Back when he was in his mid-teens, John Fry would make frequent trips to the music store in front of Stax, the Satellite Record Shop, where Stax co-founder Estelle Axton would sell the future Ardent Studios founder 45s from behind the counter.
24. VIA Productions Expands in Memphis - Monday, October 13, 2014
A month after announcing one acquisition, Memphis-based video production company VIA Productions is still pursuing an “aggressive growth strategy,” including staff additions and more acquisitions.
25. Fisher Joins Boy Scouts Chickasaw Council as CEO - Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Richard L. Fisher has joined the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America as chief executive officer. In his new role, Fisher will extend character development and leadership skills to youth who live in the Chickasaw Council territory, which includes the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, and Shelby and Crittenden counties.
26. Hilton Worldwide Plans to Raise $1.25 Billion From IPO - Friday, September 13, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) – Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. plans to raise $1.25 billion from an initial public offering of its common stock.
27. April 19-25: This Week in Memphis History - Saturday, April 20, 2013
1993: Memphis-based Back Yard Burgers Inc. announced plans to go public with a proposed initial public offering of 1.3 million shares of common stock at a planned price of $6 a share.
28. Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association Elects 2013 Officers - Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association recently elected its slate of officers to serve in 2013, and the group now ramps up for a busy year, including the 14th annual MMHLA Lodging Industry Update on Feb. 22 at the Hilton Memphis.
29. Events - Monday, July 23, 2012
Tennessee PTA will conduct summer leadership training as part of its 2012 Tour de Tennessee Monday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Southwind High School, 7900 E. Shelby Drive. Anyone interested in increasing parental involvement in school is invited. Cost is $5. Visit tnpta.org.
30. All Eyes Turn to Mississippi River - Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Mississippi River at Memphis officially went above flood stage Wednesday morning with a reading of 35.36 feet at 9 a.m.
That compared to a 33.7 foot reading 24 hours earlier. In between the two readings, the river reached 34 feet – the level that is considered flood stage in Memphis.
31. Newcomers Highlight BSMF Lineup - Friday, April 22, 2011
Memphis in May’s salute to Belgium will once again kick off with headline musical acts from across the country, singing on the river, in the sometimes muddy Tom Lee Park.
32. Center Stage - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Last week Kallen Esperian sent her world-renowned operatic soprano soaring through Calvary Episcopal Church.
The week before Ruby Wilson proved once again that she’s the Queen of Beale by beling out bluesy renditions at the historic church.
33. Higgins Named President, CEO At Barge Waggoner - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Robert B. Higgins Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of engineering, architecture and planning for Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc.
34. Miss. Court Hears Appeal in Bail Bondsmen Case - Wednesday, February 4, 2009
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Tunica County sheriff's decision to bar names from an approved list of bail bondsmen in no way affected their licenses or rights to do business elsewhere, lawyers for the county argued Tuesday before the Mississippi Supreme Court.
35. Recording Academy to Present Indie Impact Music Conference - Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter on Saturday will present the Indie Impact Music Conference, an educational conference for independent artists, labels and managers.
The conference will be held at the Westin Memphis Beale Street and feature panels, workshops and networking opportunities for independent music makers and entrepreneurs.
36. Shoemaker Financial's Allen Earns Circle of Excellence - Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Frank Allen, a certified financial planner and financial adviser with Shoemaker Financial, has achieved the Circle of Excellence award from Securian Financial Services for his performance in 2007.
37. Hampton Hotels Names Smith Senior Director of Product Service - Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Kurt Smith has been named senior director of product service and development at Hampton Hotels. Previously, Smith served Hampton as director of global brand integration. Prior to that position, he was the director of hotel performance support.
38. ... Look Who's 40 - Tuesday, August 29, 2006
As a teenager, John Fry made regular trips to the Satellite Record Shop on McLemore Avenue, where Estelle Axton would sell him 45s over the counter and play him new recordings from countless music labels.
39. The Sound of Music Makes Itself Heard - Tuesday, August 22, 2006
In Jerry Schilling's new book, "Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley," Memphis music is as much a central character as Schilling himself, the youngest member of Elvis' famed Memphis Mafia.
40. DeBerry Named 2005 Legislator of the Year - Wednesday, August 17, 2005
The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police presented U.S. Rep. John DeBerry the Legislator of the Year award. DeBerry, who represents District 90 in Memphis, is chairman of the House Children and Family Affairs committee.
41. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Timm Locke, president of Locke Marketing Public Relations, was named new executive vice president of NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Askew Appointed to AIA Fellows Jury
Lee Askew III, partner and founder of Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects, was appoin...
42. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, May 10, 2004
CRIMINAL LAW SOCIETY MEETS AT U OF M National President Addresses Women Business Owners
May 10
The Criminal Law Society meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 3700 Central Ave. Call 678-3217...
43. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Memphis memos 03-12-03 Chris Camp joined auction-marketing firm John Roebuck & Associates as vice president of business development. Camp has more than 15 years experience in real estate, development, design and building. He joined Roebuck fr...
44. Archived Article: Sunglasshut (lead) - Friday, March 29, 2002
Peabody Place filling space Peabody Place filling space at blinding pace By SUE PEASE The Daily News A sunglasses store opened up two weeks ago in Downtowns Peabody Place, bringing the total businesses operating in the expansive shopping center to n...45. Archived Article: Mim (lead) - Wednesday, July 5, 2000
City to go "Dutch" City to go "Dutch" for MIM 2001 fest By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis in May officials have chosen The Netherlands as the country of honor for the 2001 version of the city's largest annual music and arts festival. Next spr...46. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Toni Campbell Parker, partner in the law firm of Apperson, Crump and Maxwell PLC, was elected president of the Mid-South Fair/Libertyland Inc Toni Campbell Parker, partner in the law firm of Apperson, Crump and Maxwell PLC, was elected president of ...47. Archived Article: Tech Focus1 - Wednesday, February 24, 1999
Embassy Suites online meeting planner Embassy Suites online meeting planner generates $1 million in potential business Embassy Suites, an all-suite hotel brand of the Promus Hotel Corp., announced its new online meeting planner has generated an addi...48. Archived Article: Real Fcs (r.f. Stack) Lj - Tuesday, October 14, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Taking the reins for 1998 Memphis Area Association of Realtors 1998 president, Rosemarie Fair Stack, plans to spotlight philanthropy and education By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News During her upcoming term as president of the Memphi...49. Archived Article: Marketplace Chg - Monday, September 22, 1997
By CAMILLE H Toll free cells Cellular phone company contracts with wireless companies to offers toll-free calling By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News In an age of ever-increasing competition in the telecommunications industry, more and more cellular...50. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, November 6, 1996
The University of Memphis and Melrose High School are working together to develop neighborhood maps of the Orange Mound community while providing computer training for Melrose students The University of Memphis and Melrose High School are working to...51. Archived Article: Chg Hotels - Thursday, March 21, 1996
03-21 CHG hotels Germantown, Collierville hot areas for new hotels By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Several hotel developments are underway in the Mid-South, and the hot markets seem to be the Wolf River Parkway and Germantown Parkway areas. A 93...52. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 13, 1995
12/13 Memos Jeri L. Ashley has been named staff development coordinator for Trinity Hospice. Ashley has a master of science degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee-Memphis and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Murray State Univ...