the University of Memphis. The panel includes Dr. George H. Lucas Jr., a professor on the graduate...

28. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 21, 1997
July 21 July 21 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Montgomery of Womens News of the Mid-South and Brenda Snider of radio station...