NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority's board voted Monday to delegate certain authority to the utility's new chief executive in case five of its vacancies aren't filled before Congress adjourns this month.

2. Brooks Brothers Relocating to Saddle Creek - Friday, December 07, 2012

High-end clothier chain Brooks Brothers plans to open a new location at The Shops of Saddle Creek West in Germantown.

The New York City-based retailer will open in 7,500 square feet of space at 7509 Poplar Ave. by early June, taking over the two suites formerly occupied by Indigo and Talbots Men’s. Indigo last month relocated and expanded two spaces down into the old Natural Body Spa & Shoppe space.

3. This Den of Grizzlies Players Doesn’t Bluff - Friday, November 16, 2012

They were three words that were perfect for summing up Zach Randolph. Three words that were perfect for describing the Memphis Grizzlies seven games into this NBA season.

“I don’t bluff,” Randolph told reporters when asked about his exchange of unpleasantries with the Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins after the Grizzlies’ 107-97 victory on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Oklahoma City, and on national television no less.

4. This Den of Grizzlies Players Doesn’t Bluff - Thursday, November 15, 2012

They were three words that were perfect for summing up Zach Randolph. Three words that were perfect for describing the Memphis Grizzlies seven games into this NBA season.

“I don’t bluff,” Randolph told reporters when asked about his exchange of unpleasantries with the Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins after the Grizzlies’ 107-97 victory on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Oklahoma City, and on national television no less.

5. Westbrook, Durant Lead Thunder Over Grizzlies - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Russell Westbrook couldn't hit a shot last time he faced the Memphis Grizzlies.

6. Excitement of NBA Returns to Memphis - Friday, December 30, 2011

The NBA lockout was in large measure about protecting, even enhancing, competitive balance in the league. So it was only right that the first home game of the Memphis Grizzlies’ season offered a reprise of their seven-game playoff series last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

7. Excitement of NBA Returns to Memphis - Thursday, December 29, 2011

The NBA lockout was in large measure about protecting, even enhancing, competitive balance in the league. So it was only right that the first home game of the Memphis Grizzlies’ season offered a reprise of their seven-game playoff series last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

8. Health Care Seminar Tackles Tough Issues - Monday, July 18, 2011

The topic was contentious, but the discourse remained civil Thursday, July 14, during The Daily News’ Healthcare Reform Seminar, the third in a series of six seminars hosted by the newspaper this year.

9. Seminar To Detail Reform’s Effect on Biz - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Philip Johnson is partner with Argyle Benefits Consultants LLC, a chartered life underwriter and certified employee benefits specialist, so he more than understands the ins and outs of federal health care reform, including how the legislation will impact large and small businesses, as well as individuals.

10. Seminar to Examine Health Care Reform - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

One of the most contentious and complex issues facing the nation today will be the focus of the latest seminar hosted by The Daily News.

Health care reform will be the topic at hand on Thursday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

11. TVA Debt Outlook Downgraded by Rating Agency - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

CHATTANOOGA (AP) – A credit rating agency has issued a negative warning on Tennessee Valley Authority debt for the first time in two decades following a similar action on the federal government.

12. 2011 CRE Outlook Cautiously Optimistic - Monday, February 21, 2011

Optimism is in the eye of the beholder in the commercial real estate industry. In a city plagued with high vacancies and scarce speculative development, investors have Memphis on its radar – and Memphis should too.

13. Inaugural Seminar to Focus on CRE Issues - Thursday, February 03, 2011

Despite commercial real estate’s doldrums, local brokers are seeing signs of resurgence.

Commercial real estate investments – such as malls, office buildings and industrial properties – reached $316 billion nationwide in 2010, according to Thomas Reuters. That represented a 50 percent jump from an eight-year low in 2009 of $209 billion.

14. Memphis Movement - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Memphis music producer Scott Bomar considers “Wattstax,” the concert documentary about Stax Records’ 1972 concert in Los Angeles, the “pinnacle of the Memphis music business.”

