NASHVILLE (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed a pair of lawsuits claiming the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was responsible for flood damage in 2010 to the Grand Ole Opry, Gibson Guitar and other Nashville-area businesses.

2. Events - Friday, November 30, 2012

Downtown Memphis Commission will unveil Memphis’ first marker on the Highway 61 Blues Trail Friday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. at Third Street and Gayoso Avenue. Visit downtownmemphis.com.

3. International Exposure - Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Memphis hotel industry can thank at least 200,000 of its room nights last year to European visitors booked by tour operators.

European stays in Memphis averaged three nights, with each person spending more than $200 per day.

4. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Thursday, October 18, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

5. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Memphis Mayor AC Wharton joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

6. Gibson Guitar Deal a Contrast With Earlier Stance - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

The deal Gibson Guitar Corp. and federal prosecutors said they reached this week to drop a criminal case against the Tennessee-based guitar maker represents a sharp reversal from the combative stance Gibson took publicly last year.

7. Gibson Guitar Acknowledges Exotic Wood Violation - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Federal prosecutors say a deal has been reached to drop the criminal case against Gibson Guitar Corp. after the instrument maker acknowledged its exotic wood imports violated environmental laws.

8. Irish Stories - Monday, March 19, 2012

Throughout the nation’s history, millions of Irish men and women – in an effort to escape poverty, famine, joblessness and English oppression at home – made the journey across the Atlantic seeking fresh starts in the “land of opportunity.”

9. City Closes Books on Dynamic Year - Thursday, December 29, 2011

If there’s one thing 2011 proved about the legal profession in Memphis, it’s how intrinsic it is to the daily ebb and flow of life in the city and how deeply enmeshed it is in the big news stories of the day, from politics to business.

10. Court Hearing Over Seized Gibson Wood Delayed - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – A federal court hearing over wood seized from Gibson Guitar Corp. has been pushed back from Monday to Jan. 30.

11. Gibson Selling First Guitars With Substitute Wood - Tuesday, November 22, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – With federal seizures of large quantities of rosewood and ebony, Nashville-based Gibson Guitar has been forced to get creative.

Gibson operates a plant at 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave. in Memphis.

12. Events - Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Jobnewsmemphis.com will hold a career fair Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memphis Hilton, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, pre-register, bring resumes and prepare to be interviewed. For more information, call 761-3025 or visit www.jobnewsmemphis.com.

13. Events - Monday, October 24, 2011

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will hold its monthly meeting and educational program Monday, Oct. 24, at 5:45 p.m. at the Memphis Public Library & Information Center’s Poplar-White Station branch library, 5094 Poplar Ave.

14. Cooper, Blackburn Seek Changes to Illegal Wood Law - Friday, October 21, 2011

U.S. Reps. Jim Cooper and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee are introducing federal legislation seeking to quell fears among owners of musical instruments that they could be subject to prosecution under a law that has led to raids of Nashville-based Gibson Guitar Corp.’s Nashville and Memphis factories.

15. Striking a Chord - Friday, October 14, 2011

When Texas Gov. and current Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry came to Memphis two weeks ago for a fundraiser at Memphis Botanic Garden, he didn’t immediately head to the microphone after Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey introduced him.

16. Gibson Guitar CEO Defends Company Amid US Probe - Tuesday, October 11, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The head of Gibson Guitar said Saturday that he strongly backs conservation as well as federal enforcement of laws meant to protect the tropical hardwoods that his company uses for instruments.

17. Feds: Gibson Wood Seizure Linked to Criminal Probe - Thursday, October 06, 2011

Federal prosecutors are confirming there's a criminal investigation under way related to the Gibson Guitar raid and are asking a judge to delay efforts by the company to reclaim wood that was seized.

18. Feds Quote Outspoken Gibson Chief in Legal Filings - Monday, October 03, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Media comments by Gibson Guitar's outspoken CEO are being quoted in legal filings related to seized wood headed for the company's factories.

