West Memphis is to receive a $10.9 million grant to expand the city’s port.

The grant from the U.S. Transportation Department announced Wednesday will go toward rail improvements.

The work will enable the port to handle more freight. The Transportation Department says the project will not only help the port but will spur other business activity by stimulating more trade. The expansion is expected to attract development in West Memphis, which will create more jobs.

2. Jan-Pro Memphis Office Honored With Award - Saturday, May 11, 2013

The Memphis office of Jan-Pro, an internationally ranked leader in the commercial cleaning industry, has been honored with the company’s 2013 Founders Award.

In Memphis, the Jan-Pro office is locally owned and operated by Trudi and Ed Pierami. They’ve led local operations to steady growth along with mentoring franchisees in their office and in the organization as a whole, and Jan-Pro International president and CEO Rich Kissane said they are the epitome of the ideal owners.

3. Industrial, East Memphis Office Sectors Bolster CRE - Friday, May 10, 2013

The local commercial real estate market is a tale of two sectors, with the industrial sector showing signs of improvement while the overall office sector – outside the prized East Memphis submarket – continues to struggle through the first three months of the year, according to recent reports.

4. Jan-Pro Memphis Office Honored With Award - Tuesday, May 07, 2013

The Memphis office of Jan-Pro, an internationally ranked leader in the commercial cleaning industry, has been honored with the company’s 2013 Founders Award.

In Memphis, the Jan-Pro office is locally owned and operated by Trudi and Ed Pierami. They’ve led local operations to steady growth along with mentoring franchisees in their office and in the organization as a whole, and Jan-Pro International president and CEO Rich Kissane said they are the epitome of the ideal owners.

5. Leadership Memphis Honors Three With Awards - Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Leadership Memphis’ 35th celebration and awards reception this week also will mark an opportunity to honor three Memphians for their leadership and community contributions.

The organization’s reception will be held Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

6. Memphis’ MERI Earns Accreditation Renewal - Saturday, April 27, 2013

The Medical Education and Research Institute, a nonprofit medical training facility in Memphis, said Tuesday it had received renewal of accreditation by the American Association of Tissue Banks.

The voluntary assessment helps ensure that the whole body donation program and anatomic services provided by the medical training facility are consistent with AATB standards, according to Elizabeth Ostric, MERI executive director.

7. Memphis in May Founder Receives Beale Street Note - Saturday, April 27, 2013

The founder of the Memphis in May International Festival will get a brass note in the Beale Street Entertainment District just before the opening weekend of this year’s festival.

Lyman Aldrich started the festival in 1976 as a way to promote business ties between the city and other countries. The 1976 festival honored Japan as the city was courting the Japanese company Sharp Manufacturing to open a Memphis plant.

8. Memphis in May Founder Receives Beale Street Note - Friday, April 26, 2013

The founder of the Memphis in May International Festival will get a brass note in the Beale Street Entertainment District just before the opening weekend of this year’s festival.

Lyman Aldrich started the festival in 1976 as a way to promote business ties between the city and other countries. The 1976 festival honored Japan as the city was courting the Japanese company Sharp Manufacturing to open in the city.

9. - Wednesday, April 24, 2013

10. CBIZ Memphis Hosts Conference Next Month - Saturday, April 20, 2013

The Memphis office of CBIZ MHM is hosting a CFO/Controller Conference next month at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus.

The event on May 14 will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presentations will focus on providing CFOs and controllers with direction on addressing current challenges within their respective organizations.

11. - Thursday, April 18, 2013

12. CBIZ Memphis Hosts Conference Next Month - Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Memphis office of CBIZ MHM is hosting a CFO/Controller Conference next month at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus.

The event on May 14 will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presentations will focus on providing CFOs and controllers with direction on addressing current challenges within their respective organizations.

13. Meadows Named Director of Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Bobby Meadows has joined Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab as executive director. Meadows, a licensed nursing home administrator, has 13 years of nursing home experience, including 11 as an executive director. Most recently, he served for six years at Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis.

