The “Midtown is Memphis” arch in Overton Square is no more. Vanished this week as the former Chiwawa is being converted to Indian Pass Raw Bar – for those of you new to Memphis, these are both restaurants – one former and the other future.

2. Last Word: The Overton Park Split, Democrats Help The Gas Tax Bill and LaVar Ball - Thursday, March 23, 2017

The city's tallest building, the fenced-off, derelict, 38-story 100 N. Main Building, cited in the past by fire officials for code violations including fire alarms that don't work -- had a small fire Wednesday 34 floors up.

3. State Of The Suburbs - Saturday, February 11, 2017

With its central location, unparalleled access to major roads, rails, runways and rivers and low cost-of-living, it’s no surprise that Memphis and the surrounding area is a popular destination for corporate headquarters, national retail brands and major industrial centers.

4. Show Time - Saturday, June 11, 2016

For the first time in years, the Peabody Place mall was packed. On June 3, hundreds of ServiceMaster employees and a handful of business and government leaders ushered in One ServiceMaster Center, a multimillion-dollar headquarters for Memphis’ fourth-largest public company.

5. Memphis, North Mississippi Competition Raises Questions - Saturday, December 5, 2015

When leaders of the city-county Economic Development Growth Engine didn’t grant developers a $24 million tax abatement to build an industrial park on the site of the former Mall of Memphis, some saw it as more kindling for competition between the industrial markets of North Mississippi and Southeast Shelby County.

6. Airbnb Provides Options to Memphis Homeowners, Guests - Friday, September 25, 2015

It all began for Marilyn White over phone conversations with a close friend back home in Buffalo, N.Y.

7. Discount Tire Opens First Memphis-Area Store - Saturday, August 15, 2015

Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has opened its first Memphis-area store.

The new tire store is located at at 438 Goodman Road in Southaven, near Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and Interstate 55.

8. Discount Tire Opens First Memphis-Area Store - Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has opened its first Memphis-area store.

The new tire store is located at at 438 Goodman Road in Southaven, near Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and Interstate 55.

9. Wonder Bread Bakery Under Contract - Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The former Wonder Bread bakery at 400 Monroe Ave. could soon have a new owner.

The bakery, idled by a labor strike before being sold in 2013, is under contract to a potential buyer, according to a commercial real estate broker.

10. US Court Halts Contentious Law on Contact Lens Price-Fixing - Friday, May 15, 2015

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A federal appeals court has halted a new Utah law banning price-fixing for contact lenses that could have wide-ranging implications for the industry amid a fight between manufacturers and discount retailers.

11. Hitting the Accelerator - Saturday, January 17, 2015

Five years after the Great Recession rocked the nation and nearly destroyed auto manufacturing in Tennessee, the Midstate’s industry is booming again.

Nissan’s growth is no small part of that, largely because of the company’s confidence in the state of Tennessee and Gov. Bill Haslam, according to José Muñoz, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co. and chairman of Nissan North America, which is headquartered in Franklin.

12. Fight Rages Over Definition of Tennessee Whiskey - Thursday, June 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – To many, Tennessee means whiskey. But inside the state, the question is: What does Tennessee whiskey mean?

A battle between two worldwide liquor companies – owners of rival brands Jack Daniel's and smaller rival George Dickel – is being waged over who has the right to label their drink as following authentic Tennessee style. It's among the epicurean battles being waged around the world over what food and drink should carry special status as local and unique.

13. New Life - Saturday, January 18, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

14. New Life - Monday, January 20, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

15. Flowers Foods Buys Former Hostess Bakery - Tuesday, August 13, 2013

An affiliate of Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods Inc. has paid $1.8 million for the former Hostess Wonder Bread bakery at 400 Monroe Ave. Downtown.

16. Hostess Moves on Twinkies Bid - Wednesday, March 13, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Hostess is moving ahead with plans to sell its Twinkies and other snack cakes after nobody stepped forward to top an offer made by two investment firms.

The bankrupt company had earlier picked a $410 million joint offer from Metropoulos & Co. and Apollo Global Management as the “stalking horse” bid to set the floor for an auction. Others were then given a chance to submit competing bids and Hostess CEO Greg Rayburn had predicted the process would be “wild and wooly.”

17. Commission Debates Post-Hostess Bread Prices - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners approved a $251,958 contract with a Batesville, Ark., bakery that at least for now has a perceived monopoly on baking and distributing large amounts of bread in the region.

18. Wonder Bread Maker Hostess Seeks Bankruptcy Protection - Thursday, January 12, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions.

19. Wonder Bread Maker Hostess Seeks Bankruptcy Protection - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions.

20. Coba Named President of ServiceMaster Divs. - Thursday, December 1, 2011

Thomas Coba, the outgoing chief operating officer of Subway Restaurants, has been named the new president of ServiceMaster Clean and Merry Maids, two divisions of Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co.

21. Hoteliers Seek New Identities, Better Branding - Thursday, October 6, 2011

Several Mid-South hotels are in the midst of rebranding, and more are anticipated through next year.

The hotel rebranding trend has taken off since 2010 and includes reflagging to completely new brands as well as conversions to new identities within the same brand.

22. Restaurants, Retail Enter Memphis Market - Wednesday, June 1, 2011

It’s perhaps the most cliché phrase in the real estate business: location, location, location.

So far in 2011, Memphis has seen a plethora of household names enter the market – Chipotle, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Urban Outfitters and Staples Inc., among others. And by the close of the year, the perfect location is a critical contingency that even more nationally recognized brands are hoping to have settled.

