Memphis City Council members take their first steps Tuesday, May 7, toward approving a city operating budget and property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

2. May 7 Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, May 07, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

3. Events - Saturday, April 27, 2013

ArtsMemphis will present the Stax to the Max music festival Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore St. Admission to the festival is free; discounted museum tickets are $2 between noon and 5 p.m. Visit staxmuseum.com.

4. Events - Monday, April 29, 2013

A Main Street to Main Street Multimodal Connector Project design review meeting will be held Monday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. The public can learn about and view designs for the project. Contact Michael Carpenter at michael.carpenter@memphistn.gov or 636-6596.

5. Budget Season Opens With Wharton Proposal - Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. presents his budget proposal Tuesday, April 16, to the Memphis City Council for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

And council members will probably be listening closely for one dollar amount in particular and how Wharton proposes to deal with it.

6. April 16 Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

7. Events - Wednesday, April 03, 2013

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, April 3, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

8. Events - Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Memphis Area Association of Realtors and Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir will host the 2013 Residential Real Estate Summit Tuesday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter Road. Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist, will discuss the current state of the local and national real estate market. Cost is free. Visit maar.org/residentialsummit to register.

9. City Council to Vote on Property Registration Ordinance - Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Memphis City Council members take up third and final reading Tuesday, April 2, of an ordinance that requires registration and a fee for owners of property within the city.

The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

10. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, April 02, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, April 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

11. Public Hearing Monday on Renaming Parks - Monday, April 01, 2013

The Memphis City Council ad hoc committee on the renaming of three city parks holds a public hearing Monday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

12. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

13. Council Explores Labor Rule Rewrite - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Memphis City Council members get their first look Tuesday, March 19, at a proposal to repeal the much amended impasse ordinance in place since the 1978 fire and police strikes.

At an 8:30 a.m. committee session, council members will discuss a proposal to replace the procedure for resolving impasses in contract talks between the city and municipal labor unions.

14. Sales Tax Hike Headed to Ballot - Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Memphis City Council members take final votes Tuesday, March 5, on a half-percent city sales tax hike referendum and the use of the estimated $47 million in revenue the tax hike will produce.

The council, which meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., is expected to pass the referendum and send it to voters this year.

15. Rick Masson Joins Caissa Public Strategy - Saturday, March 02, 2013

Rick Masson has joined Caissa Public Strategy LLC as senior director, serving as a lead strategist on local and regional projects.

16. Masson Joins Caissa Public Strategy - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Rick Masson has joined Caissa Public Strategy LLC as senior director, serving as a lead strategist on local and regional projects.

17. Council to Hear Fairgrounds Update - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Memphis City Council members get a look Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the latest plan for renovation of the Mid-South Fairgrounds.

The city administration presents its plan at the 1:45 p.m. council executive session.

18. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

19. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

20. Council Votes on Sales Tax Referendum - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Memphis City Council members take the first step toward a fall referendum on a citywide half percent sales tax hike Tuesday, Feb. 4, as they vote on the first of three readings of the referendum ordinance.

21. Events - Saturday, February 02, 2013

Nike Inc. will host construction symposiums for locally owned small, women-owned and minority businesses Thursday, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the U of M Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Attendees will learn about construction opportunities at Nike’s Memphis expansion. R.S.V.P. to Brenda Montgomery at bmontgomery@memphischamber.com or 543-3500.

22. Council to Discuss Pyramid Development - Monday, January 21, 2013

Memphis City Council members vote Tuesday, Jan. 22, on the “Memphis Pyramid Planned Development” – the formal name for the conversion of The Pyramid to a Bass Pro Shops store with other attractions including a hotel.

23. Memphis City Council Agenda - Monday, January 21, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

24. Council Tackles Blue CRUSH, Wage Theft - Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Memphis City Council members take up third and final reading Tuesday, Jan. 8, of an ordinance that sets up a local General Sessions Court-based process for settling “wage theft” complaints.

25. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

26. Council to Review $12 Million Stadium ADA Plan - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Memphis City Council members get their first look Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the plan to pay for improvements at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium to settle the city’s negotiations with the U.S. Justice Department over making the stadium comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

27. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

28. Delta Buys Stake in Virgin Atlantic, Holds Investor Day - Friday, December 14, 2012

On the heels of agreeing to buy a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic from Singapore Airlines for $360 million on Tuesday, Delta Air Lines Inc. held its annual investor day conference on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Atlanta and detailed the restructuring of its fleet, which will affect flights between Memphis and Birmingham.

