The much-discussed deannexation bill in the Tennessee Legislature always had the votes Monday evening in the House with Memphis Democrats succeeding only in delaying the outcome in Nashville by about two hours.
The bill passed by a wide margin after a debate that was for the most part Memphis against the rest of the state starting just outside the city limits with Republicans in the Shelby County legislative delegation.
And there is some dispute between the bill’s sponsor from the Chattanooga area and Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Strickland puts the potential loss of tax revenue to the city at $80 million. Rep. Mike Carter says it is more like $27 million.

2. Tri-State Bank Prepares For Big Year - Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The way longtime Memphis banking executive Christine Munson sees it, a small community bank has to carve out a clearly defined identity for itself - something that sets it apart from the myriad competitors of similar size, with comparable products and rates - if it wants to be successful.

3. Tri-State Bank Gets Former First Tennessee Exec as CEO - Saturday, March 5, 2016

On the heels of the capital investment it recently secured from First Tennessee Bank, Tri-State Bank of Memphis now has a former First Tennessee executive as its new CEO.

4. Last Word: Hedgepeth Speaks, Josh Pastner's Future and Big Box Liquor - Friday, March 4, 2016

Where else is there to begin but the Greensward controversy.
And we start with an email from Memphis City Council member Reid Hedgepeth in what is rapidly becoming a Last Word tradition and institution – the email in full.

5. Tri-State Bank Gets Former First Tennessee Exec as CEO - Friday, March 4, 2016

On the heels of the capital investment it recently secured from First Tennessee Bank, Tri-State Bank of Memphis now has a former First Tennessee executive as its new CEO.

6. Executive Changes Announced at First Horizon National Corp. - Monday, October 1, 2012

First Tennessee Bank’s parent company announced Thursday a bit of shuffling in its executive ranks.

7. YMCA Announces Board Members - Monday, February 6, 2012

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South has installed its 2012 metropolitan board of directors.

Sandra Bailey of Methodist Extended Care Hospital will serve as board chair; Ted Ferris of the Greater Memphis Chamber will serve as secretary; and Perry Green of Waddell and Associates Inc. will serve as treasurer.

8. Orgs Discuss Power Of Women In Business - Thursday, September 15, 2011

The U.S. has more than 7 million women-owned businesses, representing 28 percent of firms nationwide.

In 2009, average revenue in female-owned firms was $60,264, according to the Kauffman Foundation. That same year, average revenue of male-owned firms reached $118,987.

9. Leadership Memphis Announces Board Members - Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Leadership Memphis has announced new board members and officers for its new fiscal year.

The officers and executive committee include Eric Robertson, chair; Beverly Jordan, vice chair; Bryan Ford, treasurer; Veronica Coleman Davis, secretary; Chris McLean, immediate past chair; Jeff Gaudino, alumni chair; Christine Munson, development chair; Lemoyne Robinson, program chair; and Jeane Chapman, marketing chair.

10. Kocsis Named Curator of Gallery Fifty Six - Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Rollin Kocsis has been promoted to curator of Gallery Fifty Six located at 2256 Central Ave.

Hometown: South Bend, Ind.
Work Experience: As an art teacher for Memphis City Schools for 38 years, I taught art classes to grades 7 through 12 at Gragg High School, Lincoln Junior High, Gragg Alternative High School, Overton Creative and Performing Arts High School, Corry Junior High and Westwood Junior and Senior High School.
Favorite quote: “As you think so shall you become.” – James Allen
What drew you to Gallery Fifty Six? I had been looking for a gallery to represent me, and I would drive by Gallery Fifty Six every day on the way home from teaching. I noticed that work was being done to transform the interior into a sophisticated, fine-art gallery, and I was impressed with the results. I decided to present my work to them, and I was accepted as a gallery artist. As time went on, I became the assistant curator and was recently promoted to curator.
As curator, what will your job entail? My job as curator will be to schedule and hang shows; manage the gallery; design printed materials; seek new artists; advise customers and sell art; maintain the mailing list; work with public relations; and promote the gallery.
What do you most enjoy about painting? I love the process of creation, first of all. I love working with paint and colors. I get enjoyment out of making something that other people will like, too. It gives me great satisfaction to sell a painting, knowing that someone thought enough of my work to buy it.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Becoming curator of Gallery Fifty Six has definitely been one of my greatest professional accomplishments. In addition, last year marked a great year for me when an art dealer from New York purchased nine of my paintings. I also won “Best in Show” in the Memphis Arts in the Park Senior Juried Exhibition and also in the Mid-South Teachers Juried Art Exhibition at The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

11. First Horizon Shuffles Ranks To Guide Growth - Monday, September 14, 2009

Several top executives of First Tennessee Bank have been moving into new offices over the past few weeks as the 145-year-old company has shuffled its upper ranks and named new heads of important business lines.

12. Gerard Appointed Administrator at Methodist Cancer Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Dr. Dava F. Gerard has been appointed administrator for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center. She previously was the founding vice president and chief operating officer of the Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas.

13. Speed Gets Swift Nod as Shareholder in Firm's Memphis Office - Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Lea Hall Speed has been named shareholder for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC's Memphis office. Speed is a member of the Intellectual Property Practice Group and an active member of the Tennessee Bar Association's intellectual property section.

14. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, July 31, 2003
CCC picks minority business for Jeans Glory building

CCDC selects Jeans Glory developer

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

A Center City Development Corp. subcommittee reluctantly recommended Wednesday that the board sell a dilapidated buildi...

15. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, November 21, 2002
CCDC moves forward with Main Street and Rhodes Jennings projects

CCDC moves forward with renewal plans

By SUE KIRSTEIN

The Daily News

Two blighted sections of Downtown Memphis took another step toward renewal Wednesday as a Center City C...

16. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, August 22, 2002
CCDC leans to Prague company to develop Rhodes Jennings

Prague firm eyes redevelopment here

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

A company hailing from a city known for its stunning architecture soon might be applying its Old World charm to one o...

17. Archived Article: Lead (ccdc) - Thursday, May 2, 2002
CCDC approves funds to buy options on Main Street property CCDC gives green light to Main Street renovation funds By SUE PEASE The Daily News The Center City Development Corp. approved a request for financial assistance Tuesday, which board members ...

18. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, March 21, 2002
Non-profit formed to direct Rhodes-Jennings building Non-profit formed to foster redevelop of Rhodes-Jennings By SUE PEASE The Daily News In ongoing efforts to spur redevelopment of the vacant and dilapidated Rhodes-Jennings building Downtown, a Cen...

19. Archived Article: Gov't (ccdc) - Thursday, August 19, 1999
CCDC grants extension, CCDC grants extension, balks on two loan requests By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News To grant or not to grant, that was the question before the Center City Development Corp. at its meeting Wednesday. Seven items relating to devel...