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2. Last Word: One Beale Changes, Treedom and Motel Mirrors in Cooper Young - Thursday, May 24, 2018

For all of the expectation and ambition present in a Memphis where Crosstown Concourse is almost a year old, Shelby Farms Park is an institution and the local economy in general has shaken off a lingering recession that wanted a rent to own deal – there may be some limits to our ambition. At least the scope of some of our ambition, which brings us to the One Beale project at Beale and Riverside.

3. Two Shots Didn’t Phase Lawmakers in Jack Daniel’s Case - Thursday, May 17, 2018

When Van Halen front man David Lee Roth opened a bottle of Jack Daniel’s on stage back in the ’80s, the last thing he thought about was taxes and court appeals when he took a big swig of whiskey.

4. Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home Makes National Historic Register - Tuesday, May 8, 2018

DYESS, Ark. (AP) – The Man in Black's boyhood home has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program announced Friday that the home in Dyess where country music icon Johnny Cash lived from age 3 through high school has been added to the register. Dyess is a small Arkansas town close to the Tennessee border.

5. Around Memphis: May 7, 2018 - Monday, May 7, 2018

The Daily News offers a weekly roundup of Memphis-related headlines from around the web, adding context and new perspectives to the original content we produce on a daily basis. Here are some recent stories worth checking out…

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. Last Word: Pre-K's Longer Reach, Penny's Contract and Thad Cochran's Farewell - Friday, March 23, 2018

The Arkansas gate of Big River Crossing will reopen Friday morning at 6 a.m. The gate to the West Memphis side of the crossing leading to the Big River Trail on the flood plain below has been closed since the Mississippi River at Memphis reached flood stage several weeks ago. The river level has been falling for about a week. The Big River Trail floodway portions remain closed for now as some of the debris from the river is removed in those areas. While the trails are closed this is a good time to get a look from the crossing at the flood plain’s transition when the river rises and then starts to go down.

8. Last Word: Waiting on Hardaway, Campaign Habits and Hasheem Thabeet's Shadow - Friday, March 16, 2018

Penny Hardaway’s formal hiring as the new Tigers basketball coach is expected next week and you can almost hear all of the resume’s hitting Hardaway’s email as he puts together a staff. Hardaway’s name first surfaced as a possible coach in the last days of Josh Pastner, pre-Tubby Smith. It's only become stronger and better developed since then.

9. Arts Are Creative, Economic Fuel for Memphis - Friday, November 10, 2017

On a recent arrival at the Memphis International Airport, I marveled that my watch hadn’t even been set to Central Time before I heard buzz of the RiverArtsFest, and acquired a hot tip to visit Wild Bill’s for a “real blues club” experience. I’d just arrived and already the arts in Memphis were calling to me.

10. Orbison Headlines Memphis Music Hall Of Fame 2017 Class - Thursday, August 24, 2017

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame unveiled its list of 2017 inductees to a packed house Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis that included Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

Most notably among the seven-member class of 2017 were the Memphis Horns and Roy Orbison of “Pretty Woman” fame.

11. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Class - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame unveiled its list of 2017 inductees to a packed house Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis that included Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

Most notably among the seven-member class of 2017 were the Memphis Horns and Roy Orbison of “Pretty Woman” fame.

12. Sonny Burgess, Rockabilly Pioneer, Dies at 88 - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) — Albert “Sonny” Burgess, who was an early pioneer of what became known as rockabilly music, has died in his native Arkansas.

The Dillinger Funeral Home in Newport says Burgess died Friday in Little Rock. He was 88.

13. Last Word: Freeze Warning, Corker on Obamacare Repeal and The Disney Example - Friday, July 21, 2017

What do you call it when you expect a lot of trouble coming from a specific direction – with a detailed roadmap -- and a completely different controversy comes in from a different direction, hits and leaves a crater. Whatever you call it, that is what happened to Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze Thursday evening. Or did it?

14. Many Businesses Not Prepared for Cyber Attacks - Thursday, June 22, 2017

While most local businesses believe a cyber attack or hack could significantly impact their bottom lines, many are not adequately prepared, according to a recent survey by SunTrust Bank.

15. Artist, Foundry Chosen For Johnny Cash Statue - Saturday, June 17, 2017

A planned statue of Johnny Cash in the Cooper-Young Historic District has taken another step forward with the selection of an artist and foundry to create the monument.