Gibson head Henry Juszkiewicz has publicly blasted the seizure and raids on facilities in Memphis and Nashville as examples of the federal government risking U.S. jobs with over-zealous regulation. The enforcement activities have also drawn the ire of Republicans and tea party groups.

19. Feds Won't Target Unwitting Owners of Illegal Wood - Thursday, September 22, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Federal officials say that people who unknowingly possess musical instruments made with illegal wood products do not face prosecution.

In a letter to Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, officials with the U.S. Justice Department and the Interior Department say enforcement efforts are focused on those "removing protected species from the wild and making a profit by trafficking in them."

20. Feds Still Mum on Reason for Gibson Raids - Thursday, September 22, 2011

Federal officials have shed a little light on last month’s raid of Gibson Guitar Corp. facilities in Memphis and Nashville – but not too much.

21. Feds Still Mum on Reason for Gibson Raids - Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Federal officials have shed a little light on last month’s raid of Gibson Guitar Corp. facilities in Memphis and Nashville – without really revealing much at all.

22. Gibson Guitar Chief Says Feds Want to Talk - Friday, September 16, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Federal officials have asked to meet next week with owners of Nashville-based Gibson Guitars following a raid last month, the company's CEO says.

Henry Juszkiewicz (JUS'-kuh-wits) said the Justice Department requested the meeting for Wednesday, according to The Tennessean.

23. Artists, Politicians Weigh in on Gibson Raids - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

British singer-songwriter James Blunt has filmed a brief video of himself praising Gibson Guitar Corp., the embattled guitar maker whose Memphis and Nashville facilities were raided last month by federal agents.

24. Gibson Guitar CEO to Join Blackburn for Obama Address - Thursday, September 08, 2011

Gibson Guitar CEO Henry Juszkiewicz will be the special guest of U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn at President Barack Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress Thursday night, Sept. 8.

25. Gibson: Plants ‘Up and Running’ Following Raid - Friday, September 02, 2011

Gibson Guitar Corp.’s chairman and CEO says the storied guitar maker is getting its operation back in tune following a raid last week by federal agents of the company’s factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville.

26. Gibson Guitar CEO Speaks Out About Raids - Monday, August 29, 2011

In a press conference Thursday, Aug. 25 that at times touched on themes of class warfare and government overreach, Gibson Guitar Corp. chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz struck back against federal agents’ raid several days ago of his company’s factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville.

27. Gibson CEO Fires Back Over Federal Raid - Friday, August 26, 2011

In a press conference Thursday that at times touched on themes of class warfare and government overreach, Gibson Guitar chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz struck back against the raid of his company’s factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville by federal agents several days ago.

28. Canadian Students to Visit Memphis Music Sites - Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A group of high school students from Ontario, Canada, will arrive in Memphis Wednesday to soak up the city’s rich musical heritage.

Sixty-five students ages 15 to 19 are coming from Exeter, a rural farming community of about 4,500 people. They participate in the music program at South Huron District High School.

29. CCRFC to Act On Financing Amendments - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors takes up two items at its Tuesday meeting involving a Mud Island apartment complex and the Gibson Guitar plant located south of Beale Street.

30. Autism Awareness Events Planned for Downtown - Monday, March 21, 2011

On April 1, The Autism Society of the Mid-South’s Second Annual Opening Eyes to Autism 5K will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Gibson Guitar Factory.

The race will end on Beale Street with after-party at Alfred’s. The $25 race entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and entry to Alfred’s. Proceeds benefit the Harwood Center, www.harwoodcenter.org.

31. Events - Friday, December 04, 2009

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will hold a seminar today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UTHSC, 800 Madison Ave. The seminar will discuss HIV/AIDS in the Mid-South. For more information, call 218-5511.

32. Gibson CEO Leaves Rainforest Group after Raid - Friday, November 20, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The top executive of Gibson Guitar Corp. is taking a leave of absence from the board of an environmental group amid concerns about the source of the harvested wood used for instruments.