29. MemShop Latest Boon for Overton Square - Wednesday, December 05, 2012

A year ago, Loeb Properties Inc. was granted the green light from Memphis City Council for the funds necessary to construct a parking lot and detention pond west of Cooper Street – the last component in the more than $30 million public/private partnership to revitalize the once thriving Overton Square district.

30. Council Ordinance Addresses Blight - Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Memphis City Council members take a final vote Tuesday, Dec. 4, on an ordinance that requires property owners to keep their names and mailing addresses on record with the city.

The proposal, up for third and final reading, is designed to make it easier for the city to determine the ownership of vacant or abandoned property and notify the owners of code violations and serve them with legal notice should the city take them to court for the violations.

31. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, December 04, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

32. Heritage Trail Plan Raises Concerns - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

While the focus of the Heritage Trail Community Redevelopment Plan is on public housing projects Cleaborn Pointe at Heritage Landing and Foote Homes, the 20-year plan has far reaching implications for Downtown stakeholders, especially real estate developers.

33. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

34. City Council to Consider Sales Tax Hike Repercussions - Tuesday, November 06, 2012

As voters go to the polls Tuesday, Memphis City Council members and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will be discussing the sales tax increase on the ballot.

Wharton has requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney’s office on whether the tax can be “recalled” if it is approved by the voters but the money designated for education is not used to fund pre-kindergarten programs.

35. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, November 06, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

36. Events - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Healthy Memphis Common Table and the Shelby County Health Department will host the Let’s CHANGE Summit Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, 5959 Park Ave. Let’s CHANGE is a partnership of nearly 40 businesses, government and community organizations dedicated to fighting childhood and family obesity.

37. City Council to Vote on Discrimination Ordinance - Tuesday, October 16, 2012

With a legal opinion from City Attorney Herman Morris in hand, Memphis City Council members on Tuesday, Oct. 16, again take up an ordinance that would ban the city from discriminating in hiring and promotions based on sexual orientation.

38. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

39. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

40. Council to Vote on Cleaborn Homes - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

With a vote Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Memphis City Council will change the name of the old Cleaborn Homes public housing development to Cleaborn Pointe at Heritage Landing and the name of the larger south Downtown-into-South Memphis Triangle Noir plan to Heritage Trails.

41. Non-Discrimination Up for Final Vote - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Memphis City Council members should have a full chamber Tuesday, Sept. 18, as the council takes a vote on third and final reading of a non-discrimination ordinance.

The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

42. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

43. People at Heart of Patterson’s Dominance in 3PL Industry - Monday, September 10, 2012

Founded in 1856, Patterson Warehouses Inc. is one of the leaders and most respected players in Memphis’ robust third-party logistics (3PL) industry.

44. Council Could Dissolve Coliseum Board - Monday, September 03, 2012

Memphis City Council members take another step Tuesday, Sept. 4, toward an emerging new push for redevelopment of the Mid-South Fairgrounds by Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s administration.

The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

45. Memphis City Council Agenda - Monday, September 03, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

46. Events - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Better Business Bureau will continue its 2012 breakfast series with “How to Remember Almost Anything – Even if You’re 100” Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at BBB, 3693 Tyndale Ave. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $15 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@bbbmidsouth.org or 757-8603.

47. Council Mulls Funds for Fairgrounds - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Memphis City Council members take a step closer to redevelopment of the Mid-South Fairgrounds Tuesday, Aug. 21, with $1.7 million in sales tax revenue generated in the Tourism Development Zone that includes The Pyramid.

48. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

49. Events - Monday, August 20, 2012

Stax Museum of American Soul Music will host Conversations With: Wattstax 40th anniversary panel discussion Monday, Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum, 926 E. McLemore Ave. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit staxmuseum.com.

50. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

51. Council To Consider Gas Tax Increase - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Memphis City Council members vote Tuesday, Aug. 7, on the third and final reading of a proposed local gasoline tax that would go to Memphis voters on the Nov. 6 ballot.

The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

52. Sales Tax Ballot Question Part of Busy Council Day - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Memphis City Council members take a final vote Tuesday, July 17, on a Nov. 6 ballot question that would raise the local option sales tax rate in Memphis by half a percent.

