Editorial Results (free)
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Riverfront Report Highlights Quick Fixes -
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
With a set of 20 Memphis riverfront plans and reports spanning several decades, urban planner and designer Jeff Speck’s mission wasn’t to add to the stack of documents, maps and renderings.
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Speck Suggests Riverfront Remedies -
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Urban planner and designer Jeff Speck has told city government leaders that the recently renamed Jefferson Davis Park is the “obvious next opportunity” for riverfront development plans and represents a “big bang in an important place.”
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Rediscovering the Past -
Friday, March 15, 2013
High-rise office buildings surround it on two sides and even the multistoried rectory at St. Peter Catholic Church offers a downward view of the Magevney House on Adams Avenue, east of Third Street.
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Tunes for Tots -
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Just as Jim Jaggers, meteorologist for WREG News Channel 3, uses the power of his bike pedals to raise money and awareness for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital through Go Jim Go, his son Justin is using guitar pedals to do the same.
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Breaking the Mold -
Saturday, February 23, 2013
When Rosemarie Fair was named Broker of the Year in investment sales at last year’s Pinnacle Awards, she became the first woman ever to do so.
Before Fair founded One Source Commercial Inc. in 1993, she worked with Carlisle Corp. in the early 1980s on Beale Street Landing Downtown. She remembers often what her mentor Gene Carlisle taught her – “Somebody will take care of the big stuff, it’s the nickels and dimes that make the difference.”
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Events -
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.
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Events -
Friday, February 15, 2013
The University of Memphis will host the Freedom Ball and Mahogany Awards Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in the University Center ballroom, 499 University St. Visit memphis.edu/multiculturalaffairs or call 678-2054.
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Events -
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.
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Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association Elects 2013 Officers -
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association recently elected its slate of officers to serve in 2013, and the group now ramps up for a busy year, including the 14th annual MMHLA Lodging Industry Update on Feb. 22 at the Hilton Memphis.
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Slam Dunk -
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Historically, December isn’t the kindest month to Downtown Memphis’ economy. That’s compared to the summer months, when Beale Street and its surrounding areas are bustling with people visiting attractions, dining at restaurants and spending money on retail items.
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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.
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International Exposure -
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Memphis hotel industry can thank at least 200,000 of its room nights last year to European visitors booked by tour operators.
European stays in Memphis averaged three nights, with each person spending more than $200 per day.
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Events -
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Memphis Bioworks Business Association, the U.S. Small Business Administration and The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service will host Memphis Bioworks SBA Fast Conference: Growing Your Bioscience Business Wednesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept. 20, at the MBBA conference center, 20 S. Dudley St., first floor. Visit bioworksbusiness.com.
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Resource Entertainment Group Plans Growth, New Offerings -
Monday, July 16, 2012
Resource Entertainment Group is continuing a steady growth path and looks to expand thanks to a new website as well as management of a new Downtown event space called The Columns.
The entertainment services company specializes in live entertainment, production services, entertainment consulting and event programming expertise. The company manages some of the Mid-South’s most popular entertainers and provides bands, DJs, speakers, audio systems, concert lighting, staging and tech crews.
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New Beale St. Banquet Space Boon for City -
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The recent news that the old Pat O’Brien’s space at 310 Beale St. will soon be filled by three private banquet halls and a corner bar has many event planners keyed up for future venue options.
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Joyful Noise -
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Memphis has a major new advocate of live, original music.
It’s Madison Line Records, a locally based full-service nonprofit record label launched by Visible Music College, which itself offers a variety of music industry programs and classes.
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Dancing Jimmy’s to Open on Beale -
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Beale Street’s former Pat O’Brien’s space is being replaced with a new concept from some of the street’s prime stakeholders.
Bud Chittom and Preston Lamm, operating as Beale Holdings LLC, are renovating the 15,000-square-foot property at 310 Beale St. to prepare it for three banquet halls and a 1,200-square-foot corner bar called Dancing Jimmy’s by May 1.
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Dancing Jimmy’s to Replace Former Pat O’s Space -
Monday, March 26, 2012
The former Pat O’Brien’s space on Beale Street is being replaced with a new concept from some of the street’s prime stakeholders.
Bud Chittom and Preston Lamm, operating as Beale Holdings LLC, are in the midst of renovating the 15,000-square-foot property at 310 Beale St. to prepare it for three banquet halls and a 1,200-square-foot corner bar called Dancing Jimmy’s by May 1.
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Participants Sought For e200 Biz Program -
Monday, March 26, 2012
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr., Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and the Small Business Administration are urging local small-business owners and executives to enroll in The Emerging 200.