33. Events - Friday, June 12, 2009

The University of Memphis will host the “We Are One!” library conference, expo and concert today. The circulation conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McWherter Library. The expo will be held from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Rose Theatre lobby and the concert will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Rose Theatre. For more information, contact Sonji Wright at 678-2203 or slwright@memphis.edu.

34. Events - Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Downtown Parking Authority will meet today at 9 a.m. in the Center City Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St.

35. Beale, Lee’s Landing Battles Continue - Monday, February 02, 2009

Once upon a time there was talk of a change in the management of the Beale Street entertainment district. And for a rare moment in November, it seemed that all of the many sides that have some role in the running of Beale Street were about to agree to it.

36. Guitar Shop Leaves Cordova For Midtown - Thursday, January 29, 2009

Martin Music, a retailer that specializes in guitars, is moving to a new location in Midtown from a strip mall in Cordova.

37. Calvary & the Arts Begins Next Week - Thursday, October 23, 2008

The playful beat of a jazz orchestra, the plaintive tone of a country song and the urgent notes of a gospel band will reverberate through the sanctuary during the 30th anniversary series of Calvary & the Arts.

38. Gibson Guitar Sues Retailers Over 'Guitar Hero' Video Game - Friday, March 21, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Gibson Guitar Corp. is suing Wal-Mart and five other major retailers that sell the Activision "Guitar Hero" game, claiming it violates a patent held by the Nashville-based company.

39. Gibson Guitar Merging With Danish Audio Company TC Group - Tuesday, January 22, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Gibson Guitar Corp. will be merging with TC Group, a Danish company that makes audio equipment for professionals and musicians.

Officials with the companies announced the plans at a trade show in California on Friday.

40. Ready to Rock - Thursday, July 19, 2007

When Dr. Scott Morris settles into the front row at a benefit concert later this month in honor of the nonprofit clinic he started 20 years ago, he, like the rest of the crowd, will be ready for some loud exuberant rock music.

41. Events - Friday, June 01, 2007

The Memphis Potters' Guild presents its annual Spring Show & Sale today through Sunday at The Memphis Botanic Garden at 750 Cherry Road in Audubon Park. The opening reception will be today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 458-2354.

42. Booking It - Tuesday, April 17, 2007

It's the kind of task for which Memphis-based Resource Entertainment Group, a venue management and entertainment consulting company, seems perfectly suited.

REG, which has booked concerts for major acts such as Ludacris, Harry Connick Jr. and Elton John over the years, has signed a contract with the Gibson Lounge to become the venue's exclusive rental agent.

43. One More Time - Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Memphis long has been known as the home of the blues - and it's no wonder, considering the city's rich musical history.

It's home to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion, B.B. King's Blues Club, Isaac Hayes' restaurant in the Peabody Place mall and Beale Street, among other venues.

44. Get Ready, Memphis: Star-Studded Cast On Tap at Media Reform Conference - Friday, January 12, 2007

It's not every day a person gets to see a member of the Federal Communications Commission jam onstage with a local band like the North Mississippi Allstars.

But attendees can expect that and more at the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform, which kicks off today and continues through Sunday and which will bring to Memphis guests including Hollywood personalities, academics, activists and political celebrities.

45. Musculoskeletal Conference Draws Ideas - and Deep Pockets - Monday, October 09, 2006

To get an idea of how rapidly the bioscience industry has matured in Memphis, one good starting point is the annual Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC), which kicks off Tuesday at the FedEx Institute of Technology on Innovation Drive.

46. Musculoskeletal Conference Draws Ideas - and Deep Pockets - Monday, October 09, 2006

To get an idea of how rapidly the bioscience industry has matured in Memphis, one good starting point is the annual Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC), which kicks off Tuesday at the FedEx Institute of Technology on Innovation Drive.

47. Dabble with Watercolors During Botanic Garden's Workshop - Monday, March 06, 2006

MARCH 7

The Memphis Botanic Garden presents a "No Risk Watercolor Class" with Sally Markell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. The class is for beginners or experienced artists who want to get reacquainted with watercolors. All supplies provided. Cost is $55 for members and $60 for non-members. Call 685-1566, Ext. 130, to register.

