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.

2. 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.

3. ‘Recorded in Memphis’ - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

At the end of the guided tour at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, visitors will come to a gallery that has a little different focus than what they’ve just finished soaking up.

Having reached the end of their crash course in all things Memphis music, from the truck driver’s famous son to the hit-making machine at Stax, a new temporary exhibit will give visitors a parting taste of some low-key but important members of the local music community.

4. IP, Temple-Inland Reach Merger Deal - Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Memphis-based International Paper Co. will buy Temple-Inland Inc. of Austin, Texas, in a $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday, Sept. 6, that increases IP’s dominance in industrial packaging.

5. International Paper Buys Temple-Inland - Tuesday, September 06, 2011

International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, will buy Temple-Inland Inc. of Austin, Texas in a $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday, Sept. 6.

6. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The attempt by Memphis-based International Paper Co. to takeover Temple-Inland Inc. was rebuffed Monday, July 18, by the board of the Austin, Texas-based company.

7. Temple-Inland to Review IP Offer - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials firm Temple-Inland Inc. will begin a formal review of the hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co. that was made public earlier this week.

8. British Invasion - Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Right before visitors to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum enter a hallway at the end of the tour that takes them past a guestbook and leads into the gift shop, they’ll walk past a collection of black-and-white photos.

9. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Wednesday, June 08, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland Inc. has adopted a shareholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” in response to a hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co.

10. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland Inc. has adopted a shareholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” in response to a hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co.

11. IP Takeover of Temple-Inland Rejected - Tuesday, June 07, 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland is rejecting a $3.3 billion unsolicited takeover bid from larger rival International Paper Co., saying the offer is too low and would face heavy regulatory scrutiny.

12. Aces Increases Presence With Two Leases - Friday, December 03, 2010

Aces A/C Supply North has recently signed two leases in the region – one in Memphis and one in Jackson, Tenn.

Carrollton, Texas-based Aces, a representative of American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, is a wholesaler of air conditioning and equipment and parts.

13. Taking Care of Business - Monday, August 30, 2010

A diverse mix of Memphis businesses is defying the odds and finding success spanning multiple family generations. Grant & Co., Champion Awards, Jim’s Place East, Barden Stone and Broadway Pizza are among the Memphis institutions thriving under second- and third-generation ownership and management.

14. Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday - Tuesday, May 04, 2010

“Sweet.”

“Very cool.”

“It’s impossible to stay here less than 100 hours.”

Those are some of the most recent comments left in a guestbook that waits at the end of the tour for visitors to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, which turns 10 years old this year.

15. Events - Thursday, March 18, 2010

Trace Hallowell, founder of Tactical Magic, will speak on the topic of “Strategic Branding at the In-Synk Strategic Huddle” today from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Independent Bank, 6209 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $39 for Strategic Huddle members and $49 for nonmembers. To register, visit in-synkbrandinghuddle.eventbrite.com.

16. Events - Thursday, February 18, 2010

Michael Drake, Amy Howell and John Simmons will present the seminar “Your Brand: Save – Protect – Promote” today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kiesewetter Wise Kaplan Prather’s conference room, 3725 Champions Hill Drive, Suite 3000. The event is free but seating is limited. For reservations, call 521-1453.

17. Herron Hires Veteran Operative for US House Bid - Friday, January 15, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State Sen. Roy Herron has hired veteran political operative Carol Andrews as a senior adviser to his campaign to succeed fellow Democrat John Tanner in Congress.

18. States Face Competing Priorities For Stimulus Cash - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) – It may sound like a nice problem for states – figuring out how to spend the billions in infrastructure funding they’ll receive as part of President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan.

19. Events - Tuesday, January 06, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, will address the financial problems currently facing Tennessee. Lunch is $18 per person, payable at the door. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

20. Events - Monday, January 05, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, will address the financial problems currently facing Tennessee. Lunch is $18 perperson, payable at the door. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

21. Justin TimberlakeMakes Local Donations - Monday, March 24, 2008
     Memphis-area native and pop star Justin Timberlake has made two separate donations of $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and to the Memphis Music Foundation.
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22. Commission Remains Tight-Lipped About Pyramid - Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Shelby County commissioners weren't in the mood this week to say much about the new proposal to turn The Pyramid into a theme park. The $250 million Pyramid Adventure theme park idea that includes surrounding riverfront development got good reviews last week before commissioners.