Legacy Memphis Inc., the nonprofit that has been planning and raising funds for the Cash statue, has a contractual agreement with artist Mike McCarthy and the Lugar Bronze Foundry.

16. Artist, Foundry Chosen For Johnny Cash Statue - Wednesday, June 14, 2017

A planned statue of Johnny Cash in the Cooper-Young Historic District has taken another step forward with the selection of an artist and foundry to create the monument.

Legacy Memphis Inc., the nonprofit that has been planning and raising funds for the Cash statue, has a contractual agreement with artist Mike McCarthy and the Lugar Bronze Foundry.

17. Sound Emporium Studio Given as Gift to Lipscomb University - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Lipscomb University will become the new owner of the iconic Nashville recording studio called Sound Emporium, which was originally built in 1969 by legendary Nashville producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement.

18. Events - Saturday, April 22, 2017

The 31st annual Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, April 21-23, in Robert R. Church Park (Fourth and Beale streets). The festival will showcase the Republic of Togo from an international perspective, with music, food, a diverse cultural marketplace and more. Hours are 8 a.m. until late night; admission is $5. Visit the festival’s Facebook page for a complete schedule.

19. Events - Friday, April 21, 2017

The 31st annual Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, April 21-23, in Robert R. Church Park (Fourth and Beale streets). The festival will showcase the Republic of Togo from an international perspective, with music, food, a diverse cultural marketplace and more. Hours are 8 a.m. until late night; admission is $5. Visit the festival’s Facebook page for a complete schedule.

20. Chuck Berry's Influence on Rock ‘n’ Roll Was Incalculable - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Rock n' roll was more than a new kind of music, but a new story to tell, one for kids with transistor radios in their hands and money in their pockets, beginning to raise questions their parents never had the luxury to ask.

21. Last Word: Calipari Madness, Wolfchase 20 Years On and The Path Beyond Chemo - Monday, March 20, 2017

John Calipari returns to Memphis at week’s end after Kentucky advanced Sunday to the NCAA South semifinals at FedExForum Friday. But based on the way his team played Sunday after a close game with Northwestern Saturday he might not be here long.

22. Last Word: 'Sun Records,' Ole Miss's Lack of Control and Haslam in 2018 - Friday, February 24, 2017

I am not going to be one of those people who at this late date in the history of television dramas based on real people points out every departure from reality. The first episode of the CMT television series “Sun Records” Thursday was a scene-setter and introduction of sorts to an ensemble cast with plenty of opportunities to name that place in Memphis. That usually means a pretty complex story line to come and there are more than enough memorable characters in the story of Sun.

23. West Memphis Takes Tourism Cue From Big River Crossing - Thursday, February 16, 2017

As a book-end to the newly opened Big River Crossing, West Memphis is rebooting its convention and visitors bureau with a renewed approach to marketing the town and its municipal building and auditorium as a destination for tourists and businesses.

24. Jan 27-Feb 2, 2017: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, January 28, 2017

1985: The Memphis Showboats of the United States Football league play the New Jersey Generals in Charlotte, N.C., in the preseason opener for the USFL’s second and final season. The Showboats cut Ole Miss star John Fourcade before the exhibition, but Mossy Cade and Leonard Coleman, from the University of Texas and Vanderbilt respectively, have joined the defense. Returning are Reggie White and Walter Lewis.

25. Last Word: Boca Ends Badly, Fred's Deal Still Moving and The Couch Dylan Sat On - Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Z Bo ejected and the Grizz fall to the Celtics 112 – 109 Tuesday at the Forum. Post game, Fizdale says the team has a leadership problem.

The Tigers at the Forum Wednesday, playing the Incarnate Word Cardinals.

26. Property Where Johnny, June Cash Lived Up for Sale - Friday, November 18, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The famous Tennessee lakeside property where Johnny and June Carter Cash spent much of their 35-year marriage has been listed for sale.

27. Trezevant Manor to Undergo Flurry of Capital Projects - Friday, November 18, 2016

A nearly $40 million bond issuance is fueling a whirlwind of activity for the faith-based nonprofit institution Trezevant Manor, which is using the proceeds for everything from funding capital improvement projects to saving big on refinancing outstanding debt.

28. November 11-17, 2016: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, November 12, 2016

2005: Premiere of the movie “Walk the Line” – the film bio of Johnny Cash that was made in Memphis.