15. Events - Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present “New Treatments, No Tricks,” a free seminar on minority participation in clinical trials, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Student-Alumni Center, 800 Madison Ave. To register, call 448-1938.

16. Environmentalists Want TVA Prosecuted for Spill - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Environmental groups have told President Obama in a letter that the Tennessee Valley Authority should be prosecuted for the huge coal ash spill in Tennessee and should not have immunity from federal penalties.

17. Events - Thursday, October 22, 2009

SCORE will host a seminar titled “How to Successfully Operate a Small Business” today from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the eighth floor conference room of Clark Tower, 5100 Poplar Ave. Cost is $79 in advance and $99 at the door. To register, call 544-3588 or visit www.scorememphis.org.

18. Barber & Tompkins Both Elected to Lakeland Commission - Friday, September 18, 2009
 

Voters in Arlington and Lakeland settled three political contests at the polls Thursday.

The contest for Lakeland commissioner was a tie between candidates Don Barber and Cecil Tompkins. Each got 384 votes, according to unofficial final results from the Shelby County Election Commission. There were also eleven write in votes in the contest that covered all four precincts in the Memphis suburb.

But the Lakeland contest was already decided at the filing deadline because it was an election in which voters filled two commission positions. Barber and Tompkins were the only two candidates on the ballot.

In the two contests for Arlington alderman, position 4 incumbent Oscar Brooks won re-election over challengers Joshua Donovan Fox and Larry St. Clair.

And position 6 incumbent Brian L. Thompson beat challenger Claudia Horton.

There were three other uncontested races Thursday.

Lakeland mayor Scott Carmichael was elected to a new term of office without opposition.

So were Arlington aldermen Glen Bascom and Harry McKee.

19. Lakeland Commission Race Ends In Draw - Thursday, September 17, 2009

Voters in Arlington and Lakeland settled two of three political contests at the polls Thursday.

The third contest for Lakeland commissioner was a tie between candidates Don Barber and Cecil Tompkins. Each got 384 votes, according to unofficial final results from the Shelby County Election Commission. There were also eleven write in votes in the contest that covered all four precincts in the Memphis suburb.

20. It’s Now or Never for Voter Registration - Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Today is the last day to register to vote in the Oct. 15 special mayoral election.

Early voting begins Sept. 25 with much speculation about how the large field of 25 contenders will affect voter turnout and how the votes are divided.

21. Rosa Becomes GM at Holiday Inn-Wolfchase - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Chris Rosa has been named general manger of the Holiday Inn and Suites Memphis-Wolfchase. Rosa will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the property. He previously served as vice president of operations for Equity Estates, general manger at the Sheraton Meadowlands and area manger of the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta. Rosa also has been named General Manager of the Year by Patriot American Hotels and Hotelier of the Year by the Connecticut Hospitality Association.

22. Push for Domestic Violence Court Gains Traction - Friday, January 23, 2009

When the Shelby County Board of Commissioners meets Monday to appoint a new General Sessions Criminal Court judge, it will consider 15 candidates.

The 13-member body also will give serious thought to appointing someone who is willing to turn Division 10 into a court devoted exclusively to domestic violence cases.

23. Power at the Heart of Charter Commission, Council Debate - Friday, August 01, 2008

The Memphis Charter Commission still has some important legal and political questions to resolve before it sends a list of proposed charter changes to city voters.

The proposed charter amendments will go to voters on the Nov. 4 ballot.

24. Events - Thursday, September 27, 2007

The Executive Employment Law Seminar Series will continue today from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. This week's topic is "Non-competes." The event is $25 per person, payable at the door. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling Sheila Lindsey at 683-1850.

25. Events - Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is "Using the Mastermind Principle to Propel Your Business to Success." For more information, contact Jo Garner at jo.garner@comcast.net.

