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.

2. Shift From Monologue to Dialogue - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

For more than a decade, companies have slowly shifted their focus to fit an era of deep consumer engagement. They have begun to embrace social media management, and they are better integrating print and TV campaigns with their online and social media presence. Unfortunately, it’s not enough.

3. Late Judge Higgs Changed Local Politics - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Funeral services for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge and Memphis mayoral contender Otis Higgs were pending and being planned Monday, Feb. 18, just days after his unexpected death.

4. Judge and Mayoral Contender Otis Higgs Dies - Saturday, February 16, 2013

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge W. Otis Higgs, whose two bids to become Memphis Mayor in the 1970s were important chapters in the city’s political and racial history, died Friday, Feb. 15, at the age of 75.

5. Ardent Film Department Wins Mid-South Emmy - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Jonathan Pekar, director of Ardent Studios film department, won the 27th Mid-South Emmy award for Best Commercial Spot for creating the animated Memphis Music Foundation commercial.

The project also showcases the talents of painter Lamar Sorrento and singer/songwriter Keia Johnson.

6. Ardent Film Department Wins Mid-South Emmy Award - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Jonathan Pekar, director of Ardent Studios film department, won the 27th Mid-South Emmy award for Best Commercial Spot for creating the animated Memphis Music Foundation commercial.

The project also showcases the talents of painter Lamar Sorrento and singer/songwriter Keia Johnson.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. City’s Music Hitting Some High Notes - Friday, June 08, 2012

THE MEMPHIS SOUND HAS A NEW GIG. Memphis has had plenty of superstars, but the beat behind them and underneath and around them, the bass they stood on, the lead they followed, the brass that announced them and made them royalty – that beat was a superstar all by itself.

10. Pizza Eatery Expands Into Southaven - Friday, December 02, 2011

A husband and wife team from Hernando is expanding its pizzeria business into Southaven.

David J. and Melissa A. Pippin, owners of Three Guys Pizza Pies, have signed a 3,050-square-foot lease in the Shops of DeSoto Center, 1046 Church Road.

11. Republicans Aim to Quash New Union Rules - Thursday, December 01, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans are maneuvering to short-circuit an effort by Democrats on the National Labor Relations Board to approve rules that would quicken the pace of union elections.

12. Adding Some Soul to School - Monday, November 28, 2011

Last week we focused on attracting, developing and retaining knowledge workers and leaders in our city and noted that it takes each of us doing our part for Memphis to succeed. This week let us spotlight an organization that is dedicated to preparing students for success in college and life in an academically rigorous, music-rich environment: The Soulsville Charter School.

13. 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?"

14. Mem Biz Group on Health Preps for Annual Conference - Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Memphis Business Group on Health (MBGH) is gearing up for its third annual conference, titled “Got the Healthcare Reform Blues?,” which will take place Thursday Sept. 8, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave.

15. MBGH to Discuss Health Reform - Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Memphis Business Group on Health will host its third annual daylong conference Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn, 3700 Central Ave.

The conference, titled “Got the Health Reform Blues?” will offer participants insight from national and regional health reform thought leaders, including Peter Hayes, principal of Healthcare Solutions and secretary for the Center for Health Value Innovation; Suzanne Delbanco, executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform; Laurie Lee, executive director of benefits administration for the state of Tennessee; and John Moses, principal at AON Hewitt.

16. Weather Satellite Need Defended by Climate Experts - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Business, academic and environmental leaders are stressing the importance of weather satellites in an era of tight federal budgets.

"The stakes are high and the challenge is great," at a time when extreme weather is happening more frequently, Michael Freilich, earth science director for NASA, said at a briefing at the Forum on Earth Observation.

17. Rogers Named Director Of Germantown Athletic Club - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Phil Rogers has joined Germantown Athletic Club as director. Rogers will oversee all daily operations of the club.

Hometown: West Danville, Vt.

Education: B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Mississippi

18. 'A New Day' - Monday, September 20, 2010

Marvell Mitchell has had it with numbers.

“I’ve read the numbers and I hear people talking about the recession but frankly, there’s an opportunity here,” said Mitchell, who owns Mitchell Technology Group LLC with his wife, Ledelle.

19. MAAR Elects 2011-2012 Board of Directors - Tuesday, September 07, 2010

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected its board of directors for 2011-2012 at its annual meeting and election last week.

MAAR members elected six real estate agents to serve on the board during the next two years.

20. Action! We Belong in the Movies - Friday, August 06, 2010

Gene Hackman has a big head.