14. - Wednesday, April 10, 2013

15. Memphis Farmers Market Returns Downtown - Saturday, April 06, 2013

It’s opening week for the Memphis Farmers Market, which returns for its new season this Saturday at the Central Station Pavilion.

There will be music with JoJo Jefferies, authors Paul and Angela Knipple signing their book “The World in a Skillet,” plus the usual – fresh flowers and greens, handmade goat cheese, salads, side dishes, baked goods, local roasted coffee and more.

16. - Friday, April 05, 2013

17. Memphis Farmers Market Returns Downtown - Friday, April 05, 2013

It’s opening week for the Memphis Farmers Market, which returns for its new season this Saturday at the Central Station Pavilion.

There will be music with JoJo Jefferies, authors Paul and Angela Knipple signing their book “The World in a Skillet,” plus the usual – fresh flowers and greens, handmade goat cheese, salads, side dishes, baked goods, local roasted coffee and more. Hours will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

18. - Thursday, April 04, 2013

19. Council Approves Memphis Slim House Renovation - Thursday, April 04, 2013

The Memphis City Council approved Tuesday, April 2, a special use permit for converting the old Memphis Slim house at 1130 College St. at McLemore Avenue in Soulsville into a neighborhood arts center. Eric Robertson of Community Lift, the group undertaking the center, said the next step is to assess how much renovation the structure will need.

20. - Monday, April 01, 2013

21. Memphis Jewish Home Names Meadows Director - Monday, April 01, 2013

Bobby Meadows will be the new executive director of Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab beginning on April 3.

22. Memphis Chemical Rebrands as 1Source - Friday, March 29, 2013

When Memphis Chemical & Janitorial Supply Co. was sold to new owners in 2000, the company’s product mix consisted almost exclusively of chemicals and janitorial supplies, and the company served a client base of mostly local churches.

23. - Wednesday, March 27, 2013

24. Memphis CBS Affiliate WREG Up for Sale - Tuesday, March 26, 2013

WREG, the CBS affiliate in Memphis, is apparently up for sale.

Local TV LLC, the station’s owners, have announced internally they’re selling all their stations, according to a tweet from WREG-TV anchor Richard Ransom. “Anyone want to buy a TV station?” he added.

25. - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

26. HealthSouth Memphis Honored by Industry Group - Saturday, March 16, 2013

HealthSouth Memphis has been recognized by the nonprofit group Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation for its delivery of patient-centered care.

This is the second consecutive year the 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital has received the honor. The hospital ranked in the top 10 percent of rehabilitation hospitals for both 2011 and 2012.

27. HealthSouth Memphis Honored by Industry Group - Wednesday, March 13, 2013

HealthSouth Memphis has been recognized by the nonprofit group Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation for its delivery of patient-centered care.

This is the second consecutive year the 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital has received the honor. The hospital ranked in the top 10 percent of rehabilitation hospitals for both 2011 and 2012.

28. East Memphis Squatter Removed From Home - Monday, March 11, 2013

A woman who allegedly moved into a foreclosed East Memphis mansion is facing aggravated burglary, property theft and criminal trespass charges.

Tabitha Gentry, who also goes by the name Abka Re Bey, was arrested by Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday, March 8, on the warrants when she left the house at 600 S. Shady Grove Road.

29. Memphis Heritage Names Hagan President, Elects Board - Saturday, March 09, 2013

Joey Hagan, principal of Memphis-based Architecture Inc., has been named president of the board for Memphis Heritage for 2013-2014. Hagan was nominated by the previous board and elected by the organization’s general membership at its annual meeting Feb. 26.

30. Memphis, Nashville Airports Get Expedited Screens - Thursday, March 07, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The airports in Nashville and Memphis will soon offer the Transportation Security Administration's pre-check program.

According to TSA, the program allows passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways to participate in expedited screening. Advantages include being able to leave on shoes, light outerwear and belts, not having to remove laptops from their cases and leaving liquid or gel bags in carry-ons.

