The Germantown Performing Arts Center has plans for an open-air performance center to be called “The Grove at GPAC” – the latest consideration in what is becoming a vibrant discussion about the capacity for concerts within Shelby County. And it is also a discussion about concert venues that can do other things like festival and movies.

2. Rhodes’ Wigginton Shaping Campus Culture in New Role - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Rhodes College has appointed Russell Wigginton vice president of student life and dean of students. In his newly created role, he will provide leadership for student success and help shape the campus culture for a diverse and inclusive student body.

3. Deadly Rally Accelerates Removal of Confederate Statues - Wednesday, August 16, 2017

In Gainesville, Florida, workers hired by the Daughters of the Confederacy chipped away at a Confederate soldier's statue, loaded it quietly on a truck and drove away with little fanfare.

In Baltimore, Mayor Catherine Pugh said she's ready to tear down all of her city's Confederate statues, and the city council voted to have them destroyed. San Antonio lawmakers are looking ahead to removing a statue from a prominent downtown park.

4. Last Word: The Orange Mound Way, Midtown Apartments and 'I Am A Man' Plaza - Tuesday, August 08, 2017

First day of school redux on Tuesday for students in Memphis Catholic Schools and it is a half-day. The first day of classes in most of the county’s other schools Monday went smoothly. Shelby County Schools reports more than 6,000 students registered on the first day of school despite another concerted effort at numerous events to register students in advance. That’s in a school system of approximately 96,000 students.

5. Democrat Craig Fitzhugh Joins Race for Tennessee Governor - Tuesday, August 08, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Democrat Craig Fitzhugh is joining the race for Tennessee governor.

6. Whole Foods' Key Sales Dip Shows Amazon Buying a Fixer-Upper - Thursday, July 27, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Amazon is set to have a fixer-upper on its hands, with Whole Foods reporting another key sales decline.

The grocery chain said Wednesday that sales fell 1.9 percent at established locations for the three months that ended July 2. That marks the eighth straight quarter the figure has declined as Whole Foods sees more competition from traditional grocers, big box retailers and others that are offering more organic choices.

7. Bad Leadership or Politics? Motlow President’s Fall - Thursday, July 27, 2017

One day he was the golden boy, touting Motlow State’s success and posing with the governor for the signing of the Reconnect Act. The next, seemingly, he was gone with the wind.

At least publicly, everything was grand as Anthony “Tony” Kinkel helped Gov. Bill Haslam meet his Drive to 55 effort to put certificates or degrees in the hands of half of Tennessee adults by 2025. With limited space and resources, Kinkel pushed the Tennessee Promise scholarship at Motlow, the state’s fastest-growing community college, bolstering student retention, graduation and fundraising.

8. Heavy Rain, Winds, Tornado Warnings as Cindy Heads Inland - Friday, June 23, 2017

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — High tides in the wake of a weakening Tropical Depression Cindy prompted a voluntary evacuation in a coastal Louisiana town Thursday, and the storm's effects were being felt throughout the Southeast, with intermittent bands of heavy rain, blasts of high wind and periodic warnings of possible tornadoes in multiple states.

9. Tropical Storm Cindy: Drenching Rains, Flood Threat on Coast - Thursday, June 22, 2017

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Cindy sent drenching rain bands over the north Gulf Coast on Wednesday, swamping low-lying coastal roads and pushing a waterspout ashore in one beachfront community as residents from east Texas to the Florida Panhandle warily eyed the storm's slow crawl toward land.

10. Wide Receiver U? That’s So 20 Years Ago - Friday, May 26, 2017

At the 2015 SEC Media Days, Tennessee coach Butch Jones referred to his school as “the original Wide Receiver U.”

The reference goes back to the days when the Vols were loaded with fast, talented pass receivers on the perimeter. In a heady stretch from 1982-91, UT had six wide receivers selected in the first round of the NFL draft – Anthony Hancock, Willie Gault, Clyde Duncan, Tim McGee, Anthony Miller and Alvin Harper.

