Downtown’s housing market is seeing more sales, less time on the market, lower price points and inventory shortages.

There were 51 home sales year to date through February for Downtown’s 38103 ZIP code, a 104 percent increase from the 25 sales through the first two months of 2012, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

2. CashSaver Trades Hands for $3.2 Million - Friday, December 28, 2012

The CashSaver in Midtown has traded hands. 

Kansas City, Kan.-based Super Market Developers Inc. bought the 69,017-square-foot building at 1620 Madison Ave. at Avalon Street from 1620 Madison LLC for $3.2 million. Fred Monks III, president/chief manager of 1620 Madison LLC, signed the special warranty deed.

3. Slam Dunk - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Historically, December isn’t the kindest month to Downtown Memphis’ economy. That’s compared to the summer months, when Beale Street and its surrounding areas are bustling with people visiting attractions, dining at restaurants and spending money on retail items.

4. Garland Sells Real Estate to Beat of His Own Drum - Friday, November 09, 2012

Chris Garland was drawn to the hustle and bustle of the real estate business in his early teens.

5. J.D. Byrider Brings First Franchise To Memphis - Friday, October 26, 2012

The nation’s largest used car franchise company has entered the Memphis market. Carmel, Ind.-based J.D. Byrider has inked 30,900 square feet at 2580 Mount Moriah Road, marking the company’s second Tennessee dealership.

6. Stories of Hope - Monday, October 15, 2012

Sometimes words are not enough to tell the story of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patient Ethan Washburn’s nearly three-year battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

When this happens, Ethan, 10, of Memphis, uses a string of brightly colored glass beads to illustrate it. Each of the distinctive beads marks a treatment milestone. There are fluted purple beads that represent learning to take medicine, blue triangles for clinic visits, red beads with white polka dots for birthdays.

7. Hilton Developer Granted Closing Extension - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Developers of the Downtown Memphis Hilton Hotel project were granted a one-year closing extension from the Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board Tuesday, Oct. 9.

8. Hilton Developer Granted Closing Extension - Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Developers of the Downtown Memphis Hilton Hotel project were granted a one-year closing extension from the Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board Tuesday, Oct. 9.

9. Wal-Mart's Proxy Vote Shows Dissent Against Execs - Tuesday, June 05, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart's final shareholder vote for its board of directors showed unprecedented dissent against key executives and board members, including CEO Mike Duke, in the wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico.

10. Wal-Mart CEO Says Co. Committed to Compliance - Monday, June 04, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO Mike Duke said Friday that the retailer is committed to integrity in the wake of recent bribery allegations in Mexico.

Duke joined other executives including chairman Robson Walton, the son of founder Sam Walton, at the company's annual meeting on Friday in pledging that Wal-Mart will get to the bottom of the allegations.

11. Group Organizes to Block Ark. Casino Ballot Items - Friday, May 18, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A group of legislators and other leaders say voters shouldn't sign petitions for proposed ballot items that would allow casinos to open in several Arkansas counties.

12. Supporters Gather Signatures for Ark. Casino Plans - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two competing ballot proposals would bring casinos to Arkansas, primarily in counties along the border and in the state's largest cities – but only one of the measures can become law.

13. Medtronic Laying Off 220 Minn. Workers - Friday, May 04, 2012

FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) – Medtronic Inc. is restructuring its cardiac rhythm disease management division and is laying off about 220 workers.

14. More About Mondegreens - Thursday, September 29, 2011

The columns on mondegreens and mis-sung lyrics generated reader mail. Randy Hyde writes, “I was in college before I realized I didn’t put my clothes in a chester drawers.”

15. On Mis-Sung Lyrics - Thursday, August 25, 2011

“Dear Judge Vic, Knowing what a stickler you are for proper word usage and grammar, I had to write …,” the note began. “Oh no,” I thought, remembering the ribbing I received recently about the Lie-Lay-Lain rule.

16. Pinched by Gas, Shoppers Pull Back Elsewhere - Friday, June 03, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers are showing signs of pulling back on spending on discretionary items like clothing and home goods as gasoline and groceries eat up more of their paychecks.

Those pressures led many retailers on Thursday to report only modest revenue increases in May, the latest sign of the economy hitting a soft patch.

17. Gus’s Chicken Empire will Expand to E. Memphis - Monday, March 14, 2011

One of Memphis’ most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” where Mendenhall and Mount Moriah split just south of Poplar Avenue.

