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Q&A: Why Tryon is adding doctors and specialties as it expands its footprint beyond Mecklenburg County
Tryon Management Group CEO Lindsay Muns (inset) joined the company about a year ago from US Radiology Specialists. (Photos courtesy of Tryon Management Group)
It’s been eight years since a group of doctors took the step of leaving Atrium Health’s Mecklenburg Medical Group to form their own independent practice called Tryon Medical Partners.
Today, Tryon is adding locations and is preparing for a new phase of expansion beyond its primary-care foundations to include sports medicine, skin-cancer surgery and more cardiologists.
Leading the push is Lindsay Muns, CEO of Tryon Management Group, the organization that manages Tryon Medical Partners’ operations. She joined Tryon about a year ago and says part of her mandate is to “supercharge” the company’s growth while maintaining the physician-led culture that sets it apart.
In a recent conversation on The Charlotte Ledger Podcast with The Ledger’s Tony Mecia, Muns explained the expansion beyond primary care, why healthcare is so complex and what is next for the growing medical practice.
Here’s a portion of the conversation, edited for length and clarity:
Q. As you look at the competitive landscape in Mecklenburg County, how does that landscape look?
The first thing I'll say is that it's growing. In a stagnant marketplace with two huge competitors in our backyard, the ability for us to grow would be much more difficult.
The fact that the greater Charlotte area continues to add people of all different ages from all different places gives us a huge opportunity to continue to grow and to continue to introduce people to really what Tryon is known for, which is the primary care base of knowing you as a patient, and therefore delivering better care than you can when you're a little bit more of a number.
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2 council members might flip their votes and revive I-77 toll lane project; critical meeting coming Monday
Council member Joi Mayo addresses the audience about her views of I-77 at a council meeting on Monday. (Photo: Tony Mecia/The Charlotte Ledger)
It’s hard to say for sure, but the Charlotte City Council could be on the verge of switching its stance and allowing the controversial plans for toll lanes on I-77 to move forward.
At a council meeting Monday, two of the council members who voted in May to halt the project — Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo — appeared to be open to voting next week to give the toll lanes the green light.
Both said they had not made up their minds, but their comments sounded sympathetic to letting the project proceed, after the state threatened penalties for rejecting the plans and promised millions in neighborhood improvements.
Related Charlotte in Motion article:
“The I-77 suspense is almost over” (Sept. 10)
Carvana plans to hire 100 in Charlotte
Tempe, Ariz.-based online car retailer Carvana said Tuesday it will hire 100 people in Charlotte who will work for its wholesale auto auction site Adesa.
In response to Ledger stats on flight declines, American says customer satisfaction in CLT is rising
American Airlines says that its customer satisfaction scores in Charlotte have surged as it has reduced the number of flights at CLT in the past year-and-a-half.
The Ledger reported this month that American has cut the number of seats out of CLT in 16 of the 17 months ending in May, compared with the same months in previous years, and that the number of seats was down 12% this year compared with 2024. The figures came from an analysis of federal transportation data.
Related Ledger article:
“Why American continues to cut flights from CLT” (Sept. 2)
WAYS OF LIFE
Ways of Life is our obituaries newsletter honoring friends, neighbors and family members who made an impact on Charlotte through the ways they lived their lives.
Richard Prince in his element at a track meet. (Photo courtesy of Lamont Hayes)
Remembering Richard Prince
Longtime Myers Park coach Richard Prince won state championships and produced elite runners, but his former athletes say his real legacy was helping generations of students clear hurdles far beyond the track.
Mecklenburg park officials grapple with Morrison YMCA closure; ‘not a great situation to be put in’
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking at how to fill an expected recreation gap in Ballantyne as the Morrison Family YMCA prepares to close and is considering an expansion at William R. Davie Park, the department shared Monday with the Park and Recreation Commission.
The YMCA, which announced in June that it will sell the Morrison Y to Moments of Hope Church, will close next summer.
You might be interested in these Charlotte events
Events submitted by readers to The Ledger’s events board:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: “Parade of Homes,” 1-5 p.m., in the Charlotte area. The annual Parade of Homes is a free, self-guided tour of new homes for sale, decorated models and build-ready communities. As the Charlotte Region's largest open house, it showcases fresh design, craftsmanship and trends across townhomes, active adult, luxury living and more. Buying now or just browsing, there's something for everyone. Free.
SEPTEMBER 29: “Food Fight: Hunger Action Day @ The Bulb,” 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at The Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Ave. Roll up your sleeves for Hunger Action Day. A hands-on day of sorting produce, packing food and serving neighbors at The Bulb’s mobile markets. This day caps off Hunger Action Month, but you don't have to wait to get involved. There are ways to volunteer, give, or support all month long… and beyond! Free.
OCTOBER 2: “Cirque Kalabante: ‘Afrique en Cirque,’” 7:30-9 p.m., at Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Ave. The newest show from Cirque Kalabanté, “Afrique en Cirque,” is a dramaturgy inspired by everyday life in Guinea, always grounded in dynamic and collective elements. True to form, the warm and inviting world of Kalabanté Productions will take spectators on an unforgettable journey. $40-$70/ticket.
OCTOBER 27: “Navigating Change, Empowering Progress: A Roadmap for Leaders Committed to Community and Democracy,” 7-8:15 p.m., at Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Ave. In an era of unprecedented global challenges and technological change, the foundation of progress remains human. Drawing from his transformational decade as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau shares compelling insights on how leaders can foster resilient, inclusive communities that can thrive in times of opportunity and crisis.
In brief
More CMS leaders announce departures: Chief Operations Officer Tim Ivey and associate superintendent Tangela Williams plan to retire from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in January, adding to a string of high-level departures. (Observer)
Trial begins in 2020 NoDa killing: Jury selection is underway for Lavi Pham and James Salerno, who are charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and other offenses in the killing of 20-year-old Mary Collins. The trial is expected to last about six weeks. (WSOC)
Observer drops dedicated Hornets beat: The Charlotte Observer eliminated Hornets reporter Rod Boone’s position as part of broader McClatchy layoffs that cut eight newsroom jobs. “This means the paper of record that has covered the franchise since its inception in 1987 will no longer have a writer dedicated to giving readers the latest daily insight on the team,” Boone wrote on social media. (Yahoo Sports)
Harris Teeter renovations ahead: Harris Teeter is investing $253M over three years to renovate many of its 60-plus Charlotte-area stores and open new locations in Fort Mill, Lake Wylie and Kannapolis, with upgrades including refreshed layouts, expanded prepared foods and improved pickup areas. (Charlotte Business Journal, subscriber-only)
Deal between Atrium and State Health Plan: Atrium Health and the N.C. State Health Plan have reached a deal that will move 12 Atrium hospitals and associated clinics into a lower-cost tier in 2027, shielding many state employees and teachers from higher out-of-pocket costs. In Mecklenburg County, most Atrium hospital care will remain in the more expensive non-preferred tier, except for Levine Children’s Hospital. (State Treasurer’s Office)