The U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships at the Racquet Club of Memphis serves as a reminder of the city’s unique sports mix and how much that mix says about our civic aspirations.

It is a welcome reminder after the last month of incessant chatter about being a “small market” NBA franchise.

2. Phillips Joins Spirco as Manager, Vice President - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mike Phillips has joined Spirco Manufacturing as general manager and vice president of operations. In his new role, Phillips will oversee all divisions of the metal-building manufacturer and direct its organizational needs.

3. Events - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

4. Baldwin Joins Trumbull Labs as Pathologist - Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Dr. Heather Sehnert Baldwin has joined Trumbull Laboratories LLC as a pathologist. In her new role, Baldwin will practice a full range of pathology with a focus in hematopathology.

5. Events - Monday, June 11, 2012

Operation Feed, the annual workplace food drive to benefit Mid-South Food Bank, continues through June 29. Register at midsouthfoodbank.org or contact David Stephens at dstephens@midsouthfoodbank.org or 497-1153.

6. Goldman Manifesto Echoes Past Questions About Bank - Monday, March 19, 2012

The young banker whose dramatic public resignation stung Goldman Sachs this week joins officials from every corner of the government in questioning whether the august investment house deals honestly with all its clients.

7. Events - Thursday, February 09, 2012

Rhodes College will host a lecture by productivity coach Jason Womack Thursday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Blount Auditorium of Buckman Hall on campus. Womack will discuss his new book, “Your Best Just Got Better.” The event is free and open to the public.

8. AutoZone Breaks Sales, Profit Records - Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Memphis-based AutoZone Inc., the largest auto parts retail chain in the U.S., delivered fiscal fourth quarter results Tuesday, Sept. 20, that included some record-breaking milestones and exceeded Wall Street analyst expectations.

9. AutoZone Sales, Profits Break Records - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Memphis-based AutoZone Inc., the largest auto parts retail chain in the U.S., delivered fiscal fourth quarter results Tuesday, Sept. 20, that included some record-breaking milestones and exceeded Wall Street analyst expectations.

10. Driving the Economy - Wednesday, September 07, 2011

It doesn’t take much to figure out why a stock like AutoZone’s remains a favorite among investors.

There are about 240 million cars on the road in the U.S. right now, according to Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. specialty retail analyst John R. Lawrence. Meanwhile, the average age of those cars has pushed past the decade mark.

11. Q3 Profit, Sales Up for AutoZone - Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. turned in a strong fiscal third quarter, despite concerns about whether higher gas prices and bad weather in parts of the country would lead customers to drive their cars less – and thus need to swap out parts less often.

12. ‘Clear Leader’ - Wednesday, March 02, 2011

AutoZone Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Bill Rhodes told analysts during a presentation of the company’s second quarter results Tuesday morning that the Memphis-based auto parts retailer had its best quarterly performance since the end of 2003 for the period ending Feb. 12.

13. 'Clear Leader': AutoZone sets industry tone with another scorching quarter - Tuesday, March 01, 2011

AutoZone Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Bill Rhodes told analysts during a presentation of the company’s second quarter results Tuesday morning that the Memphis-based auto parts retailer had its best quarterly performance since the end of 2003 for the period ending Feb. 12.

14. RMK Funds Risky, Attorney Says - Monday, July 20, 2009

Dale Ledbetter graduated from Messick High School and Rhodes College, and from his childhood has been a friend of prominent Memphian and sports commentator Tim McCarver.

For more than 30 years, Ledbetter has worked in several areas of the securities business, including a stint at a subsidiary of the Countrywide mortgage giant. Today he represents investors across the country who believe they unwittingly bought toxic financial products – like his old friend, the former ballplayer and namesake of the former Tim McCarver Stadium in Memphis.

15. Fogerty Joins Jackson Lewis In Of Counsel Role - Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Whitney King Fogerty has joined Jackson Lewis LLP as of counsel.

Fogerty was previously a shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC, where she specialized in labor and employment litigation. She has practiced law for 10 years and has been named among Chambers USA’s Leading Lawyers for Business the past two years.

