After graduating from Germantown High School, Steven Medlock left Memphis for the bluegrass of Western Kentucky University.

2. 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.

3. Drexel Buys Presidents Is. Warehouse - Friday, January 27, 2012

A longtime Memphis-based agricultural chemical provider has snatched up a warehouse on Presidents Island, where it already has a strong presence.

Drexel Chemical Co. purchased the 137,526-square-foot former manufacturing and distribution facility on 12 acres at 2070 and 2071 Channel Ave. on Presidents Island from HPD Properties LLC for $810,000, or $5.89 per square foot.

4. MED Fdtn. Names Brandenburg Director of Development - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Joe Brandenburg has joined The MED Foundation as director of development.

Hometown: Connersville, Ind.

Education: B.A., mass communications, Western Kentucky University; master’s in public administration, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Where the Goats Eat the Grass - Thursday, November 11, 2010

Once upon a time long ago, I worked for the CEO (the Big Boss) of a very large corporation. One of my jobs was to develop presentations for him to deliver to employees, customers, investors and others interested in learning more about the company. One day, as he was reviewing a presentation, he turned to me, pointed to the screen and said, “What is that?”

9. Federal Judge Postpones School Unitary Hearings - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A federal judge has postponed the dates for court hearings on whether the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special school districts have met their desegregation obligations.

10. Stephens Named Executive Director Of Exceptional Foundation of West Tenn. - Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Jeni Stephens has been named the executive director of the Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee.

Stephens was appointed following a national search conducted by the EFWT.

She joins the EFWT with a 14-year background in nonprofit administration. She most recently served as deputy director of development for the Pink Palace Family of Museums. She also has served as director of marketing and development for the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and the Memphis Academy of Science in Engineering.

11. Events - Friday, January 09, 2009

The Memphis Advertising Federation will hold a “Seminar on Trademarks and Intellectual Properties” by Alan G. Crone of Crone & Mason PLC today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for guests. For reservations, contact Pam Routh at 550-2114 or pamcts@bellsouth.net. For more information, visit www.memphisadfed.org.

12. Events - Thursday, January 08, 2009

The Tennessee Department of Revenue will hold its free bimonthly new business workshop today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. The workshop is free and is designed to assist people encountering business-related taxes for the first time. To register, visit www.tennessee.gov/revenue/bustaxworkshops/.

13. Pogue to Lead Public Affairs For Local Corps of Engineers - Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Jim Pogue has been selected chief of the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District.

Pogue has worked for the Corps of Engineers for more than 19 years in public affairs positions. Pogue will be responsible for managing the Memphis District’s public information, internal communications and community relations programs.

14. Portrait of Violent Drug Ring Emerges In Petties Case - Tuesday, April 01, 2008

One of the largest federal drug cases in Memphis Federal Court has taken another turn. It's been nearly six years since a grand jury indicted Craig Petties on charges of possessing 600 pounds of marijuana.

15. Bond Fund Investors Could Be Next In Subprime Saga - Tuesday, September 11, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) - Could the housing market's woes spread to bonds held in mutual funds by millions of ordinary investors?

Some experts - and hedge fund investors who have made big bets that the mortgage crisis will worsen - are saying that's exactly what will happen. Some bond funds that invest in riskier short-term debt already have been whacked by soaring default rates on bonds backed by subprime loans made to borrowers with weak credit.

16. Texas Group Readies Hickory HillApartments for Major Renovation - Monday, April 09, 2007
     After scouring the Southeast - from Texas to the Carolinas - Jeff Burk and his partners at Dallas-based Maple Creek Advisors LLC have chosen a 32-year-old property in Hickory Hill as their company's first acquisition.17. Y and Where - Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Officials at YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South are looking to move the 150-year-old organization's metropolitan offices back to Memphis.

One of the possible locations for the headquarters is a 2.3-acre lot adjacent to the Ric Nuber YMCA at 5885 Quince Road in East Memphis.

18. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Joseph Lee Makes Appointments to Management Team

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

AutoZone Inc. hired Jim Shea to the position of executive vice president, merchandising and marketing. Shea most recently worked for Party City. In addi...

19. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 21, 2002
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David A. Darrohn was appointed general manager in Memphis XO Communications office. As general manager, Darrohn will direct the sales and service staff in the region. Prior to joining XO, he was vice president and general manager for Time...

20. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 06, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Aug. 6-Aug. 12 Aug. 6 The "Gods of Ancient Memphis" will be on exhibit at the Art Museum of Memphis through Oct. 4. The exhibit presents a multifaceted image of the sacred world and everyda...

21. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 30, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: July 30-Aug. 5 July 30 The "Gods of Ancient Memphis" will be on exhibit at the Art Museum of Memphis through Oct. 4. The exhibit presents a multifaceted image of the sacred world and everyd...

22. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 02, 1998
Matt King has been named director of the Tennessee chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business Matt King has been named director of the Tennessee chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business. He previously was a research...