11. Beale Street Issues Deepen and Grow - Thursday, May 11, 2017

The issue of who controls what in the Beale Street entertainment district has come to the forefront after the abolition of the Beale Street Tourism Development Authority.

The Memphis City Council abolished the authority in April and has now moved into a deepening debate about the Beale Street Bucks program used by merchants and the street’s interim manager, the Downtown Memphis Commission, as a crowd control measure.

12. Revolution Partners Quietly Growing But Holding On to Client-First Mindset - Saturday, April 29, 2017

A conversation with Revolution Partners CEO Brian Fowler about the wealth management firm he and his team have been quietly growing since its launch in 2014 eventually turns philosophical, to encompass ideas like time, values, how to identify the things that matter.

13. Bohannon Joins Cumulus Media As Memphis Market Manager - Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Morgan Bohannon recently joined Cumulus Media as vice president/market manager for its four-station group in Memphis, which includes KIX 106, 98.1 The Max, 98.9 The Vibe and 103.5 WRBO. Bohannon comes to Cumulus from iHeartMedia-Memphis, where he most recently served as area president. He worked for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel Radio for more than 20 years in various capacities and markets.

14. The Week Ahead: April 11-17 - Monday, April 10, 2017

Happy Monday, Memphis! For those so inclined, get out your John Calipari hate towels because he will be featured in an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary this week. It’s also time for some Memphians to vote again and the Grizzlies wrap up the regular season on the way to a first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, a rival that will not be getting a key to the city.  

15. Council to Discuss Police Retention Bonus Grant As Union Objects - Tuesday, March 07, 2017

Memphis City Council members review a $6.1 million four-year grant for police retention bonuses Tuesday, March 7, during council committee sessions.

The grant from the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission was announced last week by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Crime Commission president Bill Gibbons.

16. February 3-9, 2017: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, February 04, 2017

1997: On the front page of The Daily News, Belz Enterprises tops out the tower of its new Peabody Place office building. Scheduled to open May 1, it is first new speculative office building in Downtown since the Morgan Keegan building of the mid-1980s, more than a decade earlier. Construction on the Peabody Place mall directly south of The Peabody hotel is to begin at the end of 1997 with an opening date of 1999.

17. The Alamo? No, Vols Rally Around Loss to Vandy - Friday, December 23, 2016

Tennessee’s football team can’t afford to get too merry when it goes into Christmas break this weekend. Not with the way it finished the 2016 regular season, and not with a chance for some redemption.

18. Last Word: Fred's Post Mortem, Karen Camper on Guns and Pentatonix at Calvary - Thursday, December 22, 2016

Who knew Fred’s could become probably the most complex local business story of the year? More post mortem on the $950 million deal announced this week in which the Memphis-based corporation bought 865 Rite Aid stores from Walgreens and Rite-Aid, who are working toward an acquisition and merger deal of their own.

19. Morgan Tate Promoted At River City Land Co. - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Morgan Tate has been named principal property manager of River City Land Co.’s property management division. A fourth-generation real estate professional, Tate joined the team at River City Land Co. in 2008 and began working for the firm’s property management division in 2012. 

20. Rhodes Junior Builds High-Ranking iOS App - Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Rhodes College junior Will Cobb, a computer science major, still can’t believe it.

He’s a budding app developer and the creator of Go Radar, an iOS-only smartphone app that’s a companion to the Pokemon Go augmented reality mobile game that’s become a smash around the world. Cobb’s app works in tandem with that game by helping players find Pokemon creatures – and as a measure of how popular the game itself is, the halo from it has sent Cobb’s app likewise shooting up the iOS top app rankings.

21. Virtual Fun: VR Technology Comes to Rec Room - Friday, August 12, 2016

The Broad Avenue arcade bar Rec Room already boasts a suite of video game consoles for players to essentially rent, everything from old school Nintendo to Xbox and Playstation consoles whose games can be projected onto the space’s giant walls.

22. Outlook Dims for Mall Stores as Online Shopping Intensifies - Monday, May 16, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – Online shopping is reaching such a critical mass with American households that many of the icons of the traditional mall –from Macy's to The Gap and J.C. Penney – face an increasingly uncertain future.