31. - Thursday, March 07, 2013

32. Memphis Firm Continues to Press Dell - Thursday, March 07, 2013

The Memphis-based investment firm opposing Dell Inc.’s proposed $24.4 billion buyout because it says the amount undervalues the company is continuing to press its case, sending a letter this week to Dell’s board at the same time Dell’s share price was climbing higher.

33. - Wednesday, March 06, 2013

34. Memphis Heritage Names Hagan President, Elects Board - Monday, March 04, 2013

Joey Hagan, principal of Memphis-based Architecture Inc., has been named president of the board for Memphis Heritage for 2013-2014. Hagan was nominated by the previous board and elected by the organization’s general membership at its annual meeting Feb. 26.

35. AIA Memphis Director Given Honorary Membership - Saturday, March 02, 2013

Heather Baugus Koury was recently named Honorary AIA for The American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed on a person outside the architecture profession.

Membership is granted only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding and of national significance. During her 10-year tenure as executive director of AIA Memphis, Koury has enhanced the chapter’s programming and its involvement in community outreach programs, including the Distinguished Architects of the World speakers series, the Discovering Architecture summer day camp for high school students, and the Junior Girl Scout Architecture Badge Camp.

36. AIA Memphis Director Given Honorary Membership - Thursday, February 28, 2013

Heather Baugus Koury was recently named Honorary AIA for The American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed on a person outside the architecture profession.

Membership is granted only if the accomplishments of the nominee are truly outstanding and of national significance. During her 10-year tenure as executive director of AIA Memphis, Koury has enhanced the chapter’s programming and its involvement in community outreach programs, including the Distinguished Architects of the World speakers series, the Discovering Architecture summer day camp for high school students, and the Junior Girl Scout Architecture Badge Camp.

37. - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

38. - Monday, February 25, 2013

39. Nashville, Memphis Asked to Explore 2024 Olympic Bids - Thursday, February 21, 2013

If Knoxville can have a World's Fair, can Memphis or Nashville have an Olympics?

That's the question facing those cities, according to the New York Times' Lynn Zinser.

Zinser said that the U.S. Olympic Committee would like to place a bid on the 2024 Summer Olympics, and isn't being selective as to where that city might be.

40. - Thursday, February 21, 2013

41. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports January Home Sales - Saturday, February 16, 2013

Memphis-area home sales for January increased 46.1 percent from a year ago, with 1,259 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Total sales rose 8.9 percent from December. Average sales price was up 7.3 percent at $123,696.

42. Echols Talks Technology at Memphis Conference - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The first time Damien Echols saw a computer, it was 1986 – eight years before he and two others were convicted of murder and found themselves branded as the West Memphis Three.

Echols, who spent 18 years in prison and almost a decade in solitary confinement, wasn’t in Memphis Monday to talk about that part of his story, though. He was a key presence at the inaugural “Everywhere Else” startup conference to talk about how, for almost 20 years, he was frozen in time, disconnected from the world’s rapid pace of technological innovation.

43. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports January Home Sales - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Memphis-area home sales for January increased 46.1 percent from a year ago, with 1,259 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Total sales rose 8.9 percent from December. Average sales price was up 7.3 percent at $123,696.

44. Memphis Marriott Sells for $12.4 Million in Foreclosure - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Memphis, TN 38118

Sale Amount: $12.4 million

45. Memphis Attorney Ryder Named Republican National Committee Counsel - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Memphis attorney and veteran Republican National Committeeman John Ryder is the new general counsel to the Republican National Committee.

46. Memphis Attorney Named Republican National Committee Counsel - Friday, February 08, 2013

Memphis attorney and veteran Republican National Committeeman John Ryder is the new general counsel to the Republican National Committee.

47. Memphis Marriott Sells for $12.4 Million in Foreclosure - Friday, February 08, 2013

Memphis Marriott at 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. has sold in foreclosure for $12.4 million after its previous owner, Kentucky-based CP Memphis Properties LLC, defaulted on a $38 million loan.