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Events -
Friday, February 24, 2012
FAcademics will hold an opening celebration Friday, Feb. 24, at 9 a.m. at its location, 2182 West St. FAcademics is a tutoring and learning company specializing in academic services for all ages, grades and subjects. For more information, visit www.facademics.com or call 755-7797.
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Events -
Thursday, February 23, 2012
CSI Memphis Chapter will meet Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Agricenter International Banquet Hall, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. The social will begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. Greg Maxted, executive director of the Harahan Bridge Project, will speak. Cost is $25. For reservations, contact Charlotte Cooper at charlotte.c@comcast.net or 377-8063.
22.
New Dishes -
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Memphis’ eyes were bigger than its stomach in 2011, but in a good way.
Some local restaurateurs launched completely new concepts; others entered new submarkets with additional stores. Even a handful of national retailers entered the Memphis market after having locations elsewhere in Tennessee for years.
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Lease on Former Three Alarm Studio in Foreclosure Again -
Friday, September 16, 2011
The leasehold on a former Downtown Memphis fire station with a checkered 25-year history and a strategic location – 200 Linden Ave. – is facing foreclosure again.
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DRB to Discuss Signage Items -
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Center City Commission Design Review Board will discuss a few signage items at its upcoming meeting Wednesday, June 1.
There is a signage application for digital, off-premise signage for 200 Beale St. The DRB also will discuss design guidelines and get a sign code committee report at the meeting.
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Barbecue Decision Next for MIM; Cordova Shelter Goes to Capacity -
Monday, May 02, 2011
The Beale Street Music Festival came to a close Sunday evening before the rains resumed. Now organizers of the month-long festival have a decision to make about whether to go forward with the barbecue-cooking contest that opens to the public May 12, two days after the river at Memphis is forecast to crest at 45 feet.
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Playmakers -
Monday, April 25, 2011
During the day it houses some of the city’s best and brightest bankers and lawyers. But at night, its illumination continues, bearing the message “Go Grizz.” The First Tennessee Bank Building at 165 Madison Ave. is taking advantage of being the city’s sixth-tallest skyscraper to support the Memphis Grizzlies and their playoff run.
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Conference Pits MEM At Center of Aviation World -
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
For five years Memphis International Airport executives and other civic leaders have worked on developing the city’s aerotropolis – the concept of an airport serving as a region’s economic engine.
The idea will be as public as ever – at least here – Tuesday, the second day of the Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition at The Peabody hotel. That’s when FedEx Corp. founder Frederick W. Smith and Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Richard Anderson share the stage with University of North Carolina professor John Kasarda, the originator of the aerotropolis concept.
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Blues Central -
Friday, February 04, 2011
Memphis has long been known as the “home of the blues,” a moniker that’s on display this week at the annual International Blues Challenge.
The event, which draws participants from around the world, kicked off Tuesday with the opening FedEx International Showcase at the New Daisy Theatre and continues through Saturday.
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Events -
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Stephen Zack, American Bar Association president, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Advanced reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.
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Events -
Monday, January 31, 2011
The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Stephen Zack, American Bar Association president, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Advanced reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.
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Back on the Air -
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
After being silent and nearly forgotten for more than 50 years, the radio station that helped launch the careers of such music pioneers as B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Howlin’ Wolf, Ike Turner, Carl Perkins, Albert King – and even Elvis Presley – is back.
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Cajun Crawfish Fest Plans Under Way -
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The 18th annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival will be held April 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at Wagner Place between Union Ave. and Beale Street.
The festival will include a gumbo cook-off, crawfish boil, eating contests and live entertainment.
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Guru Tells Entrepreneurs to Put Themselves First -
Friday, March 12, 2010
George Cloutier, the author of a best-selling business advice book, told Memphis entrepreneurs to think selfishly as they try to make it through a tough economy.
“Pay yourself first,” he told business owners who attended a Wednesday night dinner held by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to honor Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr.
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Events -
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Memphis Gavel Club will hold a luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Yvonne Madlock, director of the Shelby County Health Department, will speak. For more information, call 754-3569.
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Events -
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Memphis Bar Association will host a continuing legal education seminar today from 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Kathy Story of Story Consulting will speak on “Managing Change and Transforming Your Legal Career.” To register, visit www.memphisbar.org.
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Housing Divided -
Monday, November 23, 2009
A couple of years ago, when Clay Thompson of Memphis decided it was time to stop renting, he set his sights on the Downtown condominium market. He was especially interested in the old warehouses in the South Main Historic Arts District that had been converted to condos.
