Kellyn Gowen has joined Renshaw Property Management as marketing coordinator. In her new role, Gowen manages social media, marketing and communications for the company’s 800 Mid-South rental properties, serves as a liaison for property owners and real estate agents, and spearheads marketing efforts for vacant properties.

2. Senate Approves Four TVA Board Members - Saturday, January 05, 2013

The U.S. Senate has approved four new members to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which will go on to the president’s desk for his signature.

The Senate on Tuesday approved the nominations of C. Peter Mahurin, of Kentucky; Vera Lynn Evans, of Tennessee; Michael McWherter, of Tennessee; and Joe H. Ritch of Alabama to fill vacancies on the nine-member board. President Barack Obama made the nominations in September.

3. Senate Approves Four TVA Board Members - Thursday, January 03, 2013

The U.S. Senate has approved four new members to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which will go on to the president’s desk for his signature.

The Senate on Tuesday approved the nominations of C. Peter Mahurin, of Kentucky; Vera Lynn Evans, of Tennessee; Michael McWherter, of Tennessee; and Joe H. Ritch of Alabama to fill vacancies on the nine-member board. President Barack Obama made the nominations in September.

4. Evans, McWherter Among TVA Board Appointees - Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The White House has said President Barack Obama intends to nominate Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board chairman V. Lynn Evans to the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority as well as Jackson businessman and 2010 Democratic nominee for governor Mike McWherter.

5. Evans Joins American Esoteric as Vice President - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dr. Jess Evans has joined American Esoteric Laboratories as vice president of technical operations. In his new role, Evans is responsible for instrumentation, personnel, operational performance and quality assurance for the Memphis laboratory.

6. Council Green Lights Mall of Memphis Dev. - Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Memphis City Council has approved a planned development for warehouse and distribution uses on part of the old Mall of Memphis property. The 113.5 acres is on the northeast corner of Cherry Road and American Way Boulevard.

7. Council Rejects 18 Cent Property Tax Hike - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Memphis City Council members voted Tuesday, March 20, to reject a one-time, 18-cent property tax hike to mop up an estimated $13 million in red ink for the current fiscal year.

Instead the council voted to use $10 million from the city’s reserve fund and cut $3.2 million in the existing budget including money for a voluntary buyout program of some sanitation workers that the Wharton administration has yet to activate.

8. 'The Grace Card' DVD to be Released In August - Thursday, June 02, 2011

The Memphis-made feature movie “The Grace Card” will be released on DVD Aug. 16.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films announced the release date this week.

9. Hardware Association Honors ‘Top Gun’ Cole - Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Charles Edward Cole, Jr., president of Cole’s Home Solutions, has been honored by the North American Retail Hardware Association with the organization’s Top Gun Award.

10. Pera Appointed Special Adviser For ABA Strategic Communications Committee - Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Lucian Pera of Adams and Reese LLP has been appointed as a special adviser of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Strategic Communications for a one-year term.

11. Events - Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The National Association of Women Business Owners Memphis Chapter will hold a luncheon mixer today at 11:30 a.m. at Jason’s Deli, 3473 Poplar Ave., Suite 102. Lynn V. Evans will speak on “Tips for Increasing Cash.” For reservations, e-mail nitab@memphisoriginals.com or call 413-1315.

12. Events - Monday, August 10, 2009

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet today at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Dr. Ron Davis, campus dean at Strayer University, will present “Emotional Intelligence and Servant Leadership.” Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Dianne Cordaro at diannecordaro@yahoo.com or 287-6009.

13. Bredesen, Energy Task Force To Discuss EcoBuild Program - Friday, August 15, 2008

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and the Governor’s Energy Policy Task Force will meet today at 9 a.m. at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Administration Building and afterward tour the Uptown neighborhood to learn about MLGW’s EcoBuild program.

14. Cobbins TappedTo Fill Spot on MLGW Board - Thursday, February 07, 2008
     Darrell T. Cobbins, co-founder of the local political group New Path, is Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton's choice to replace Dr. Phillip Bowden on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board. Bowden resigned abruptly f

15. Evans Elected AsNew MLGW Board Chairman - Monday, January 07, 2008
     Lynn Evans is the new chairman of the Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division board. Evans was elected to the post by fellow board members at Thursday's utility board meeting. William Taylor was elected vice chairman.
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16. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate to Help Ease Strain of Housing Slump on Economy - Thursday, November 01, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve sliced an important interest rate Wednesday - its second reduction in the last six weeks - to help the economy survive the strains of a deepening housing slump that is likely to crimp growth in coming months.

17. MLGW-Ford Drama Far From Over - Monday, March 12, 2007

Dressed in a pinstripe suit, Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford did little more than chew gum and listen silently while a pair of attorneys told a council committee how they plan to investigate certain questionable practices at Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division (MLGW). Before they spoke, the meeting had been altogether so uneventful that an elderly female visitor in the audience, head drooped, could be heard snoring.

18. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 03, 1997
Feb Feb. 4 The Mid-South Quality-Productivity Center will sponsor a workshop titled "How to Implement ISO 9000" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday at State Technical Institute. The presenter is A. George Vrooman Jr., quality systems c...

19. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, January 31, 1997
Sherrye Advertising and Public Relations Inc Sherrye Advertising and Public Relations Inc. and Maximilian Zillion Animation have created a new animated campaign for both NAPA Auto Parts stores and NAPA AutoCare Dealers. There are 14 company owned an...

20. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 27, 1997
Jan Jan. 28 The Centre for Global Enterprise at Christian Brothers University will host the second Farm Policy Conference and Exhibition at AgriCenter International from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The program will focus on agricultural economic opportu...

21. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 12, 1996
Aug Aug. 12 The Mid-South Quality-Productivity Center will sponsor a series of four workshops at State Technical Institute titled "Developing and Managing Effective Relationships at Work." The topics include developing an effective communi...