Memphis in May International Festival is adding four members to its board of directors for the 2019 festival.

They are Dow McVean, principal of McVean Trading and Investments; Al Gossett, president and CEO of Gossett Motor Cars; Ron Cohen, territory account manager for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Pat Kerr Tigrett, chairwoman, president and CEO of Pat Kerr Inc. and a past Memphis in May board member.

2. Memphis in May Adds Four to Festival Board - Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Memphis in May International Festival is adding four members to its board of directors for the 2019 festival.

They are Dow McVean, principal of McVean Trading and Investments; Al Gossett, president and CEO of Gossett Motor Cars; Ron Cohen, territory account manager for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Pat Kerr Tigrett, chairwoman, president and CEO of Pat Kerr Inc. and a past Memphis in May board member.

3. 2019 Memphis In May Festival to Honor City's Bicentennial - Friday, August 10, 2018

For the first time in its 42-year history, the month-long Memphis in May International Festival will depart in 2019 from its tradition of honoring a country and promoting trade ties with that country.

4. 2 Cooper St. Projects In Midtown Seek Incentives - Friday, October 6, 2017

Two separate Midtown projects, both located on Cooper Street, are seeking 11-year tax abatements from the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board.

5. Two Midtown Projects Apply for Tax Incentives - Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Two separate Midtown projects, both located on Cooper Street, are seeking 11-year tax abatements from the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board.

The first project, located at 663 and 673 Cooper St., is an office/residential mixed-use development submitted by filament LLC, the development wing of local architectural firm, archimania.

6. Hattiloo Theatre to Expand With Development Center - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Hattiloo Theatre is expanding with a $750,000 addition 18 months after the black repertory theater company opened in Overton Square.

Hattiloo founder Ekundayo Bandele said Monday, Feb. 8, that the theater currently is designing and will break ground in March on the Hattiloo Theatre Development Center – a 3,200-square-foot two-story building. It will be built on what is now the northwest grassy slope of the parcel next to the theater.

7. Garden Party - Friday, April 12, 2013

Tony Bennett, Robert Plant and Foreigner are among the top-drawing acts performing at Memphis Botanic Garden during the Live at the Garden 2013 concert season, which kicks off June 1.

8. Hattiloo Theatre Ready to Rise at Overton Square - Thursday, March 21, 2013

Hattiloo Theatre is preparing to break ground on its build-to-suit facility at Overton Square in Midtown within the next 45 days, as it finalizes some last-minute financing and lines up subcontractors.

9. Neely’s Has Plans to Revamp Jefferson Store - Thursday, October 11, 2012

Pat and Gina Neely, Memphis barbecue entrepreneurs and celebrity chef couple from “Down Home with the Neelys” on the Food Network, have closed the two Memphis Neely’s Bar-B-Que restaurants, FedExForum concessions and catering business.

10. Another Round - Monday, July 9, 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.

11. Tying it All Together - Monday, June 25, 2012

Two of the city’s high-profile architecture firms are behind the design enhancement of one of Memphis’ most cherished spots – Overton Square.

LRK Inc. is the architect of record for both Loeb Properties Inc.’s $20 million revitalization of the Midtown theater district and also for the city’s parking garage at Monroe Avenue and Florence Street.

12. Walker Helps Build archimania’s Success - Monday, October 3, 2011

When Todd Walker was named a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he did not take it as a cue to rest on his laurels.

13. BRIDGES to Host Forum on Green Building Design - Friday, September 9, 2011

BRIDGES is hosting a forum on green building design, the latest event in its Justice Forum series for local, regional and national leaders to gather with the community to engage in conversations inspired by BRIDGES’ mission of advancing educational, racial, economic and environmental justice.

14. Architecture Month Brings Design to Forefront - Monday, September 8, 2008

For the past four years, the Memphis chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Memphis Heritage Inc. have set aside one month to give the public a unique look inside the world of architecture by offering activities, films, lectures and more.

15. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, March 16, 2005
The Kiwanis Club of Memphis meets at noon today in the Grand Salon A at The Peabody, 149 Union Ave

The Kiwanis Club of Memphis meets at noon today in Grand Salon A at The Peabody, 149 Union Ave. Marler Stone, director of communications with Youth...

16. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Real

Architecture Market Gaining Strength

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Like other sectors of the building industry, the architecture market saw a downturn during the post-Sept. 11 economy. But the market now seems to be on the move, as are...

17. Archived Article: Chamber (lead) - Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Lead

New Chamber Office to Anchor Madison

CCRFC approves tax freeze to keep chamber Downtown

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

After finding new space for its offices that will help it serve as an anchor for Madison Avenue, the Memphis Regio...

18. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, January 2, 2003
Law briefs 01-02-03

A Pension and IRA Update will be shown at Edward Jones representative Steve Hefners office, 1862 Poplar Crest Cove, at 1 p.m. Jan. 9. The satellite broadcast, produced by the firms professional education network, is designed f...

19. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Barry Yoakum has joined Archimania as a partner Barry Yoakum has joined Archimania as a partner. Yoakum has been an architect and commercial real estate adviser for more than 20 years. Linda K. Peppers was named vice president of information service...

20. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 17, 1996
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Memphis has named 16 new board members: James N. Augustine, Rick Bobo, Michael J. Bruns, Darrow R. Calhoun, Mark R. Giannini, James P. Going, Tati Guzman, Lorenzo Hester, Stanley Horton, Trezette T. McNeal, Larry ...