They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock 'n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Gregg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music.

2. Last Word: Bonus For the Head Tiger, Brooks Downtown? and Harris Runs - Thursday, October 5, 2017

A $100,000 bonus from the University of Memphis board of trustees for U of M president David Rudd at Wednesday’s trustees meeting. The bonus is from private funds raised by the university foundation. The board also approved a paid parental leave policy – specifically the funding for that policy. And it reviewed scaled-back plans for the $30 million new rec center for students that will incorporate some of the existing rec center.

3. Frayser Recovery Efforts Before Storm Continue Afterward - Monday, June 5, 2017

Recovery efforts in Frayser aren’t just about the weather and they didn’t just start after the Memorial Day weekend storm that did plenty of damage in neighborhoods with old, large trees.

4. Last Word: A New Chapter, The Kissell Dome and The New Bartlett High School - Friday, March 31, 2017

Booksellers of Laurelwood is set to return in most of the same location with a smaller footprint and new owners. John Vergos of the Rendezvous and a former Memphis City Council member is among the investors bringing back the East Memphis institution that closed in February. No word on whether the new group will keep the name or go with a new name.

5. Events - Monday, November 9, 2015

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host the Quality of Life and Palliative Care Policy Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Memphis Bioworks Foundation, 20 Dudley St. The forum will discuss the impact of public policy on patient quality-of-life issues in Tennessee. Cost is free. RSVP at acscan.org or email lynn.williams@cancer.org.

6. Early Vote Expands as Campaigns Enter New Phase - Monday, July 21, 2014

There is a unique and persistent part of the political process that gnaws at candidates, separating them from the voters they court and sometimes stalk. You might call it the day of the ballot.

In the weeks leading up to the start of early voting, they get hit up constantly by those putting out endorsement ballots to be distributed during early voting and on election day, most often by paid poll workers. Candidates must pay to be on a ballot, which those organizing the ballots say is necessary to cover printing and distribution costs.

7. Events - Saturday, February 8, 2014

Memphis Botanic Garden will host the Green Your Home Winter Plant Sale Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The sale will feature house plants, custom potting, terrariums and garden gift items. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

8. Family Roots Keep Lipscomb & Pitts on Path - Saturday, November 16, 2013

Lipscomb & Pitts was founded on Oct. 1, 1954, by Mathew Lipscomb Jr. and John Pitts, both veterans of World War II who had come home to become the top two sales leaders in the southeast for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

9. Raleigh Sam’s Club Sells for $11.4 Million - Tuesday, July 30, 2013

2150 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
Sale Amount: $11.4 million

Sale Date: June 25, 2013
Buyer: Realty Income Properties 25 LLC
Seller: Dune SC Sub II LLC
Details: The Sam’s Club at 2150 Covington Pike in Raleigh has sold for $11.4 million to a California investor.

10. Collierville Retail Center Owner Files $1.5 Million Loan - Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The owner of the 43,585-square-foot retail center at 783 W. Poplar Ave. in Collierville has filed a $1.5 million loan on the property.

11. ‘Keep the Keyhole Clean’ - Thursday, April 4, 2013

In a Paul Greenberg column I met the word “mitteleuropaish” for the first time. Greenberg (winner of a Pulitzer in 1969) was discussing a recently released book, “Kafka: The Office Writings.” He wrote, “A combination attorney, actuary and all-around bureaucrat, (Kafka) seems to have carried out his duties with a combination of mitteleuropaisch flair and German efficiency.”

12. Cross Creek Shopping Ctr. Sells for $12.7 Million - Tuesday, November 22, 2011

3469 Riverdale Road, 3505 Riverdale Road and 3587 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38115
Sale Amount: $12.7 million

13. Cross Creek Shopping Center Sells for $12.7 Million - Thursday, November 17, 2011

Commack, N.Y.-based Allied Development of Memphis LLC has bought Cross Creek Shopping Center for $12.7 million.

14. Stratford Place Owner Files $1.4 Million Loan - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

1806 and 2098 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Loan Amount: $1.4 million

Loan Date: Jan. 26, 2010
Maturity Date: N/A
Borrower: Stratford Place LLC
Lender: Union Central Life Insurance Co.

