For almost 60 years, Hollywood and Avery has been where public education in Shelby County was run from. One of the most symbolic moments of the historic change in public education five years ago was opening up the long-closed doors that connected the offices of the Memphis City Schools system with the offices of the Shelby County Schools system in the same building.

2. Events - Saturday, July 28, 2018

Tennessee’s 2018 Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, July 27, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, July 29, at 11:59 p.m. Shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school and art supplies that cost $100 or less per item and computers that cost $1,500 or less. Visit tntaxholiday.com for details and lists of tax-exempt and taxable items.

3. NIH Ends Alcohol Study, Citing Funding, Credibility Problems - Monday, June 18, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. government is shutting down a study that was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks, saying ethical problems with how the research was planned and funded undermine its credibility.

4. The Week Ahead: June 11-17 - Monday, June 11, 2018

Good morning, Memphis! Father’s Day is this weekend – and no matter whether yours is a rocker, a runner or a reader, there’s something to do with dear ol’ dad. Plus, check out where to see Gov. Bill Haslam, former VP Joe Biden and the “winningest woman in racing” in The Week Ahead.

5. Last Word: Storm Damage, Overton Square Parking and Corker's Tariff Plan - Monday, June 4, 2018

The week begins with recovery across the river in Arkansas where high winds, possibly tornadoes, did quite a bit of damage Saturday evening – the Delta Regional Airport just outside Colt in St. Francis County destroyed, by the National Weather Service preliminary damage estimate Sunday.

6. How Much Are You Worth? - Friday, April 13, 2018

Ray’s Take: What do Mike Tyson, Curt Schilling, Marvin Gaye, Francis Ford Coppola and Meat Loaf all have in common?

7. MLK's Daughter, Bernice, Has Private Audience With Pope - Tuesday, March 13, 2018

VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s surviving daughter had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday.

8. Russell Happy She Came Back, Even If . . . - Friday, March 9, 2018

Mercedes Russell had a tough decision to make last March when the Tennessee Lady Vols ended a disappointing season in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament.

Should the 6-foot-6 center enter the 2017 WNBA Draft or return as a fifth-year senior at Tennessee?

9. Trey Carter Honored Among Top 35 Millennial Influencers - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Patrick “Trey” Carter III has been named one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in the Country by the Next Big Thing Movement, a global network of more than 20,000 young professionals and creatives. Carter, president of Olympic Career Training Institute and an active community volunteer, is the only Tennessean to be included on the list. He will be honored Saturday, March 10, at NBTM’s Forward Conference in New York City alongside other influencers, including “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and YouTube vlogger Tyler Oakley.

10. Events - Monday, February 12, 2018

The Orpheum Theatre presents “The Color Purple” Tuesday through Sunday, Feb. 13-18, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. The 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival brings new spirit to the Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Buy tickets at orpheum-memphis.com.

11. Events - Saturday, February 10, 2018

The Home Show of the Mid-South takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11, at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Exhibitors will showcase home decor, lighting, pools, patios, services and more. Matt Blashaw, host of DIY Network’s “Yard Crashers,” will hold seminars/meet-and-greets Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visit memphishomeshow.com for show hours, tickets and other details.

12. Warlick Finally Finds The Right Team Chemistry - Friday, January 26, 2018

If the Tennessee Lady Vols make a run in the NCAA basketball tournament this year, Webb School girls basketball coach Shelley Collier will be cheering them on the whole way.

13. Memphis Experts See Economic Growth Building Off 2017 Into 2018 - Saturday, January 6, 2018

With resolutions made and the new year now, another annual exercise rises to the forefront – predictions on what Memphis and its economy can expect in 2018.

If 2017 taught us anything, it’s that there’s so much we won’t be able to even remotely see coming, from Memphis bidding to become the potential home for Amazon’s second headquarters to action finally being taken on the Confederate monuments in city parks and so much more.

14. Striking a Chord, NIH Taps the Brain to Find How Music Heals - Tuesday, December 26, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking up in surprised delight. Upstairs, a cellist plays an Irish folk tune for a patient in intensive care.