48. Future Westin Hotel Financed for $29.5 Million - Tuesday, December 06, 2005

0.67 acres near
Third Street
Cost: $11.9 million

Borrower: Senate Hotel Partners Memphis LP

Lender: First Tennessee Bank NA

49. Westin Hotel PropertyFinanced for $29.5 Million - Thursday, December 01, 2005
Senate Hotel Partners Memphis LP has filed three trust deeds for 1.42 acres near Third Street. The vacant land, located near the Gibson Guitar factory, includes 0.67 acres slated to become a Westin Hotel and 0.74 acres that will house a parking garag

50. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 29, 2004
GIS Conference Held at University of Memphis

UTHSC, Jewish Family Service Host Health Conference

Nov. 29

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing and Jewish Family Service present Vision for Health: A Bowen Persp...

51. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Fearnley & Califf PLLC and First Baptist Church of Memphis presents the 6th annual Caitlins Help for Hope House 5K at 8 a

The Daily News offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices reopen at 8:30 a.m. Mon...

52. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, November 23, 2004
The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p

The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., first floor. Call 576-6786. The 27th annual March of Dimes Turkey Trot begins at 8 a.m. Thursday at Shelby Farms, 500 Pine L...

53. Archived Article: Mpact (lead) - Friday, October 01, 2004
Mpact Helps Memphis Reach Potential

Mpact Helps Memphis Reach Potential

Group helps recruit new professionals, retain area grads

ANNE MANNING

The Daily News

Mpact Memphis is definitely living up to its name. The organization is making...

54. Archived Article: Rock (lead) - Wednesday, September 01, 2004
FedExForum Adding More Than Basketball

FedExForum Hopes for Broad Impact

Rock n Soul Museum among arenas attractions

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Downtown employees enjoying an early-morning cup of coffee, shoppers looking for NBA merch...

55. Archived Article: Hotel (lead) - Thursday, February 26, 2004
Within the next month, plans are likely to be finalized that would bring construction of a new major hotel across from the Fed

Downtown Readies for Upscale Hotel

Westin near arena to round out entertainment corridor

ANDREW BELL

The Daily...

56. Archived Article: Tourism (lead) - Wednesday, July 30, 2003
07-30-03 Lead

Costs of storm high for local tourism industry

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

The price tag to repair the devastation wrought throughout the city by the hurricane-force winds that accompanied last weeks storm is mind-bogglin...

57. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, April 25, 2003
Worldwide reps arrive to warm Downtown welcome

Worldwide reps arrive to warm Downtown welcome

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

Already in the spotlight within the local community, revitalization efforts in Downtown Memphis will take cen...

58. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, April 03, 2003
National group taps

National group taps

Gibbons as officer

Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons was elected treasurer and a board member of the American Prosecutors Research Institute, a nonprofit research and program develo...

59. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, March 07, 2003
Northwest reports

Northwest reports

February traffic

Northwest Airlines announced a system-wide February load factor of 73.3 percent, 1.1 points below February 2002. System-wide, Northwest flew 5.10 billion revenue passenger miles and 6.96 ...

60. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Rock n Soul plans move

Rock n Soul plans move

to where round balls roll

Memphis Rock n Soul Museum, the Smithsonian Institution partnership dedicated to relating the citys historic contributions to music and culture, will relocate to FedExF...

61. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, June 17, 2002
Home improvements products distributor, Orgill Inc Home improvement products distributor, Orgill Inc., is expanding its Tifton, Ga., distribution center. Orgills Tifton center serves the companys retail accounts in the region, including more than 2,...

62. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, April 05, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Alzheimers Evening to Remember celebrates past, future By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News A few decades ago, an ambitious young runner decided to match his physical prowess against that of his athletic father. No matter how fast he...