The vote at Tuesday’s council session is on third and final reading of the referendum ordinance. Meanwhile, the council is scheduled to vote on the second of three readings of another referendum ordinance that would create a 1-cent-a-gallon local gasoline tax with revenues going to the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

53. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, July 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

54. Square Again Abuzz With Entertainment Options - Monday, July 16, 2012

After three years of culinary success Downtown, owner Jeff Johnson is looking forward to taking his popular restaurant and bar Local Gastropub to the next level.

55. Events - Wednesday, July 04, 2012

The Daily News’ offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Offices reopen at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, and will remain open during normal business hours.

56. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, July 03, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, July 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

57. Council Committee Mulls UDC Changes - Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Memphis City Council members have worked out just about all of the questions about changes to the Unified Development Code.

The council takes up the set of proposed changes to the 18-month-old code Tuesday, July 3, at a 12:45 p.m. committee session.

58. Events - Thursday, June 28, 2012

Downtown Memphis Commission will meet Thursday, June 28, at noon in the DMC office, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphis.org.

59. Events - Friday, June 22, 2012

Black Business Association of Memphis will meet Friday, June 22, at 9 a.m. at BBA, 555 Beale St. Andre Fowlkes of Launch Your City will speak. Visit bbamemphis.com or email info@bbamemphis.com.

60. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, June 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

61. Council Considers Sales Tax Increase - Tuesday, June 19, 2012

At their first meeting since approving a city budget and city tax rate for the fiscal year that starts next month, Memphis City Council members have a full agenda Tuesday, June 19. It includes three proposed city charter changes for the Nov. 6 election ballot and lots of land use resolutions.

62. Events - Friday, June 08, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber will host “A Conversation With … Jack Truong” Friday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The Electrolux president will provide an update on the company’s timeline, jobs and more. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Contact Tunga Lee at tlee@memphischamber.com or 543-3571.

63. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, June 05, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

64. Council Looks to End Budget Season - Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Memphis City Council members are likely to end their budget season Tuesday, June 5, with final votes on an operating budget ordinance as well as a tax rate ordinance.

But going into the week there was no single budget proposal or tax rate proposal that had the formal endorsement of a majority on the council.

65. Council Budget Committee Goes Into Next Week - Friday, May 25, 2012

The Memphis City Council budget committee has at least one more session. After a wrap-up this week, the committee scheduled a Tuesday, May 29, hearing at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

66. Second Budget Vote Tops Agenda - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Memphis City Council members take the second of three votes Tuesday, May 15, on a city budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 as well as a property tax rate for the fiscal year to come.

But the council is still weighing its options and gathering information through a budget committee that continues meeting Tuesday morning at City Hall.

67. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the icon for a full agenda.

68. Council Takes First Votes on City Budget - Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Memphis City Council members take the first formal votes Tuesday, May 1, on a city budget and tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1. But the ordinances on the agenda come with no dollar amounts or tax rate at this point.

69. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, May 01, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

70. Events - Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a Small Business Council breakfast Thursday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. The topic is “Make Your Business Mobile.” Cost is $25 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Call Erica Milford at 543-3518 for details.

71. Events - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Memphis Social Media Club will meet Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Glankler Brown PLLC conference room, 6000 Poplar Ave., suite 400. Eric Proseus will discuss communicating via social media during bad weather and other crises. Email memphissmc@gmail.com or call 521-1453 for details.

72. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

73. Wharton Presents Budget to Council - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. takes his budget proposal to the Memphis City Council at the Tuesday, April 17, council session.

Faced with a $37 million gap between expenditures and revenue in the fiscal year that begins July 1, Wharton is expected to do what he has done in past budget presentations – offer the council a menu of options.

74. City Council To Mark MLK Anniversary - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

The Memphis City Council will mark the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the first city street named in honor of the civil rights leader who was killed in Memphis 44 years ago this week.

75. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, April 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for an agenda.

76. Council Takes on Property Tax Hike - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. is expected to have some budget cuts when the Memphis City Council meets in committee Tuesday, March 20, to talk about a one-time only property tax increase.

The 9 a.m. committee session at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., is to discuss whatever cuts Wharton may put on the table and the amount of the tax hike.

77. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the icon for an agenda.

78. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, March 06, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, March 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the icon for an agenda.

79. City Council Discusses Property Tax Hike - Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Memphis City Council members will talk more Tuesday, March 6, about the city’s flow of red ink.