15. Stratford Place Owner Files $1.4 Million Loan - Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Stratford Place LLC, the owner of the Stratford Place apartments at 1806 Poplar Ave. and the Midtown Place apartments at 2095 Poplar Ave. in Midtown, has filed a $1.4 million deed of trust, security agreement, assignment and rents and fixture filing statement through Union Central Life Insurance Co. on the properties.

16. Obama Will Try to Salvage Health Care Bill - Thursday, January 28, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama had hoped a historic victory on health care would be the centerpiece of his State of the Union speech Wednesday. Instead, he'll be appealing to jittery Democrats to save what was once his top domestic initiative, now stalled in Congress.

17. Central Gardens Condominiums Under Renovation - Tuesday, October 21, 2008

1676 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Loan Amount: $ 750,000

Loan Date: Sept. 18, 2008
Maturity Date: Sept. 17, 2009
Borrower: Belvedere Central LLC
Lender: BancorpSouth Bank

18. Events - Thursday, September 13, 2007

The Cordova Leadership Council and the Memphis Area Home Builders Association will host "The Future of Cordova Politics: City Candidates Forum" today at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, 776 N. Germantown Parkway. For additional information, contact Gene Bryan at esbryan@bellsouth.net or 486-9679.

19. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

20. Memphis Bar Association Members Act Out at Buckman - Monday, October 9, 2006

Oct. 10

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Entertaining Motions" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center, 60 Perkins Road Extended. The production is a parody of legal life featuring music and skits by and for the Memphis legal community. Call 527-3573 for more information.

21. Morman Named Branch Director at MATCU - Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Cheryl Morman has been named branch director of Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union's (MATCU) Central branch. She previously was deposit services manager at Marriott Employees' Federal Credit Union in Bethesda, Md.

22. Archived Article - Tuesday, January 10, 2006

27.68 acres near
Wolf River Boulevard
Cost: $6.7 million

Borrower: Empirian Colonnade LLC and Bush Realty Colonnade LLC

23. Events - Wednesday, July 20, 2005

The Kiwanis Club of Memphis meets at noon today in the Skyway at The Peabody, 149 Union Ave. Matt Weber, vice president of Protective Life Insurance Co., is the guest speaker. For reservations, contact Harold D. Dickson at 227-4125.

24. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, September 27, 2004
Life Insurance Seminar Held at Central Library

Chamber Presents BioWorks Speaker Series

Sept. 27

The annual Marty Hart Golf Classic starts at noon at Irene Golf and Country Club, 8141 Irene Blvd. just off Hacks Cross Road. The entry fee is ...

25. Archived Article: Events - Friday, September 24, 2004
Cinema Memphis presents The Magic and Humanity: A Celebration of the Amazing Films of Powell and Pressburger Sept

The 2004 Mid-South Fair opens today and runs through Oct. 3. Gates and buildings open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admissio...

26. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, August 9, 2004
Department of Commerce Hosts Public Forum

State Department of Commerce Hosts Public Forum

Aug. 10

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. meets at 9 a.m. at the Center City Commission offices, 114 N. Main St. Call 575-0540. Tennessee Departme...

27. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, May 25, 2004
AS Hospitality Buys Press Building

AS Hospitality Buys Press Building

3493 Lamar Ave.

Memphis, TN 38118

Cost: $2.7 million

Buyer: ASH Properties LLC

Seller: Commerce Center LP

Property: Property at 3493 Lamar Ave. near Pearson R...

28. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 5, 2002
Calendar of events Jan

Calendar of events Aug. 5-Aug. 11

Aug. 6

The Memphis Area Technology Council is planning committee alignment meetings for people interested in getting involved with MATC. Meetings are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the M...

29. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 5, 1998
Jan Jan. 5 The Mid-South Fly Fishers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the University Club, 1346 Central Ave. The speaker will be Mike Bone, a professional guide with Clinch River Outfitters. For more information, call Donald M. Dunn at 386-5274. Jan. 7 Lam...

30. Archived Article: Real Review Lj - Tuesday, June 4, 1996
6-4 Real Review LJ Market commentary. Last week, mortgage rates on 30-year fixed-rate conventional and government loans rose by more than one discount point. Comments by Federal Reserve officials generated fears that the economy is overheating, acco...

31. Archived Article: Real Review Lj - Tuesday, April 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Market Commentary. During the week ahead, several announcements will have an impact on the mortgage market, according to Albert Santi, branch manager of Signet Mortgage. Last week interest rates on 30-year government loans and conventi...