MEMPHIS (AP) – An appearance by former Elvis Presley co-star Mother Dolores Hart and a listening party for a new box set featuring his performances at Stax Records are highlights of the annual celebration of the rock n' roll icon this August.

2. Court Won't Hear Challenge to Copyright Board - Wednesday, May 29, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear a challenge to the authority of the board that sets royalty rates for musical works.

The high court refused Tuesday to hear an appeal challenging the Copyright Royalty Board, a panel of three copyright judges appointed by the Librarian of Congress.

3. Memphis in the Meantime - Saturday, May 25, 2013

The city’s tourism and travel industry is thriving as a one-of-a-kind destination for leisure and business travelers, but industry insiders believe a larger, technologically updated convention center is needed in years to come if Memphis wants to remain competitive in bringing larger groups to town.

4. Briglia Joins Archer-Malmo as Web/Broadcast Artist - Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Kristen Briglia has joined archer-malmo as web/broadcast turbo artist. In her new role, Briglia will produce web graphics, HTML and video-editing services for the growing digital and broadcast departments, and will also help on print projects as needed.

5. White House Celebrates the Sounds of Memphis Soul - Wednesday, April 10, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – A White House celebration Tuesday night of Memphis soul music is an affirmation of the decades of hard work that went into making it a classic American music sound, said some of the artists tapped to perform.

6. Nashville Symphony Facing Financial Hurdle - Monday, April 01, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – When Nashville's symphony hall opened in 2006, across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame and just a short block from the honky-tonks of lower Broadway, the building was praised for its beauty and sound and the potential to upgrade the city's music image.

7. University Panel to Talk Music-Politics Connection - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) – The Lambuth campus of the University of Memphis is sponsoring a panel discussion about the relationship between politics and music.

The university says the symposium is scheduled for March 22 in the Hamilton Performing Arts Center on the Jackson campus.

8. Soul Celebration - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

John Fry, the venerable founder of the Memphis-based Ardent record label and accompanying studio facility, still remembers wandering into the Satellite Record Shop, the music store that once operated in front of Stax Records.

9. South Main’s New Life - Saturday, March 02, 2013

The history of the South Main Historic Arts District is as colorful as its present-day users, an alternating rhythm of sorts in Memphis’ songbook.

The area has oscillated from its ritzy suburban roots of the 1800s to the industrial era ghost town of the 20th century and now to its current status as Downtown’s flourishing arts and boutique district and the subject of some $100 million in investment. And it’s all due to stakeholders who braved the status quo in distinguishing the southern end of the Central Business District as that funky place with an indescribable vibe.

10. Potter Promotes Grizzlies With Memphis Flair - Friday, February 15, 2013

Although he didn’t know it at the time, Jason Potter got his first taste of event promotion while studying business at Indiana University.

11. Obama Pushes for Higher Minimum Wage on Plant Tour - Thursday, February 14, 2013

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday because he says Americans who work full time should not be in poverty.

12. Auditors Fault 3 State Agencies on Film Incentives - Tuesday, January 29, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – State auditors say they have serious concerns about oversight of the state film incentives programs.

In audit results released Monday, the state comptroller's office said the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Revenue failed to ensure that public incentives for filmmaking businesses were properly administered.

13. More Visitors Centers Recommended for North Mississippi - Monday, December 24, 2012

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) – A consulting firm has recommended seven to eight visitors centers to capitalize on the cultural and tourism heritage in north Mississippi.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Phil Walker, of Nashville-based Walker Collaborative, and his team presented findings to the board of the Mississippi Hills Area Alliance.

14. Supreme Court: Who Counts as a Supervisor? - Tuesday, November 27, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – When does your coworker also count as your supervisor? The Supreme Court may make a final decision on whether to draw a legal line between work colleagues and work managers, at least when it comes to harassment and retaliation claims.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Volunteer Spirit - Friday, October 12, 2012

We volunteer. Those two words comprise this particular radio station’s independent streak and listener-supported ethos, which traces its beginning to 1976 and to the days of vinyl and reel-to-reel tapes.

