Kids don’t usually go rushing to school on Mondays to gush about watching an offensive linemen play football on TV. That status is mainly reserved for more glorified positions like quarterback or wide receiver.

2. First Horizon Promotes Johnson to Senior VP - Saturday, July 7, 2018

First Horizon National Corp., First Tennessee Bank’s parent company, has promoted Darin Johnson to senior vice president and credit risk manager for government lending programs.

3. First Horizon Promotes Johnson to Senior VP - Tuesday, July 3, 2018

First Horizon National Corp., First Tennessee Bank’s parent company, has promoted Darin Johnson to senior vice president and credit risk manager for government lending programs.

4. Back in Memphis, Alice Johnson Thanks Trump for ‘Mercy’ in Commuting Sentence - Friday, June 8, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A woman whose life sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump thanked him on Thursday for "having mercy" and said reality TV star Kim Kardashian West saved her life.

5. Johnson & Johnson Loses $10.7B After Sweeping US Tax Changes - Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Johnson & Johnson posted a rare quarterly loss, a whopping $10.71 billion, due to a $13.6 billion charge related to last month's U.S. tax overhaul.

While the loss was expected and the company's adjusted results beat Wall Street expectations, shares fell more than 4.1 percent, an unusually big swing for the health care giant.

6. Ex-Tiger Geron Johnson Knows Pro Basketball is Without Borders - Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Former University of Memphis basketball player Geron Johnson knows what it is to have the goal of playing professionally and of reaching the NBA. He has had two NBA Summer League stints (one with Houston, one with the Los Angeles Clippers) and he has played in the NBA Development League.

7. Redshirt Season Helps Johnson Improve Game - Friday, June 30, 2017

Jalen Johnson’s first season on Tennessee’s basketball team didn’t go as planned. Now, he’s better for it.

The 6-foot-5 wing from Durham, North Carolina, arrived on campus last fall barely 170 pounds and competing for minutes with the likes of Robert Hubbs III, who led the Vols in scoring (13.7) and minutes (31.6) as a senior last season.

8. Hernando Mayor Johnson Upset in Primary Election - Saturday, May 6, 2017

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite and Horn Lake Mayor Allen Latimer won Republican primary re-election bids in local elections across Mississippi Tuesday, May 4, and won re-election to new terms of office by virtue of being unopposed in the June local general elections.

9. Hernando Mayor Johnson Upset in Republican Primary - Thursday, May 4, 2017

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite and Horn Lake Mayor Allen Latimer won Republican primary re-election bids in local elections across Mississippi Tuesday, May 4, and won re-election to new terms of office by virtue of being unopposed in the June local general elections.

10. Johnson Comes Back to Memphis to Lead Comprehensive Pharmacy Services - Friday, March 31, 2017

Calvin “CJ” Johnson came home to Memphis in February to take over as CEO of Comprehensive Pharmacy Services after the past few decades traveling the world, first as a part of the U.S. Army and more recently as an executive in the health care industry.

11. Johnson Road Park Dropped As Germantown School Site - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Germantown Municipal Schools board has dropped the idea of building a new elementary school in Johnson Park.

Meeting Monday, Jan. 30, the board narrowed its choices to three sites. One is on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Kimbrough and Oakleigh. The second is at Forest Hill-Irene Road and Poplar Pike, and the third is a parcel of land south of that.

12. Johnson & Johnson to Reveal Average Drug Price Increases - Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson plans next month to disclose price increases of its prescription drugs as the industry tries to calm the storm over soaring prices.

Experts say the company's move will help its image more than patients initially, but it could push other drugmakers to tame future price increases and be more transparent. The company says it will divulge average list price increases and what middlemen pay for medicines.

13. Johnson’s Impact on Titans Locker Room Will Outlive Tenure - Friday, November 4, 2016

Outside of his game-winning touchdown catch that capped a comeback in Detroit, Andre Johnson didn’t do much on the stat sheet for the Tennessee Titans.

14. Johnson Controls Ending Production at Lexington Plant - Friday, September 9, 2016

LEXINGTON, Tenn. (AP) – Automotive supplier Johnson Controls plans to phase out 290 jobs over the next two years as the company ends production at its Lexington plant in West Tennessee.

15. Johnson, Koepka Confirmed for FedEx St. Jude Classic - Saturday, April 30, 2016

Two of golf’s top players are confirmed for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, to be played from June 9-12 at TPC Southwind.

Past champion Dustin Johnson, currently sitting eighth in the World Golf Rankings, will make his fifth appearance in Memphis. He won here in 2012 and his most recent victory on tour came in 2015. He finished 2015 ranked seventh in the FedEx Cup standings and presently is fourth on the tour in driving distance.

16. Johnson, Koepka Confirmed For FedEx St. Jude Classic - Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Two of golf’s top players are confirmed for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, to be played from June 9-12 at TPC Southwind.