15. Leaps and Bounds - Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Memphis’ health care industry was packed with activity in 2017, everything from a slew of new hires and personnel changes to new facility openings, major research announcements and expansions.

16. Events - Saturday, December 9, 2017

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church will host “Noel! Noel!” Friday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at MBCC’s Midtown campus, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. The Christmas celebration will feature chart-topping soul singer Avery Sunshine and other local and national artists. Cost is free. Visit theblvd.org or call 901-729-6222.

17. Events - Friday, December 8, 2017

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church will host “Noel! Noel!” Friday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at MBCC’s Midtown campus, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. The Christmas celebration will feature chart-topping soul singer Avery Sunshine and other local and national artists. Cost is free. Visit theblvd.org or call 901-729-6222.

18. Events - Thursday, December 7, 2017

Tennessee Shakespeare Company will stage Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” Thursday, Dec. 7, through Dec. 17 at Dixon Gallery & Gardens’ Winegardner Auditorium, 4339 Park Ave. Visit tnshakespeare.org for showtimes and tickets.

19. The Week Ahead: Dec. 4-10 - Monday, December 4, 2017

Good morning, Memphis! The holidays are in full swing, and several events this week aim to help you make a dent in your shopping list while also supporting local artisans and small businesses. Check out the details on those, plus our entertainment picks and more you need to know about in The Week Ahead...

20. Museum of the Bible, Built by Hobby Lobby Owner, Opens in DC - Friday, November 17, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Eight years ago, Hobby Lobby president Steve Green found a new way to express his Christian faith. His family's $4 billion arts and craft chain was already known for closing stores on Sundays, waging a Supreme Court fight over birth control and donating tens of millions of dollars to religious groups.

21. Last Word: Graceland vs Errrrybody, Hard Choices for Buses and Lakeland Residential - Thursday, November 16, 2017

Pacers over the Grizz at the Forum Wednesday evening 116-113 at the foggy end of a news day that was mostly about the Grizz and Graceland. You might call it a battle of the front offices. Shelby County Chancellor Jim Kyle has the hot hand in the courthouse this week. A day after deciding – for the most part – the dispute between Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and county commissioners over opioid litigation and the county charter, Kyle drew the lawsuit Graceland filed in Chancery Court Wednesday challenging the FedExForum non-compete clause.

22. Saint Francis-Memphis Hires New Chief Nursing Officer - Thursday, November 16, 2017

As the newly hired chief nursing officer at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, Jennifer Chiusano doesn’t really have a typical day, which can involve working with the nursing leadership team, managing the quality and service of the nurse staff and helping manage the quality of patient outcomes.

23. Cannon Center Promotes Hirt To Event Services Coordinator - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Jasmine Hirt has been promoted to marketing and event services coordinator for the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts less than a year after joining the venue’s staff as marketing and event services assistant. In her new role, Hirt is responsible for advancing, managing and coordinating marketing efforts for ticketed events at the 2,100-seat venue, which is managed by Memphis Management Group.

24. Saint Francis-Memphis Hires Chief Nursing Officer - Friday, November 10, 2017

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has announced Jennifer Chiusano as its new chief nursing officer.

Chiusano has assumed operational responsibility of nursing care and will play a key role in facilitating and directing nursing leadership and in overseeing the quality of patient care at the hospital in East Memphis.

25. Events - Saturday, October 28, 2017

The 2018-Model Memphis International Auto Show takes place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29, at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Experience the latest in-car technology, research your next vehicle and test drive more than a dozen vehicles on site. Buy discount e-tickets at memphisautoshow.com.

26. Changing the Dream - Friday, October 27, 2017

In driveways and on playgrounds all across America, kids limited only by what their imaginations can conjure launch basketballs toward hoops. Hanging in the balance are the fate of fictitious NCAA Tournament title games and NBA Finals Game 7s.