18. Social Media Renders Rapid Judgment on Debate - Friday, October 05, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Big Bird is endangered. Jim Lehrer lost control. And Mitt Romney crushed President Barack Obama.

Those were the judgments rendered across Twitter and Facebook Wednesday during the first debate of the 2012 presidential contest. While millions turned on their televisions to watch the 90-minute showdown, a smaller but highly engaged subset took to social networks to discuss and score the debate as it unspooled in real time.

19. Arkansas Court Rejects Casino Measure for November Ballot - Friday, October 05, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a proposed ballot measure that would have given a professional poker player the exclusive rights to operate casinos in four counties.

20. Musicians Remember Elvis' Talent, Character - Tuesday, August 14, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Elvis Presley left behind hit songs, epic performances, some so-so movies and an image as a handsome, rebellious, talented and sometimes-troubled artist that remains indelibly marked in America's pop culture psyche 35 years after his death.

21. Destination King Merges With Chattanooga Firm - Thursday, August 09, 2012

Destination King has merged with Quiddity Entertainment of Chattanooga, Tenn., and subsequently formed LEO – an events management group based in Memphis with offices in Chattanooga and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

22. Destination King Merges With Chattanooga Firm - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Destination King has merged with Quiddity Entertainment of Chattanooga, Tenn., and the subsequent formation of LEO – an events management group based in Memphis with offices in Chattanooga and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

23. Google Sells Small Tablet, Challenges Kindle Fire - Thursday, June 28, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google is unveiling a small tablet computer bearing its brand in a challenge to Amazon's Kindle Fire.

The Nexus 7 is designed specifically for Google Play, the online store that sells movies, music, books, apps and other content – the things Amazon.com Inc. also sells for its tablet computer.

24. Graceland Marks 30th Year as Tourist Attraction - Thursday, June 14, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month, nobody knew if it would be a success. Nearly 18 million visitors later, the house where Elvis Presley once lived is a money-making business that's helped transform the city of Memphis into a top destination for music lovers.

25. US Casinos Slowly Coming Back From Recession Woes - Thursday, May 10, 2012

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady, according to a report released Wednesday.

26. Hotel Company Sues Government Over Tenn. Flooding - Wednesday, May 02, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gaylord Entertainment Co. filed a lawsuit Monday accusing the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of negligence that heavily damaged its luxury hotel in Nashville and the famous Grand Ole Opry House during flooding in 2010.

27. Charlie Daniels Honored by Tenn. Lawmakers - Thursday, April 26, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Tennessee Senate paid tribute to country music legend Charlie Daniels Wednesday morning.

Daniels sang the national anthem before being honored with a resolution.

28. System to Ease Flood Danger in Memphis in Works - Thursday, April 26, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – A year after the historic Memphis flood, emergency officials are teaming up with federal agencies to create a network of river gauges and weather stations in surrounding Shelby County to better monitor the Mississippi River tributaries that overflowed, forcing hundreds from their homes.

29. Possession of Elvis Tour Bus Not Yet Settled - Monday, April 09, 2012

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) – A two-year-old feud over who owns the so-called Elvis Bus continues in a Mississippi court.

It may be a while longer before the issue is settled.

The North Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Lee County Chancellor Talmadge Littlejohn postponed a hearing this week into a challenge to the bus' title, presently held by Bill Kinard of Tupelo.

30. Apple's Market Clout Likely to Draw More Scrutiny - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – In everything it does, from product design to business deals, Apple strives for as much control as possible.

But as the world's most valuable company sets out to define and dominate the rapidly evolving markets it created with the iPhone and the iPad, Apple is likely to face antitrust regulators who want to curb its power.

31. On Location: MEMPHIS Announces Passes, Grant - Monday, March 12, 2012

On Location: MEMPHIS festival passes are now on sale at www.onlocationmemphis.org.

The all-access pass is $60 and gains the holder admittance to all films, music events, parties, panels and workshops during the festival, which will be held at several Malco theaters April 19-22.

32. New Elvis ‘Icon’ Exhibit Opens at Graceland - Thursday, March 01, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – A new exhibit chronicling Elvis Presley's influence on pop music performers has opened at Graceland in Memphis.