23. Legislative Losers: All Who Disagree With Legislators - Thursday, May 05, 2016

The 109th General Assembly is done – almost – for the year. Here’s a look at the winners and losers.

Winner: State budget

Buoyed by $400 million in surplus revenue from fiscal 2015 and $450 million in projected surpluses for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Bill Haslam spread the wealth in a $34.9 billion budget. 

24. Haslam Shakeup of Public Universities Gains Final Approval - Wednesday, April 06, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to spin off four-year public universities from the Tennessee Board of Regents system gained final approval in the state Legislature on Monday.

25. House Passes Haslam's Shakeup of Tennessee College Boards - Friday, March 25, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to remove four-year public universities from the Board of Regents system and give them their own boards won approval Thursday in the Tennessee House.

26. Higher-Ed Shuffle Stokes Fears of UT-TSU Merger - Thursday, March 10, 2016

Anthony Joshua, who moved to Nashville from Madison, Wis., to attend Tennessee State University, says he’s worried his historically black institution could be in for serious change – for the worse.

27. Rare Wins for Democrats on Guns, Outsourcing - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Legislative Democrats got a chance to beat their chests a little bit after a proposal to allow guns in the state Capitol and Legislative Plaza failed, and they hope to do the same with outsourcing.

28. Debate Rages Over Reasons For Rising Higher-Ed Costs - Thursday, February 18, 2016

When figures are presented detailing a 456 percent increase in tuition and fees at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville over the last 20 years, the result is usually some serious sticker shock.

That’s what happened recently when state Sen. Dolores Gresham presented the Tennessee Tuition Stability Act, a measure designed to rein in tuition growth and make it easier for students and parents to pay for a four-year degree.

29. The Big Uh-Oh: Global Economy Shaky and Cavalry May Not Come - Wednesday, February 17, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – Eight years after the financial crisis, the world is coming to grips with an unpleasant realization: serious weaknesses still plague the global economy, and emergency help may not be on the way.

30. Complex path to higher-ed reform - Saturday, January 30, 2016

Only half a year after taking on the presidency of Motlow State Community College, Anthony Kinkel is trying to keep his eye on the pea.

The task of running one of the state’s fastest-growing community colleges is becoming increasingly complex, and it has nothing to do with thousands more students enrolling to take advantage of free tuition through the Tennessee Promise scholarship program.

31. Complex Path to Higher-Ed Reform - Thursday, January 28, 2016

Only half a year after taking on the presidency of Motlow State Community College, Anthony Kinkel is trying to keep his eye on the pea.

The task of running one of the state’s fastest-growing community colleges is becoming increasingly complex, and it has nothing to do with thousands more students enrolling to take advantage of free tuition through the Tennessee Promise scholarship program.

32. Board of Regents Meeting to Appoint Acting Chancellor - Thursday, January 21, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Regents is meeting by telephone on Thursday to appoint an acting chancellor for the State University and Community College System.

The current chancellor, John Morgan, announced earlier this month he will retire Jan. 31 instead of his original plan to leave when he turns 65 next year. He cited Gov. Bill Haslam's plan to refocus the Board of Regents on the state's community and technical colleges and grant more autonomy to the six four-year universities in the system.

33. Last Word: Overton Park's Restless Winter, Across The Harahan and Higher Ed - Thursday, January 14, 2016

It may be chilly outside, but it might as well be July on the Overton Park greensward with all of the political heat that is building.
The thermometer spiked when more than two dozen trees donated to the Overton Park Conservancy in 2012 were removed this week by the Memphis Zoo which is preparing for large crowds in March.
That’s when its new Zambezi Hippo River Camp exhibit opens to much anticipation and much fanfare.
That and the New Year’s Eve legal opinion favoring the zoo’s position on its use of the greensward for overflow parking set the stage for a dispute the administration of Mayor Jim Strickland has had to mediate at less than two weeks in office.

34. Chancellor Steps Aside, Avoids Fight - Thursday, January 14, 2016

Gov. Bill Haslam’s plan to restructure higher education didn’t take long to shake up the hierarchy.

