The president and CEO will oversee management and operations with Boyle, Boyle Insurance Agency and Nashville-based Boyle Nashville LLC.

A2H, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Waddell & Associates, Hamilton Eye Institute, Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross, Concord Academy and Etairos HVAC announce promotions and additions.

Southwest Tennessee Community College celebrated its aviation program with an open house at the Olive Branch airport Tuesday, Aug. 30. 

The City of Memphis paid $600,000 for the high-visibility location at 61 S. McLean.

This week’s Inked covers news on Gordon Food Service opening in Midtown; pending sale of 44 S. Front St., and plans for a Storage World at 1699 Airways Blvd. 

Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association president Wayne Tabor noted that while revenue is up this year, due to increased rates and higher demand, employment has continued to be an issue.

The next move for county funding toward a new Regional One Health center in the Medical District is an appointed committee to come up with recommendations on what is likely to be some kind of bond financing.

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The Memphis-based real estate and investment firm has acquired six properties so far in 2022, including two in Shelby County. 

After a high-profile surgeon departed Methodist University Hospital’s Transplant Institute — and the live donor liver program is paused — a Memphis musician’s transplant is caught in the middle. 

“My buddy called, congratulating me on buying those stores, and I told him, ‘Yesterday, I could lose my job. Today, I could lose my house,’” one business owner said. “That’s the defining moment of owning your own business.”

Little Rock’s Westrock says its coffee is served in 13 of the top 25 quick-service food chains in the U.S. 

FedEx claims the contractor, which operated 225 routes in 10 states and had called for fees to be increased along with other changes, launched a “coordinated and multi-faceted campaign” that was “unfairly and wrongfully disparaging” FedEx Ground.

FedEx is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages following what it called a “coordinated and multi-faceted campaign.”

All work is weather permitting, and a detour will be posted for all closures.

A final site plan and demolition permit have been submitted for the former Third Church of Christ, Scientist building near the U of M.

Inflation is taking its toll, and business travel is still below pre-pandemic levels, but the tourism sector’s recovery seems to be on track. 

A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing? 

Memphis in May is eager to return to Tom Lee Park but cites issues with a lease and damage deposit lead to ‘uncertainty’ at its annual meeting.

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Memphis in May posts record $2.2M in red ink for 2022

The unaudited Memphis in May annual report shows a loss as sponsorships and contributions dropped along with revenues from the record 2019 month-long event. The cost or expense of putting on the events was also up due to relocation.

The Memphis Landmarks Commission board approved plans for a Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru location at 1698 Poplar Ave. 

As of May 31, FedEx Express had $1.3 billion in deposits and progress payments on aircraft purchases, including 46 Boeings it plans to buy by 2025. 

A series of sticks and carrots also encourages developers to get in the affordable housing market.

Crews working on the $62 million redesign are on seven-day-a-week schedule. The Memphis River Parks Partnership is hosting events next month to field proposals for events in the park as well as food and beverage vendors. 

In a letter to employees sent Monday, Aug. 22, Ford said about 2,000 full-time salaried positions would be eliminated, as well as 1,000 contract workers.

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Ford cutting 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs

About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered by batteries.