The exhibit, called "Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley," opened Thursday at the Graceland tourist attraction. It includes 75 items on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, plus other memorabilia from artists who have been influenced by Elvis.

33. Tenn. Swaps 'Stage' for 'Song' as Tourism Slogan - Friday, March 02, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – The stage may be set for travelers in Tennessee, but state tourism officials have abandoned it for a song.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has dropped the slogan "The Stage Is Set for You," which had been used for eight years.

34. Target's Q4 Profit Declines 5.2 Percent - Friday, February 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Target Corp. reported a 5.2 percent drop in earnings for the fourth quarter, as big discounts to get tight-fisted shoppers to buy during the holiday season eroded profits.

35. Memphis’ Media Source Wins Bronze Telly - Monday, February 06, 2012

Media Source has received one of the television industry’s most prestigious honors, a Bronze Telly Award, for its production of “Mahaffey Covers Country Music’s Biggest Night.”

36. AP: Lisa Marie Presley Talks About New Exhibit - Thursday, February 02, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – There's a glass case in a room on Graceland's first floor that holds a small white fur coat, a photo album of Elvis Presley's family and a blue record player used by his daughter, Lisa Marie.

37. AP: Lisa Marie Presley Talks About New Exhibit - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – There's a glass case in a room on Graceland's first floor that holds a small white fur coat, a photo album of Elvis Presley's family and a blue record player used by his daughter, Lisa Marie.

38. Twitter CEO Says Blocking Policy Over-Distilled - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) – Twitter CEO Dick Costolo sought to calm the global outrage over the company's new country-by-country censorship policy, complaining in part that the issue is being treated with the same kind of shorthand that has made Twitter popular.

39. Memphis Symphony to Present Free Program Sunday - Monday, January 30, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – The Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents the first in a series of free community programs Sunday.

"Opus One Connections" featuring Latin-jazz singer Marcela Pinilla will be performed at the Hickory Ridge Mall. A news release from the symphony said the program "combines musical experiences with related engaging activities in a family-friendly setting."

40. After Protest, Congress Puts Off Movie Piracy Bill - Monday, January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Caving to a massive campaign by Internet services and their millions of users, Congress indefinitely postponed legislation Friday to stop online piracy of movies and music costing U.S. companies billions of dollars every year. Critics said the bills would result in censorship and stifle Internet innovation.

41. Dolly Parton Plans Nashville Water/Snow Park - Friday, January 20, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Dolly Parton plans a water-snow park in Nashville, described as the first of its kind in the country.

It will join her theme park and a water park in Pigeon Forge, about 190 miles away in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.

42. Opera Memphis Dons Comic Mask - Monday, January 16, 2012

Opera Memphis, which opened its 2011-2012 season with the torrid romance and drama of “Tosca” now invites audiences to sit back and laugh.

“The rest of the year it’s all happy endings,” said Ned Canty, Opera Memphis’ general director and stage director for Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” which will be staged at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre Jan. 21 and 24.

43. Google Gets More Personal With Search Results - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google is sifting through the photos and commentary on its blossoming social network so its Internet search results can include more personal information.

The additional personal touches that began to roll out Tuesday mark another step toward one of Google's most ambitious goals. The Internet search leader eventually hopes to know enough about each of its users so it can tailor its results to fit the unique interests of each person looking for something.

44. Can You Say That on TV? The Supreme Court Debates - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – In colorful give and take, the Supreme Court debated whether policing curse words and nudity on broadcast television makes sense in the cable era, one justice suggesting the policy is fast becoming moot as broadcast TV heads the way of "vinyl records and 8-track tapes."

45. The 'CES Curse?' Gadget Show has Poor Record - Monday, January 09, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – The largest trade show in the Americas must be a great place to show off new products, right? Wrong. The International Consumer Electronics Show is quickly becoming a launch pad for products that fall flat.

46. US Album Sales Rise for First Time Since 2004 - Friday, January 06, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – U.S. album sales rose more than 3 percent last year for the first gain since 2004 – a sign that rising digital sales are finally stemming the decade-long decline of compact discs.