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Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Beale Street Hip-Hop Club -
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A federal bankruptcy court judge has scrapped plans to reopen the old Pat O’Brien’s on Beale Street as a two-day-a-week nightspot with a dress code.
The plan by Cato Walker and Curtis Givens to open “Liquid On Beale” drew opposition from Beale Street developer John Elkington and his Performa Entertainment Real Estate Inc., as well as the Beale Street Merchants Association.
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A New Day for King Cotton: Biotech and agribusiness redefine themselves -
Thursday, May 21, 2009
If you’re in the right place at the right time during May, you might glimpse a motorcade cutting through mid-day traffic, followed by a green bus with a big papier-mache boll weevil on top. Nothing hints at Memphis’ agribusiness roots like that longtime foe of the cotton plant.
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Trolley Lambasted During Main Street Mall Meeting -
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The idea of allowing car traffic on the Main Street Mall Downtown was panned at the first public hearing held by the Center City Commission this week.
But most in the crowd of 50 who attended were far more emotional as they trashed the operation of the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s Main Street Trolley that runs along the mall.
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Events -
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Charter Commission of Memphis and Shelby County will meet today at 3 p.m. in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall, 125 N. Main St. For more information, call Bridgett Handy-Clay at 576-6511.
41.
5K Helps MALS Fund Project -
Monday, September 10, 2007
Police in Memphis and Shelby County received more than 68,000 domestic violence-related phone calls in 2005, according to data gathered through the Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) Domestic Violence Project.
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American Paper Optics Brings a Third Dimension To the Marketplace -
Monday, July 30, 2007
Two years from now, John Jerit estimates his company, American Paper Optics, will have sold about 1 billion 3-D glasses.
"We're probably reaching about 850 million glasses sold," Jerit said. "We've averaged about 50 million a year in 17
years. But this year, we'll probably sell over 200 million units of glasses or stuff that's used for glasses. I would say that we'll be able to say a billion served probably by the end of 2009."
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Marketing Push Shows Businesses That Downtown Works -
Monday, April 23, 2007
The announcement in February that SunTrust Banks Inc. is clearing out of its 170,000-square-foot space in Downtown's One Commerce Square building - the second-tallest in the city - could be regarded as a setback for Downtown stakeholders.
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Snapshots in Time -
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Over the course of former Memphian Jason Miccolo Johnson's award-winning photographic career, he's captured icons such as Princess Diana and five of the last six U.S. presidents.
He scored a rare session to photograph the late Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, and another photo assignment carried him to Selma, Ala., where he walked across the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge. That's where armed police officers attacked civil rights demonstrators in 1965, an event remembered as "Bloody Sunday."
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Events -
Friday, November 03, 2006
Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance LLC hosts a "Driven to Success" workshop Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2670 Union Ave. Ext., Ste. 200. Business adviser Tim Brady will lead the workshop. Attendees will learn how to rethink their business expenses, plan a mobile office and determine a break-even point across the board. Call 800-292-8072 to register.
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Events -
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
The Memphis Regional Chamber offers "Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable" today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 22 N. Front St., Ste. 200. Mark Giannini, co-founder of Service Assurance Corp., is the guest speaker. Call Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or e-mail tlee@memphischamber.com for more information.
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Events -
Monday, October 30, 2006
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors holds a broker forum on "Threats to the MLS" today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Call 818-2444 for reservations.
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Events -
Friday, October 27, 2006
The Memphis Advertising Federation offers "Marketing Tips from the Pros: A Seminar for Non-Profits" Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, 1900 Union Ave. Speakers will cover a range of topics from Internet marketing to online donations to communicating with diverse audiences. Cost is $79 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. To register, call Kathy Kelley at 523-2828 or e-mail kkelley@midsouth.rr.com.
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Events -
Monday, October 16, 2006
The Memphis Bar Association presents "Recent Developments in Tennessee UPL" Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the MBA conference room at 80 Monroe St., Ste. 220. For more information, call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.
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Events -
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The Memphis Area Home Builders Association holds the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2007 Spring Vesta Home Show today at 10 a.m. at Spring Creek Ranch in Collierville Reserve. For more information, contact Sara Hodge at 487-6632 or shodge@mahba.com.
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Children's Museum Hosts Golf Tournament Today -
Monday, September 18, 2006
SEPT. 18
The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) hosts the fourth annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the "Yes, EVERY Child!" program at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Country Club, 3034 Southern Ave. The Yes, EVERY Child! program provides free CMOM admission for less fortunate families. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers will play in teams of four for $300 a person. Call 458-2678 for information or to register.
52.
Big Bucks -
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The number "one" is fitting for the name of the giant mixed-use development Gene Carlisle is creating Downtown, as both a locator and a clue to the project's scope.
