It is likely just the first round. But the city of Memphis prevailed on every major point in the Wednesday ruling out of Nashville by Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle upholding the removal of Confederate monuments this past December from two city parks.

2. Tennessee Sheriff's Office Raided Amid Federal Investigation - Thursday, May 3, 2018

NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities raided a Tennessee sheriff's office as part of a yet undisclosed federal investigation.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents spent Tuesday carrying files and computer disks out of the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office. County Finance Director Sam Owens says agents also gave him a court order to turn over financial records related to the sheriff's office.

3. Last Word: The RDC's New Leader, Potter on 100 North Main and FedEx Moves - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Is Memphis big enough for FedExForum and some kind of event space on the Graceland campus in Whitehaven? The city administration thinks that could be the case. But it requires an “honest broker” between Graceland and the Grizz – who run the forum for the city and county – to quote city chief legal officer Bruce McMullen – if there is a deal to be had.

4. Last Word: City Hall Fallout, 8Ball on Room 306 and Clark Tower Update - Tuesday, February 27, 2018

A group of students at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy at the Fairgrounds started the school week Monday with a gathering in a circle outside the art deco school building at Central and East Parkway in a student-led memorial for the students killed in Parkland, Florida almost two weeks ago. There was a moment of silence followed by reading the names of the 17 students who died in the massacre.

5. Distillers Struggle to Comply With Water Quality Regulations - Monday, January 29, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – As the whiskey industry continues to grow, Tennessee's two largest distilleries struggled to comply with water quality regulations last year.

Jack Daniels and George Dickel exceeded their limits for chlorine and other pollutants that can harm aquatic wildlife. After investigating the violations, the distilleries traced the problems to broken or inadequate machinery and faulty testing. State officials say the companies have fixed the problems and are now back in compliance.

6. Perfect Game, Then No-Hitter for North Carolina Little Leaguers - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — At the Little League World Series, the question now is not whether anyone can beat the team from Greenville, North Carolina.

It's whether anyone can get a hit.

7. Last Word: The Return of First United Methodist, T-STEM at East and Road List - Friday, January 20, 2017

For more than a decade, the skeleton of First United Methodist Church’s return on the northeast corner of Second Street and Poplar Avenue has been standing. It went up shortly after the last of the original church’s façade crumbled, dashing hopes that some of the blue-gray stones of the original church might survive following a disastrous 2006 fire. And now there are signs the church is about to return.

8. Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals: All Grown Up, Flexing Creative Muscle - Saturday, December 31, 2016

The beginning of Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals goes all the back to 1924, when three brothers – Owen, Gene and Earl Mahaffey – got their start making awnings, canvas tarpaulins and cotton pick sacks.

9. Tennessee Businesses Align Against Possible Anti-LGBT Bills - Thursday, December 15, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Almost 200 Tennessee companies are aligning against proposals they fear would encourage discrimination.

The group Tennessee Thrives says the state must stay welcoming, regardless of race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

10. Rocker Leon Russell Dies in Nashville - Tuesday, November 15, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Leon Russell, who performed, sang and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74.

11. Daniels Rejoins Mahaffey Tent As Director of Operations - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

John “Jack” Daniels has rejoined Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals as director of operations, a role he has previously held. Daniels brings more than 20 years of experience in event planning and operations. He most recently was a service manager at NES Rentals’ Cordova and Memphis branches. He also currently owns EventOps, an event company that specializes in corporate events and managing event budgets.

12. This week in Memphis history: July 3-9 - Saturday, July 4, 2015

2014: Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong says 308 police officers have called in sick during the Fourth of July holiday week in what he acknowledges is probably a “work action” by cops upset over cuts to health benefits.
The sick-out causes the department to use contingency plans, which include sending officers in units such as the Organized Crime Unit back to uniform patrol and using Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies in the Beale Street Entertainment District.

13. Fast Growth for Knoxville Diocese - Saturday, June 20, 2015

For the smallest Catholic diocese in the U.S., the Knoxville diocese knows how to draw a crowd of movers and shakers.

At the April 19 groundbreaking for the new $25 million cathedral, the lineup of both secular and non-secular dignitaries attending a weekend of events was impressive.

14. FedEx Tops for Brand Value in Tennessee - Saturday, June 13, 2015

FedEx Corp. is the nation’s 39th most valuable brand and the highest in Tennessee, according to new data from Brand Finance.

15. FedEx Tops for Brand Value in Tennessee - Thursday, June 11, 2015

FedEx Corp. is the nation’s 39th most valuable brand and the highest in Tennessee, according to new data from Brand Finance.

16. Music Takes Center Stage for Nashville's New Year’s Eve - Saturday, December 27, 2014

Cynics and service industry folks might call it “amateur night.” And one can hardly blame them as New Year’s Eve can turn even the most unassuming guest into a rowdy reveler for a night.

17. Actor Daniels Brings Singing Talents to BPACC - Monday, August 23, 2010

The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center box office has had to clarify a few things about its upcoming concert by big-screen leading man Jeff Daniels on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

18. Ordering Drinks: Getting Most Bang for the Buck - Monday, April 26, 2010

Perhaps this situation doesn’t come up often, but pretend you’re sitting at a bar and placed in front of you are a glass of wine and a cocktail, let’s say an Old Fashioned, to be old-fashioned about it.

19. Archived Article: Focus - Friday, October 29, 1999
Own a piece of the Info Hub Own a piece of the Info Hub As the community campaign begins to raise money for the Central Library, patrons can purchase segments of the building for $20 per square foot By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The third and f...

20. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, October 4, 1999
Tennessee Basks in Global Spotlight Tennessee Basks in Global Spotlight By: Sharon H. Fitzgerald Special to The Daily News You wouldn't buy a house without seeing it first. The same logic applies when luring business and industry to your state. It p...

21. Archived Article: Env Briefs - Wednesday, October 18, 1995
10/18 env. briefs Three Memphis-based companies were winners of the Tennessee Association of Business' 1995 Environmental Achievement awards which were presented to 11 manufacturers in the state during the 13th annual TAB Environmental Seminar in Na...