47. Target Cuts Outlook After Dec. Misses Expectations - Friday, January 06, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Target lowered its earnings expectations Thursday following a disappointing December, with consumers waiting until the last minute to shop as well as weak sales of electronics.

48. Vandy Going for 3rd Bowl Win Ever vs Cincinnati - Monday, January 02, 2012

Vanderbilt linebacker Chris Marve will have his own cheering section for the Liberty Bowl. It will include about 100 family and friends, and he couldn't help everyone asking for tickets.

Marve grew up in Memphis, Tenn., and went to high school at White Station. Former coaches and their families will be joining his relatives and friends in the stands Saturday when Vanderbilt plays Cincinnati.

49. Vandy Holds Last Practice Before Heading to Memphis - Friday, December 23, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Vanderbilt Commodores know how to wrap up a final practice in style. Just ask senior linebacker Chris Marve.

His teammates lifted him up onto their shoulders Wednesday and carried him off the practice field, while defensive back Sean Richardson got the same treatment himself. Marve says it's been a tradition to carry off the senior linebackers at least since he was a true freshman.

50. European Finan. Crisis Tops AP Picks of '11 Biz Stories - Thursday, December 22, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Europe took the financial world on a stomach-churning ride in 2011.

The rising threat of default by heavily indebted European countries spread fear across financial markets and weighed on economies worldwide. As the year came to a close, banks and investors nervously watched Europe's political and financial leaders scramble to prevent the 17-nation eurozone from breaking apart.

51. FDA Favors More Risk Info on Birth Control Pills - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health regulators are leaning toward adding new information about the risk of blood clots to the labels of widely prescribed birth control pills such as Yaz, in light of growing evidence that the newer contraceptive drugs may be riskier than older drugs.

52. Microsoft Rolls Out Xbox TV Platform - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game console, one that allows you to navigate through music, movies, TV shows and games with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.

53. iPads Become Child's Play - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Make room in the toy box for the iPad.

Crayola allows tots to doodle on the iPad using its iMarker just as they would a crayon on a coloring book. Tweens are able to belt out their favorite Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez tunes on a Disney microphone that turns the tablet into a karaoke machine. And technology accessories company Griffin enables teens to fly its toy helicopter by using the iPhone as a remote control.

54. Cincinnati, Vanderbilt to Meet in Liberty Bowl - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – After winning a share of the Big East championship, Cincinnati will face Vanderbilt in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31.

The Bearcats (9-3) will be making their 13th bowl appearance and first in the Memphis bowl game after missing the postseason a year ago. The Commodores (6-6) are making just their fifth all-time bowl appearance but second in the past four seasons.

55. Travel Industry Counts on Football, Special Events - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tourism officials in Tennessee are counting on football games and special events to keep the travel business steady during the usually slow month of December.

December is not a key month for Tennessee tourism, a $14 billion-a-year industry. Bad weather restricts some travel, and holiday shopping and parties occupy consumers' time. Youngsters are still in school, which cuts into family travel lasting more than a weekend. And household budgets can get strained at Christmas.

56. UT Coach Pat Summitt Recipient of AARP Inspire Award - Friday, November 18, 2011

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee's Pat Summitt is among a dozen recipients of AARP The Magazine's Inspire Awards in the wake of the coach's announcement that she has dementia.

According to AARP, the awards pay tribute to people who inspire action in others.

57. Cobb Brings Unique Sound to Calvary Series - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Joyce Cobb is a versatile singer and entertainer on the local music scene who knows how to deliver a memorable show.

58. Universal, Sony/ATV to Buy EMI for $4.1 Billion - Monday, November 14, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) – EMI Group Ltd., the iconic British music company that is home to The Beatles, Coldplay and Katy Perry, is being split and sold for $4.1 billion.

The deal will open EMI's buyers, Universal Music and Sony/ATV, to regulatory scrutiny as they increase their dominance of the music industry.

59. Google Plus Ready to Add Business, Celebrity Pages - Tuesday, November 08, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google's social networking service is now open for businesses.

The expansion, announced on Monday, is the latest feature on Google's Plus service to imitate what's already available on Facebook, the leading website for sharing with family, friends and businesses.