29. Events - Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Tennessee Small Business Development Center will present the “Sales & Use Tax” workshop Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Learn how to prepare a sales and use tax return, report exempt sales and more. Cost is free; registration required. Visit tsbdc.org/training for details.

30. The Week Ahead: Oct. 31–Nov. 6 - Monday, October 31, 2016

Good morning, Memphis – and happy Halloween! From the Indie Memphis Film Fest to the long-awaited opening of the Midtown Kroger, there’s plenty of exciting happenings to keep you busy in the coming days. Peruse what’s going on in The Week Ahead while you munch on the candy you’re supposed to be saving for the trick-or-treaters. (We won’t tell.)

31. Phillips Recording Service Recognized on Anniversary - Saturday, September 17, 2016

Sam Phillips Recording Service is getting a statewide shout-out on the 56th anniversary of its opening.

32. Phillips Recording Service Recognized on Anniversary - Thursday, September 15, 2016

Sam Phillips Recording Service is getting a statewide shout-out this weekend on the 56th anniversary of its opening.

33. The Week Ahead: Aug. 15-21 - Monday, August 15, 2016

Happy Monday, Memphis! If you’re looking for something to do this week, look no further. Here’s our weekly roundup of local events and other happenings you need to know about, from the Elvis Week candlelight vigil to a fun evening of craft beer and DIY art…

34. Items Owned By Gangster 'Whitey' Bulger To Be Auctioned - Monday, June 27, 2016

BOSTON (AP) – Some things seem to capture the public perception of gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's life: a sterling silver "psycho killer" skull ring, a rat-shaped pencil holder, a stack of books about the Mafia.

35. Last Word: Brexit, Grizz Picks in the NBA Draft and the Race for the 8th - Friday, June 24, 2016

Brexit – British Exit – it is. The end of the European Union in the United Kingdom in Thursday’s referendum there began to make its presence known in financial markets even before the very close vote count was well established.

36. American Studio Hit-Maker Moman Dies - Wednesday, June 15, 2016

He found the old South Memphis movie theater that became Stax Records. He recorded more than 100 hit records for numerous record labels in a 10-year period in a nondescript building at Danny Thomas Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue.

37. Last Word: Chips Moman, ServiceMaster Incentives and Crosstown High - Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Chips Moman has died. Word of his death Monday at a hospice in Georgia came two years after Moman was honored for his contributions to Memphis music and the city's history.

Those contributions were substantial and for quite a while they were overlooked – even while he was running the definition of a hit factory at American Sound Studios, a non-descript recording studio on Danny Thomas Boulevard at Chelsea Avenue in North Memphis.

38. Last Word: Mud Island Money, Elvis Mystery and Beyond Barbecue - Friday, May 13, 2016

It looks like the dry rub will be in order for Memphis in May's barbecue weekend with a shower or two keeping the dust down in Tom Lee Park Wednesday.

If you can see it through the smoke, Mud Island might strike a first-tme observer as a marked contrast to all of the activity in Tom Lee Park that goes right up to the bluff's edge.

39. Last Word: BSMF Looks Up, Overton Park Respite and Slow Economic Growth - Monday, May 2, 2016

The Beale Street Music Festival box office numbers won’t be in for a bit yet. But it looks like the three-day event that ended Sunday evening with Beck and Paul Simon weathered the weather very well, maybe better than usual.

40. Country Icon Merle Haggard, Champion of the Underdog, Dies - Thursday, April 7, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back Home," died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.

41. Haslam Seeks $12M for 'Nashville,' 'Million Dollar Quartet' - Wednesday, March 30, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam is proposing to spend $8 million to keep the ABC television show "Nashville" in the Tennessee capital.

The Republican governor's spending plan also includes $4.5 million to subsidize the CMT network's "Million Dollar Quartet" miniseries in Memphis.

42. Visible College to Launch Center for Memphis Music - Saturday, February 20, 2016

Visible Music College plans to spend 2016 expanding its global reach with the launch of new academic “centers” as part of founder and president Dr. Ken Steorts’ 2020x2020 vision.

43. Visible College to Launch Center for Memphis Music - Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Visible Music College plans to spend 2016 expanding its global reach with the launch of new academic “centers” as part of founder and president Dr. Ken Steorts’ 2020x2020 vision.

44. Tenn. Approves Incentives for TV Series Production in Memphis - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has approved a grant of up to $4.3 million to support production of a TV series that will be shot in Memphis this spring.