It led to the early retirement of Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan, who blasted the proposal in a letter to the governor, before legislation even hit the printing press. The longtime state official said he would rather step down than support a plan he feels will be detrimental to colleges and universities.

35. Chancellor Pulls Community Colleges From Privatization Plan - Thursday, January 14, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Thirteen community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology have been removed from Gov. Bill Haslam's plan for the massive privatization of the management and operation of nearly all state-owned buildings, including college campuses.

36. Last Word: SOTU React, OPEB Comeback and NFL Nostalgia - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The day after the last State of the Union address by President Barack Obama here's a breakdown of the reaction from our delegation to Washington.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen emphasized Obama's references to criminal justice reform.
"I know he is also committed to criminal justice reform and I hope my colleagues will work together to put meaningful reform on his desk," Cohen said.
Republican U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher tweeted, "We need a plan to keep America safe and make America strong. I did not hear that from the President tonight."
Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander: "If Pres. Obama focuses on what he agrees on with Congress instead of what we disagree on, there's quite a bit we could get done in 2016."
Republican U.S. Senator Bob Corker urged the "swift release" of U.S sailors being held overnight by Iran in a border dispute just before the speech.

37. Last Word: The Crest, OPEB Fever, Armstrong Leaves and An Elvis Warning - Friday, January 08, 2016

The crest is here and it is not quite 40 feet on the Mississippi River gauge. The projections Thursday evening going into Friday’s crest of the river at Memphis changed a bit from the 40.3 foot level. The crest is 39.8 feet.
No reports of major damage anywhere in Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Office of Prepardness.
But the river’s high water is still a sight to behold.

38. Chancellor Morgan to Retire Amid Board of Regents Shakeup - Friday, January 08, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chancellor John Morgan is stepping down as head of the Tennessee Board of Regents following Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's announcement that he wants to grant more autonomy to the six four-year universities in the system.

39. Autonomy Comes With Risk for State’s Universities - Thursday, December 10, 2015

Tennessee officials are lauding Gov. Bill Haslam’s plan to restructure higher education in an effort to meet his goals for the Drive to 55.

The FOCUS Act proposed recently by the Republican governor to make sure 55 percent of Tennesseans hold a degree or postsecondary certificate by 2025 promises to launch a new era for the state’s colleges and universities.

40. Expert Says Changes to University Governance Take Years - Thursday, December 10, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A higher education expert told lawmakers on Tuesday that big changes such as those Gov. Bill Haslam is proposing for six state universities take years to implement effectively.

41. TBR to Use $2M Grant to Help Increase Graduation Rates - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Regents says it will invest a $2 million grant received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation into programs that will help increase graduation rates, especially among first-generation and low-income students.

42. Five City Council Races Destined for Runoffs - Friday, October 09, 2015

The identity of the Memphis City Council that will take office in January with six new members was still in flux at the end of a very long and frustrating Oct. 8 election night.

The races for four of those six open seats and the seat now held by an appointee to the council are going to a Nov. 19 runoff election – one week before Thanksgiving.

43. Is State’s Role to Provide a Service or Turn a Profit? - Thursday, September 03, 2015

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam appears to be on the brink of privatizing state government. But he won’t be able to do it without a battle, especially from university unions and Democratic lawmakers.

44. Trezevant Hires Resident Services Head - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Kimberly O’Donnell has joined Trezevant as director of resident services. In her new position, she will be responsible for managing a variety of programs and functions while serving as liaison to the residential community.

45. Council Candidates Offer Advice, With Verbal Jabs, at NAACP Forum - Tuesday, August 25, 2015

There have been fewer forums this year for Memphis City Council contenders on the Oct. 8 ballot as the 2015 campaign season has focused on mayoral events.

So when the Memphis branch NAACP held its regular forum for council candidates Sunday, Aug. 23, at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue, 27 candidates in 11 of the 13 council races turned out – about a quarter of the crowd of 100 in the church sanctuary.

46. Extended Slump in Oil Taking Toll on Industry, Economy - Monday, August 03, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — As drivers, shippers and airlines continue to enjoy lower fuel prices, the oil industry is responding to much lower profits with sharp cuts in spending and employment that are hurting economic growth.