Past champion Dustin Johnson, currently sitting eighth in the World Golf Rankings, will make his fifth appearance in Memphis. He won here in 2012 and his most recent victory on tour came in 2015. He finished 2015 ranked seventh in the FedEx Cup standings and presently is fourth on tour in driving distance.

17. Jeff Johnson Leases Midtown Restaurant Space - Saturday, December 12, 2015

Jeff Johnson, the restaurateur behind Local, Oshi Burger Bar and Agave Maria, is bringing a new concept to a Midtown restaurant space.

Jeff Johnson Restaurant Group last month signed a 2,212-square-foot lease at 1545 Overton Park Ave. The property most recently housed the Evergreen Grill. Carson Claybrook, vice president of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors, represented the tenant.

18. Jeff Johnson Leases Midtown Restaurant Space - Friday, December 11, 2015

Jeff Johnson, the restaurateur behind Local, Oshi Burger Bar and Agave Maria, is bringing a new concept to a Midtown restaurant space.

Jeff Johnson Restaurant Group last month signed a 2,212-square-foot lease at 1545 Overton Park Ave. The property most recently housed the Evergreen Grill. Carson Claybrook, vice president of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors, represented the tenant.

19. Dustin Johnson Commits to Memphis Golf Tournament - Monday, May 4, 2015

Dustin Johnson has committed to play in the FedEx St. Jude Classic, to be held the week of June 8-14 at TPC Southwind.

Johnson, the world’s No. 8-ranked golfer, won the 2012 FESJC as he made final-round birdies on holes 16 and 17. Currently, Johnson ranks third on the PGA Tour money list and ranks fifth in FedExCup points.

20. Johnson & Johnson Exec Named GTx Chairman - Saturday, February 21, 2015

Memphis-based GTx has a new chairman – Dr. Robert Wills, who’s joining effective March 2 after retiring from Johnson & Johnson.

21. GTx Taps Johnson & Johnson Executive as New Chairman - Thursday, February 19, 2015

GTx has a new chairman: Dr. Robert Wills, who’s joining effective March 2 after retiring from Johnson & Johnson.

22. Q&A: Kedren Johnson, University of Memphis Junior Guard - Friday, December 5, 2014

Fast Facts: 6-foot-4, 229 pounds; transferred from Vanderbilt after sitting out a year; averaged 13.5 points and 3.6 assists as a sophomore; aspiring rapper, he is up front about loving music more than basketball.

23. Johnson Named Memphis Law School Registrar - Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Jamie M. Johnson has joined the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law as law school registrar.

In her new role, Johnson will have direct oversight of the registrar’s office and duties relating to enrollment verification, managing student’s academic records, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, maintenance and delivery of all law school institutional data. Johnson will also work closely with the dean of academic affairs to administer exams, determine class rank and report grades.

24. Johnson to Lead Pink Palace Fundraising Efforts - Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Cathi Johnson has joined the Pink Palace Family of Museums as director of development. In her new role, she’ll design, implement and manage the museum system’s fundraising efforts, including individual and corporate gifts and sponsorships, grant writing, capital funds and planned giving.

25. Johnson Blends Law, Love of Writing at QP Legal - Thursday, January 24, 2013

As a student at Central High School and the University of Miami, Tiffany Johnson enjoyed writing more than anything.

26. Johnson’s Breakout Game Sparks Resounding Victory - Friday, December 7, 2012

Any metaphorical picture of the Tigers’ Geron Johnson requires that he hold a basketball in one hand and baggage in the other.

He can never just be another college basketball player. Too much history, too much talent, too much potential to change the fortunes of this University of Memphis season.

27. Johnson Finds Right Spot at Former Mall Site - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Local industrial brokers are well aware of the city’s taxes and its impact on putting together a competitive proposal for a potential user.

But occasionally, developers are able to snatch up property for such a value that helps offset some of those tax issues.

28. Johnson Dev. Closes on Former Mall Property - Monday, April 23, 2012

Johnson Development Associates Inc. has closed on its acquisition of more than 100 acres on the former Mall of Memphis site that the company plans to develop into an industrial park. South Carolina-based Johnson, working under the name Memphis Industrial Properties LLC, bought the property from Memphis Mall Holdings LLC for $2.7 million.

29. Adrienne Johnson Promoted at the Greater Memphis Chamber - Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Adrienne Johnson has been promoted to director of research for the Greater Memphis Chamber.

30. Johnson, Eyewear Gallery Focus on Providing Difference in Care - Monday, December 27, 2010

Dr. Warren Johnson went into optometry because he enjoyed helping people on a one-on-one basis.

Now the owner of Eyewear Gallery in East Memphis says that his patients get to have several one-on-one experiences with each visit.

