ALL ABOARD AT THE CENTRAL STATION HOTELWhether you’re arriving via locomotive or talking a walk down Main, soon tourists will have another hospitality option when visiting Bluff City. In Fall 2019, the Hilton plans to add The Central Station at 545 as another addition to its Curio Collection of hotels.The original building was constructed in 1914 as a transit hub, but is being repurposed to host an eight-story, 123-room boutique hotel. Lodging options include nine specialty suites, while rooms aim to offer a view of the Mississippi River and the South Main area. The project is one of many Henry Turley projects to revitalize downtown, and was done in partnership with Kemmons Wilson Companies. (Read the interview with Henry Turley in Inside Memphis Business here).McLean T. Wilson, owner and developer of The Central Station, wants the venture to capture the spirit and culture of Memphis. “The Central Station has an incredibly rich and nuanced history in South Main and, on a larger scale, in Memphis, and we are proud to continue honoring the historical landmark’s legacy,” said Wilson in a press release. “The hotel will incorporate the property’s history through eclectic, art-focused design and decor, a world-class music experience and real, honest food. We wanted to showcase quintessential Memphis, and as a result, we endeavored to ensure that guests staying at the hotel have no doubt they're in Memphis, have no doubt they're in South Main and have no doubt they're at The Central Station.”Wilson plans to incorporate music as a big part of the guest experience. Meanwhile, the Listening/Lounge Bar will treat guests to an extensive variety of vinyl records.Beyond music, the hotel will contain a myriad of local art pieces, a community style restaurant and bar, 7,000 square feet of meeting and venue spaces, and 3,750 square feet of retail space. For more information, visit centralstationmemphis.
WHAT'S GOING ON- The clock is ticking! The nominations have started coming in: Inside Memphis Business has been recognizing the top thinkers and doers in the city for several years. Our seventh annual IMB Innovation Awards issue is coming in September and we want your nominations for these people and organizations that are at the forefront of evolution — tinkerers, questioners, visionaries — who keep the machine of commerce oiled. Last year’s winners covered a range of areas, from medicine to music, education to civics. When you send us your nominations of the best and brightest candidates, please include any pertinent biographical or business information, and why the person, business, or organization should be recognized as a leader among innovators. Email your nomination to sparks@
THE HOT SHEETWho's getting promoted? Who's closing big deals? Who's getting awards? Inside Memphis Business magazine's Hot Sheet has the latest on milestones in Memphis.- Karen Johnson, MD, a researcher from UTHSC, was selected to be a principal investigator on a six-year nationwide diabetes prevention clinical trial that released findings today at the American Diabetes Association’s 79th Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.- Financial Federal Bank hired Linda Waldon and Stephanie Richer as vice presidents of treasury management.
- Dacquiri Baptiste (pictured) joined The Orpheum Theatre Group as COO.- Stites & Harbison, PLLC, hired Andrew Battle Sanders as an attorney.- Daniel Baldwin joined Terminix Commercial as director of technical, training, and regulatory services.
POWER PLAYERInside Memphis Business magazine publishes a list of local Power Players every year. These are the movers and shakers in more than 30 categories who get things done in their respective fields. IMB’s April issue has the complete list. We also publish individual categories in other issues throughout the year, and we feature individual Power Players in our weekly Tip Sheet.This week’s Power Player is Lewis Reich, president, Southern College of Optometry. Graduate, University of California at Berkeley. Completed Residency in low vision rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Chair, Memphis Medical District Collaborative. Vice president, Board of Directors, National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Fellow, American Academy of Optometry. Former chair, Optometry Admissions Test Committee, Chief Academic Officers, OptomCAS committee. Research funded by National Eye Institute, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.For the complete list of Inside Memphis Business Power Players, go here.QUOTABLE“Memphis has turned the corner from being a market that was critical [of itself] and down on itself for so long to being one that actually has optimism and is thriving."-Tony Pellicciotti, a principal at local architecture firm Looney Ricks Kiss, on the city's housing boomlet. Quoted in the Memphis Flyer here.TAKE NOTEOne of Memphis magazine’s most popular issues comes out in August. The City Guide is a keeper with invaluable listings of places to go and stories covering what you need to know about Memphis, whether you’re a newcomer or long-timer. Features include “Who’s Who in Memphis,” a roster of movers and shakers in town. You’ll also find top restaurants, places to go, guides to theater and arts, music, and nightlife, and what you need to know about education and healthcare. Advertisers: contact Margie Neal, neal@contemporary-media.
WHAT'S GOING ON- The clock is ticking! The nominations have started coming in: Inside Memphis Business has been recognizing the top thinkers and doers in the city for several years. Our seventh annual IMB Innovation Awards issue is coming in September and we want your nominations for these people and organizations that are at the forefront of evolution — tinkerers, questioners, visionaries — who keep the machine of commerce oiled. Last year’s winners covered a range of areas, from medicine to music, education to civics. When you send us your nominations of the best and brightest candidates, please include any pertinent biographical or business information, and why the person, business, or organization should be recognized as a leader among innovators. Email your nomination to sparks@THE HOT SHEETWho's getting promoted? Who's closing big deals? Who's getting awards? Inside Memphis Business magazine's Hot Sheet has the latest on milestones in Memphis.- Karen Johnson, MD, a researcher from UTHSC, was selected to be a principal investigator on a six-year nationwide diabetes prevention clinical trial that released findings today at the American Diabetes Association’s 79th Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.- Financial Federal Bank hired Linda Waldon and Stephanie Richer as vice presidents of treasury management.- Dacquiri Baptiste (pictured) joined The Orpheum Theatre Group as COO.- Stites & Harbison, PLLC, hired Andrew Battle Sanders as an attorney.- Daniel Baldwin joined Terminix Commercial as director of technical, training, and regulatory services.POWER PLAYERInside Memphis Business magazine publishes a list of local Power Players every year. These are the movers and shakers in more than 30 categories who get things done in their respective fields. IMB’s April issue has the complete list. We also publish individual categories in other issues throughout the year, and we feature individual Power Players in our weekly Tip Sheet.This week’s Power Player is Lewis Reich, president, Southern College of Optometry. Graduate, University of California at Berkeley. Completed Residency in low vision rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Chair, Memphis Medical District Collaborative. Vice president, Board of Directors, National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Fellow, American Academy of Optometry. Former chair, Optometry Admissions Test Committee, Chief Academic Officers, OptomCAS committee. Research funded by National Eye Institute, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.For the complete list of Inside Memphis Business Power Players, go here.QUOTABLE“Memphis has turned the corner from being a market that was critical [of itself] and down on itself for so long to being one that actually has optimism and is thriving."-Tony Pellicciotti, a principal at local architecture firm Looney Ricks Kiss, on the city's housing boomlet. Quoted in the Memphis Flyer here.TAKE NOTEOne of Memphis magazine’s most popular issues comes out in August. The City Guide is a keeper with invaluable listings of places to go and stories covering what you need to know about Memphis, whether you’re a newcomer or long-timer. Features include “Who’s Who in Memphis,” a roster of movers and shakers in town. You’ll also find top restaurants, places to go, guides to theater and arts, music, and nightlife, and what you need to know about education and healthcare. Advertisers: contact Margie Neal, neal@contemporary-media.