18. Gus’s to Expand Fried Chicken Empire to East Memphis - Friday, March 11, 2011

One of Memphis’ most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” where Mendenhall and Mount Moriah split just south of Poplar Avenue.

19. Gus's to Expand Fried Chicken Empire to East Memphis - Thursday, March 10, 2011

One of the Memphis region’s most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” on Mendenhall just south of Poplar Avenue. It is between The Half Shell and Gibson's Donuts.

20. Deck the Halls - Monday, November 29, 2010

From scenic Shelby Farms Park to the storefronts of South Main Street, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Memphis landmarks deck the halls.

21. 'Eat and Enjoy' - Tuesday, November 23, 2010

It’s only a matter of days before Downtowners can start bringing their grocery lists to the corner of Main Street and Union Avenue.

City Market, a boutique grocery that will offer freshly prepared cuisine as well as staples like milk and eggs, is expected to open its doors Nov. 30.

22. ‘Ridiculously Cool’ Tiger Shirts Put Biz on Map - Monday, November 15, 2010

Zombie tigers have been sighted on the streets of Memphis. Citizens should be on the lookout for snarling, eyeless tigers. These tigers should be considered nuts about Memphis and ready to rock.

The tigers can be found in a new design printed on black T-shirts. The shirts are the latest Memphis fashion craze and are the work of local design firm Memphis Inc.

23. Dixon Exhibit Reveals Verve Behind Still Life - Monday, November 08, 2010

Most Americans are introduced to still life artistry in junior high school art classrooms, the walls of which are usually lined with drawings of fruit bowls and flowers.

But a new exhibit already open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how dynamic doing nothing can be.

24. Ark. DHS to Get $3.5M for Mental Health Treatment - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation say the state's Department of Human Services is to receive $3.5 million to provide treatment for people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction and associated mental-health problems.

25. Up on the Roof - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Thursday night is party night in Memphis, at least from mid-April until the end of August on the rooftop of the Madison Hotel.

Sunset atop the Madison Hotel Concert Series is a cooperative effort between the Madison Hotel, Resource Entertainment Group and local entertainment. The music ranges from jazz to blues to rockabilly to oldies.

26. Ark. Voting Lawsuit to Move Forward - Thursday, June 10, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawyer representing three Garland County voters who want Tuesday's election results nullified said Wednesday he'll move forward with the suit, even though the county's votes aren't enough to change the outcome of the high-profile U.S. Senate race.

27. Elena Kagan Chosen by Obama for Supreme Court - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court on Monday, declaring the former Harvard Law School dean "one of the nation's foremost legal minds." She would be the court's youngest justice and give it three female members for the first time.

28. Obama Seeks Court Nominee Who Backs Women's Rights - Thursday, April 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, treading carefully on the explosive issue of abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court, said Wednesday he will choose a nominee who pays heed to women's rights and privacy when interpreting the Constitution.

29. Source: Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court List - Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's candidates for the Supreme Court include a new name, federal appeals court judge Sidney Thomas of Montana, and at least six others who were considered contenders when Obama chose his first high court nominee last year, The Associated Press has learned.

30. Obama Promises Quick Court Replacement for Stevens - Monday, April 12, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - The retirement of John Paul Stevens, the U.S. Supreme Court's leading liberal but a justice who also could find conservative allies, will set off an election-year political battle over President Barack Obama's second high court pick.

31. Condo Market Sees Strong Rebound in December - Monday, January 18, 2010

The latest sales numbers show the Downtown condominium market is making a slow and steady recovery, but perhaps the most telling sign that things are improving can be gleaned from a recent deal brokered by real estate agent Jason Durston.

32. Pizze Stone Latest Restaurant to Call 1545 Overton Park Ave. Home - Monday, December 21, 2009

All buildings have histories; some have souls.

Duncan Aiken is aware of that fact every time he slides a pizza into the oven at 1545 Overton Park Ave., where his Overton Park Pizze Stone is the fourth restaurant since 1991.

33. Open House Events Still Mainstay in Real Estate Biz - Tuesday, August 04, 2009

In this age of the Internet, when home shoppers can learn pretty much everything about a property at the click of a button, the concept of an open house might seem passé.

But while some Realtors have significantly reduced the number of open houses they hold each Sunday afternoon, opting instead to post virtual tours online, Elisa Luckey of the Ken Garland Co. finds them extremely beneficial for her practice.