27. Pettit Joins Food Bank As Chief Development Officer - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Attorney Peter Pettit has joined Mid-South Food Bank as chief development officer following his recent retirement as a partner in the Memphis office of Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. In his new role, Pettit works closely with food bank leaders to develop strategies and relationships with major gift donors, and specifically is working to complete the $12.5 million “Hunger to Hope” capital campaign.

28. Events - Saturday, October 7, 2017

Living Beyond Breast Cancer will host its “Sharing Wisdom, Sharing Strength” national conference Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-8, at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. The conference, held in partnership with the Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and the Common Table Health Alliance, will convene national experts, survivors and caregivers for a weekend of information, yoga and support. Limited walk-up registrations available. Visit lbbc.org for details.

29. Events - Friday, October 6, 2017

Living Beyond Breast Cancer will host its “Sharing Wisdom, Sharing Strength” national conference Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-8, at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. The conference, held in partnership with the Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and the Common Table Health Alliance, will convene national experts, survivors and caregivers for a weekend of information, yoga and support. Limited walk-up registrations available. Visit lbbc.org for details.

30. Studying 1 Million People to End Cookie-Cutter Health Care - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, U.S. researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact – and to finally customize ways to prevent and treat disease.

31. Crosstown Concourse Opens With High Hopes - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

With the First Baptist Church – Broad choir singing “Amazing Grace,” the $200 million mixed-use Crosstown Concourse development opened Saturday, Aug. 19, 90 years to the month that the building opened as a Sears, Roebuck & Co. store and distribution center.

32. Crosstown Concourse Opens in 'Resurrection' - Saturday, August 19, 2017

With the First Baptist Church – Broad choir singing “Amazing Grace,” the $200-million mixed-use Crosstown Concourse development opened Saturday, Aug. 19, 90 years to the month that the building opened as a Sears-Roebuck store and distribution center.

33. Saint Francis-Memphis Expands Neuroscience Service - Thursday, August 17, 2017

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has expanded its neuroscience service line with the addition of neurovascular surgeon Dr. Chiu Yuen To.

In efforts to become a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Saint Francis Hospital will now be able to provide specialized care in more complex stroke cases and the management of other neurovascular diseases.

34. HealthChoice Promotes Henning To Director of Population Health - Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Sarah Henning has been promoted to director of population health programs at HealthChoice. Henning previously served as manager of the department. In her new role, Henning is responsible for designing, implementing and managing population health and wellness initiatives and programs for the HealthChoice network.
She also collaborates with stakeholders to promote and support these programs and to ensure they meet the needs of the affected populations and adapt with the changing health care environment.

35. Last Word: Murphy's, Mount Arlington in Midtown and Surgery Open House - Monday, May 15, 2017

Senses, the nightclub on the eastern side of the Poplar viaduct, is back. Apparently it’s been back for a little while but the top code enforcement official involved says it is news to him and may be a violation that puts this matter in Environmental Court.

36. Shops of Wolflake Near Wolfchase Sells for $4.8M - Thursday, April 13, 2017

2965 N. Germantown Parkway
Bartlett, TN 38133 

Sale Amount: $5 million

Sale Date: March 31

Buyer: WFL Retail LLC

37. Shops of Wolflake Sells for $4.8 Million - Saturday, April 8, 2017

A Germantown Parkway shopping center near Wolfchase Galleria has switched hands for nearly $5 million, according to a warranty deed filed with the Shelby County Register of Deeds March 31.

Called the Shops of Wolflake, the Bartlett shopping center is located between St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett and the Wolfchase mall and is anchored by Eat Well Sushi and Grill.

38. Last Word: Lawsons Exit, LaRose Lessons and No Medicaid Expansion This Year - Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Lawson Brothers exit Tigers basketball seeking a release from the University of Memphis. The statement from Dedric and K.J. Lawson was all sweetness and light and apparently about as sincere as one of those interviews where players and coaches declare that if they will just play hard and put more points on the board than the other team then they should win.

39. Death Toll in Syria Chemical Attack Rises to 86 - Thursday, April 6, 2017

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local):

10:30 p.m.