16. Renasant Names Wiegert VP, Mortgage Production Manager - Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Michael Wiegert has been named vice president and mortgage production manager for Renasant Bank in Memphis.

17. Events - Thursday, January 17, 2008

Women on the Move will host a luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. My Harrison, special agent in charge of the FBI Memphis field office, is the featured speaker. The cost is $19.50 per person. For reservations, call 684-1010.

18. Events - Monday, January 14, 2008

The InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute today will present its Musculoskeletal Lecture with Dr. Stuart Goodman with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. and the lecture beginning at 6 p.m. at the FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. For reservations, contact Gretchan Mishler at 271-0000 or gmishler@inmotionmemphis.org.

19. Events - Friday, October 26, 2007

The Memphis Advertising Federation will hold its annual seminar with workshops to help nonprofit organizations with marketing communications, public relations and advertising today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave. Registration is $95 at the door, including breakfast and lunch. Contact Sally Baker-Brenner at adfed1@memphisadfed.org or at 748-8889 to register.

20. Events - Thursday, October 25, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will host its Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Memphis Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Memphis Mayor Willie W. Herenton will present "Memphis: Achieving its Potential." Space is limited. R.S.V.P. to Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or tlee@memphischamber.com.

21. Court Square a 'Special Place' For Latest Downtown Hotel - Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Greg Averbuch knows a good locale when he sees it. And the Atlanta businessman has found an ideal piece of real estate in the core of Downtown for his growing collection of branded hotels.

Averbuch, president of Summit Management Corp., last week unveiled preliminary plans for a $21 million Courtyard by Marriott hotel at the southwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street, near the historic Court Square.

22. Events - Friday, February 23, 2007

MusiCares offers a free health fair for registrants of the 2007 International Folk Alliance Conference through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Cook Convention Center, 255 S. Main St. Free services such as massage therapy, foot exams, spinal exams, cholesterol tests and other procedures will be offered along with workshops. Contact Morgan Bracy at 615-327-0050 or morganb@grammy.com for information.

23. Events - Wednesday, January 17, 2007

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South holds its monthly luncheon today from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Road. Dave Kevern, vice president of sales for FedEx, is the guest speaker. Admission is $25 for non-members. Call 937-5532 or e-mail smsofmidsouth@midsouth.rr.com for reservations.

24. AutoZone PresidentTo Be Honored by U of M - Friday, October 27, 2006
     William C. Rhodes III, president and chief executive office of AutoZone Inc., has been chosen to receive the University of Memphis' Outstanding Alumnus Award by the Fogelman College of Business and Economics.
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25. Blotner Named Communications Specialist for Impact Marketing - Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Jonathan D. Blotner has joined Impact Marketing as a corporate communications specialist. In his new role, Blotner will head all public relations efforts within the company, assist in research and development of new business, as well as create new interactive media opportunities for Impact's clients. Blotner formerly was CEO and media director of J. Blotner Advertising & PR in New Orleans.

26. Melick Tapped to Manage Fixed Income Banking Group at Morgan Keegan & Co. - Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Jordan Melick has joined Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. as a managing director for the firm's Fixed Income Banking Group. Melick previously was managing director of the health care finance team of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Piper Jaffray & Co. He began his career in health financing in 1991 at Detroit-based Comerica Bank.

27. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 29, 2005
ABWA Presents Business and Community Involvement Awards

Orchestral Society Names New Board Members

The Memphis Orchestral Society Inc. named Jeff Sanford chairman of its board of directors, effective July 1. Sanford, president of the Center Ci...

28. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, March 14, 2005
BBB Presidents Speaks at IAAP Luncheon

Bioworks Foundation Hosts Executive Briefing

March 14

The Shelby County Commission meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. Call 545-4301. The Memphis chapter of...

29. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, May 04, 2004
10 S

Developer Refinances South Main Apartments

10 S. Main St.

Memphis, TN 38103

Cost: $7.9 million

Borrower: CTB LLC

Lender: Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc.

Trustee: Mid-South Title Corp.

Property: No. 10 Main Apartment...

30. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 09, 2003
Michael Frederick was appointed director of radiology at Methodist

Michael Frederick was appointed director of radiology at Methodist South Hospital. He previously was the administrative director of radiology at Edinburg Regional Medical Center i...

31. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 13, 2002
Peter W Joe Hauser was promoted to dean of students/director of records and admissions at Southern College of Optometry. He has been with SCO since 1991. He earned a masters degree from the University of Memphis. Shirley Burford and Blake Swaggart o...

32. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 14, 2001
David C David C. Bradford joined Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc. as a mechanical project engineer. He holds bachelors and masters degrees from Mississippi State University. Christopher M. Kolehmainen has joined Archer/Malmo as chief f...

33. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 19, 2000
The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South has announced four new positions within the organization: Spencer L. Wilson and Jack R. Blair have been appointed to the board of directors for Bulab Holdings, parent company of Buckman Laboratories Internationa...

34. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, January 14, 2000
United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South Inc United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South Inc. was awarded $10,000 from the American Contract Bridge Charity Foundation Corp. The gift will benefit the Childrens Play and Learning Center located at the UCPs ce...

35. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 07, 1999
Bob Vornbrock has been named president of Thompson & Co Bob Vornbrock has been named president of Thompson & Co. He formerly was chief operating officer. Vornbrock is a graduate of the University of Missouri. Greg Bava has been named to the ...

36. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 27, 1999
Albert Cantu Appointed Terminix Jeff Sanford was named president and chief executive officer of the Center City Commission. He has served in the position on an interim basis since June. Since 1988, he has been president of Jeff Sanford Co. He is a g...

37. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 02, 1998
Morgan Keegan Promotes Four Jeffrey C. Kline has been appointed vice president of fulfillment for Genesis Direct Inc. He will oversee operations at the companys local distribution center. Kline formerly was director of fulfillment operations for Nor...

38. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Charles T Charles T. Tuggle has become the chairman and chief executive officer of Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell. He previously served as the corporate department chair for the firm and as firm managing partner from 1988 to 1993. He receiv...

39. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 01, 1998
Dr Dr. Bill Poston has been named vice president of clinical integration and quality for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.s Memphis metropolitan area. He formerly was chief of staff for Baptist Memorial Hospital at its Medical Center and East Memph...

40. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 03, 1997
Dede Malmo has joined Re/Max Commercial and Industrial of Memphis and will handle commercial leasing and sales as well as property management Dede Malmo has joined Re/Max Commercial and Industrial of Memphis and will handle commercial leasing and sa...

41. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 15, 1997
The University of Memphis has announced several new employees: The University of Memphis has announced several new employees: Maura Bulick has joined the alumni association as a program coordinator. Bulick formerly worked in the Memphis office of U....

42. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 08, 1997
Billie Peterman has been named chief financial officer and executive vice president of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp Billie Peterman has been named chief financial officer and executive vice president of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. She pr...

43. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Dr. Monte Blair has joined Shelby State Community College as director of grants and contracts. He formerly was vice president for research and development at City College in Orlando, Fla. Blair has a doctorate degree from Duke University, a masters ...

44. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 30, 1997
Dr Dr. Raymond R. Lagesse has been named assistant to the vice president for academic affairs at State Technical Institute. Lagesse previously worked at the State University of New York College at Geneseo where he was associate dean and director of ...

45. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 16, 1997
Trezevant Realty Corp Trezevant Realty Corp. has announced several new employees and a promotion: Linda Braden has joined the corporation as marketing assistant for retail development. Braden has been involved in the commercial real estate industry ...

46. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 04, 1997
Dansherryl Chewe has been appointed account executive for Powertel PCS Memphis region Dansherryl Chewe has been appointed account executive for Powertel PCS Memphis region. She previously spent three years as an account executive with Cellular South...

47. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 28, 1997
Morgan Keegan & Co Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. announces several employee promotions: Chris Caldwell, investment broker; Rick Debardeleben, investment broker; Will Deupree, investment broker; Herb Taylor, investment broker; Julie Calkins, infor...

48. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 25, 1996
Dr. Daniel M. Peterson has joined the family medicine department of Health First Medical Group. He previously was the associate residency director for the department of family medicine of Marshall University and acting clinical director for Lincoln ...