That's "one" as in One Beale, the address at the foot of Beale Street where the wealthy Wendy's franchisee is developing a 30-story hotel/condominium development with a price tag of between $150 million and $175 million. The "one" also is a clue to the scale of the skyline-changing project, which is unprecedented for Memphis.
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Big Fat Greek Festival is on at Orthodox Church Friday and Saturday -
Monday, May 08, 2006
May 9
The Small Business Chamber holds a free Cellular South Workshop called "Identifying and Retaining Top Performers" from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom of Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Call 259-1093 or visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com for more information.
54.
Technology Company Travels Open Road -
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
From New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to TV actress Phylicia Rashad - better known to millions as Claire Huxtable on the 1980s sitcom "The Cosby Show" - some big names passed through Memphis last week.
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Downtown Development Spawns Condos Big and Small -
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Is bigger better? While the Downtown condominium market appears to be moving in that direction, the little guy isn't down for the count.
When the Center City Commission updated its Downtown Condo Report in late January, it listed 14 condo projects under construction, with a total of 532 units.
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Overton Square Rises Again with New Developments -
Monday, January 09, 2006
Once the entertainment epicenter of Memphis, Overton Square is using several new developments to further its increasing upswing. The latest involves restaurateur Earl Farrell trying to inject some new energy into an old hotspot.
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Archived Article: Lead -
Thursday, May 19, 2005
By Andy Meek City to Weigh in on Waste Burning Issue
Citizens protest RACEs move to incinerate radioactive waste
ANDY MEEK
The Daily News
For years, more than one company has stored and processed radioactive material on Presidents Isl...
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Archived Article: Lead -
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
By Andy Meek Airport Readies to Roll Out More Changes
Terminal to fully showcase citys flavor by years end
ANDY MEEK
The Daily News
For many of the 11 million annual travelers at Memphis International Airport, hectic flight schedules ...
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Archived Article: Events -
Monday, January 10, 2005
The Center City Revenue Finance Corporation meets at 9 a The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holiday Inn-Sycamore View, 6101 Shelby Oaks Drive. Cost is $10. Call 372-9457 for reservations. Mpact Memphi...
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Archived Article: This Week -
Monday, January 03, 2005
HEADLINE Germantown Chamber Hosts SOHO Meeting
Jan. 3
The Millington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a mayor and board of aldermen meeting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Millington Civic Center on Wilkinsville Road. Call 872-1486. Jan. 4...
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Archived Article: Trends -
Monday, December 20, 2004
By Andy Meek Wireless Hotspots Hot in New Construction
ANDY MEEK
The Daily News
In Julie Rays Pinch District cafe, customers of all ages, at almost any time of day, can be found hunched over their laptops as they enjoy their cups of coff...
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Archived Article: This Week -
Monday, May 24, 2004
CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD DISCUSSES NEW DISCOUNT CARD HUD Presents Session on HOME Program
May 24
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents Basic HOME Training from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 26 at the Renaissance Cen...
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Archived Article: Events -
Monday, May 24, 2004
The Memphis Regional Chamber holds a chamber orientation from 8 a The Memphis Regional Chamber hosts an orientation session from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chamber offices, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. The orientation is for new and exis...
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Archived Article: Homeless (lead) -
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Beginning in 2002, the Memphis Police Department, in an effort to help curb illegal panhandling particularly Downtown, created an environmental court Officials Address Panhandling Problem
Businesses, agencies help police deter solicitation
...
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Archived Article: Hotel (lead) -
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Within the next month, plans are likely to be finalized that would bring construction of a new major hotel across from the Fed Downtown Readies for Upscale Hotel
Westin near arena to round out entertainment corridor
ANDREW BELL
The Daily...
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Archived Article: This Week -
Monday, January 26, 2004
Regional Chamber Hosts Member Orientation Regional Chamber Hosts Member Orientation Jan. 26
Millington residents interested in becoming charter members of the now-forming Millington Civitan Club meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Baker Community ...
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Archived Article: Swig (lead) -
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
From Raifords Hollywood where patrons can drink beer by the quart while listening to disco music, to The Flying Saucer where Martini Bar Expands Downtown Mix
Swig adds to venues targeting local, professional crowd
LANCE ALLAN
The Daily N...
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Archived Article: Lenox (lead) -
Monday, November 03, 2003
Lenox Begins Sixth Phase of Mud Island Development Mud Island Sees More New Homes
Lenox begins sixth phase of affordable Downtown community
TERRE GORHAM
The Daily News
With a growing number of residents now more than 8,000 calling Dow...