A Syrian monitoring group says the death toll from a suspected chemical weapons attack on the northern town of Khan Sheikhoun has risen to 86.

40. Shops of Wolflake Near Wolfchase Sold for $4.8M - Thursday, April 6, 2017

A Germantown Parkway shopping center near Wolfchase Galleria has switched hands for nearly $5 million, according to a warranty deed filed with the Shelby County Register of Deeds March 31.

Called the Shops of Wolflake, the Bartlett shopping center is located between St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett and the Wolfchase mall and is anchored by Eat Well Sushi and Grill.

41. Last Word: Lakeland Date Set, Silos in South Main and Trespassing in Apartments - Thursday, March 16, 2017

Here comes the Governor’s race with Randy Boyd doing the honors here in Memphis Wednesday at the top of the second day of his fly-around. Boyd’s opening sounds very much like he is running as the heir apparent to Gov. Bill Haslam – although there are no heirs in politics, at least not without an election. He talked a lot about hitting workforce development and job goals of the Haslam administration if he is elected Governor in 2018.

42. West Memphis Takes Tourism Cue From Big River Crossing - Thursday, February 16, 2017

As a book-end to the newly opened Big River Crossing, West Memphis is rebooting its convention and visitors bureau with a renewed approach to marketing the town and its municipal building and auditorium as a destination for tourists and businesses.

43. Moorman Named Chief Scientist at Ducks Unlimited - Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Tom Moorman has been named chief scientist of Memphis-based Ducks Unlimited, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to conserving North American waterfowl habitats. Moorman, who will take over from retiring chief scientist Scott Yaich on March 1, has worked for DU for more than 25 years, most recently serving as head of its 13-state Southern Region.
As chief scientist, Moorman will serve as DU’s leader on waterfowl and habitat science, provide vision and direction in addressing DU’s science needs and ensure it maintains its standing and credibility as a top-notch science-based organization.

44. Dobbs Had a Great Run, But Manning is Still No. 1 - Friday, January 6, 2017

Tennessee senior Joshua Dobbs has created a quarterback controversy. Dobbs finished his college career Dec. 30 when UT beat Nebraska 38-24 in the Music City Bowl in Nashville. He accounted for 409 total yards – 291 passing and 118 yards rushing – and was chosen the game’s MVP.

45. Memphis Health Care Thrives With Investments, Growth - Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Methodist Healthcare made a “great commitment” to Memphis this year. Those are the words of Methodist University Hospital CEO Jeff Liebman, who referenced the health care system’s multimillion-dollar investment into its flagship hospital at 1265 Union Ave., part of a master plan that will give the facility a modern overhaul.

46. Saint Francis Acquires New Specialized Cancer-Fighting Technology - Monday, November 28, 2016

Precision is the name of the game when it comes to a new image-guided radiotherapy technology Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has acquired.

That technology is the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator from Varian Medical Systems, which Saint Francis is now using to expand its line of advanced cancer treatment options.

47. CBU Honors Salinas As Distinguished Young Alumna - Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Gabriela “Gabby” Salinas has been named Christian Brothers University’s 2016 Distinguished Young Alumna. Salinas, who was among the honorees at the Bell Tower Gala on Saturday, Nov. 12, graduated from CBU’s biochemistry program in 2011 and went on to earn a microbiology degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She currently is a pursuing a Ph.D. in immunology and biochemistry at the University of Kentucky.
In addition to her studies and managing her job at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Salinas travels the country advocating the work of St. Jude. She’s also a three-time bone cancer survivor who founded Danny’s Dream Team, a fundraising team of pediatric cancer survivors who now participate in the St. Jude Half Marathon.

48. FedEx Express’ Brown Named To Savoy’s ‘Power 300’ List - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Shannon A. Brown, senior vice president and chief human resource/diversity officer at FedEx Express, has been named to Savoy Magazine’s Power 300: 2016 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list. Brown, who was honored as a member of the BancorpSouth Inc. board of directors, also holds board memberships with several universities and nonprofit organizations in the Mid-South and beyond.

