With apologies to Robert Zimmerman, “the times they are a-changing.”

Unlike Bob Dylan’s 1964 song of rebellion, Capitol Hill isn’t turning into a bed of liberals, although someday the first could be last. In fact, it could turn more conservative this fall before things take a different direction. But leadership down the line in both parties is due for a big turnover.

2. David Hawk Seeks Speaker post - Monday, August 20, 2018

Republican state Rep. David Hawk, an opponent of the 2017 IMPROVE Act and gas-tax increase, delivered the second shot for the House Speaker’s post, entering a race expected to hotly contested as the 111^th General Assembly prepares to convene.

3. State Rep. David Hawk Announces Tennessee House Speaker Bid in Contested Race - Friday, August 17, 2018

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Republican Rep. David Hawk has announced that he is running for state House speaker, setting up a contested race to succeed Speaker Beth Harwell.

4. McCormick: No Evidence of Any Scandal - Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mercurial Republican Rep. Gerald McCormick went from kicking ass to kicking back. Only three days after saying his now-former Democratic opponent, David Jones, would realize how little he has in common with District 26 in Chattanooga “when he gets his ass beat in November,” McCormick abruptly announced he would not seek re-election this year and would be leaving the House effective Oct. 1.

5. Tennessee House Speaker Contender Won't Seek Re-Election - Tuesday, June 19, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A longtime Tennessee lawmaker who had expressed interest in running for House speaker says he won't seek re-election.

Republican Rep. Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga tells the Chattanooga Times Free Press he will withdraw from his House race Monday and will resign Oct. 1 to take a full-time job with Asa Engineering and Consulting in Nashville.

6. Last Word: About The Election Turnout, Luttrell's Last Budget and Gold Records - Thursday, May 3, 2018

It turns out election turnout in Tuesday’s county primary elections was up from the same election cycle four years ago – almost 19,000 more voters – a 14.9 percent turnout if you only go by the number of “active” voters – 13.4 percent if you go with combined active and “inactive”. Yes, when last we met, I said it was a decrease from 2014. It’s not. And here is how that happened.

7. What’s Best for State, Education or Punishment? - Thursday, March 8, 2018

Carlos Reyes, a graduate of Murfreesboro Oakland High School’s Class of 2017, would be in his second semester at MTSU majoring in business administration – if he could afford it.

8. Last Word: Shutdown Over?, Glen Farms Plans and Billy Richmond - Wing Guru - Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The federal government shutdown for many of us outside the Beltway amounted to a message on a website saying the agency we were looking up was closed Monday. And Monday was the third and final day of the most recent shutdown. But the immigration policy known as DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – is the issue to be explored by Congress in the three weeks that the continuing resolution covers. It’s an issue that there has been plenty of local discussion about

9. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some Who Died in 2017 - Monday, January 1, 2018

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.

10. Despite Massive Turnover, GOP Owns Legislature - Thursday, November 16, 2017

2018 will be a year of change for the Tennessee General Assembly, and 2019 will bring even more, especially in leadership – much depending on the popularity of President Donald Trump.

Not only is the Legislature moving to the Cordell Hull Building, vacating the Legislative Plaza after 45 years or so, a number of legislative faces are changing, too, even before next year’s election.

11. Tennessee Lawmakers Seek To Ban Sexting By Minors - Monday, May 1, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee lawmakers want to make it against the law for minors to send or keep sexually explicit messages on smartphones.

The Tennessean reports (http://tnne.ws/2oQOAQw ) that the measure introduced on behalf of state prosecutors and juvenile court judges passed the House on an 84-0 vote last week, and is headed for full Senate vote next week.

12. Last Word: The Borders of Violence, Guilty Verdict and Blue Suede Security - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Whenever there is a shooting of or near school children, one of the first things that happens once the police have investigated is detailing exactly where the incident happened – specifically whether it was actually on school property or near school property.

13. Harwell Wins GOP Nomination for New Term as House Speaker - Monday, November 21, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – House Speaker Beth Harwell on Thursday won the Republican nomination to serve for another two-year term as leader of the lower chamber of the Tennessee General Assembly.

14. Red State, Blue Mayors - Thursday, July 28, 2016

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, a Democrat in Tennessee’s sea of red, finds herself adapting to the control Republicans hold over the state Legislature.

15. If Fear Is Goal, Terrorists Have Won in Tennessee - Thursday, November 26, 2015

The terrorists who struck Paris three weeks ago succeeded in more than killing and wounding hundreds of people. Their attack is pitting Americans against each other in how to respond, and Tennessee politicians are no exception.

16. Tennessee’s ‘Fighting 26’ Democrats Work to Stay Relevant - Thursday, July 16, 2015

Sometimes Tennessee Democrats must feel like a tree that falls in the forest: Does anyone hear them?

When Democratic legislative leaders called for a special session this summer on Insure Tennessee, Gov. Bill Haslam’s market-based plan to use federal dollars to catch 280,000 working people in a health care coverage gap, they found themselves alone.