On the council’s agenda is the second of three votes on the ordinance that would send out a one-time-only property tax bill that is an 18-cent increase in property taxes. The council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

80. Room Service - Monday, February 27, 2012

The good news for the local hotel industry is that last year notched the most rooms ever sold on a daily basis with 4.8 million – 115,628 more than 2010 and 76,780 more than the previous high set in 2007.

81. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the icon for a full agenda.

82. Council to Weigh Pink Palace Funding - Tuesday, February 21, 2012

A $20 million upgrade of the Memphis Pink Palace Museum tops the Tuesday, Feb. 21, Memphis City Council agenda that also includes two items key to Overton Square redevelopment and $510,000 in capital appropriations for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

83. Bridgewater Annexation Ordinance - Friday, February 10, 2012

Memphis City Council members may go through with long-delayed annexation plans for the Bridgewater area now surrounded by city of Memphis territory.

The council has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., of its annexation committee to be followed by a special meeting of the full council to vote on the first of three readings for the Bridgewater annexation ordinance.

84. UPDATE: City Preps to Annex Bridgewater Area - Friday, February 10, 2012

UPDATE: State Senate Republican Leader Mark Norris of Collierville withdrew Thursday, Feb. 9, two bills dealing with annexation that prompted the Memphis City Council's consideration of the Grays Creek annexation. Norris withdrew the bills based on a legal opinion from the Tennessee Attorney General that concludes the bills are constitutionally suspect.

85. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

86. Land Use Board Considers More Racquet Club Space - Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The Memphis-Shelby County Land Use Control Board will meet Thursday, Feb. 9, to review an application to add space at the 11.94-acre The Racquet Club of Memphis at Sanderlin and White Station roads.

87. Grays Creek Annexation on City’s Agenda - Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Memphis City Council members take up the first of three readings Tuesday, Feb. 7, of an ordinance to annex the Grays Creek area that is in the city’s annexation reserve area.

The ordinance is a reaction to pending state legislation in Nashville that would remove part of the area from the Memphis annexation reserve.

88. Bluff City Coffee Inks New Space - Friday, January 20, 2012

Bluff City Coffee, the coffee and snack shop in Downtown’s South Main Historic Arts District, has recently unveiled some aggressive expansion plans.

The local eatery has leased a 3,000-square-foot kitchen in the Pembroke Building, 119 S. Main St., in the space behind the Center for Southern Folklore.

89. Council to Delve Into Electrolux Incentives - Monday, January 16, 2012

Memphis City Council members will talk Tuesday, Jan. 17, about getting more information from the mayor’s office about financial incentives used to bring companies to the city.

A resolution asking the administration to give the council a summary sheet of any executed contracts requiring a city investment of more than $250,000 is the topic of the first chairman’s meeting at 10 a.m.

90. Memphis City Council Agenda - Monday, January 16, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

91. Land Use Board Considers Multifamily Space - Thursday, January 12, 2012

The Memphis-Shelby County Land Use Control Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, to discuss a special permit allowing 50 multifamily residential homes for the elderly on 4 acres on the east side of North Seventh Street south of Wells Street in Downtown Memphis.

92. Memphis City Council Agenda - Monday, January 02, 2012

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

93. Council Begins Bed Tax Discussion - Monday, January 02, 2012

The first meeting of the Memphis City Council for 2012 offers some familiar issues and some new moves that point toward a break with the past in city operations.

The council meets Tuesday, Jan. 3, starting at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St.

94. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

95. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

96. Council to Discuss City Employee Bonuses - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The day after the Shelby County Commission considered a one-time bonus for county government employees, the Memphis City Council will talk about a bonus for city employees.

The council takes up the item during an 8:30 a.m. committee session Tuesday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, 125 N. Main St. It could be added to the agenda for the full council meeting at 3:30 p.m.

97. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.

98. New Chair On Agenda For Council - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Memphis City Council members prepare Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the start of a new four-year term of office in January with the election of a new chairman for the coming year.

Council practice is to elect the vice chairman for the year ending as the new chairman.

99. Council to Vote on Wrecker-Service Rules - Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Memphis City Council members take up the complex and emotional subject of wrecker-service rules again at the Tuesday, Nov. 1, council session.

Up for third and final reading is the ordinance that would change the procedures in a growing industry governed by a complex set of rules and long-held customs.

100. Memphis City Council Agenda - Tuesday, November 01, 2011

The Memphis City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the council chambers in City Hall, 125 N. Main St. Click on the meeting icon for a full agenda.