26. Events - Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber and The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will hold the Metro Business Council Sales & Marketing Summit today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Cost is $50 for members and $100 for nonmembers. RSVP to Tunga Lee at 543-3571.

27. Brooks Named VP of Junior Achievement - Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Mary Brooks has been named vice president of programs for Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc. Previously, Brooks served as the director of programs for Junior Achievement. In her new position, she will oversee the operation of Exchange City, Junior Achievement's model city, which is operated for a day by area fifth-graders.

28. MBA Board MembersAnnounced, Ready to Roll - Monday, December 11, 2006
     The Memphis Bar Association announced its 2007 officers during an event at The Peabody Hotel Thursday.
     David M. Cook of The Hardison Law Firm PC officially became the 2007 MBA president,

29. Smith & Nephew Shuffles Divisions, Leaders - Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Smith & Nephew is changing its local corporate form and its senior management in an effort to keep growing in the highly competitive biomedical field.

The company is splitting its Memphis-based orthopedics division at 1450 Brooks Road into two business units, company spokesman Victor Rocha said. One new division will cover orthopedic reconstruction; the other will cover trauma and clinical therapies. Before the restructuring, Smith & Nephew's three overall business units were orthopedics, endoscopy and advanced wound management.

30. Mathews Named to New Post at FedEx Institute - Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Eric Mathews was named associate director of corporate research and development at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology. Mathews previously served FIT in temporary roles directing research and business development and was part of the institute's founding executive management. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a master's degree from the University of Memphis.

31. Public Administrator Named for Probate Court - Wednesday, July 13, 2005

The Shelby County Commission appointed Scott Peatross to the position of public administrator in Shelby County Probate Court. Peatross is a partner in the law firm of Bateman Gibson LLC. He graduated from Rhodes College and Tulane Law School.

32. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Smith & Nephew Announces New Division and Promotions

Smith & Nephew Announces New Division, Promotions

Steve Hirsch was named president of Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics, a new division of the company opening in Europe. The following ...

33. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, October 14, 2003
The Mid-South Association of Health Underwriters hosts Dr

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors hosts a telephone conference call at 1 p.m. today, rescheduled from Monday. For information, call Will Pinkston at (615) 253-6881. ...

34. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 25, 2003
Calendar of Events August 25-31

Calendar of Events August 25-31 August 26

The Society of Entrepreneurs offers a lunch and discussion with Dr. Scott Morris at noon at the Hope and Healing Center, 1111 Union Ave. Cost is $20. Call 682-9920 or vi...

35. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 08, 2001
Oct

Calendar for Oct. 8-Oct. 14

Oct. 8
The International Association of Administrative Professionals monthly meeting is 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-East. The speaker is Charlotte Doyle, IAAP Tennessee division adviser and immediate past Ten...

36. Archived Article: Popeye (lead) - Tuesday, July 18, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON More Popeyes Chicken stores land in Mid-South By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News MIC, the local company that owns and operates 47 Burger King locations throughout the Mid-South, has ventured into a new fast food arena: spicy chic...

37. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 19, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: June 19-25 June 19 Consumer Credit Counseling Service presents "Get Creditable, a free seminar on establishing/re-establishing credit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2158 Union Ave. Seating is limit...

38. Archived Article: Community Focus - Friday, April 28, 2000
By Stacey Wiedower By Stacey Wiedower The Daily News Memphis Hope House knows how to use its resources. Its evident by the number of ways the agency manages to help the HIV/AIDS infected or affected children it serves. Its evident through its volunt...

39. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 10, 1999
Promus Names New Development Ronald C. Muzii Jr. has been named vice president of development for Promus Vacation Resorts. Muzii was formerly president of Innovative Hospitality Group Inc. in Miami. He is a graduate of Cornell University. B. Ted Ham...

40. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 16, 1996
Sept Sept. 16 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the Bill Clinton and Bob Dole campaigns will discuss issues dealing with w...