The series will be an eight-episode, Memphis-themed scripted drama that Viacom’s CMT network is adapting from the Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet.”

45. Last Word: Rallings Meets the Council, Million Dollar Auditions & A Pinch Plan Emerges - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

His second day on the job, the new Memphis Police Director, Michael Rallings, met the Memphis City Council and discovered just what a huge issue police body cameras are – if he didn’t know that already.
His answers to some pointed questions about when police can turn off those cameras and why made this an uneven first encounter.
Council members told him they got an earful from constituents over the weekend in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Johnathan Bratcher in South Memphis. And some of the reaction they got was to reports that a police dispatcher ordered police trying out the body cameras to turn them off as they arrived at the scene of the shooting.
There are three cameras being tested. And one of the officers with them showed up after the shooting, according to police.
Meanwhile, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland still didn’t have a timetable for the roll-out of the cameras but did offer some specifics including hiring by the MPD of 10 new personnel to deal with the handling of what the camera records.
And Strickland’s intention is to pay for it out of the existing MPD budget.

46. Casting Set to Begin for Memphis-based "Million Dollar Quartet" TV Series - Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Viacom’s CMT network will announce Wednesday that it's begun casting for an eight-episode, Memphis-themed scripted drama it’s bringing to the small screen later this year.

The project is an adaption of the Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” and the production will be based in Memphis, according to CMT.

47. Book Looks at Sam Phillips' Career, Early Days in Alabama - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — The legacy of Sam Phillips is inextricably tied to Memphis, Tennessee, and his Sun Records and studio. But Phillips' Alabama hometown holds the key to understanding the man who gave the world rock 'n' roll.

48. The Week Ahead: Dec. 14, 2015 - Monday, December 14, 2015

How was your weekend, Memphis? Here’s our weekly rundown of local happenings you need to know about, from the annual AutoZone shareholder convergence Downtown to the new Star Wars movie...

49. Memphis Creatives Walk Through Recent Branding Projects - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Ben Fant and Andrew Holliday are principals at two Memphis creative firms that each undertook similar projects recently – crafting brand messaging for clients in the restaurant industry.

50. Timberlake Remarks Show Generational Change in Music Heritage - Monday, October 19, 2015

Memphis music heritage, and the remembrance of it, turned an important corner Saturday, Oct. 17, when Justin Timberlake walked on stage at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.

Timberlake, 34, is the youngest inductee into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

51. Chisca Rising - Monday, August 31, 2015

Sitting vacant for more than 20 years didn’t do any favors for the Chisca Hotel property along South Main Street. But this week marks a major milestone in the historic structure’s story as residents begin moving into the Plaza, the newer of The Chisca on Main’s two buildings.

52. Sammy Davis Jr. Pendant Among Elvis Artifacts Auctioned - Monday, August 17, 2015

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A diamond and gold pendant Elvis Presley gave Sammy Davis Jr. was among 160 authenticated artifacts sold Thursday evening during an auction at the King of Rock 'n' Roll's longtime Memphis, Tennessee, home.

53. Old-Time Country, Stones Intertwined - Saturday, June 13, 2015

Joey, the CowPolka King, well remembers the times he would play acoustic bass, piano or his specialty – the accordion – and try to catch up after Cowboy Jack Clement launched into one of his favorite songs….

54. Elvis Joins Hendrix, Cash as ‘Forever’ Stamp Faces - Saturday, June 6, 2015

Postal officials say an image of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley is being placed on a “forever” stamp as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s music icon series.

Postmaster General Megan Brennan said Wednesday that the stamp will be issued in August. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 12 at Graceland.

55. Elvis Joins Hendrix, Cash as 'Forever' Stamp Faces - Thursday, June 4, 2015

Postal officials say an image of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley is being placed on a “forever” stamp as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s music icon series.

In a statement, Postmaster General Megan Brennan said Wednesday that the stamp will be issued in August. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 12 at Graceland, Presley’s longtime Memphis home.