47. Memphis Mayoral Field Set at 10 - Friday, July 24, 2015

Shelby County Election Commissioners have certified the Memphis election ballot for Oct. 8.

These are the names to appear on that ballot for the 15 elected offices.

The commission met hours after the noon Thursday, July 23, deadline for candidates to withdraw from the ballot if they wished.

48. Tennessee Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes - Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Students at Memphis’ higher education institutions can expect to pay more this fall.

Tuition rates and fees at the University of Memphis will go up 3.7 percent in the 2015-2016 academic year, while Southwest Tennessee Community College will see a 3.4 percent increase. The two Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology in Memphis will both see a 4 percent increase.

49. Tennessee Board of Regents Approves Statewide Tuition Hikes - Saturday, June 20, 2015

Students at Memphis’ higher education institutions can expect to pay more this fall.

Tuition rates and fees at the University of Memphis will go up 3.7 percent in the 2015-2016 academic year, while Southwest Tennessee Community College will see a 3.4 percent increase. The two Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology in Memphis will both see a 4 percent increase.

50. LeMoyne-Owen Leadership Search Down to Two - Saturday, May 16, 2015

A search committee looking for the next president of LeMoyne-Owen College has recommended two finalists to succeed outgoing president Johnnie B. Watson.

The finalists being considered by the board of Memphis’ historically black college are Russ Wigginton, vice president of external programs at Rhodes College and Andrea Lewis Miller, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College.

51. East Tennessee’s Endangered 8 - Saturday, May 16, 2015

The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance’s list of endangered heritage sites for the region:

1. The Stonecipher-Kelly House in Morgan County was built around 1814 by the first permanent white settlers in that area, as part of a Revolutionary War land-grant.

52. Extra Class May Be Free Again for State's College Students - Tuesday, May 12, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Board of Regents is taking a look at how students are charged for classes.

Nashville Public Radio (http://bit.ly/1zSv3Tu) reports the board wants to encourage students to take more credit hours without reversing a 2009 decision.

53. LeMoyne-Owen Leadership Search Down to Two Finalists - Monday, May 11, 2015

A search committee looking for the next president of LeMoyne-Owen College has recommended two finalists to succeed outgoing president Johnnie B. Watson.

The finalists being considered by the board of Memphis’ historically black college are Russ Wigginton, vice president of external programs at Rhodes College and Andrea Lewis Miller, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College.

54. Finalists Named for Southwest President - Saturday, April 25, 2015

Southwest Tennessee Community College has narrowed its search for a new president.

The Memphis school releases a list of four finalists for the position: Edythe M. Abdullah, special advisor to the president at the University of North Florida; Tracy D. Hall, vice president of academic affairs at St. Louis (Missouri) Community College – Forest Park; Anthony G. Kinkel, president of Wichita (Kansas) Area Technical College; and Kenyatta K. Lovett, assistant vice chancellor for community college initiatives at the Tennessee Board of Regents.

55. Four Finalists Named for Southwest President Position - Friday, April 24, 2015

Southwest Tennessee Community College has narrowed its search for a new president.

The Memphis school releases a list of four finalists for the position: Edythe M. Abdullah, special advisor to the president at the University of North Florida; Tracy D. Hall, vice president of academic affairs at St. Louis (Missouri) Community College – Forest Park; Anthony G. Kinkel, president of Wichita (Kansas) Area Technical College; and Kenyatta K. Lovett, assistant vice chancellor for community college initiatives at the Tennessee Board of Regents.

56. Dr. Neil Bomar Joins Support Solutions - Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Dr. Neil Bomar has joined Support Solutions as its first staff psychiatrist, a role in which he will help individuals with intellectual disabilities and those with a history of long-term mental illness who are currently supported by the organization. Bomar’s addition makes Support Solutions one of the only industry providers in the Mid-South to provide this level of support.

57. Trezevant Officially Becomes Smoke-Free Campus - Friday, March 13, 2015

A continuing care retirement community located at 177 N. Highland St. has officially become smoke-free.