48. Memphis Law Firm Now Part of Regional Practice - Thursday, February 07, 2013

Rebecca Adelman’s new law firm launched Jan. 1 after a group of attorneys left one firm to start a new practice with her.

49. New Memphis Institute Partners With Realtors - Saturday, February 02, 2013

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Education Foundation has partnered with New Memphis Institute to offer a leadership training customized specifically for MAAR members.

The Leadership MAAR program is designed to build and develop personal leadership skills, enhance those skills through teamwork and management, and inspire participants to share their newly acquired leadership abilities with the Association and their communities.

50. New Memphis Institute Partners With Realtors - Friday, February 01, 2013

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Education Foundation has partnered with New Memphis Institute to offer a leadership training customized specifically for MAAR members.

The Leadership MAAR program is designed to build and develop personal leadership skills, enhance those skills through teamwork and management, and inspire participants to share their newly acquired leadership abilities with the Association and their communities.

51. - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

52. ‘Memphis Enthusiast’ Ham Honored by Advertising Federation - Monday, January 28, 2013

Phrases used to describe Cynthia Ham at the Thursday, Jan. 24, American Advertising Federation Memphis meeting included “the Memphis enthusiast,” “the art-aholic,” “the hostess/entertainer,” “a local celebrity” and even “a pushy broad.”

53. ‘Memphis Enthusiast’ Ham Honored by Advertising Federation - Friday, January 25, 2013

Phrases used to describe Cynthia Ham at the Thursday, Jan. 24, American Advertising Federation Memphis meeting included “the Memphis enthusiast,” “the art-aholic,” “the hostess/entertainer,” “a local celebrity” and even “a pushy broad.”

54. - Thursday, January 24, 2013

55. Memphis College of Art Files Renovation Permit - Thursday, January 24, 2013

Memphis College of Art has filed a $661,000 permit application with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for apartment renovations.

The address listed for the property is 1969 Poplar Ave., directly across from Overton Park, where the main Memphis College of Art campus is located.

56. Memphis Regional Design Center Has New Direction - Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Memphis Regional Design Center board of directors has decided on a new organizational path in order to build additional program capacity to serve and respond to evolving community needs.

Jeff Sanford, of Jeff Sanford Consulting and former president of the Center City Commission, has been named as the new interim leader to oversee the structural and administrative changes needed to position the center to: improve responsiveness to distinctive community needs; stabilize organizational resources; cultivate long-lasting and sustainable partnerships; and increase positive economic and social impact through quality design projects and programs.

57. Kinard Takes Director Job at Memphis Area Association of Realtors - Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors has hired Christy Kinard as its new governmental affairs and professional standards director. Her first official day on the job will be Wednesday, Jan. 16.

58. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports December Sales - Saturday, January 12, 2013

Memphis-area home sales for December increased 26.5 percent from a year ago, with 1,156 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Average sales price year to date was up 2.2 percent at $128,774.

59. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports December Sales - Friday, January 11, 2013

Memphis-area home sales for December increased 26.5 percent from a year ago, with 1,156 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Average sales price year to date was up 2.2 percent at $128,774. Total home sales year to date were up 17.2 percent, and monthly sales volume increased 19.8 percent to $1.94 billion.

60. Kinard Joins Memphis Area Association of Realtors as Director - Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors has hired Christy Kinard as its new governmental affairs and professional standards director. Her first official day on the job will be Wednesday, Jan. 16.

61. Norman Named New Memphis NAACP President - Saturday, January 05, 2013

The Rev. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church-Broad, is the new president of the Memphis branch NAACP.

62. Norman Named New Memphis NAACP President - Friday, January 04, 2013

The Rev. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church-Broad, is the new president of the Memphis branch NAACP.

63. Hubbard Brings Experience, Energy to Memphis Area Association of Realtors - Friday, January 04, 2013

Regina Hubbard first got involved with the Memphis Area Association of Realtors because she wanted to learn from the group’s positivity and team-oriented environment.