I’m not talking ego, the man really does have a head the size of a medicine ball. I know because I stood next to him one morning in Court Square chatting about the Hebe Fountain. Okay, he wasn’t actually talking to me, he was talking to the little guy on the other side of him – Tom Cruise. Maybe 5-7, depending on his shoes. They were here shooting “The Firm.”

21. Glankler Brown’s Hancock Elected Bar Foundation Fellow - Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Jonathan C. Hancock of Glankler Brown PLLC has been elected a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation, an association of 710 attorneys across the state.

22. Schuermann Elected To Design Review Board - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

David Schuermann has been elected to the Center City Commission’s Design Review board.

Schuermann is a principal at Architecture Inc. He is active with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and currently serves on the Tennessee Board of Architectural & Engineering Examiners.

23. Foreclosure Crisis Hits All Sectors Of Community - Friday, May 22, 2009

Not even the rich and famous are immune to foreclosure, as evidenced by a handful of mortgage defaults by high-profile figures during the past year.

Six months after Isaac Hayes’ death, his Cordova home at 9280 Riveredge Drive was foreclosed and sold back to Regions Bank for $712,000, half of what the soul singer paid for the property in 2002.

24. Lorenzen Wright’s Home Sold Back to Bank - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Eads home of former University of Memphis and Grizzlies basketball player Lorenzen Wright has been sold back to the bank following a foreclosure.

BankTennessee on Friday bought the custom-built, 12,475-square-foot house, near Raleigh-LaGrange and Reid Hooker roads, for $1.3 million on the Shelby County Courthouse steps.

25. Scrap-Metal Dealers to Make Case in City Court - Thursday, May 07, 2009

Another round in the battle against scrap-metal theft is set for today, when the Memphis City Court hears protests from companies that haven’t complied with an ordinance requiring them to obtain a permit to recycle scrap metals such as copper and also to “tag and hold” purchased metals before processing them.

26. Influence 1 Foundation Names Hartsfield COO - Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Felicia Hartsfield has been named chief operating officer of Influence 1 Foundation.

Hartsfield will oversee the continued stability and growth of the foundation’s fiscal, strategic, organizational and operational functions. Her duties also will include building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, as well as creating collaborations, which will enhance the foundation’s strategic model.

27. Calipari Tapped to Rally Real Estate Community - Thursday, January 08, 2009

For many local sports fans, the lasting image of 2008 was the University of Memphis men’s basketball team suffering a heartbreaking loss to Kansas in the national championship game.

For many local Realtors, the lasting image of 2008 was the housing market suffering a continued slump.

28. Events - Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold its annual chairman’s luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Tom Schmitt, chairman of the Memphis Regional Chamber and president and CEO of FedEx Global Supply Chain, will be the keynote speaker. Special features will include speaker University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari, a tribute to Isaac Hayes and live musical performances. Cost is $125 for members and $150 for prospective members. For reservations, contact Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or tlee@memphischamber.com.

29. Events - Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop titled “Ethical Leadership” today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. The facilitator will be Kristi Tarbell. Cost is $55 for Program for Nonprofit Excellence participants, $65 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For reservations, e-mail adeberry@npexcellence.org, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

30. Schmitt, Calipari To Headline Chamber Luncheon - Friday, November 14, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold its annual Chairman’s Luncheon Dec. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave.

31. MAAR Elects Board of Directors - Monday, September 08, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected six real estate professionals to its 2009-2010 board of directors at last week’s annual meeting.

The new directors are Landis Foy of Crye-Leike Inc.; Steve Guinn of Highwoods Properties; R. Darnell Tate of ERA Legacy Realty; Michael Green of John Green & Co. Realtors; Betsy Kelly of Hobson Co. Realtors; and Randy Jefferson of Hobson Co. Realtors.

32. Medtronic Product Linked to Surgery Problems - Monday, September 08, 2008

A potent substance used in spine-repair surgery to promote bone growth has been linked to life-threatening complications in dozens of patients.

Many of the complications involving the product, Medtronic Inc.'s "Infuse Bone Graft," have occurred during "off label" uses, when surgeons use it in ways that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

33. Slope Gets Steeper - Monday, July 14, 2008

Of Shelby County’s 33 ZIP codes that registered a home sale in the second quarter of 2008, all but one suffered a decline when compared to the same quarter of 2007, a trend that has been indicative of the area’s recent real estate woes.

34. 2007's Top RealtorsHonored by MAAR - Thursday, January 17, 2008
     The Memphis Area Association of Realtors recently handed out awards at its annual gala, including one to John Linthicum of Crye-Leike Inc., who was named 2007 Realtor of the Year. Randy Jefferson of The Hobson Co. Realto

35. SIMposium Expected to Draw Hundreds of Top IT Professionals - Friday, September 28, 2007

As the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and home of the blues, Memphis is world-renowned for producing innovative musicians such as Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes and Al Green.