58. Lowery Installed as President of Association for Women Attorneys - Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Keating Lowery has been installed as the 2015 president of the Association for Women Attorneys. As an attorney with Lawrence & Russell PLC, Lowery devotes her practice to litigating Employee Retirement Income Security Act matters on behalf of employers, plan fiduciaries and third-party administrators throughout the United States.

59. Haslam Budget Seeks to Improve Teacher Salaries - Wednesday, February 11, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam says he's committed to making Tennessee the fastest-improving state in the nation in terms of teacher pay and that his budget will reflect that commitment.

60. Weddle-West Approved as Memphis Provost - Saturday, February 07, 2015

Karen Weddle-West have been approved as the new provost of the University of Memphis by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan.

61. Weddle-West Approved as Memphis Provost - Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Karen Weddle-West have been approved as the new provost of the University of Memphis by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan.

62. Weddle-West Recommended as Memphis Provost - Saturday, January 31, 2015

Karen Weddle-West has been recommended as the new provost at the University of Memphis by University President David Rudd.

63. Drowning in Student Loan Debt - Saturday, January 31, 2015

Three-and-a-half years after graduating from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Yasameen Hoffman is still trying to land the kind of full-time job that will help her start paying off her student loan.

64. Colleges Meet in Nashville in Effort to Fight Sex Assaults - Tuesday, January 27, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A two-day summit focused on fighting sexual assaults at college campuses is drawing about 400 officials from 76 schools across Tennessee.

Media report the meeting begins Tuesday at Tennessee State University and will feature national experts who will offer training on issues like defining consent, prevention and complying with changing federal laws.

65. Weddle-West Recommended As Memphis Provost - Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Karen Weddle-West has been recommended as the new provost at the University of Memphis by University President David Rudd.

66. Raymond James Tower Fetches $20 Million - Friday, January 23, 2015

How much is a 21-story skyscraper overlooking the Mississippi River worth? About $1 million a floor.

New York-based investor Jacob Sofer will pay Parkway Properties around $20 million for the Raymond James Tower at 50 N. Front St. Downtown, according to several people with knowledge of the transaction. The Shelby County Assessor of Property’s 2014 appraisal for the 340,000-square-foot building is $24 million.

67. Hitting the Accelerator - Saturday, January 17, 2015

Five years after the Great Recession rocked the nation and nearly destroyed auto manufacturing in Tennessee, the Midstate’s industry is booming again.

Nissan’s growth is no small part of that, largely because of the company’s confidence in the state of Tennessee and Gov. Bill Haslam, according to José Muñoz, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co. and chairman of Nissan North America, which is headquartered in Franklin.

68. Board of Regents Wants Students to Declare Majors - Saturday, January 03, 2015

The Tennessee Board of Regents wants its students to start declaring majors right away.

WPLN-FM reports Chancellor John Morgan recently told a group of policy makers that students who choose a college major right away are more likely to graduate. And he said that without a major, students end up taking extra classes that don't count toward their degrees.

69. Tennessee Board of Regents Wants Students to Declare Majors - Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Tennessee Board of Regents wants its students to start declaring majors right away.

WPLN-FM reports Chancellor John Morgan recently told a group of policy makers that students who choose a college major right away are more likely to graduate. And he said that without a major, students end up taking extra classes that don’t count toward their degrees.

70. Shelby County Homebuilding Activity Continues to Slow - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Homebuilding in Shelby County was off last year’s pace again in November, with builders pulling fewer permits and selling fewer homes than in November 2013.

Shelby County homebuilders filed 43 permits last month, down 29.5 percent from 61 permits in November 2013, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com. The 43 permits filed in November is down 31.7 percent from the 63 permits filed in October.

71. Bohannon to Chair Junior Achievement Board - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Morgan Bohannon has been named chairman of the board of director of Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South Inc. Bohannon, the regional market manager for iHeartMedia, became engaged with Junior Achievement when iHeartMedia sponsored the “Broadcast Center” at JA BizTown in 2012. He joined the board soon thereafter and has been involved ever since.