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Archived Article: Comm Focus -
Friday, September 19, 2003
Community New School Helps Revitalize Neighborhood
LANCE ALLAN
The Daily News
April 4, 1968, was a dark day in Memphis history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in town to support striking sanitation workers, was assassinated on that day. But...
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Archived Article: Standout -
Friday, July 11, 2003
Original Downtown developer corners Wendys market Original Downtown developer corners Wendys market
By LANCE ALLAN
The Daily News
It wasnt much, but considering where Downtown Memphis was at the time, it was something.
In the late 70s...
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Archived Article: Daily Digest -
Monday, June 16, 2003
Design work underway on Downtown garage Design work underway
on new Downtown garage
Design work is underway on the Downtown Parking Authoritys 300-space garage planned for Main Street and Gayoso Avenue in the Center City Commissions Main St...
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Archived Article: Tech Briefs -
Wednesday, May 08, 2002
The Childrens Museum of Memphis is launching today its newly designed, updated Web site Christian Brothers University hosts the fourth annual Memphis Engineering and Sciences Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. "Building Foundations for a ...73.
Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) -
Thursday, July 19, 2001
CCDC rejects Poly Esters application CCDC rejects nightclub loan application By SUE PEASE The Daily News After an apparent mix-up over the Center City Development Corp.s policy, the CCDCs board of directors Wednesday rejected a development applicati...74.
Archived Article: Calendar -
Monday, June 18, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: June 18-June 24 June 18 Starlit Nights, the Sharpe Planetariums summer program, continues through Sept. 16. Designed to help attendees find their way around the night sky and answer stargazing questi...75.
Archived Article: Calendar -
Monday, June 11, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: June 10-June 17 June 12 The Memphis B2Bxpo is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Agricenter International. The B2Bxpo will showcase more than 150 area exhibitors offering a wide variety of business products and se...76.
Archived Article: Real Review -
Tuesday, December 19, 2000
Performa closes deal Performa closes deal to put disco in old firehouse Performa Entertainment Real Estate closed the sale of the historic 3-Alarm building at 200 Linden Ave. for the newest location of Polly Esthers restaurant and bar, a national ni...77.
Archived Article: Tower (lead) -
Friday, April 14, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Tower Records spins into Peabody Place mix By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Tower Records will join a growing list of tenants in Peabody Place when it opens a 20,000-square-foot retail store in Peabody Place in September. The c...78.
Archived Article: Real Review -
Tuesday, March 07, 2000
By LAURIE JOHNSON Downtown location lands high-tech operations center A former jewelry storage building on Beale Street will soon be transformed into a high-tech operations center. The 60,000-square-foot Alabaster building at 678 Beale has been purc...79.
Archived Article: Market Briefs -
Monday, December 06, 1999
Memphis Light, Gas & Water received the 1999 Partners in Philanthropy Award from the National Society of Fund Raising Executiv Memphis Light, Gas & Water received the 1999 Partners in Philanthropy Award from the National Society of Fund Rais...80.
Archived Article: Comm Focus (sba) -
Friday, August 06, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Bringing the SBA home A new local Small Business Administration office will make the agencys services more accessible for Mid-South business people By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Memphis business owners have had the Small B...81.
Archived Article: Landmarks -
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
Landmarks to discuss Memphis Landing walkway Landmarks to discuss cobblestone walkway By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission will discuss plans today with city officials for a proposed temporary walkway across the Mississi...82.
Archived Article: Hotels -
Thursday, June 18, 1998
When industry leaders are faced with a labor shortage, most people dont expect them to react with excitement. Hospitality industry creates partnership to counter labor shortage By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News When industry leaders are faced with...83.
Archived Article: Marketplace -
Monday, June 01, 1998
By DIANNA DEAREN Turning the tide The lack of women in science and engineering will be addressed through a local conference By DIANNA DEAREN The Daily News Despite making gains in recent years, women still do not pursue careers in science and engine...84.
Archived Article: Comm.focus -
Friday, July 11, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Police training for citizens The Memphis Police Departments Citizens Police Academy gives members of the community a unique look at police work By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News If the thought of riding in a squad car and peepin...85.
Archived Article: Hard Rock -
Wednesday, May 29, 1996
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Hard Rock CafÈ to open in October By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Jim Berk, president and chief executive officer of Hard Rock Cafe International, formally announced Wednesday the company will open a Hard Rock Cafe on B...86.
Archived Article: Apartments Chg -
Wednesday, January 31, 1996
1/31 CHG apartments If you build them, they will come Interest in Downtown living spurs apartment development The renewed interest in Downtown living and steady increase in apartment occupancy rates since the 80s prompted the development of t...