For a few days next month, the city will play host to a different kind of innovator - the nation's leading information technology (IT) professionals.

36. MAAR ElectsBoard of Directors - Tuesday, September 11, 2007
     Members of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) elected five directors to the organization's board at last week's annual meeting.
     The new directors are Bill Maury of Hobson Co

37. Fred's Inc. NamesEfird as President - Thursday, August 30, 2007
     Memphis-based Fred's Inc. has named Bruce Efird as president. Efird succeeds John Reier, who becomes vice chairman of the board of directors.
     Efird will join the company Sept. 22, althou

38. Prostitution Plagues Memphis Neighborhoods, Businesses - Friday, August 24, 2007

You can't buy much with $20 nowadays. It won't even buy a full tank of gas.

But in the sex-for-sale industry, buyers have quite a few options, most of which are not suitable to be printed in the newspaper.

39. Barrow Named Chef de Cuisine At Capriccio Grill - Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The Peabody Hotel has named Brian Barrow chef de cuisine for Capriccio Grill, an Italian steakhouse. Barrow began his culinary career at 27. He attended Johnson & Wales University's College of Culinary Arts in Miami. He previously was a chef at the Ambassador Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and with Do & Co International Catering.

40. 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.

41. Memphis Recognizes Stax Legacy With Year Of Celebration - Monday, March 05, 2007

When asked recently about his visit to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in November, British newspaper reporter Adam Gretton recalled his visceral reaction upon getting an up-close look at the Memphis music landmark.

42. Rich With History - Tuesday, February 13, 2007

In 1906, Edward Boyle, a member of the well-known Memphis family of developers, helped fashion a grand boulevard through the Central Gardens neighborhood.

Scores of influential Memphians have lived in the Midtown community's bungalows, foursquares and Tudor estate homes, including former Memphis City Council member Florence Leffler and federal judge Julia Gibbons.

43. Phillips to Become President of Optometry School - Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Dr. Richard W. Phillips has been named president-elect of Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Phillips is a 1978 graduate of the college and the former regional executive director for Tennessee operations for TLC - Laser Eye Centers. He will be only the sixth person to hold the office in the college's 75-year history. Phillips will assume the presidency May 17. He is replacing William E. Cochran, who is retiring.

44. U of M to HonorArdent Studios Founder - Thursday, November 16, 2006
     The University of Memphis will honor John Fry, the founder of Ardent Studios, during a dinner tonight at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis at 3700 Central Ave. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception followed

45. Lucrative Apartment Development Draws Residents' Ire - Thursday, May 18, 2006

A monotone voice asked if there was any opposition to the mixed-use planned development that had just been presented, then dozens of hands shot into the air.

A crowd of homeowners filed down to the center of the Memphis City Council Chambers, recited their names and addresses and took turns pleading with members of the city-county Land Use Control Board to nix the entire 176.2-acre project. They tried - unsuccessfully - to convince the board that some of what was being proposed would be a harbinger of crime and would crush surrounding property values.

46. Downtown Concert Series Set to Start - Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Next week, the sound of music that draws Downtowners and suburban visitors alike to Calvary Episcopal Church will again fill the church's rafters, just as it's done for 21 years.

Calvary & the Arts. The historic church at 102 N. Second St. is kicking off its popular Calvary & the Arts concert series Oct. 5 with a presentation honoring Isaac Hayes. Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will be on hand to honor the performer, who was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in June, as will the 40-piece Stax Academy Charter School Orchestra and Hayes' own back-up band, NuJynisis.

47. Archived Article: Events - Friday, November 19, 2004
The Shelby County Housing Authority Board meets at 3 p

Rhodes College hosts round one of the fifth annual Blues City Challenge, an intercollegiate invitational mock trial tournament, at 4 p.m. today at the Shelby County Courthouse, 140 Adams Ave....

48. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, April 20, 2004
825 Ridge Lake Blvd

Doctors Purchase East Memphis Eye Care Clinic

825 Ridge Lake Blvd.

Memphis, TN 38120

Cost: $8.2 million

Buyer: VRF Building Partners LLC

Seller: RME Associates

Property: 1.76 acres at 825 Ridge Lake Blvd. The...

49. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, September 18, 2003
CCDC to re-purchase Family Dollar building

CCDC to Take Back Family Dollar Building

Owners failed to meet renovation deadlines

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Members of the Center City Development Corp. voted unanimously to exercise a con...

50. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, November 21, 2002
CCDC moves forward with Main Street and Rhodes Jennings projects

CCDC moves forward with renewal plans

By SUE KIRSTEIN

The Daily News

Two blighted sections of Downtown Memphis took another step toward renewal Wednesday as a Center City C...