49. Saint Francis-Memphis Brings in New COO - Saturday, October 29, 2016

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has tapped Samuel Pieh as its new chief operations officer.

Pieh will oversee all operations for the hospital.

He most recently was the chief operations officer at Detroit Medical Center Huron Valley - Sinai Hospital, a Tenet Healthcare facility in Commerce, Michigan. Before that, he was director of Vascular Service Lines and Rehabilitation for Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

50. Saint Francis-Memphis Brings in New COO - Friday, October 28, 2016

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has tapped Samuel Pieh as its new chief operations officer.

Pieh will oversee all operations for the hospital. He most recently was the chief operations officer at Detroit Medical Center Huron Valley - Sinai Hospital, a Tenet Healthcare facility in Commerce, Michigan. Before that, he was director of Vascular Service Lines and Rehabilitation for Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

51. Events - Thursday, October 20, 2016

National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main St. Themed “And Justice for All,” the award ceremony will honor six individuals for their contributions to civil and human rights in the U.S. and worldwide, and will be followed by the gala celebration. Individual tickets start at $200. Visit civilrightsmuseum.org or call 901-525-3214.

52. Big River - Saturday, October 15, 2016

Jim Jackson had it planned. At the third annual Arkansas Delta Flatlander bicycle ride, the 100-kilometer bike ride would become what it was intended to be – a ride across the Mississippi River from West Memphis to Memphis across the northern side of the Harahan Bridge.

53. Events - Monday, August 15, 2016

Tennessee Medical Association will bring its CME Summer Roadshow, “Dollars and Sense: Understanding State and Federal Healthcare Payment Reform,” to Memphis on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis’ Longinetti Auditorium, 5959 Park Ave. Cost is $175 for TMA members and $275 for nonmembers. Visit tnmed.org/summerroadshow to register.

54. Events - Saturday, August 13, 2016

Memphis Botanic Garden will host Arts and Craft Beers on Friday, Aug. 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. Grab a power tool and create take-home DIY art projects, sample local craft beers and challenge friends to a lawn game at this 21-and-older event. Tickets are $15 for MBG members and $18 for nonmembers and are available at memphisbotanicgarden.com or 901-636-4131.

55. Audrey Gregory Returns to Memphis to Lead Saint Francis Hospitals - Tuesday, July 5, 2016

For Dr. Audrey Gregory, new market CEO for Saint Francis hospitals, leading and being called to serve has always been in her blood.

56. Editorial: Health Care: Memphis’ Innovation Tradition - Saturday, July 2, 2016

Leading one of the city’s medical institutions is often the job of lifetime.

Regional One Health, Methodist Le Bonheur, Baptist, Saint Francis, St. Jude, UT Health Science Center – collectively they are an economic pillar for the region as well as the city.

57. Changing of the Guard - Saturday, July 2, 2016

Michael Ugwueke’s office at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a long way from his childhood years in war-torn Nigeria.

His earliest days in a country ravaged by civil war and the loss of a younger brother are part of the reason he eventually decided to pursue a career in medicine.

58. Resurrection Relocates Residency Program - Saturday, June 25, 2016

Resurrection Health has relocated its residency program to Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

The obstetrics practice will also relocate, bringing most of Resurrection Health’s hospital services under one roof for the first time.

59. Resurrection Health Relocates Residency Program - Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Resurrection Health has relocated its residency program to Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.

The obstetrics practice will also relocate, bringing most of Resurrection Health’s hospital services under one roof for the first time.

60. Balink Chosen to Lead The Exchange Club Family Center - Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Jennifer Balink has been named executive director of The Exchange Club Family Center, where she’ll begin her duties July 1. In her new role, Balink aims to secure and direct every available resource toward breaking the cycle of child abuse and family violence in the Memphis community. 

61. The Week Ahead: April 18-24 - Monday, April 18, 2016

Let’s get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from the dreaded federal income tax filing day, to the scheduled end of the Tennessee Legislature for this session, to a couple of big round-ball games at FedExForum beginning Friday.