23. Rock 'n' Soul Museum Gets Groove on With Grant - Monday, January 29, 2007
     The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum on Beale Street has been honored as one of five 2006-2007 Globus American Icons and is among five nonprofit organizations that will receive a Globus American Icon Grant.
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24. Downtown's Condo/Entertainment Trend Moves East Despite Moratorium - Monday, June 12, 2006

The condominium boom that's driven much of Downtown Memphis' residential growth in the past year is stretching beyond the city's redeveloped urban core.

One example is a new project being handled by John Elkington, CEO of Performa Entertainment Real Estate Inc. He's working with a Chicago-based development firm that wants to transform 67.2 acres of prime real estate on the eastern fringe of Memphis into an upscale retail and entertainment destination with condos.

25. 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...

26. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 01, 2001
The Memphis Advertising Federation announces the following appointments to its 2001-2002 board of directors: Judy McCown of B Dr. Marian Levy was named director of grants and research and Sallie Hazelrigg was named director of major gifts and planne...

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

28. Archived Article: Christ The King (lead) - Monday, July 10, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER East Memphis church adds education center By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News Construction is starting on a 9,000-square-foot early childhood education center for Christ the King Lutheran Church at 5296 Park Ave. The building will p...

29. Archived Article: Mim (lead) - Wednesday, July 05, 2000
City to go "Dutch" City to go "Dutch" for MIM 2001 fest By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis in May officials have chosen The Netherlands as the country of honor for the 2001 version of the city's largest annual music and arts festival. Next spr...

30. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 05, 2000
Dottie Ray, director of practice at Don Stewart & Associates, passed the U Kim Lazarov joined the staff of Archer Malmo Direct as client services coordinator. She joined the firm as part of the internship program. She received a bachelors degree...

31. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, July 16, 1999
The Memphis Advertising Federation has elected John Doyle of The Barking Dog Agency president for 1999-2000 The Memphis Advertising Federation has elected John Doyle of The Barking Dog Agency president for 1999-2000. Other officers include first vic...

32. Archived Article: Real Focus Box Lj - Tuesday, May 18, 1999
Schedule for Workshops and Demonstrations Schedule for workshops and demonstrations 1999 Old Home Expo     Saturday (Workshops will be held at the Snowden School and last about 45 minutes unless otherwise specified.) 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ...

33. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 26, 1998
WNUA-FM Names Bob Kaake Wendell Altman has been appointed manager of operations for Sedgwick Inc.s national risk control consulting organization. He previously was vice president and manager of risk control consulting for Sedgwick of the Carolinas I...

34. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, February 23, 1998
Making their mark Making their mark Corporate sponsorships, signature events make cultural and educational aspects of Memphis In May possible By DIANNA DEAREN The Daily News For 22 years, the signature events of the Memphis In May International Fest...

35. Archived Article: Mim Chg - Friday, May 02, 1997
Beale Street Music Beale Street music festival attracts international media By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The Beale Street Music Festival kicks off the month-long Memphis In May festival today at Tom Lee Park with more than 60 acts performing ...

36. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, June 14, 1996
Memphis Advertising Federation recently elected officers for 1996-1997 Memphis Advertising Federation recently elected officers for 1996-1997. New officers include Calvin Miller, owner of Videotography, president; Craig Harper, president of the Grif...

37. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 15, 1996
03-15 Milestones Brooke Barnett has joined Oates Graphic Design & Illustration as art director. Barnett studied at the Parsons School of Design and is a graduate of Memphis College of Art. She will assist in design and production and is responsi...

38. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 08, 1996
03-08 Milestones The Public Relations Society of America, Memphis chapter, is accepting entries for VOX Awards, created to honor outstanding work by communications professionals in all business sectors. The deadline for entries March 15 at 7 p.m. En...

39. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 01, 1996
03-01 Milestones Ann Ball has joined Folks Folly as marketing director. She has served as special events manager and general manager at Mud Island and vice president of the Memphis Zoological Society. She recently was appointed a member of the board...

40. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 23, 1996
02-23 Milestones Cathy Randle has joined Thompson & Co. as an assistant production manager. Randle formerly worked at Memphis Engraving Co. where she was a customer service representative and project coordinator for clients that included FedEx a...

41. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 16, 1996
02-16 Milestones WestRogers has been selected to provide advertising and public relations for Home Expo, the largest home products show of its kind in the Mid-South. The annual showcase of new products and trends in home building and decorations has...

42. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 09, 1996
02/09 Milestones Archer/Malmos Co-op Advertising Department has added five new clients. The new clients include Johnston & Murphy, Laredo Western Boots, Code West Boots, Larry Mahann Boots and Dover International Distributors. The department han...