72. Vols Unlikely to Repeat November 2013 Collapse - Saturday, November 15, 2014

KNOXVILLE – University of Tennessee football coach Butch Jones doesn’t have to remind his team about the disappointing fade last November.

UT went 0-3 to start what has historically been its best month of football. First, the Vols lost to Missouri and Auburn. Then a 14-10 loss to Vanderbilt in Neyland Stadium knocked the Vols out of bowl eligibility.

73. Vols Hope to Snap 20-Game Road Slump vs. Ranked Opponents - Saturday, September 27, 2014

KNOXVILLE – It doesn’t get much easier for the University of Tennessee’s football team.

The Sept. 20 open date has come and gone. UT’s coaches and players had ample time to digest and dissect details of the 34-10 loss to No. 4-ranked Oklahoma on Sept. 13 and a week to prepare for a challenge just as formidable.

74. South Carolina Back in SEC East Race - Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The South Carolina defense still has improvement to make, but in beating Georgia 38-35 last Saturday the Gamecocks made a fourth-quarter goal-line stand and reasserted their presence in the SEC East Division.

75. Some Fear Auto Industry Returning to Bad Habits - Wednesday, September 03, 2014

DETROIT (AP) – Big discounts. Six- or seven-year loans, in some cases to buyers who would have been turned down in the past.

As the auto industry strives to sustain its post-recession comeback, car companies are resorting to tactics that some experts warn will lead to trouble down the road.

76. Longtime Tennessee Civil Rights Lawyer Dies at 86 - Thursday, August 28, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – George Barrett, a longtime Tennessee civil rights lawyer known for handling a case that ultimately desegregated the state's public colleges and universities, has died. He was 86.

77. E-Books Cut Costs for Tennessee State Students - Saturday, August 23, 2014

Tennessee State University students face higher costs, tacked on by state government, but that downer could be offset by “e-books” that can save students $735 each semester.

TSU is set to offer the electronic books to freshmen and sophomores for general education courses in an effort to lower the cost of traditional books, according to the university.

78. Bull Market - Saturday, August 23, 2014

From his office on the 21st floor of the Raymond James tower Downtown, John C. Carson Jr. has a sweeping view of the Mississippi River as it rolls by the Bluff City.

79. Tennessee Road Projects Could Face Cuts in August - Tuesday, July 15, 2014

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee has funding for 13 road-widening projects totaling more than $200 million, including a $15.6 million Shelby County project, waiting on whether Congress refreshes the federal Highway Trust Fund in August.

80. Raymond James Recommits to Downtown - Thursday, June 26, 2014

Raymond James is extending its commitment to Downtown Memphis, where the investment firm will remain a key part of the city’s skyline for at least another decade.

The firm has reached a deal with Parkway Properties to extend its lease on the Raymond James Tower at 50 N. Front St. until March of 2024.

81. Events - Monday, June 09, 2014

Methodist South Hospital will host a stroke support group meeting for survivors and caregivers Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the outpatient rehabilitation center, 1251 Wesley Drive, suite 141. Dr. Hafiz Elahi will present “Stroke From the Neurologist’s Perspective.” Email patricia.morgan@mlh.org or rushali.naik@mlh.org.

82. Haslam Regrets Not Adequately Funding Higher Education - Wednesday, May 21, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam said Monday that he regrets not being able to adequately fund higher education so that all institutions that improve in some important ways can be rewarded financially.

83. Motte Looks to Regain Form in Redbirds Rehab Assignment - Friday, May 16, 2014

When St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte learned he had to have the elbow ligament replacement procedure commonly known as Tommy John Surgery, he didn’t ask, “Why me?”

84. Tuition Increases Mulled in Tennessee - Monday, May 12, 2014

Tuition increases could be in store for many college students in Tennessee.

The Tennessean reports that some public universities could see increases of between 4 and 8 percent to offset reduced state funding. Community college students could see an increase of between 2.6 and 10.6 percent.

85. Regents Approve Rudd as University of Memphis President - Monday, May 05, 2014

David Rudd, provost of the University of Memphis, was approved Thursday, May 1, as the next president of the city’s largest higher education institution.