34. ‘Wicked’ Turns Oz, The Orpheum Upside Down With Surprises - Monday, July 06, 2009

Dorothy’s famous line from “The Wizard of Oz” might be “There’s no place like home.” But in “Wicked,” the smash Broadway musical that turns perceptions of Oz and its inhabitants upside-down, that phrase is mouthed by the Wicked Witch of the West.

35. Struggle Over Ethics Role Led to Director’s Firing - Wednesday, May 27, 2009

NASHVILLE (AP) – When Bruce Androphy was hired to run the Tennessee Ethics Commission in 2006, he took to heart pronouncements that the state wanted the panel to be independent and assertive.

36. Arkansas May Vote to Allow Casinos - Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Arkansas voters may have a casino proposal on the ballot in 2010 because the state’s attorney general has approved the wording for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casinos in seven counties, including Crittenden.

37. 14 Applicants File for Two Judicial Vacancies - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Two vacancies in the western divisions of two state appeals courts have drawn a lot of interest from attorneys and judges in West Tennessee.

A total of 14 applicants filed with the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission for both vacancies by Friday’s deadline.

38. Haltom Applies ForCourt of Appeals Vacancy - Wednesday, May 07, 2008
     Memphis attorney William H. Haltom Jr. is the first applicant for the vacant seat on the Tennessee Court of Appeals Western Division.
     Haltom, a partner at Thomason Hendrix Harvey Johnso

39. Holder to be Tenn. Supreme Court's First Woman Chief Justice - Friday, May 02, 2008

The next chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court will be Memphis Justice Janice Holder - who will be the state Supreme Court's first woman chief justice.

Holder will replace William M. Barker, who announced this week he will retire effective Sept. 1. Barker told his fellow justices two years ago that he would retire soon, Justice Gary R. Wade told the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Wade said the justices selected Holder as the new chief justice then and there.

40. Justice Barker to RetireFrom State Supreme Court - Thursday, May 01, 2008
     First a vacancy on the state court of criminal appeals for West Tennessee, now a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court.
     Chief Justice William M. Barker of Chattanooga announced Tuesday

41. Erguden, Ward ApplyFor State Court Vacancy - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
     Two members of the Memphis legal community have applied for the vacancy created by the pending retirement of state Criminal Appeals Court Judge David G. Hayes.
     The deadline for candidate

42. Ballard Finds Numerous Outlets To Express Artistic Side - Friday, January 18, 2008

The multi-talented Kathryn Ballard could be considered a gifted individual.

The Signature Advertising & Marketing Solutions art director not only spends her days showcasing her abilities as an artist and graphic designer, she also has a business on the side that allows her to showcase the artistic abilities of her clients.

43. UT Medical Group Names Truitt VP of Information Systems - Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Jill Truitt has been appointed vice president of information systems and chief information officer at UT Medical Group.

Truitt formerly was information services director and program director for Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis. She has more than 25 years of experience in health care information technology and management.

44. Ethics Commission ApprovesRecords Request - Monday, August 13, 2007
     The state Ethics Commission on Thursday voted to approve an 8-month-old records request for documents related to deliberations about one of the panel's first advisory opinions.
     The Tenne

45. Three ConsideredFor Judge Axley's Spot - Thursday, July 26, 2007
     Assistant District Attorney General John Campbell, Assistant Public Defender Garland Erguden and Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer John Fowlkes Jr. are being considered as possible appointees to fill the vacancy

46. Ethics Commission Debates Job Performance Of Executive Director - Monday, July 02, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - Some members of the Tennessee Ethics Commission late last week accused the panel's executive director, Bruce Androphy, of overreaching his authority while other commissioners defended his job performance.

47. Southland Park Rebounds With Gaming Machines, Bigger Dog-Racing Awards - Tuesday, November 14, 2006

A hum of bells, beeps and whistles mixed with the drone of vacuum cleaners in the gaming area of the renovated Southland Park in West Memphis late last week.

At 9:45 a.m. Friday, dozens of patrons waited outside to take their seats in front of the facility's 915 electronic gambling machines as employees rushed to put the finishing touches on the gambling and dining areas.

48. Get Ready For Calvary & the Arts - Thursday, September 14, 2006

Part-time singer and entertainer Teresa Pate is over the rainbow for Judy Garland. And she intends to put that adulation on display at an intimate concert in November, part of a series that's long been a Downtown Memphis tradition.