17. GOP Leader: 1-Time School Use Enough to Ban Guns in Parks - Friday, April 3, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A top Republican supporter of a bill to strip local governments of the power to bar handgun carry permit holders from being armed in parks, playgrounds and ball fields said Thursday that even if a school uses a park, playground or ball field for just one event per year, that would enable the school to ban guns there.

18. Building the Base - Saturday, January 3, 2015

It was late September, and local officials were deeply engaged with retail giant Target as the company explored investing in an online fulfillment center in Memphis when the discussions turned toward a familiar subject.

19. This week in Memphis history: September 19-25 - Saturday, September 20, 2014

2004: Roy Jones Jr. and Glen Johnson fought for the IBF light heavyweight championship at FedExForum. Johnson, the defending champion, knocked out Jones, the former champion, in the ninth round.

20. Renewed Bid Would Dilute Tennessee Open Meetings Law - Monday, March 11, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – A renewed push is under way to get Tennessee lawmakers to allow local official to hold more closed-door meetings.

Williamson County Commissioner Bob Barnwell, who also spearheaded a similar attempt last year, has written to local government colleagues around the state urging them to encourage state lawmakers to pass a bill to allow private meetings among officials as long as a quorum isn't present.

21. Events - Thursday, August 23, 2012

Memphis Breakfast Rotary Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Glen Vanderford, regional Rotary Foundation director, will speak. Contact Mark Edwards at medwards@bankofbartlett.com.

22. Magna Bank Taps Stewart To Lead SBA Division - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Tom Stewart has been named senior vice president and manager of the small business administration division at Magna Bank. Since joining Magna in March, Stewart has led the bank in obtaining national preferred lending provider status. In his new role, Stewart will oversee all business development activities for the Mid-South along with portfolio management and loan servicing.

23. Land Use Board Considers More Racquet Club Space - Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Memphis-Shelby County Land Use Control Board will meet Thursday, Feb. 9, to review an application to add space at the 11.94-acre The Racquet Club of Memphis at Sanderlin and White Station roads.

24. Hamilton, Warren Lead LSU Past Ole Miss 81-55 - Monday, January 9, 2012

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – It had been a long time since LSU enjoyed such a performance in its Southeastern Conference opener as it did Saturday against Ole Miss.

The Tigers led from start to finish in a dominating 81-55 victory against the Rebels on Saturday. The 26-point margin of victory was the largest for LSU in a league opener since its 92-66 victory against Florida in the 1980-81 campaign.

25. SCO’s Steele Receives Optometry Recognition - Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Dr. Glen T. Steele, a professor at the Southern College of Optometry, has received the prestigious William Feinbloom Award from the American Academy of Optometry for his work with InfantSEE.

26. Weirich and Ross Unopposed At Filing Deadline - Friday, December 9, 2011

Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich appeared to have no opposition in the March GOP primary for the job as the county’s top prosecutor.

27. Weirich and Ross Unopposed At Filing Deadline - Thursday, December 8, 2011

Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich appeared to have no opposition in the March GOP primary for the job as the county’s top prosecutor.

28. Deadline Looms For Candidates In March Primaries - Thursday, December 8, 2011

There is the paperwork and there are the deadlines in politics. And then there are the campaigns that begin long before the paperwork or deadlines.

One group of candidates in the 2012 election cycle is approaching its first deadline Thursday, Dec. 8, at noon – the filing deadline for the March 6 county primaries.

29. Lynch to Lead Playhouse’s PR, Marketing - Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Lisa Lynch has joined Playhouse on the Square as director of public relations and marketing.

Hometown: Memphis
Education: B.A., theater performance, University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. journalism (in progress), University of Memphis
Work Experience: A broadcast news internship, educational theater in Minnesota and New Jersey, and some random jobs before deciding on graduate school.
Favorite movie: “500 Days of Summer,” especially for the party scene.
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Eating at local restaurants, live music.
What talent do you wish you had? Drums!
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My sister, Lesley. She’s brilliant and logical. She’s known what she wanted to do with her life since a career day in middle school and she simply did it. She challenged me to figure out what I want and to move forward with my life when I was feeling sorry for myself.
Why did you pursue a career in marketing and public relations? I like to talk, write, listen and be nice to people. I figured if I could do that for an organization that I admire and respect, then I would never dread going to work and I would never have to lie.
What drew you to Playhouse on the Square? I am excited about the growth I have seen at Playhouse on the Square. Our arts community has such amazing talent that we could rival other cities that are a draw in terms of arts and culture. That is possible here and I want to be part of the movement that makes that happen.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? So far, getting this job. The first job in your field is always the hardest to get. This one combines all of my interests. I really lucked out. I couldn’t ask for a better fit.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Theaters are wonderful places to work and theater people are some of the most welcoming, passionate and genuine people you’ll ever meet. It is exciting to be surrounded by that creative energy, and I get to meet new people every day.