86. Regents Approve Rudd as University of Memphis President - Friday, May 02, 2014

David Rudd, provost of the University of Memphis, was approved Thursday, May 1, as the next president of the city’s largest higher education institution.

87. Rudd Recommended As New U of M President - Saturday, April 26, 2014

David Rudd, currently the provost of the University of Memphis, is being recommended by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan to be the next president of the city’s largest institution of higher education.

88. Haslam Free Tuition Plan Garners Praise, Concern - Monday, April 07, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam's signature proposal this year, a program that would cover a full ride at two-year colleges for any high school graduate, appears on track to pass as lawmakers enter the waning days of the legislative session. The details, however – including how to pay for this perk in the years to come – remain scattered.

89. Pahlow Wins Broker of the Year - Monday, April 07, 2014

After enduring early struggles in his commercial real estate career, Scott Pahlow has reached the top of his industry.

Pahlow, an executive vice president with Newmark Grubb Memphis, was named Commercial Broker of the Year Thursday night at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council’s 13th annual Pinnacle Awards gala.

90. State Employees, Teachers Won't Get Pay Increase - Wednesday, April 02, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam said Monday that he won't be able to give state employees and teachers a pay increase next year mainly because of reductions due to an ongoing decline in revenue collections, which state officials are looking into.

91. Methodist University Hospital Names Liebman New CEO - Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Jeff Liebman has joined Methodist University Hospital as chief executive officer. In his new role, Liebman said, he will ensure the hospital continues to be a community resource providing the highest possible quality of care to the community while following the guidelines of the Methodist LeBonheur mission.

92. MalmoMemphis Completes Three Law Firm Leases - Friday, February 28, 2014

Three Memphis law firms represented by MalmoMemphis Real Estate Inc. have renewed their office leases or leased new spaces.

93. Slow Job Growth Yields Dip in New-Home Permits - Friday, December 13, 2013

Shelby County homebuilding activity continued to cool off in November, with builders filing fewer permits and selling fewer new homes compared to the same month a year ago.

Homebuilders pulled 58 permits in November, down 23.6 percent from 76 permits filed in November 2012, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

94. Meadows Appointed to State Dentistry Board - Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Dr. Dan T. Meadows has been appointed to the Tennessee Board of Dentistry by Gov. Bill Haslam. Meadows, who has a private practice on Walnut Grove Road, will serve as the Rotating Dentist member through June 2016.

95. Shopping Spree - Saturday, November 30, 2013

Retailers have been gearing up for a frenzied Black Friday, marking the beginning of the holiday shopping season, but industry experts expect a lukewarm year compared to moderate growth in 2012.

Both nationally and locally, many stores opened earlier than ever before in an attempt to capture customers before their competitors and maximize a shorter-than-usual shopping season.

96. U of M Faces Challenging End of Year - Wednesday, November 27, 2013

It is proving to be a restless fall at the University of Memphis as interim President Brad Martin pulls into focus several short-term goals that will have a long-term impact on the future of the city’s largest institution of higher learning.

97. U of M Names Presidential Search Panel - Saturday, November 23, 2013

A panel of Memphians to come up with three to five finalists for the University of Memphis presidency meets for the first time Dec. 4.

The panel of 22, appointed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, is being led by attorney Greg Duckett, senior vice president and corporate counsel of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. and a member of the Board of Regents.

98. University of Memphis Names Presidential Search Panel - Tuesday, November 19, 2013

A panel of Memphians to come up with three to five finalists for the University of Memphis presidency meets for the first time Dec. 4.

The panel of 22, appointed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, is being led by attorney Greg Duckett, senior vice president and corporate counsel of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. and a member of the Board of Regents.

99. Martin Doesn’t Address Permanent Presidency Talk - Thursday, October 31, 2013

There is sentiment for University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin to drop the “interim” part of the title and become the next permanent leader of the city’s largest higher education institution.

100. Raymond James Boosts Local Community Efforts - Tuesday, October 15, 2013

A new website and a significant sponsorship are two of the latest ways Raymond James Inc. is demonstrating its commitment to Memphis.