The Midtown real estate market has long been an anomaly compared to its Bluff City counterparts, with fundamentals as diverse as its demographics.

“The types of real estate that you’ll find in Midtown can be some of the most expensive or some of the most modest when it comes to prices and facility,” said Gary Myers of Gary Myers Co. “Retail in particular.”

2. Lease Takes Appling Farms to Capacity - Friday, September 28, 2012

A distributorship of Pella Corp. has inked 11,300 square feet in Appling Farms Corporate Park, 6972 Appling Farms Parkway.

3. New Panera Underscores Midtown’s ‘Tipping Point’ - Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Panera Bread Co. is coming to one of Midtown’s busiest streets following years of site selection in the area.

4. Midtown Eateries File Building Permits - Friday, August 24, 2012

Two Midtown eateries in the greater Overton Square area have filed building permit applications with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

5. Another Round - Monday, July 09, 2012

The revitalization of Overton Square can perhaps be best summed up with a famous quote often attributed to Mark Twain: “History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme.”

The history of the Midtown entertainment district dates back to late 1970, when T.G.I. Friday’s opened its first franchised location on Madison Avenue near Cooper Street following the passage of a referendum vote allowing liquor by the drink citywide a year prior.

6. Five Guys to Open 2nd Local Burger Joint - Monday, March 05, 2012

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has inked its second Memphis-area lease – this one in Bartlett – and is close to solidifying two other locations, including one in Midtown.

Jubilee Restaurant Group LLC, owner of the Memphis franchise, has signed a 3,100-square-foot lease in Stage Centre. Five Guys is taking the subdivided end-cap of the 6,660-square-foot space formerly occupied by Blockbuster Video.

7. Five Guys to Open 2nd Local Burger Joint - Friday, March 02, 2012

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has inked its second Memphis-area lease – this one in Bartlett – and is close to solidifying two other locations, one in Midtown and another in Germantown.

Jubilee Restaurant Group LLC, owner of the Memphis franchise, has signed a 3,100-square-foot lease in Stage Centre. Five Guys is taking the subdivided end-cap of the 6,660-square-foot space formerly occupied by Blockbuster Video.

8. Events - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Cannon Wright Blount accounting firm will continue its series of seminars on how to use QuickBooks accounting software Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the firm, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd. The two-hour class costs $75, and seating is limited. To reserve a place, visit www.cannonwrightblount.com/resources. For more information about the QuickBooks seminar series, call Debbie Bossé or Cathy Russell at 685-7500.

9. Events - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The National Association of Women Business Owners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The discussion will focus on topics of the audience’s choice. For more information or to register, call Nita Black at 413-1315.

10. MBIN Signs New Lease At Bellbrook Park - Friday, April 22, 2011

A Memphis-based wholesaler of collectable items has signed a new industrial lease in the Southwest submarket.

MBIN Global Inc. has signed a new lease for 26,250 square feet at Bellbrook Industrial Park, 1004 Brooks Road.

11. Second Phase of Bike Plan Kicks Off - Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The second phase of the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan begins Wednesday with opportunities for public input.

Organizers and participants hope to ride the current wave of public interest in bicycling and walking, which began with the opening of the Shelby Farms Greenline last summer.

12. Downtown Anticipates Residential Uptick - Friday, April 02, 2010

For Downtowner Josh Thomas, it’s about the simple things.

Like how, at the end of a long day at the office, he can unwind with a cigar and watch the sun set over the Mississippi River from the roof of his condo building.

13. Events - Tuesday, October 06, 2009

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar series for business owners and executives today from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room of Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown, 2100 Exeter Road. Cost is $10. Breakfast will be provided. For reservations, call 755-1200.

14. FDIC Plan Tests Limits of Leniency - Tuesday, November 04, 2008

ANTIOCH, Calif. – When the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. seized control of IndyMac Bancorp – the nation's 10th-largest mortgage lender by loan volume – the agency vowed to ease terms for many of its troubled borrowers. In doing so, the FDIC wanted to show the mortgage industry how it could slash home foreclosures by making decisions both sensible and humane.

15. Events - Thursday, December 06, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will host its annual Chairman's Membership Luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Cost is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

16. Events - Wednesday, December 05, 2007

The Mid-South Real Estate Investors Association Inc. will meet today from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Al Chymia Shrine Temple, 5770 Shelby Oaks Drive. Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will be the featured speaker. For registration, call 458-2600 or e-mail info@midsouthreia.org.

17. Events - Tuesday, December 04, 2007

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Lunch is $18 per person, and reservations are required. Karanja Ajanaku, editor of the Tri-State Defender, will be the guest speaker. Contact Taylor Hughes at 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.com.

18. Events - Monday, December 03, 2007

The InMotion Musculoskeletal Institute will hold its Quarterly Conference Series today with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. and the lecture at 6 p.m. at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. R.S.V.P. by calling 271-0000 or e-mailing gmishler@inmotionmemphis.org.