60. Just in Time for Holidays, a Bad Economic Mood - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans say they feel worse about the economy than they have since the depths of the Great Recession. And it's a bad time for a bad mood because households are starting to make their holiday budgets.

61. IPO Market, an Engine of Job Growth, Stalls - Tuesday, October 25, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — Two companies with quirky names, Ubiquiti Networks and Zeltiq Aesthetics, made their public debuts earlier this month with listings on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Each company's stock went up modestly on the first day of trading.

62. Events - Friday, October 21, 2011

Visible Music College will hold the seventh annual 24-Hour Drumathon beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The entire percussion department will drum for 24 hours at the Ann and Jim Vining Concert Hall, 200 Madison Ave. The event will raise money for Visible Music College drummers to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis. The Drumathon will be broadcast live online, To donate, watch streaming video or request a song, visit www.drumathon.com.

63. Events - Thursday, October 20, 2011

Vance Avenue Choice Neighborhoods’ neighborhood team, a joint community engagement effort by the University of Memphis’ graduate program in city and regional planning, the department of anthropology and The Vance Avenue Collaborative, will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Emmanuel Center, 604 St. Paul Ave. The meeting will discuss how to integrate resident and community stakeholder interests, perceptions and visions into resident-led redevelopment and revitalization plans for the neighborhood.

64. 100 Veterans From Tennessee Travel to Washington - Thursday, October 13, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – About 100 Tennessee veterans from World War II will be boarding a plane in Nashville to visit the World War II memorial and other memorials in Washington, D.C.

The veterans and their guardians will leave Wednesday morning as part of the Music City Honor Flight, a Nashville organization that honors Tennessee's World War II veterans with a free roundtrip flight to Washington.

65. Chief Justice Roberts Invokes Guitarist Hendrix - Thursday, October 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg invoked composer Aaron Copland. The chief justice countered with guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

The high court's generational divide was on display Wednesday as the justices heard arguments about whether Congress acted properly in extending U.S. copyright protection to millions of works by foreign artists and authors that had been in the public domain – meaning they could be performed and used in other ways without paying royalties.

66. Apple Unveils Faster, More Powerful iPhone - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) – Apple Inc. unveiled a new iPhone on Tuesday that is faster and more powerful but stops short of a more radical upgrade. It said Sprint customers will now be able to use one.

67. Social Media, Mobile Tech on the Rise for Weddings - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – As her grandfather sat pleasantly perplexed at her wedding, Lauren Barnes reached into the recesses of her strapless white gown, whipped out her iPhone and accepted her groom's Facebook relationship change to "married."

68. Apple Expected to Unveil New iPhone This Week - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Apple fans are amped. The computer and gadget maker is expected to announce a new, more powerful version of its wildly popular smartphone this week – more than a year after it unveiled the iPhone 4.

69. Privacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook - Friday, September 30, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Nine privacy groups have sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it should investigate the ways Facebook collects data about users' online activity after recent changes to its site.

70. With Kindle Fire, Amazon's Digital Ambitions Burn - Friday, September 30, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Amazon's unveiling of the Kindle Fire tablet computer sends a bright-hot message: The online retailer is ready to rival iPad maker Apple in an effort to be the world's top digital content provider.

71. Amazon Unveils $199 Kindle Fire Tablet - Thursday, September 29, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Wednesday showed off the Kindle Fire, a $199 tablet computer, challenging Apple's iPad by extending its Kindle brand into the world of full-color, multipurpose devices.

72. Timberlake to be Honored for Environmental Efforts - Thursday, September 29, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Justin Timberlake has been lauded for his work in music, TV and film. Now he's about to get an accolade for trying to better the environment.

The Environmental Media Association says Timberlake will receive its Futures Award, which represents future environmental leaders in entertainment.

73. Amazon Expected to Launch Tablet Wednesday - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is expected to unveil a tablet computer Wednesday, Sept. 28, picking a fight with Apple Inc. and its iPad. The iPad has many challengers, but analysts say Amazon's could be different – it has a chance to be more than a wannabe.

74. Last Borders Shoppers Wistful, Looking for Deals - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – The scene this weekend at the last of the remaining Borders bookstores to close was more like a memorial service than a funeral. Shoppers reminisced fondly about their beloved bookseller rather than grieve its loss.