62. Palmer Home for Children Expanding in Hernando - Saturday, April 9, 2016

On Tuesday, April 12, Palmer Home for Children will break ground on a $10 million expansion of its Hernando, Miss., campus to include three new cottages and a wellness center.

With campuses in Columbus and Hernando, Palmer Home provides residential care for children while introducing the love of God through service. Operating in Columbus since 1895, the organization expanded its reach to DeSoto County in 2003.

63. Palmer Home for Children Expanding in Hernando - Thursday, April 7, 2016

On Tuesday, April 12, Palmer Home for Children will break ground on a $10 million expansion of its Hernando, Miss., campus to include three new cottages and a wellness center.

With campuses in Columbus and Hernando, Palmer Home provides residential care for children while introducing the love of God through service. Operating in Columbus since 1895, the organization expanded into DeSoto County in 2003.

64. Saint Francis-Memphis CEO David Archer to Retire - Saturday, March 26, 2016

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis CEO David Archer is preparing to leave the hospital in May after 19 years, a departure that will also cap a 30-year career with Saint Francis’ owner, Tenet Healthcare Corp.

65. Saint Francis-Memphis CEO Prepares to Step Down - Monday, March 21, 2016

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis CEO David Archer is preparing to leave the hospital in May after 19 years, a departure that will also cap a 30-year career with Saint Francis’ owner, Tenet Healthcare Corp.

66. Events - Tuesday, March 1, 2016

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will host Jazz Week 2016 with nightly concerts Tuesday through Saturday, March 1-5, at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Concert Hall, 3775 Central Ave. Most concerts are free. Visit memphis.edu/music for a schedule.

67. Events - Monday, February 29, 2016

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will host Jazz Week 2016 with nightly concerts Tuesday through Saturday, March 1-5, at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Concert Hall, 3775 Central Ave. Most concerts are free. Visit memphis.edu/music for a schedule.

68. Events - Saturday, February 27, 2016

Hard Rock Cafe Memphis and On Location: Memphis will host an Oscar Night Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at Hard Rock, 126 Beale St. Activities and promotions are scheduled throughout the Academy Awards broadcast. Admission is free; suggested donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. Visit hardrock.com/memphis for details.

69. Key Club - Thursday, January 14, 2016

A few years ago, I’m shooting buckets in the driveway one afternoon. And up walk a couple of the neighborhood kids. We begin to chat. It’s one of those conversations that I know is somehow going to educate someone about something before it’s over.

70. Stacks Named CEO of Signature HealthCARE - Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Michael Stacks has joined Signature HealthCARE at St. Francis as its CEO, where he’s responsible for day-to-day operations. Stacks, a U.S. Army veteran, most recently served as executive director of Allenbrooke Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Memphis and Scenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, Mo.

71. Enoble Business Capital Commits to Expand Funding to Memphis Businesses - Monday, November 9, 2015

As the conference room was filling up last week inside the newly opened East Memphis headquarters of Enoble Business Capital, which the company spent $10 million to renovate, the lights eventually dimmed.

72. 'Report Card' Gives Mississippi River Basin a D+ - Thursday, October 15, 2015

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A report card is out on the Mississippi River basin, and the grade is not good: a D+, with an aging transportation infrastructure topping the list of concerns.

The report by America's Watershed Initiative, released Wednesday in St. Louis, assesses categories such as the abundance of clean water, flood control and risk, ecosystem health, the economy and recreation on the river and its watershed, which includes the Missouri, Tennessee and Ohio rivers and other tributaries. All told, the watershed touches parts of 31 states and covers two-fifths of the continental U.S.

73. 3M, Subsidiary Sued in Circuit Court - Saturday, September 26, 2015

A machine used to warm patients in operating rooms is at the center of a $20 million lawsuit filed Monday, Sept. 21, in Shelby County Circuit Court.