51. Archived Article: Lead (ccdc) - Thursday, October 17, 2002
Center City reviews proposals for Main St

CCDC reviews S. Main Street block plans

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

The Center City Development Corp. reviewed three proposals Wednesday to renovate vacant and run-down Main Street properties in ...

52. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, June 06, 2002
Inmate sues over Inmate sues over ban on sex mags A death row inmate is suing to block a Tennessee prison policy that took effect Saturday banning sexually explicit publications such as Playboy and Hustler. Gary Bradford Cone contends in a lawsuit f...

53. Archived Article: Sunglasshut (lead) - Friday, March 29, 2002
Peabody Place filling space Peabody Place filling space at blinding pace By SUE PEASE The Daily News A sunglasses store opened up two weeks ago in Downtowns Peabody Place, bringing the total businesses operating in the expansive shopping center to n...

54. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, February 15, 2002
The Madonna Circle will host the 27th Annual Memphis Antique, Garden & Gourmet Show The Madonna Circle will host the 27th annual Memphis Antique, Garden & Gourmet Show Feb. 22 through Feb. 24 in the Shelby County Building at the Mid-South Fa...

55. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Edward L Edward L. Stanton III joined Armstrong Allen PLLC as an associate member. Stanton comes to the firm from the City of Memphis, where he served as assistant city attorney. Prior to his employment with the city, Stanton worked at the Charles C...

56. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 10, 2001
Calendar of events Nov Calendar of events Dec. 10-Dec. 16 Dec. 10 The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art displays the Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons, an exhibition of original artwork from the world of Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies through Jan. 13. Visito...

57. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 03, 2001
Calendar of events Nov

Calendar of events Dec. 3-Dec. 9

Dec. 4

Memphis Rotary Club hosts Sydney Butler of the National Zoological & Aquarium Association at noon in the Steamboat Room of the Cook Convention Center. Contact Taylor Hughes,...

58. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 03, 2001
Gary Shorb, Methodist Healthcare president and chief operations officer, was appointed the new chief executive officer of the

Gary Shorb, Methodist Healthcare president and chief operations officer, was appointed the new chief executive officer o...

59. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, January 02, 2001
Quantum House goes on auction block Quantum House goes on auction block Jan. 21 The high-tech Quantum House, located in Midtown, goes up for absolute sale this month when John Roebuck and Associates offers the property at auction. Hayes-Wright Const...

60. Archived Article: Fred's P.2 - Thursday, August 17, 2000
Freds reports surge in net income Freds reports surge in net income Freds Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 29. Net income for the second quarter was $1.7 million, or 14 cents per diluted share, compare...

61. Archived Article: Real Review Lj - Tuesday, December 14, 1999
Real Review 12-14-99 Weather delays ceremony, Desoto County Center on schedule A "topping off" ceremony for the DeSoto County Civic Center will be held at the Southaven site today. The final section of the main ceiling truss will be lowere...

62. Archived Article: Fred Pg. 2 - Monday, December 06, 1999
Fred's Reports November Comparable Store Sales Up 5 Fred's comparable store sales increase Fred's, Inc. reported sales for the four-week and 10-month periods ended Nov. 27. Fred's total sales for November increased 9.2 percent to $56.8 million compa...

63. Archived Article: Fred Back - Monday, May 17, 1999
Fred's Reports Significant Increase in Freds reports increase in first quarter results Freds Inc. reported net income for the first quarter ended May 1 increased 26.2 percent to $2.89 million or 24 cents per diluted share compared with net income of...

64. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 21, 1997
July 21 July 21 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Montgomery of Womens News of the Mid-South and Brenda Snider of radio station...

65. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 25, 1997
Joseph Kyles, an assistant professor of education at Shelby State Community College, has been elected to serve as president of the Tennessee Young Democrats Joseph Kyles, an assistant professor of education at Shelby State Community College, has bee...

66. Archived Article: Memorial Mg - Friday, April 26, 1996
04-26 Memorial MG Memorial service honors attorneys, judges Special to The Daily News As part of Law Week, a memorial service will be held on Monday at noon to honor attorneys and judges who have passed away during the past year. The keynote speaker...

67. Archived Article: Govt Fcs (econ Bd) Lj - Friday, April 05, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Economic board will visit Memphis By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Tennessee Board for Economic Growth will continues its mission of pulling together a focused economic plan for the states future by visiting Memphis in May. On May ...

68. Archived Article: Econ Brd Lj - Wednesday, November 08, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Economic board holds inaugural meeting By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A new board that is responsible for developing strategies for improving economic development into the next century is now in place. The newly-formed Tennessee Boar...