19. Changing Landscape: Scripps adapts to shifting media market - Monday, November 05, 2007

Speaking to an audience of journalists in August at an evening session of the two-day "Journalism That Matters" seminar held at George Washington University, Commercial Appeal editor Chris Peck issued a warning to his colleagues.

20. Events - Wednesday, April 19, 2006

eWomenNetwork holds an accelerated networking luncheon meeting today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. Discussion topic is "Filling your Spring Garden with Connections for Spring Business." Registration fee is $55. Call (704) 366-3767.

21. Mpact Memphis Hosts Career Workshop - Monday, July 18, 2005

July 18

The Memphis Public Library & Information Center hosts "Job Searching on the Web" at 6 p.m. at the Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Call 415-2722 to register.

July 19

Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women presents "Does One Calorie Level Fit All?" from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd. The seminar offers participants tips and guidelines on leading a healthy lifestyle. Call (800) 4BAPTIST or 227-8478 for reservations.

22. Federalist Society Presents Legislative Update - Monday, July 11, 2005

July 11

The Memphis Lawyers' chapter of the Federalist Society presents "A Tennessee Legislative Update" from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Grille 83, 83 Madison Ave. State Rep. Brian K. Kelsey, R-Germantown, is the featured speaker. Cost is free. Call 526-0431.

23. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, May 02, 2005
HEADLINE

MAAR Commercial Council Hosts Educational Session

May 3

The Memphis City Council meets at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St., first floor. Call 576-6786. May 4

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council pre...

24. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, March 15, 2005
The National Association of Women in Construction meets at 6 p

The National Association of Women in Construction meets at 6 p.m. today at Andertons Restaurant, 1901 Madison Ave. Cost is $20. Call 372-7502. Rhodes College hosts a nonprofit career ...

25. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, March 10, 2005
The Grant Center presents Geographic Information Systems from 8:30 a

The Memphis Bar Association presents History of Legal Advertising from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. today in the MBA conference room at the NBC Bank Building, One Commerce Square, Sui...

26. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, March 09, 2005
The Tennessee Department of Revenue holds it bimonthly business workshop from 9 a

The Tennessee Department of Revenue hosts its free bimonthly business workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Business Development Center, 555 Beale St. Discus...

27. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, January 10, 2005
Memphis Regional Chamber Holds Ambassador Meeting

MAAR Hosts Session on Professional Standards

Jan. 10

The Memphis Regional Chamber hosts a chamber ambassadors meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Conta...

28. 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...

29. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, February 18, 2004
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents David Montague, executive director of Service Over Self, at the Realtor lunc

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents David Montague, executive director of Service Over Self, at the Realt...

30. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, February 02, 2004
Baptist Rehabilitation Begins Wellness Classes

Baptist Rehab Offers Wellness Classes Feb. 2

Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown, 2100 Exeter Road, begins classes as part of its Health in Motion Community Wellness Program. Classes include an oste...

31. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, January 28, 2004
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts a seminar titled The Growing Presence of Mold from 9 a

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts The Growing Presence of Mold from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at the MAAR office, 6393 Poplar Ave. Th...

32. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, January 05, 2004
HEADLINE

University of Memphis Hosts HOPE Scholarship Seminar Jan. 5

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors hosts a telephone conference call at 1 p.m. Call Will Pinkston at (615) 253-6881. Jan. 6

The Memphis City Council ...

33. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, October 30, 2003
Memphis Bar Association hosts Primer: Criminal Law for the Non-Practitioner from noon to 1 p

The Memphis Bar Association hosts Primer: Criminal Law for the Non-Practitioner from noon to 1 p.m. today in the MBA conference room, One Commerce Square...

34. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, October 29, 2003
The Ninth Annual Sherry Park Memorial Golf Scramble has presented a $15,000 check to the Wings Cancer Foundation, representing

The Memphis Bar Association hosts the John Dice Lawyers Helping Lawyers Seminar from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. today in the C...

35. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Memphis Light, Gas & Water and the Engineering Technology Department of the Herff College of Engineering at the University of

Memphis Light, Gas and Water and the Engineering Technology Department of the University of Memphis Herff College of...

36. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, October 16, 2003
Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts CRB: The Selling Manager, a one-day seminar for managers from 8:30 a

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts CRB: The Selling Manager, a one-day seminar for managers, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. toda...

37. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, August 19, 2003
The Mississippi River Commission of the U

The Mississippi River Commission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers holds its annual low-water inspection trip at 9 a.m. today on the motor vessel Mississippi at Tom Sawyer Park in West Memphis, Ark.

...

38. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 17, 2003
Calendar of events March 17-23

Calendar of events March 17-March 23

March 18

The Memphis Technology Council hosts Microsoft .NET evangelist Ron Cundiff at the Memphis .NET User Group meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3175 Lenox Park Blvd., S...

39. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, February 07, 2003
Nonprofit employees and board members are invited to a workshop on how to raise endowment funds more effectively

Nonprofit employees and board members are invited to a workshop on how to raise endowment funds more effectively.

The Community Fo...

40. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 19, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: March 19-March 25 March 19 Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers a free seminar on establishing or re-establishing credit, credit reports and cutting the cost of using credit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 ...

41. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 25, 2000
The Employment Law Practice Group of Waring Cox PLC is hosting ``Employment Practices Liability Insurance: New Rules for a New The Employment Law Practice Group of Waring Cox PLC is hosting ``Employment Practices Liability Insurance: New Rules for a...

42. Archived Article: Union (lead) - Tuesday, March 14, 2000
Building purchase allows Building purchase allows grad program expansion By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Union University has made an offer to purchase the Immanuel Baptist Church building at 2745 Hacks Cross Road, in order to expand its graduate sc...

43. 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...

44. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, April 06, 1998
Union Planters Corp Union Planters Corp. announced it will hire about 300 people for jobs in its Memphis headquarters in the next six months. The full- and part-time positions range from telephone representatives to branch managers to financial anal...

45. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, September 09, 1997
TaylorGardnerArchitects Inc TaylorGardnerArchitects Inc., a Memphis architectural firm, was presented the 1997 Air National Guard Design Award at the 164th Airlift Wing in Memphis on Saturday. The award was presented for the design of the Tennessee ...

46. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 08, 1997
Sept Sept. 8 The Laurelwood Business and Professional Women will meet at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Extended from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 685-0495. The Shelby County Republican Womens Club will meet at 11 a.m. at...

47. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 25, 1997
Aug Aug. 25 The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants will sponsor a course titled "Getting the IRS Off Your Clients Back: Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, Bankruptcy and Other Strategies" at the Marriott. Registra...

48. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 18, 1997
Aug Aug. 18 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Virginia Griffee, an attorney and publisher of Business Law Focus, ...

49. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 11, 1997
Aug. 13 Aug. 11 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The cost is $13. The program will be on leadership through effective communication and will be presented by Melissa Booth, communica...

50. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 14, 1997
July 14 July 14 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The program will be a presentation on the Titanic exhibit by Marjorie Gerald. The cost is $13. For more information, call Bonita Cum...

51. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 07, 1997
July 7 July 7 The Society for Technical Communication will meet at the Unicorn restaurant at the corner of Quince and Kirby. Social hour is at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Mark Satterfield, a technical writer for B...

52. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 30, 1997
July 9 July 9 The World Affairs Council of Memphis, the Tennessee Governors School for International Studies, the Mid-South Environmental Forum and the Memphis Bar Association will present "Environmental Security and Opportunities for U.S. Inve...

53. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 23, 1997
June 23 June 23 The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Current administrators of the local Headstart program will discuss plans for expanding the program. Panelists include Joyce Carter, ...

54. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 17, 1997
March 17 March 17 The Institute of Management Accountants will meet at Union Planters, 6200 Poplar Ave. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The seminar topic will be the Internet, and the presenter will be Dr. Larry Schmidt of Christian Brothers University. The c...

55. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 10, 1997
March 10 March 10 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The speaker will be Shirley Jones, past president of the state division of PSI. The cost is $13. For more information, call Nathal...

56. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 10, 1997
Feb Feb. 10 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Jo Meadows, 1996 Secretary of the Year, will be the guest speaker. Meadows is a senior administrative secretary at FedEx. The co...

57. Archived Article - Monday, January 06, 1997
Jan Jan. 8 The Institute of Certified Financial Planners will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin St. The speaker will be C.T. Fitzpatrick, portfolio manager of the Longleaf Partners Realty Fund. Continuing education credits will ...

58. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 16, 1996
Sept Sept. 16 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the Bill Clinton and Bob Dole campaigns will discuss issues dealing with w...

59. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 18, 1996
The Appraisal Institutes Memphis chapter will present a course on Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches June 21-23 and 28-30 at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Education Center. The instructor will be E. Nelson Bowes of Denver. The ...

60. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 04, 1996
The AIA Memphis chapter will hold a presentation on architect Frank Lloyd Wright June 13 at 6 p.m. in Christian Brothers Universitys Buckman Hall Spain Auditorium. To make reservations, call 525-3818 by Monday. Sales of Multiple Listing Service home...

61. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 13, 1996
05-13 calendar May 14 Memphis Heritage Inc. and the Memphis Landmarks Commission will hold their 20th annual historic preservation awards at Central Station, 545 S. Main St. A reception begins at 5 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For ...

62. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 22, 1996
04-22 Calendar April 22 Memphis Area Association of Realtors will sponsor a seminar on equal opportunity housing from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the MAAR education center. Attorney and MAAR member Kathy Webb will conduct the seminar. For information, call ...

63. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 15, 1996
04-15 Calendar April 15 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lulu Grille. The speaker will be Diane Davis, a career counselor who works through the Christian Psychological Center. For more information, call Joy Lee...