John Forsythe, a FedEx employee who lives in Byhalia, Miss., is suing The 3M Co. and its subsidiary, Arizant Healthcare Inc., claiming a Bair Hugger forced-air warming machine used during his knee surgery at Saint Francis Hospital last year was responsible for an infection he developed after leaving the hospital.

74. 3M, Subsidiary Sued in Shelby County Circuit Court - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

A machine used to warm patients in operating rooms is at the center of a $20 million lawsuit filed Monday, Sept. 21, in Shelby County Circuit Court.

John Forsythe, a FedEx employee who lives in Byhalia, Miss., is suing The 3M Co. and its subsidiary, Arizant Healthcare Inc., claiming a Bair Hugger forced-air warming machine used during his knee surgery at Saint Francis Hospital last year was responsible for an infection he developed after leaving the hospital.

75. Shibata Named UTHSC Chair of Surgery - Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Dr. David Shibata has been named the Scheinberg Endowed Chair of Surgery and a professor in the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

76. Scott Sharpe Named CAO Of District Attorney General’s Office - Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Scott Sharpe recently was named chief administrative officer of the Shelby County District Attorney General’s office following the departure of longtime CAO Priscilla Campbell.

77. How Pope Francis’ Climate Encyclical Translates to Memphis - Tuesday, June 30, 2015

On Thursday, June 18, the Vatican released Pope Francis’ much-anticipated encyclical, “Laudato si” (Praise Be to You: On the Care for Our Common Home). For some time now, Catholics, environmentalists and other Vatican watchers were aware that Francis was going to focus on the environment, especially the problem of global climate change.

78. ‘If It’s on His Mind, You’re Going to Know It’ - Saturday, June 20, 2015

The state legislature’s vote this year to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee raised eyebrows among believers and nonbelievers statewide.

Although the bill passed the House of Representatives, it was tabled by the Senate following questions about its constitutionality and opposition from the governor, other elected officials and community leaders statewide.

79. Climate Change as Faith Issue a Tough Sell - Saturday, June 20, 2015

It’s been a tough few years for Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light. The state affiliate of a national network of faith communities, the organization offers its members a spiritual way to respond to climate change issues and challenges from political and other sources.

80. Browne Named RISE Foundation Board Chair - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Terri Browne, chief people officer for Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., has been named board chair of the nonprofit RISE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of low-income working Memphians through financial literacy.

81. Time to Produce - Friday, May 22, 2015

MEMPHIS: THE SEQUEL. “People who make movies – people like Francis Ford Coppola and Milos Forman and Sydney Pollack, and our own Craig Brewer and Willy Bearden – and people like me who write and produce TV spots and videos all have something in common. We know just how damn good Memphis looks through a lens, we know how deep the local talent pool is for actors and crew, we know how wide the choice is for great locations.

82. Brown Joins Michael Hatcher & Associates - Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Lana L. Brown has joined Michael Hatcher & Associates Inc. as controller. In her new role, Brown is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, which includes financial reporting, cash management, risk management and maintaining a good system of accounting policies.

83. Crone Promoted at Trane Mid-South - Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Jim Crone has been promoted to comprehensive solutions business development manager with Trane Mid-South. In his new role, Crone will work with large commercial, industrial and institutional customers throughout the Mid-South to develop performance-based comprehensive solutions for capital improvements and operational efficiencies.

84. Dream Realized - Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Around 2010, Francis Ssebikindu saw people exploring the Sears Crosstown property, kicking the tires of the long-vacant retail and distribution building.

“Five years ago I saw a bunch of guys looking around in my area and I said, ‘what are they doing here?’” said Ssebikindu, pastor of Living Water Community Church near the Sears Crosstown building

85. Plans Emerge for Universal Life Building - Friday, January 16, 2015

In major Downtown news, the on-again, off-again redevelopment of the Universal Life Insurance Co. building Downtown appears to be on.

86. Events - Wednesday, January 7, 2015

American Red Cross will host a blood drive Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 7 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, 5959 Park Ave. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-REDCROSS for eligibility requirements and appointments.

