There are 146 articles by Natalie Pilgrim :

• January 2019

  • Business

    U of M names Dr. Damon Fleming dean of Fogelman College of Business

    The University of Memphis has named Dr. Damon M. Fleming the new dean of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Fleming will be replacing former dean Rajiv Grover, who announced he was stepping down in May 2018 to devote more time to research.

    By Natalie Pilgrim January 14, 2019
  • Business

    Soul Fish Café to open Cordova location

    Soul Fish Café, a Southern-style soul food restaurant that specializes in fried cat fish and fresh vegetables, will start construction soon on a fourth location. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim January 11, 2019
  • Sports

    St. Louis Cardinals Caravan to visit AutoZone Park

    The 2019 St. Louis Cardinals Caravan, starring last year’s Redbirds manager and now Cardinals coach Stubby Clapp comes to AutoZone Park on Friday, Jan. 18.

    By Natalie Pilgrim January 09, 2019
  • Business

    AutoZone’s Ray Pohlman retiring; David McKinney to replace him

    After 24 years with AutoZone Inc., Ray Pohlman, vice president of government and community relations, will retire at the end of January with his replacement coming from the Greater Memphis Chamber.

    By Natalie Pilgrim January 08, 2019
  • Business

    Otis Sanford named 2018 Communicator of the Year

    Otis Sanford, professor and Hardin Chair of Excellence in Economic and Managerial Journalism at the University of Memphis, has been named 2018 Communicator of the Year by the Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

    By Natalie Pilgrim January 07, 2019

• December 2018

  • Business

    Health lounge set to open in Lakeland in time for New Year’s resolutions

    After losing 25 pounds in two months going to Nutrition Bar in East Memphis, Chuck Laminack decided the concept was successful enough to open his own rendition of the shop on Canada Road.

    By Natalie Pilgrim December 15, 2018
  • Suburbs

    Bartlett City Schools administrators ‘back under one roof’ in renovated offices

    After five years in a small space on west end of Bartlett High, the suburban school district’s administrative offices have moved to a new location near the campus.

    By Natalie Pilgrim December 01, 2018
  • Suburbs

    Dial returns to Lakeland commission after surviving close election

    By Natalie Pilgrim December 01, 2018

• November 2018

  • Suburbs

    New Bartlett location provides showroom, technical support for precision tools

    Methods Machine Tools, a supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories, officially opened the doors of a new facility in Bartlett at 6700 Fletcher Creek Cove last week. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim November 16, 2018
  • Suburbs

    Cunningham looks to future as Lakeland voters pick new leader

    Lakeland Mayor-elect Mike Cunningham wants to find ways for the northeast suburb to heal after a contentious campaign that led to his victory Tuesday over incumbent Wyatt Bunker.

    By Natalie Pilgrim November 11, 2018
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland: Challenger Cunningham ousts Bunker for Lakeland’s top seat

    Challenger Mike Cunningham unseated incumbent Lakeland Mayor Wyatt Bunker on Tuesday in a victory that further strengthened an opposition group against the current administration. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim November 11, 2018

• October 2018

  • Lakeland

    Horn adapting to life in Lakeland as new leader of city operations

    Shane Horn, Lakeland’s city manager, expects to continue to develop relationships with the Lakeland community as he reaches his first month in office.

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 30, 2018
  • Bartlett

    Rikard heads to retirement with a stable police department, bright future

    Bartlett Police Chief Gary Rikard closes his career with the suburban department at the end of the year, but the veteran officer has no doubt that the force will be left in good hands when he departs.

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 29, 2018
  • Bartlett

    Challenger Arnold seeks to unseat veteran Emily Elliott in Alderman Position 2 seat

    Although incumbent Bartlett Position 2 alderman Emily Elliott and challenger Mitch Arnold have similar interests in working hard and supporting the suburb, each has different approaches on reaching their goals. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 25, 2018
  • Bartlett

    Newcomer Lackey challenges veteran mayor Keith McDonald in Bartlett election

    While incumbent Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald and challenger John Lackey focus their campaign platforms on different factors, there are common denominators – education and public safety. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 22, 2018
  • Education

    Thirteen SCS high schools to establish network for freshman success

    Thirteen local high schools will soon implement a Freshman on Track Program for the 2018-2019 academic year as part of the first Freshman Success Network in Memphis. The network will be the first locally to include both public traditional and charter schools, and will be established through a partnership with Stand For Children and Shelby County Schools.

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 15, 2018
  • Bartlett

    Thistle & Bee helps victims of human trafficking rebuild their lives through beekeeping

    When most people think of bees, they may think of honey, beeswax and maybe even the cute little character on a box of Honey Nut Cheerios. Not Jordan Boss. She sees bees as a way to help those in need of therapeutic peace. Boss is executive director of Thistle & Bee, a nonprofit organization that helps women who have escaped human trafficking and prostitution.

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 10, 2018
  • Arlington

    Two suburban schools receive national distinction for excellence

    Two suburban schools – Donelson Elementary and Lakeland Elementary – were recognized Monday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education. 

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 02, 2018

• September 2018

  • Bartlett

    Aldi renovation in Bartlett provides needed improvements for customers

    After two months of renovation, Aldi, a discount grocery store with German roots, reopened its doors at 2867 Kirby Whitten Rd. earlier this month.

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 27, 2018
  • Health Care

    St. Francis Hospital-Memphis introduces first pet therapy dog

    Bringing comfort and joy to patients at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis is what Lily, an 8-year-old Coton du Tulear breed, does best. Lily is a part of St. Francis’ newly expanded volunteer program consisting of 11 new members, including her handler, Richard Herbert. The first pet therapy dog at the hospital, she made her public debut on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 27, 2018
  • Lakeland

    Fire Chief Dennis Wolf provides updated status of new Lakeland Fire Department

    Dennis Wolf, Lakeland’s future fire chief, expects the suburb’s new fire department will begin answering calls in July, 2019, becoming the last government entity in Shelby County to operate its own fire service. Wolf, former fire chief in Germantown, provided insight on the new department for officials and residents at a Lakeland Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept.18.

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 23, 2018