64. Exeter Buys West Memphis Warehouse for $15.6 Million - Friday, January 04, 2013

Pennsylvania-based Exeter Property Group has snatched up the Smucker’s distribution warehouse in West Memphis for $15.6 million.

The 600,000-square-foot facility was a foreclosed property from Bank of America, which was selling it with a year-end anticipated closing, said Matt Brodnik, Exeter’s director of capital markets.

65. - Thursday, January 03, 2013

66. Memphis Primary Care Aligns With Baptist Group - Wednesday, January 02, 2013

The trend of consolidation in the local health care industry marches on as Memphis Primary Care becomes the latest private physician practice to align with a major hospital system, joining Baptist Medical Group.

67. First National Expanding Into Memphis-Area Walmart Stores - Monday, December 31, 2012

The New Year marks a major milestone for First National Realty Inc., as the Memphis-based residential real estate brokerage firm has plans to expand branch offices into 13 Walmart Supercenters in the Memphis metro area.

68. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports November Home Sales - Saturday, December 15, 2012

Memphis-area home sales for November increased 8.5 percent from a year ago, with 1,180 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Total sales decreased 13.9 percent from October. Average sales price year over year was up 6.2 percent at $128,339.

69. Shoney’s to Reopen Memphis Restaurants - Monday, December 17, 2012

The three Memphis-area Shoney’s restaurants, including one in West Memphis, have been reimaged.

Shoney’s CEO David Davoudpour said in a company release that the 65-year-old American brand is making a comeback by expanding and opening additional restaurants.

70. Memphis Goodwill Opens Oakland Store - Thursday, December 13, 2012

Memphis Goodwill Inc. opened a new Attended Donation Center in Oakland Monday, Dec. 10.

The 1,850-square-foot space was previously a Starbucks Coffee Co. in an outparcel of a Kroger-anchored shopping center at 7275 U.S. 64. It is Goodwill’s first donation center in Fayette County.

71. Blu Logistics Rebrands, Grows Memphis Presence - Monday, December 10, 2012

Blu Logistics has made its move into Memphis and hopes to fill a niche in the local logistics market.

The company opened a Downtown office in early September and adopted a new brand image in mid-November.

72. Urban Land Institute: Memphis Recovering Slowly, Behind Nashville - Thursday, December 06, 2012

Memphis’ economy and commercial real estate industry is recovering, but not as fast as other places – like Nashville.

That was the message local professionals heard Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Urban Land Institute Memphis’ 2013 Real Estate Outlook for the Mid-South.

73. - Thursday, December 06, 2012

74. - Tuesday, December 04, 2012

75. - Monday, December 03, 2012

76. - Thursday, November 29, 2012

77. Indie Memphis Festival Breaks Attendance Record - Wednesday, November 28, 2012

This year’s 15th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, held Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, shattered its previous attendance record.

This year’s festival, presented by Duncan-Williams Inc., saw a nearly 38 percent rise in attendance, from 8,000 last year to 11,028 this year. Also, the festival’s ticket and pass sales grew by more than 60 percent.

78. Berger, McIntosh Acquire Memphis Contract Furniture - Thursday, November 22, 2012

Taylor Berger, principal in YoLo Frozen Yogurt & Gelato, recently bought Memphis Contract Furniture, a designer and manufacturer of custom furniture for the hospitality industry, for $190,000.

79. - Wednesday, November 21, 2012

80. University of Memphis Receives $3.7 Million Gift - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The University of Memphis has received a $3.7 million gift from the Helen and Jabie Hardin Charitable Trust.

The trust has been a major benefactor of the school for many years. The gift includes $1 million for the Helen Hardin Honors Program, $100,000 to the university’s School of Public Health and $2.6 million to support women’s athletic programs.

81. ArtsMemphis Awards Education, Outreach Grants - Friday, November 16, 2012

ArtsMemphis has awarded $283,150 to 27 arts education and outreach projects – an ambitious new funding effort designed to help local arts organizations bring arts projects to underserved neighborhoods in the Memphis area and to use the arts as an agent for social change.

82. - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

83. Memphis Area Association of Realtors Reports October Home Sales - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Memphis-area home sales for October jumped 28.1 percent from a year ago, with 1,371 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of Realtors MAARdata property records database.

Total sales increased 6.5 percent from September. Average sales price year over year was up 1.7 percent at $128,740.

84. Memphis Chamber Receives Communication Awards - Friday, November 09, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Communications & Programming Team is a recipient of both platinum and gold MarCom Awards.

They received awards for the Chamber’s website (platinum), for the Chamber Beat Weekly e-newsletter (gold), and for Memphis Crossroads Magazine: Young Memphis 2012 (gold).

85. Dots to Open Third Memphis Store - Tuesday, November 06, 2012

National retailer Dots will open a new Memphis store Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Market of Wolfcreek Shopping Center, 2759 Wolfcreek Parkway.

86. Memphis Area Legal Services Relies on City’s Legal Community - Monday, November 05, 2012

The description of Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. as a law firm works in some ways.

But unlike conventional law firms, the attorneys work with clients across several institutional boundaries that might not ordinarily be part of the services offered by a conventional law firm.

87. Seely Sees Career at Memphis Area Legal Services as ‘Mission Work’ - Thursday, November 01, 2012

October was National Pro Bono Month in the legal profession, a time when attorneys are urged to use their knowledge for the greater good and help those in need.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has written that “a lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year.”

88. Memphis Invest Spent $3.1 Million In Redevelopment - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Memphis Invest, a single-family rental real estate investment services firm, sold 164 homes during the third quarter and spent $3.1 million with 58 local small businesses completing redevelopment of those properties. Those companies collectively employ approximately 250 workers.

89. George Clinton to Talk Music at Memphis Conference - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Funk music king George Clinton is scheduled to speak at a conference geared toward bringing access to music education to students in underserved communities.

The Stax Music Academy is hosting the Berklee City Music Network’s conference in Memphis, set to run through Wednesday.

90. Memphis Goodwill Opens Area's 23rd Donation Center - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Memphis Goodwill Inc. has opened a new Attended Donation Center in the Fox Meadows Shopping Center, 3101 S. Mendenhall Road.

91. Two Memphis Marriotts Complete Renovations - Friday, October 26, 2012

Two East Memphis Marriott hotels, Courtyard Memphis East/Park Avenue and Residence Inn Memphis East, have recently completed major renovations.

Residence Inn Memphis East revamped its 105 guestrooms with modern furnishings and bold colors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, deluxe signature bedding, 37-inch televisions and high-speed Internet.

92. Back Yard Burgers Closes Six Memphis-Area Stores - Thursday, October 18, 2012

Back Yard Burgers Inc. has closed six company-owned stores in the Memphis area for underperformance.

93. VA Memphis Builds for Future - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Construction is progressing rapidly at the Memphis VA Medical Center on a new dedicated area for women veterans and another for returning soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

94. University of Memphis Law School Makes Hires - Thursday, October 11, 2012

New faces are becoming a familiar part of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

The school, which is closing in on its 50th anniversary celebration later this month, is in the midst of a health law initiative. It’s looking for a professor who will start up a health law program there.

95. Downtown Memphis Commission Celebrates Progress - Monday, October 01, 2012

There was bicycle-powered smoothie preparation, an aerial circus-style art show, Beale Street Flippers, live music outside, a disc jockey inside, and food and drinks from Downtown restaurants and suppliers.

96. - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

97. McBroom Joins Indie Memphis as Director of Operations - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Mandy McBroom has been named director of operations for Indie Memphis, the first full-time staff member to hold the position. In her new role, she will oversee festival operations, shorts programming, volunteer opportunities and membership growth.

98. - Wednesday, September 05, 2012

99. FirstBank Looks to Grow Memphis Presence - Monday, September 03, 2012

The third-largest bank based in Tennessee is on the move. Lexington-based FirstBank has been adding new talent to its ranks around the state, and it’s looking to do the same in Memphis.

100. - Friday, August 31, 2012