63. Archived Article: Ohc (lead) - Friday, December 22, 2000
Operation Happy Christmas to feed 4500 families Operation Happy Christmas to feed 4,500 needy families By SUE PEASE The Daily News A few weeks ago when politicians were worrying over ballot chads, a Tennessee representative was worrying about someth...

64. Archived Article: Blues Ball (lead) - Wednesday, September 20, 2000
The Blues Ball plays at Gibson Guitar Factory Gibson factory site of Blues Ball encore By Sue Pease The Daily News For a Memphis business desiring to raise awareness about its products and services, having a party, or rather "the" party of...

65. Archived Article: Blues Ball P2 - Monday, August 07, 2000
2000 Blues Ball goes global with eBay 2000 Blues Ball goes global with eBay Want to party with Isaac Hayes at his birthday celebration this month at the Copacabana in New York City? Well, you can. Visit http://www.ebay.com/theme/tickets.html and cli...

66. Archived Article: Standout St - Friday, June 09, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Volunteering spices up life By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Bettye May knows barbecue. Thats because she volunteers as a Memphis in May barbecue judge. Becoming a barbecue judge involved a daylong training session during which...

67. Archived Article: Govt Focus - Thursday, January 13, 2000
World-Class Music often starts World-class music in tune with Tennessee manufacturers By Carol Davis Special to The Daily News Each time country recording artist Chely Wright takes the stage, she is backed by more than her talented band she is buoye...

68. Archived Article: Industrial St - Tuesday, October 19, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Industrial starts rise during third quarter While values down year-to-date, e-commerce growth fuels building, leasing of warehouse space By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The value of building permits issued for industrial and c...

69. Archived Article: Graphic (3qindust) - Tuesday, October 19, 1999
No Third quarter industrial While permits and the construction value of those permits are up in the third quarter of 1999 over the same period in 1998, overall, 1999 has not been as good in the commercial/industrial market as the first nine months o...

70. 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...

71. Archived Article: Standout St - Friday, April 02, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Running Realtors Jules Wade receives Lion Heart Award but shares the credit with his real estate colleagues By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News When the Memphis Area Association of Realtors helped Youth Villages start its annual 5...

72. Archived Article: Rock'n'soul - Tuesday, March 02, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER City bond would fund museum on Beale By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Memphis soon will house the first permanent Smithsonian display outside Washington, D.C., pending City Councils appropriation of $1 million in bond funds f...

73. Archived Article: Quart Const Chg - Wednesday, April 15, 1998
Shelby County construction County construction up in first quarter By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Residential and commercial construction increased 17 percent in the first quarter with 2,204 building permits issued valued at $323.8 million, com...

74. Archived Article: Rockwear St - Monday, August 11, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Rockwear USA on Beale to feature music merchandise By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News When Larry Bell was stopped by a man asking where he got his Gibson Guitar T-shirt, he was struck with an idea for a new kind of retail store. ...

75. Archived Article: Ccc Awards Chg - Friday, March 28, 1997
By CAMILLE H CCC honors Downtown businesses, celebrates 20 years By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The Center City Commission held its annual meeting and awards ceremony Thursday at the Peabody, celebrating 20 years of progress and honoring the co...

76. Archived Article: Chamber Chg - Thursday, January 16, 1997
By CAMILLE H Capital investment from area projects doubled from 1995 By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Memphis and Shelby County had more major projects with jobs created in 1996 than in the past 10 years, according to an announcement made Wednesd...

77. Archived Article: Back - Tuesday, November 05, 1996
1996 growth exceeds previous year 1996 growth exceeds previous year The first three quarters of 1996 have been good overall for the Memphis economy, according to the latest figures compiled by the research department of the Memphis Area Chamber of C...

78. Archived Article: Bb King Cutline - Friday, October 27, 1995
10/27 B.B. King cutline The legendary B.B. King autographs his own flying birthday card, a Northwest DC-9 sporting a painted rendition of his trademark Gibson guitar, Lucille, during a ceremony marking Kings 70th birthday. Three days of celebration ...