49. MBA Sponsors Judicial Candidate Forum Today - Monday, July 10, 2006

JULY 10

The Criminal Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association will hold a candidate forum from noon to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar Ave. Candidates for General Sessions Criminal Court judge in Divisions 7 through 13 will speak for four minutes each. For more information, call Tony Brayton, Garland Erguden or William Robilio at 545-5800.

50. Among Other Events, Collierville Hosts Fireworks Extravaganza Today - Monday, July 03, 2006

July 3

The Town of Collierville holds an Independence Day Celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in H.W. Cox Jr. Park, 440 W. Powell Road. A fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 853-3225.

51. Events - Monday, June 26, 2006

Mid-South Quality & Productivity Center (MSQPC) hosts a "Root Cause Analysis" workshop today and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Keegan Building, 50 N. Front St. Call 543-3530 for more information or to register.

52. University of Memphis Law School Hosts Golf Classic - Monday, June 05, 2006

June 5

The University of Memphis' Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law hosts "Drive for Downtown" Golf Classic, which starts at 8 a.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 380 S. Collierville-Arlington Road. The tournament begins with breakfast and registration at 8 a.m. followed by a golf clinic at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the law school. Contact Will Zoccola at 526-8382 or Leah Prost at 678-4299 for more information.

53. Scott Takes Over As Head of UnitedHealthcare - Tuesday, April 04, 2006
UnitedHealthcare has appointed Garland Scott as CEO for UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-South, which covers Tennessee and Arkansas. The insurer serves more than 620,000 people through a health care network of almost 12,260 physicians and 184 hospitals. S

54. Multiple Condo Ownership Could Be New Trend - Monday, February 27, 2006

While multiple people investing in a single condominium might not be the hot trend Downtown right now, a local couple is working to change that.

Ray and Ruth Werfelmann are forming City Dreams, a company that will help several buyers invest in a single condo in the Downtown area. With that in mind, they have placed an advertisement in the March issue of Memphis Downtowner magazine.

55. Ivy at South End Sidesteps Condominium Craze - Tuesday, January 17, 2006

While much of the Downtown real estate market has been concentrating its efforts on condominiums, one group is working on something different - single family homes.

Robert Durbin of Durbin Diversified Builders and his son-in-law, Reid Hedgepeth of Hedgepeth Construction, are building 17 upscale zero-lot homes at The Ivy at South End near the intersection of South Front and Georgia streets.

56. Archived Article: Multifam (lead) - Thursday, June 03, 2004
The Living is Easy Downtown

In Downtown Memphis, the Living is Easy

Myriad housing options bring more residents Downtown

TERRE GORHAM

The Daily News

It wasnt all that long ago that when someone asked, Whats available in Downtown livin...

57. Archived Article: Uptown (lead) - Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Mixed-use Uptown Place corners new market

Mixed-use Uptown Place corners new market

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

If Downtown can support a new public school, two arenas and a professional baseball stadium, shouldnt its growing residenti...

58. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 26, 2003
George T. "Buck" Lewis

George T. "Buck" Lewis, a shareholder in the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell, recently was elected to represent the Ninth Congressional District on the Tennessee Bar Association...

59. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 05, 2002
By STACEY WIEDOWER

Lots near Vesta 2000 site going to highest bidder

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

About 216 acres of property is in the process of foreclosure in the Eads subdivision Wind Chase Farms which has hung in the balance si...

60. Archived Article: Fleming P2 - Thursday, May 09, 2002
Fleming adds jobs to Memphis Fleming adds jobs to Memphis Food distributor Fleming Cos. will close its Oklahoma City distribution center by late summer, cutting about 280 jobs, and move most of the plant's operations to a new center in Tulsa. The co...

61. Archived Article: Wagon (lead) - Friday, April 05, 2002
Downtown building gains new rep to welcome new ownership Downtown building gets new attitude By SUE PEASE The Daily News A Downtown building, which formerly housed an international organization that welcomed newcomers, recently gained a new represen...

62. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 03, 2002
Anita Huggins joined the art Museum at the University of Memphis staff as administrative secretary Anita Huggins joined the Art Museum at the University of Memphis staff as administrative secretary. She earned a bachelors degree from Mississippi Sta...

63. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, March 18, 2002
South Main development spills over to South Front South Main development spills over to South Front By SUE PEASE The Daily News Andy Grooms, owner of the Corkscrew, is looking forward to the next few months, when many pieces of the development puzzl...

64. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, January 18, 2002
A passion for justice A passion for justice By MARY DANDO The Daily News Garland Erguden has a big heart and a passion for justice. In recognition of that the Tennessee Bar Association named her 2002 Public Service Attorney of the Year for her effor...

65. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Jonathan M Jonathan M. Jones joined QualityLife Communities as director of business development. Prior to joining QualityLife, he worked for the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and in the software industry. Dr. Ada Shotwell, dean of liberal arts an...

66. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 09, 2001
Jon Box, Quilogy Memphis office general manager, was appointed Microsoft regional director for Memphis Jon Box, Quilogy Memphis office general manager, was appointed Microsoft regional director for Memphis. In this role, Box will help Microsoft educ...

67. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Verizon Wireless customers in 17 West Tennessee cities and communities have access to digital technology through Verizon Wirel Verizon Wireless customers in 17 West Tennessee cities and communities have access to digital technology through Verizon W...

68. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, February 22, 2001
By SUE PEASE CCDC approves new tenant loan program By SUE PEASE The Daily News The Center City Development Corp. Wednesday approved a new loan program designed to assist new retailers and office tenants locating Downtown on or near Main Street. The ...

69. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, February 06, 2001
David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co., was sworn in as president of Memphis Area Home Builders Association during the organizations installation banquet. In addition, Russell Gwatney receive...

70. Archived Article: Trees (lead) - Thursday, December 07, 2000
Christmas tree vendors sell an experience, not just a tree Evergreen vendors sell more than trees By SUE PEASE The Daily News With two weeks until Christmas, shoppers still are filling the malls to make sure they have just the right gifts under the ...

71. Archived Article: Midtown (lead) - Wednesday, October 25, 2000
MIDTOWN CORRIDOR NEARS COMPLETION Midtown corridor nears completion By MARY DANDO The Daily News As the Memphis Landmarks Commission meets at 4:30 p.m. today to review plans for two Midtown homes on Garland and Peabody, the board will probably be co...

72. Archived Article: Standout (tempe) - Friday, August 25, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Leading by example By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Although Tempe Thompson helped her husband in the office as he started Thompson and Co., she said launching an ad agency paled in comparison to the satisfaction she gained fro...

73. Archived Article: Real Focus (gates) - Tuesday, July 25, 2000
By LAURIE JOHNSON Gated communities add air of security around the county By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A new, massive, 8-foot-high, Arkansas fieldstone wall graces the south side of Poplar Avenue just east of Goodlett. Another is going up across...

74. Archived Article: Real Focus (vesta) - Tuesday, June 20, 2000
Excitement building along with Vesta homes Excitement building along with Vesta homes By KEN GARLAND JR. Special to The Daily News The kick off of the 2000 Vesta Home Show began in May with its annual groundbreaking ceremony. The show will open in O...

75. Archived Article: Loft Apts (lead) - Monday, March 13, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Loft apartment project begins on South Main By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News For developer Gary Garland, tranforming the old Hot Line Building at 421 S. Main St. into loft apartments is the right thing to do. The design of the ...

76. Archived Article: Marketplace (jobs) - Monday, March 06, 2000
By LAURIE JOHNSON Record employment marks start of century for Tennessee By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News During the first month of the new century, virtually everybody who wanted a job had a job in Tennessee, according to the latest employment figu...

77. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, January 18, 2000
Ken Garland takes reins of MAHBA for 2000 Ken Garland takes reins of MAHBA for 2000 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Planned growth issues and environmentally friendly construction practices will be at the forefront during Ken Garlands term as head ...

78. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, December 28, 1999
Home Builders Association elects 2000 volunteer leadership team and sets goals for the new year Real Focus Home Builders elects volunteer leadership team, sets goals for 2000 The Memphis Area Home Builders Association is preparing to enter the new c...

79. Archived Article: Landmarks Lead - Wednesday, September 08, 1999
Landmarks to consider new Evergreen homes Landmarks to consider new Evergreen homes By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the demolition of almost 200 homes in preparation for a proposed Interstate 40 highway project on...

80. Archived Article: Gov't (lead) - Friday, August 27, 1999
CCC resolves matter CCC resolves matter with former president By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News The Ed Armentrout matter is closed. That was the official announcement at Thursday's Center City Commission meeting. A check in the amount of $7,405 - the ...

81. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) - Thursday, August 19, 1999
CCDC grants extension, CCDC grants extension, balks on two loan requests By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News To grant or not to grant, that was the question before the Center City Development Corp. at its meeting Wednesday. Seven items relating to devel...

82. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) Lead - Tuesday, August 17, 1999
CCDC to consider CCDC to consider four Downtown projects By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Two new projects and two lapsed applications to be considered at Wednesdays Center City Development Corp. meeting have one common thread they all involve a sing...

83. Archived Article: Landmarks Lj - Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Landmarks to consider South Main infill project Landmarks to consider South Main infill project By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission today will discuss a proposal for construction of six townhomes in the South Main Histo...

84. Archived Article: Govt (ccrfc) - Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Board approves Board approves five tax abatements By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Five tax abatements were approved during the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meeting Tuesday, but not without a few snags. Board members questioned whether they shou...

85. Archived Article: Landmarks - Wednesday, June 23, 1999
Landmarks to discuss Memphis Landing walkway Landmarks to discuss cobblestone walkway By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission will discuss plans today with city officials for a proposed temporary walkway across the Mississi...

86. Archived Article: Prime - Tuesday, June 22, 1999
1330 Monroe Ave 1330 Monroe Ave. available Space at 1330 Monroe Ave. is available for lease or sale. The building, which is a current location of French Riviera Spa, has visibility from Cleveland Street, Madison Avenue and Union Avenue. The space of...

87. Archived Article: Housing Graphic - Friday, April 30, 1999
Housing starts Housing starts Bowden Building Corp. has led the market in the number of home starts and the construction value in the first quarter of 1998 and 1999. Crossman Communities quadrupled the number of homes it started in 1999 over the sam...

88. Archived Article: 1qapts - Monday, April 12, 1999
Apartment construction Apartment construction surges in Downtown By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Although the first quarter of 1999 lagged behind its predecessor in the number of permits filed for new apartment construction, several projects could m...

89. 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 ...

90. Archived Article: Real Focus Bricks - Sunday, March 21, 1999
newsvote Building boom turns bricks into hot commodity By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For the past several years, low interest rates and a healthy economy have sustained one of the longest building booms in recent history. This constant demand for...

91. Archived Article: Mlgw St - Thursday, March 18, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON MLGW board to vote today on $10 million Navy contract By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Memphis Light Gas and Water employees will update the Naval Support facility in Millington if the utilitys board approves a contract worth n...

92. Archived Article: Landmarks (e&h) Lj - Wednesday, February 24, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Downtown club requests new courtyard addition By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News After almost a year of planning, a popular eatery and night spot in Downtowns South Main Historic District may have succeeded in designing a new courtya...

93. Archived Article: County Commission - Wednesday, February 03, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Proposal would swap agriculture for industry By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News A zone change being requested along Lenow Road north of Macon Road would add to the growing industrial character of a largely agricultural area of ...

94. Archived Article: Gov't (lead) - Wednesday, January 13, 1999
City Center Revenue Finance Commission board members dealt with a laundry list of issues Tuesday, unanimously approving all but one item Six project receive tax freeze approval By KATHLEEN BURT Daily News City Center Revenue Finance Commission board...

95. Archived Article: Gov't (ccrfc) - Monday, January 11, 1999
Several major downtown projects will be considered by the Center City Revenue Finance Corp Companies seek seven PILOTs for development By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Seven payment-in-lieu-of-taxes applications will be considered by the Center City ...

96. Archived Article: Gov't (drb) - Wednesday, January 06, 1999
An $8 Renovation plan targets four Downtown buildings By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News An $8.5 million plan to renovate four buildings in an area that once was the Wall Street district of Memphis will come before the Design Review Board Thursday. In ...

97. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) - Thursday, December 17, 1998
Two development loans that will assist with complete renovations of two Downtown buildings were approved by the Center City Development Corp Loans will help renovate two Downtown buildings By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Two development loans that w...

98. Archived Article: Gov't (drb) - Friday, December 04, 1998
Gary Garland is excited about Downtown redevelopment Downtown projects offer retail, apartment space By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Gary Garland is excited about Downtown redevelopment. The head of the Garland Co. Inc. has three projects in the wor...

99. Archived Article: Gov't (mlc) - Thursday, December 03, 1998
Two separate projects that will revitalize a block of South Front will be considered by the Memphis Landmarks Commission at its meeting today Inn, office expansion planned for South Front By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily New Two separate projects that wil...

100. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 24, 1998
Home builders association elects 1999 volunteer leadership team Home builders association elects 1999 volunteer leadership team By DAVID REEL Special to The Daily News David Gribble of Boyle Investment Co. has been elected to serve as 1999 president...