30. Glankler Brown Names Bradley Chief Manager - Wednesday, March 3, 2010

William R. Bradley Jr. has been named chief manager of Glankler Brown PLLC.

Bradley’s primary practice areas include intellectual property, maintenance and litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, business litigation, and construction litigation.

31. Obama Breaks Vacation, Keeps Bernanke at Fed - Wednesday, August 26, 2009

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. (AP) - President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he wants to keep Ben Bernanke on as Fed chairman, saying he shepherded America through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

32. Saint Francis Weight Loss Center Appoints Weaver Medical Director - Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Virginia Weaver has been appointed medical director of the Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss.

33. Tenn. Now Allows Slower Vehicles on Roads - Tuesday, July 8, 2008

July brought a green light for small, medium-speed vehicles to use some public streets.

A new statute allows the little vehicles – those that can travel up to 35 mph – to use streets and roads with posted speed limits of 40 mph or lower.

34. MBA Board MembersAnnounced, Ready to Roll - Monday, December 11, 2006
     The Memphis Bar Association announced its 2007 officers during an event at The Peabody Hotel Thursday.
     David M. Cook of The Hardison Law Firm PC officially became the 2007 MBA president,

35. Friends for Life Launches New Services - Wednesday, May 17, 2006

It's been 25 years since the first documented case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was announced. But because a cure or vaccine has yet to be discovered and also because of the misinformation and misunderstanding about the disease, a stigma still is attached that is difficult to overcome.

36. Events - Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Memphis Heritage presents "Victorian Village: Memphis' Silk Stocking Suburb" as part of its 2006 Preservation Series today from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 447 N. Evergreen St. Registration for the four-part series is $60. Call 529-9828 or visit www.memphisheritage.org.

37. American Inn of Court Shows Clarence Darrow Story - Monday, January 9, 2006

Jan. 10

The Center City Revenue Finance Corporation meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Center City Commission, 114 N. Main St. Contact Andy Kitsinger at 575-0540.

38. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, August 12, 2003
CMCS LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, financed $1

Bluestone Glen planned

for Holmes Road area

CMCS LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, financed $1.3 million through National Bank of Commerce, securing the loan with 20.2 a...

39. Archived Article: Lucb Lj - Friday, October 15, 1999
Site plans for a new Starbucks coffee LUCB approves site plans for distribution, office and retail projects By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Site plans for a new distribution facility, two office buildings, a Super D drugstore and a Starbucks coffee...

40. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 4, 1999
Harrah's Names Stephen Brammell Stephen H. Brammell has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel for Harrahs Entertainment Inc. He formerly was vice president and associate general counsel. Brammell has a bachelors degree from Oklaho...

41. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 7, 1998
Jim Holt has been named executive director of the Memphis in May International Festival Jim Holt has been named executive director of the Memphis in May International Festival. Holt, who has 18 years of event booking, marketing, production and major...

42. Archived Article: Taco Rock Lj - Thursday, April 3, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Taco Rock to open Downtown By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Taco Rock, a Mexican restaurant formerly located in Overton Square, has been purchased by a new ownership group and is moving to new quarters Downtown in Court Square. The res...

43. Archived Article: Market Seniors Lj - Monday, October 21, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Off their rockers Businesses are discovering that the 50+ market is savvy, active and affluent and its only going to keep growing By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For the past several decades, the baby boom generation has been consider...

44. Archived Article: Noncon Multi-use Lj - Friday, October 4, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Multi-use development planned for Nonconnah-Ridgeway interchange By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Development along one of Memphis newest commercial corridors continues to pick up speed with the selection of the Nonconnah Parkway-Ridge...

45. Archived Article: Real Fcs (col Fest) Lj - Tuesday, April 16, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Colliervilles 10th annual festival of homes to showcase Rosewood Plantation By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News This weekend thousands of Mid-Southerners will be accepting Colliervilles invitation to "experience the wonderful life.&q...

46. Archived Article: Residential Lj - Monday, January 22, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Cordova, Bartlett are hot properties in 1995 Future residential growth relies on sewer extension By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Available sewerable land in Memphis and Shelby County, or the lack of it, has the potential to either flo...

47. Archived Article: Poplar Plaza Lj - Wednesday, January 10, 1996
lj 10/5 cates High in the mid-80s Poplar Plaza almost leased to capacity By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Shoppers at Poplar Plaza are finding an increasingly diverse offering of restaurant fare at the shopping center, from pizza at Mama Grazies to ...

48. Archived Article: Standout Lj - Friday, January 5, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Efficiency is his byword Parsons named builder of the month By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News One of the words David Parsons frequently brings up when hes discussing the way he does business is "efficiency." "Im always lo...

49. Archived Article: Postal - Tuesday, October 31, 1995
lj 10/5 cates   By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When a company launches a large mailing to advertise a big weekend sale, it wants to be sure potential customers get the ads before the sale, not after. To better ensure timely delivery, the Unit...