75. Obama: Congress Has No Reason to Wait on Jobs Bill - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Imploring Congress to follow his lead, President Barack Obama on Tuesday lobbied lawmakers to adopt his nearly $450 billion jobs plan, promising it would help workers in the construction industry and rebuild schools in crumbling condition. Said Obama: "My question to Congress is, what on earth are we waiting for?"

76. Nashville Museum on African American Music Planned - Tuesday, September 13, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – A new museum in the works for Nashville will aim to expand the public's idea of what makes the town Music City.

The National Museum of African American Music may sound counterintuitive for a city most closely associated with country music, a genre dominated by white performers. But supporters of the new project say the city played an important role in fostering African American music, which in turn influenced the roots of country and many other American genres.

77. Tactical Magic Celebrates 10 Years - Monday, September 12, 2011

It was 10 years ago this month – amid some of the most uncertain times in the nation’s history – that Trace Hallowell founded Tactical Magic.

He had completed his commitments at Thompson & Co., took a month off to drive around the country with his family, and came back ready to work.

78. Station Brings Memphis Tunes to Virtual Airwaves - Tuesday, August 30, 2011

At first glance, it looks like any home office anywhere: two flat screen computer monitors with towers beneath the desk, a coffee pot to one side and a black-and-white cat that desperately wants to be let out.

79. Liberty Drops Barnes & Noble Bid, Plans to Invest $204M - Monday, August 22, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Barnes & Noble Inc. said Thursday that Liberty Media, the conglomerate controlled by John Malone, has dropped its $1 billion bid to buy the bookseller and instead will invest $204 million in the company.

80. Tennesseans Asked to Help Evaluate Textbooks - Friday, August 19, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee education officials are asking the public for help in evaluating textbooks for the 2012-13 school year.

Subjects are visual arts, music, theater arts, dance, spelling, literature, driver education, computer science, health sciences education, business technology, marketing education, technology engineering, education and trade and industrial education.

81. During 'Elvis Week,' Fans Remember Pivotal Year - Tuesday, August 16, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Elvis Presley fans love an anniversary.

Every year, thousands of Elvis devotees flock to Memphis to remember the singer's death on Aug. 16, 1977. The main event of "Elvis Week" is the solemn candlelight vigil at Graceland, his longtime home, at midnight Tuesday.

82. The iPad Trumps Oil: Apple is Most Valuable US Co. - Thursday, August 11, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Investors seem to think you want an iPad more than oil, as Apple Inc. became the most valuable company in the United States, surpassing Exxon Mobil Corp. on Wednesday.

83. Nashville Hosts National Folk Festival Sept. 2-4 - Thursday, August 04, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Nashville has no theme park, no beach and no casinos.

But it has music. Lots of it.

The National Folk Festival, which is coming to Nashville Labor Day weekend, caps off several months of major events held here that validate Nashville's self-proclaimed moniker "Music City USA."

84. FDA Says Memphis-Made Sleepy Brownies are Unsafe - Wednesday, August 03, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration has warned the manufacturer of melatonin-laced brownies called "Lazy Larry" that the government considers them unsafe and could seize them from store shelves.

85. Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Video Game Sales to Kids - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it is unconstitutional to bar children from buying or renting violent video games, saying government doesn't have the authority to "restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed" despite complaints that the popular and fast-changing technology allows the young to simulate acts of brutality.

86. Pandora Gains Point to Healthy Internet IPO Future - Friday, June 17, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Internet radio station Pandora Media's IPO struck the right chord with investors Wednesday despite the static in the overall stock market.

Pandora's shares surged by as much 63 percent in their market debut before pulling back later in the session. The stock closed at $17.42, still a decent gain amid the market's broader decline. It marked a 9 percent increase from Pandora's initial public offering price of $16 and a nearly six-fold increase from what Pandora's own board thought the stock was worth just six months ago.

87. Pandora Raises IPO Offering Price Range - Monday, June 13, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Pandora raised the price range of its initial public offering Friday by at least a third and boosted the number of shares to be sold by as many as a million, demonstrating again a seemingly insatiable demand from investors for a stake a new slate of Internet companies.

