This blog was written by Chris Hammond
Long before Chateau Ivory Event Venue opened its doors in Collierville, owner Najee Bush was a 13-year-old learning the hospitality business alongside his father.
His journey would eventually take him from serving guests at The Peabody Memphis to working alongside some of the area’s well-known caterers, including Donelson’s Catering, Big Momma’s & Granny’s Catering, and Ladyfingers by Chef Ragan Oglesby-Phillips.
Years spent behind the scenes gave Najee a firsthand look at the ins and outs of Memphis hospitality—from serving and bartending to catering, weddings, corporate events and large-scale celebrations…