31. Bank of Bartlett Buys Back Johnson Road Property - Monday, August 23, 2010

Bank of Bartlett has shelled out more than a million dollars to buy back Germantown property that was in foreclosure, according to a document filed with the Shelby County Register of Deeds.

The original debtor is Ken Sledd Co. Inc., which took out a $1.4 million loan through Bank of Bartlett in 2005. The bank bought the property at a foreclosure sale for $1.1 million.

32. Payne-Johnson Joins Arlington’s Baptist Memorial Medical - Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Dr. Ann Payne-Johnson, a family medicine physician at Baptist Memorial Medical Group, recently began practicing medicine at Baptist Memorial Medical Group Arlington Family Medicine.

Hometown: New Orleans, La.
Education: Residency, University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine, Jackson, Tenn.; Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine; master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Southern Mississippi
Work Experience: Family medicine physician at BMMG, clinician at Saint Francis Hospital, aerobics instructor/fitness instructor (stopped when I was 5 months pregnant with my son)
Family: Married. Five-year-old son, Donovan, in kindergarten at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School; daughter, Ashley, 2.
Last book read: “Llama Llama Mad at Mama”
Music: Disco. Favorite song: “I Will Survive.”
Favorite movie: “Scarface” (“Avatar” is a close second)
Sports team: New Orleans Saints (Who Dat!!!)
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Farmville on Facebook, gadgets, spending time with the kids
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My father, who was a musician and scientist.
Why did you pursue a career in medicine? I have always wanted to practice medicine.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Becoming board certified.
What do you most enjoy about your work? The people I work with every day are phenomenal. Baptist is growing to continue to meet the community’s needs for primary care.

33. Baker Donelson’s Johnson Discusses Variety, Joy of Intellectual Property Practice - Thursday, June 11, 2009

Valerie Walsh Johnson is of counsel at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC in the Intellectual Property Group. Her practice includes trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright licensing and enforcement, trade secrets, unfair competition, patent and technology licensing, advertising claims review and warranty advice.

34. Johnson Backs Legislation To Change Reappraisal Methods - Friday, May 8, 2009

Shelby County Assessor of Property Cheyenne Johnson said Thursday she supports a bill pending in the Tennessee legislature that would let her use foreclosure data in identifying property appraisals.

35. Johnson’s Work Dovetails With Reappraisal Process - Thursday, April 9, 2009

Pamela Johnson, a partner at Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP, practices in tax collection.

36. Blatteis Brings Bilingual Consular Practice To Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC - Thursday, September 4, 2008

Charles S. Blatteis has joined the firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC as a member. Blatteis has an “international consular” legal practice, in which he works as a consulting attorney for various foreign consulates, including Mexico and Peru. He is a first-generation American, and is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational French as well.

37. Johnson Introduced to Community In New Role at Ballet Memphis - Friday, May 16, 2008

Roger N. Johnson didn’t have Memphis on his radar as a place to move and settle down, and therefore probably never thought he’d end up working at Ballet Memphis as director of development.

But when his partner accepted a job here as grounds operation manager for Northwest Airlines, Johnson decided to come along.

38. Magic Johnson Leads ListOf Freedom Award Recipients - Thursday, July 26, 2007
     Former NBA star Magic Johnson, historian John Hope Franklin and Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf were named as recipients of the National Civil Rights Museum's annual Freedom Awards.
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39. Magic Johnson Leads List of 2007 Freedom Award Recipients - Wednesday, July 25, 2007
MEMPHIS (AP) - Former NBA star Magic Johnson, historian John Hope Franklin and Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf were named Tuesday as recipients of the National Civil Rights Museum's annual Freedom Awards.

40. Johnson Leaves City SchoolsFor Boston Super Post - Tuesday, June 19, 2007
     City officials in Boston are expected to announce today they have tapped Memphis City Schools superintendent Dr. Carol Johnson to fill the same job in Boston, said Mayor Thomas Menino. Johnson is expected to attend the n

41. Johnson Appointed to Vacant County Board of Education Seat - Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Dr. Fred Johnson has been appointed to the Shelby County Board of Education. Johnson also is a Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union (MATCU) board member. Johnson will fill the vacancy left by Wyatt Bunker, who left the board to serve on the County Commission. Johnson has served as a MATCU board member since 1996.

42. Johnson Draws Praise for Communications Tactics - Wednesday, January 18, 2006

The Public Relations Society of America's Memphis chapter has named Memphis City Schools superintendent Carol Johnson as its Communicator of the Year for 2005. Johnson accepted the honor at the organization's January chapter meeting. PRSA presents the award annually to a respected member of the community who invests time or talent in communicating a specific message to public audiences. Johnson replaced superintendent Johnnie Watson after his retirement in 2003. She had served as superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools since 1997.