88. Caravan Turns to Youth for ‘Blow Out’ - Monday, June 13, 2011

Beale Street Caravan will celebrate the legacy of Memphis blues this month by highlighting the success of one of the genre’s younger rising stars.

The fourth annual Beale Street Caravan Blow Out will be held June 16 at Ardent Studios featuring the talents of The Will Tucker Band. The entire evening will be recorded live to be aired this fall.

89. Jobs Emerges From Leave, Unveils New Products - Tuesday, June 07, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Apple CEO Steve Jobs has briefly emerged from a medical leave as the company unveiled a new music and storage service and new software for Mac computers and mobile devices.

90. Tenn. Passes Web Entertainment Theft Bill - Thursday, June 02, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – State lawmakers in country music's capital have passed a groundbreaking measure that would make it a crime to use a friend's login – even with permission – to listen to songs or watch movies from services such as Netflix or Rhapsody.

91. Downtown With Elvis: 2011 Festival Opens Thursday - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) – Businesses are putting out the welcome mat this week for visitors to the Tupelo Elvis Presley Festival.

And this welcome mat comes with an Elvis flair.

Several downtown restaurants will add Elvis-inspired items to their menus this week. Other business owners will have their employees wear Elvis-related T-shirts or glasses. And, of course, Elvis tunes will be the soundtrack of the week.

92. Travel Officials Optimistic About Summer Season - Monday, May 30, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge has a new ride that park namesake Dolly Parton is "plain scared" to ride.

In Nashville, famed for records and rhinestones, the raucous downtown honkytonks are prepared to serve cold beer and hot songs.

93. New Venture to Manage Brewer’s Copyrights - Thursday, May 26, 2011

Memphis-based film director Craig Brewer and Kat Sage, founder of Red Wax Music Publishing Administration and Consulting, are joining forces in a new venture called BR2 Music Publishing. The concern will manage the copyrights for music in Brewer’s filmography and future projects.

94. Malone's Barnes & Noble Bid a Bet on the Nook - Tuesday, May 24, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Why buy a bookstore?

John Malone, who made a fortune in cable television, is offering $1 billion for Barnes & Noble – trying to jump into a business so sick that its No. 2 competitor, Borders Group Inc., is on life support.

95. Inspirational Message - Monday, May 23, 2011

For most of the evening receptions held in conjunction with the monthly Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club speaker series, a prominent individual imparts advice, lessons learned and other tidbits to an audience of business leaders and professionals.

96. SunTrust Adds CSI Capital to Wealth Management Biz - Thursday, May 12, 2011

ATLANTA (AP) – SunTrust Banks Inc. has acquired the assets of CSI Capital Management, a money management firm whose roster of wealthy clients includes high-profile athletes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

97. Grammy Museum Branching Out With Site in Miss. - Monday, April 25, 2011

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Grammy museum will be built in Mississippi, the hub of the Delta blues.

Bob Santelli, executive director of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, announced Thursday that the museum's first branch outside California will be built in Cleveland, Miss.

98. Memphians Among Those Receiving State Arts Awards - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee's highest honor in the arts will be awarded Tuesday in Nashville for exemplifying the state's finest cultural traditions.

Winners are the Blues Foundation of Memphis; buck dancer Thomas Maupin of Murfreesboro; Charles Towler of Cleveland, a Southern gospel convention singer; Patrick W. Halloran III of Memphis, who helped preserve the Orpheum Theatre; the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville; Estelle Condra of Nashville, an actor and writer; Johnny Maddox of Gallatin, a ragtime pianist; and Dolph Smith of Ripley, an artist.

99. Hemphill Gets Blues Trail Marker - Friday, April 08, 2011

SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) – Jessie Mae Hemphill, whose award-winning Blues career lasted decades and was heavily influenced by her upbringing in rural Mississippi, will be honored Friday with a Mississippi Blues Trail marker.

100. Still Singing the Blues - Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Local filmmaker Lee Gordon has a simple goal in mind for “This is Why We Still Sing the Blues,” a documentary he hopes to wrap up by the end of the year.