17 articles by Michael Waddell :

• January 2020

  • Doing that voodoo they do: Voodoo Cafe opens first brick-and-mortar in Bartlett

    Entrepreneurs Faith and Mark Lansdon, owners of the Voodoo Café Food Truck, are bringing a little bit of New Orleans to the Bartlett area with a brick-and-mortar store.

    By Michael Waddell January 22, 2020

  • Exhibit-A expands global footprint

    In business for 35 years this year, Exhibit-A Inc. is growing its U.S. trade show presence and considering expansion to Europe in the next couple of years.

    By Michael Waddell January 21, 2020

  • Saint Francis gives local students behind-the-scenes access to health care

    A select group of local high school students is getting an inside look at the health care industry and the wide variety of careers available thanks to a new workforce development program at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell January 18, 2020

  • Lakeland Commons construction coming by end of March

    Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.

    By Michael Waddell January 17, 2020

  • Pat Lawler marks 40 years of serving troubled young people at Youth Villages helm

    Youth Villages founder and CEO Pat Lawler is celebrating 40 years of working with children and families, and he’s even more enthused about his work today than at the start.

    By Michael Waddell January 12, 2020

  • Cool Beans Coffee Shop owners serve up international flavor

    Brandon Rodriguez Ornela and his partners — a sister and a cousin — have opened Cool Beans Coffee Shop inside the Cordova International Farmer’s Market on Germantown Road. They hope for future expansion. 

    By Michael Waddell January 10, 2020

  • Lakeland duo revamps protein shake and energy tea bar

    Two Lakeland entrepreneurs have been operating an investment company for years. Now best friends Shanda Bearden and Amy Foster are starting off the New Year by opening their newest business venture, Nutrition Spot – Lakeland. 

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2020

  • Bartlett Nutrition opens first commercial shop, eyes growth

    After running an online business for the past several years as a wellness coach, entrepreneur Natalia Baldizon is expanding with her first brick-and-mortar location.

    By Michael Waddell January 01, 2020

• December 2019

  • Innovation, technology move ag industry forward

    New breakthroughs and technologies are helping transform  agriculture, and the Memphis area has become an innovation hub thanks to work being done  at Agricenter International and local companies.

    By Michael Waddell December 23, 2019

  • Arlington Physical Therapy plans new building

    Celebrating his 10-year anniversary in business in Arlington this year, Arlington Physical Therapy LLC owner Matt Connell is wearing multiple hats heading into the New Year.

    By Michael Waddell December 22, 2019

  • Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes

    Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.

    By Michael Waddell December 13, 2019

  • Lakeland approves contract for sewer interceptor project

    Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved a contract with Allen & Hoshall to begin designing the Oliver Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project, which city officials expect to be completed within five years.

    By Michael Waddell December 13, 2019

  • Lakeland winery seeking brewery classification to sell hard cider

    Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved on first reading a zoning ordinance change that would pave the way for Delta Blues Winery to sell hard cider.

    By Michael Waddell December 13, 2019

  • Building permits filed for Lake District construction

    After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell December 13, 2019

  • Youth Villages to hire 200 for expanded Bill’s Place on Bartlett campus

    Youth Villages is adding 200 staff members at its Bartlett campus in connection with a $22 million expansion of the nonprofit organization's intensive treatment center.

    By Michael Waddell December 06, 2019