Tommy Pacello’s legacy lives in corners, city blocks he improved
Founder of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative saw huge potential in the bustling swath of land that is home to six hospitals, two colleges.
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Tommy Pacello Ken Hall Doug Carpenter A C Wharton Jr. Memphis Medical District Collaborative Greg de Witt Kelli de WittJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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