23. 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.

24. Interstate Brands Renews, Expands Lease - Friday, January 14, 2011

Interstate Brands Corp. has renewed and expanded its lease in the Germantown Park - Kimbrough Building in Cordova, more than doubling its footprint.

25. Frustrated Station Owners Want BP Help - Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.

As more Americans shun BP gasoline as a form of protest over the Gulf oil spill, station owners are insisting BP do more to help them convince motorists that such boycotts mostly hurt independently owned businesses, not the British oil giant.

26. New York Suit Exchange Doubles Jobs With New Bartlett Location - Monday, October 19, 2009

The New York Suit Exchange recently took what some might consider a gamble when it opened another store and doubled the number of its employees.

Besides the obvious risk of investing in an expansion during a recession, it also exposed itself to cannibalization. Sales at the new store at 7980 U.S. 64 in Bartlett could have eaten away at the market share of the Downtown store at 310 Union Ave.

27. Diamond Int’l To Expand - Thursday, March 5, 2009

Change is coming to the northeast corner of East Brooks and Millbranch roads in Whitehaven, where Diamond International Trucks Inc. will double its size by taking over the former Chuck Hutton Toyota dealership.

28. Goodlett Commons Picks Up Big-Name Tenants - Friday, September 26, 2008

Goodlett Commons, the retail center that will reintroduce Dunkin’ Donuts to the Memphis market, officially is under way and its developer has announced another national name for the 12,600-square-foot building at the corner of Whitten Road and Goodlett Farms Parkway.

29. Hotel on Shelby OaksSells for $2.4 Million - Wednesday, March 19, 2008
     The 175-room Memphis Plaza Hotel and Suites at 6101 Shelby Oaks Drive, near Sycamore View Road and Interstate 40, has sold for $2.4 million to Memphis-based Splendid Hospitality LLC. The company plans to renovate the 197

30. California-Based Investor Brings Two Hotels to Airport Area - Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Yet another out-of-town real estate investor is pumping money into the local economy, further proof that Memphis remains attractive to outside interests.

This time it's Newport Beach, Calif.-based Chase Merritt LP, which is launching a pair of nationally branded hotels called Value Place on both sides of Memphis International Airport, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

31. Enhancing a Landmark - Monday, June 18, 2007

With its 30th birthday less than two years away, the Hilton Memphis' new owners are making sure the iconic hotel ages gracefully.

Built in 1979, this East Memphis landmark is undergoing yet another renovation, this one an $8 million, four-year process courtesy of Davidson Hotel Co., the Memphis-based company that bought the 405-room building in May for $45 million.

32. Redline Unlimited Helps Racing Enthusiasts Realize Ultimate Horsepower Dreams - Monday, April 30, 2007

J. Robert Towery is just as comfortable driving on the track at Memphis Motorsports Park as he is driving along Interstate 240.

Once a professional race car driver, Towery retired after winning the 1998 International Motorsports Association's North American Sports Car Team Championship as a part of SpeedSource Race Engineering, a team he founded along with Sylvain Tremblay.

33. London-Based Hospitality Giant to Launch Three Hotel Brands - Wednesday, March 28, 2007
     London-based InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest hotel chain and the operator of seven popular hotel brands, has a trio of projects on the drawing board for Memphis.
     Once

34. DeSoto Restaurant Market Takes Off - Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Five years ago, DeSoto County's list of places to dine wasn't that impressive. But today, choices abound.

With more than 1 million square feet of retail space expected to be delivered in the next few years, coupled with the construction of several new subdivisions, it's no wonder the dining options available to DeSoto County residents are increasing exponentially.

35. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, January 7, 2005
Belz-Wilson Properties

Belz-Wilson Properties

Sells Tract for $1.9 Million

6161 Shelby Oaks LLC has purchased 7.52 acres at 6161 Shelby Oaks Drive near Interstate 40 from Belz-Wilson Properties for $1.9 million, according to The Daily News ...

36. Archived Article: Popeye (lead) - Tuesday, July 18, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON More Popeyes Chicken stores land in Mid-South By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News MIC, the local company that owns and operates 47 Burger King locations throughout the Mid-South, has ventured into a new fast food arena: spicy chic...

37. Archived Article: Dairy Queen (lead) - Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Dairy Queen opens Blizzards hit DeSoto County By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For several generations of Memphians, the name "Dairy Queen" conjures fond memories of celebrations surrounding childhood birthdays, ballgames and good report c...

38. Archived Article: Marketplace (airport) - Monday, August 10, 1998
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Seeing Memphis through the airport New retail shopping center gives airport visitors a taste and feel for Memphis By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News Airport layovers give travelers the opportunity to land in new and interesting...

39. Archived Article: Extended Stay Am - Friday, June 19, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Extended Stay America builds 4th local hotel By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The countrys fastest growing chain of extended stay hotels is building its fourth property in Memphis. Extended Stay America Inc., has started constructi...

40. Archived Article: Ncc Xmas Baskets Lj - Thursday, December 11, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Neighborhood center to distribute 12,000 Christmas baskets By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In keeping with the Christmas spirit of giving, a Memphis neighborhood mission group will distribute 12,000 Christmas gift baskets to needy...

41. Archived Article: Equity Inns - Friday, June 27, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Equity Inns will stay on acquisition path By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Equity Inns will continue on an aggressive acquisition course in the coming year through purchasing more properties such as Residence Inns and Courtyard...