87. Events - Thursday, December 11, 2014

Tennessee Shakespeare Company will present “Twelfth Night” Thursday, Dec. 11, through Dec. 21 at Dixon Gallery and Gardens Winegardner Auditorium, 4339 Park Ave. Buy tickets at tnshakespeare.org.

88. Events - Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the YMCA Nuber Center, 5885 Quince Road. CPA Garrett Surles will present “It’s Not Too Late – Year-End Tax Tips.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz or call Jo Garner at 901-482-0354.

89. Saint Francis Hospital Marks 40th Anniversary - Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a series of events for employees and the public.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Saint Francis will host a private reception for its founders and 40-year employees. And on Friday, Dec. 12, the public is invited to share anniversary cake and memories of the past 40 years in the cafeteria of the East Memphis hospital, 5959 Poplar Ave.

90. Christmas As It Was - Saturday, December 6, 2014

The hustle and bustle of a 21st Century Christmas and holiday season can be overwhelming, but the Historic Ramsey House offers a view of a bygone era.

Area residents and visitors have an opportunity to travel back to a time when life was slower and an orange in the stocking and a wooden doll under the tree was reason for excitement.

91. Bass Pro Shops Preparing to Build Bowling Alley - Tuesday, December 2, 2014

1 A.W. Willis Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
Permit Amount: $600,000

Application Date: November 2014
Completion: May 2015
Owner: Bass Pro Shops
Tenant: Bass Pro Shops
Architect: OT Marshall Architects
Details: Bass Pro Shops is preparing to install a bowling alley inside The Pyramid.

92. Dobbs the Latest in Line of Dual-Threat UT Quarterbacks - Saturday, November 29, 2014

If the University of Tennessee’s football team gains bowl eligibility with a victory Saturday at Vanderbilt, it can look back to a quarterback change Oct. 25 against Alabama as a pivotal point in the season.

93. Highland Row Developer Applies for $6.7 Million Permit - Tuesday, November 11, 2014

387 S. Highland St.
Memphis, TN 38111
Permit Amount: $6.7 million

Project Cost: $61 million
Application Date: November 2014
Engineer: Jordan & Skala Engineers
Details: Indianapolis-based developer Milhaus Ventures has applied for another building permit for the long-awaited Highland Row project near the University of Memphis.

94. University of Memphis Gets ‘Big Data’ Grant - Thursday, October 9, 2014

The University of Memphis is among a dozen universities in the nation sharing in $32 million in federal funding for research into how to analyze and use complex biomedical data, U.S. health officials announced Thursday, Oct. 9.

95. Saint Francis Bartlett CEO Honored as Rising Star - Saturday, September 6, 2014

Jeremy Clark, chief executive officer of Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett, has been named to the Becker's Hospital Review 2014 list of "Rising Stars: 25 Healthcare Leaders Under 40."

96. Saint Francis Bartlett CEO Honored as Rising Star - Monday, September 1, 2014

Jeremy Clark, chief executive officer of Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett, has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2014 list of “Rising Stars: 25 Healthcare Leaders Under 40.”

97. Source: Horizon Under Contract To Be Purchased - Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Horizon, an uncompleted 16-story residential tower overlooking the Mississippi River on the southern end of Downtown, could change hands soon.

A yet-to-be-identified buyer is under contract to purchase the tower, according to sources familiar with the effort.

98. City Hall Saga Charts New Directions - Thursday, July 31, 2014

After a bit of a breather, all sides in City Hall’s simmering political dispute over health insurance changes for city employees and retirees sat down at the same table Tuesday, July 29, and offered a few new directions.

99. City Union Floats Alternative Health Care Plan as City Outlines Trust Fund - Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Memphis City Council members will at least discuss an alternative health insurance plan next month.

The high deductible plan, which restores many of the coverage cuts approved in June by the council, is the proposal of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association.

100. Events - Thursday, July 10, 2014

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, July 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Martha Perine Beard, president of the Federal Reserve in Memphis, will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. Email info@nhpomemphis.us.