56. Notes From Near and Far on Death of Blues Legend B.B. King - Saturday, May 16, 2015

Blues legend B.B. King died late Thursday at his Las Vegas home. Here are some comments from people who knew and admired him:

"The blues has lost its king, and America has lost a legend. B.B. King was born a sharecropper's son in Mississippi, came of age in Memphis, Tennessee, and became the ambassador who brought his all-American music to his country and the world. No one worked harder than B.B. No one inspired more up-and-coming artists. No one did more to spread the gospel of the blues. He gets stuck in your head, he gets you moving, he gets you doing the things you probably shouldn't do – but will always be glad you did." – President Barack Obama

57. Old Favorites - Saturday, February 7, 2015

A few years ago, Tandy Wilson, chef and owner of City House, offered this tip about earning his respect as a diner: Don’t tell me you’re a foodie, he said, tell me you’re a “regular.”

We were having a conversation about overuse of the term “foodie,” and how even though it can be a well-meaning label to show a person’s interest in a particular topic, it also can carry the snobbish weight of those who salivate over the trendiest dishes – and then salivate over their keypads to type a Yelp review after just one visit.

58. Presley's First Record, 'My Happiness,' Auctions for $300,000 - Monday, January 12, 2015

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – An acetate recording of the ballad "My Happiness," the first song Elvis Presley ever recorded, sold at auction Thursday night for $300,000.

An undisclosed Internet buyer placed the winning bid at Graceland, the museum and tourist attraction that was Presley's former home. The auction was held on what would have been the late singer's 80th birthday.

59. $1 Million-Plus Sales Reach New Heights in 2014 - Saturday, December 27, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, the “Where does it end?” question is becoming more and more a part of the conversation.

And based on the past, it is a logical concern as buyers are being forced to pay more and more for houses with demand high and inventory low.

60. 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.

61. Sharp & Robbins Names Popwell Partner - Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Chris Popwell has been named the newest partner at Sharp & Robbins Construction, which will now operate as Sharp, Robbins & Popwell LLC. Popwell joined Sharp & Robbins’ Memphis office in 2008 as an estimator/project manager and most recently served as general operations manager of the Nashville office since 2012.

62. Festive Drinks and Fun Venues - Saturday, December 6, 2014

A number of new places opened in Nashville this year, bringing a bevy of new bourbons, crafted brews and incredible places to sit, relax and sip. If you are looking for more than a meal and want that genuine, trendy Nashville experience, here are a few hot spots.

63. Stonewall Jackson's Little Slice of Heaven in Brentwood - Saturday, November 22, 2014

“Everybody has to meet his Waterloo,” sings honky-tonk hero Stonewall Jackson in his breakthrough No. 1 hit back in 1959.

Of course, that line, the entire song really, means everybody must meet his or her fate someday.

64. 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.

65. Goodpasture Celebrates 50th Anniversary - Saturday, October 11, 2014

Aijalon Carter, 15, still remembers her first day as a timid 3-year-old at Goodpasture Christian School. Crying and scared, she was greeted by Miss Jill, her new preschool teacher and immediately felt better.

66. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Prepares to Induct Nine - Friday, October 10, 2014

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, administered by the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, next month will induct its new batch of honorees, a collection of music legends that each in their way left big marks on the industry’s landscape.

67. This week in Memphis history: September 26-October 2 - Saturday, September 27, 2014

1984: A Dean Witter Reynolds ad in The Daily News listed 13-week U.S. Treasury bills at a 10.29 percent interest rate, with 10.37 percent on 26-week treasury bills.

1968: The Cowsills play the Mid-South Coliseum as part of the Mid-South Fair, followed the next night by Johnny Cash with his wife, June Carter Cash, Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers.

68. Singing Mechanic’s Life Much Like the Songs He Sings - Saturday, September 20, 2014

The Singing Mechanic – “I’ve got that name. Nobody else can use it,” says Billy Devereaux – sits by his worn, 1,200-square-foot, two-room cottage and looks down at Boots, his Dutch Shepherd.

“He’s a possum killer and he runs security,” says Billy, 55, gazing across the swath of remote land separated by a long gravel trail from Smith Springs Road in Antioch.

69. Peabody Marks 145th Anniversary - Friday, September 5, 2014

The Peabody hotel marked its 145th anniversary Thursday, Sept. 4, on several fronts. There was a nod to the original Peabody location at Main Street and Monroe Avenue. Meanwhile, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra played big band-era melodies on the mezzanine, and Jason D. Williams took over the piano in the lobby of the present-day landmark on Union Avenue between Second and Third streets.

70. Hit Factory - Friday, August 15, 2014

The massive trees and the shade they make are the only thing left on the northwest corner of Danny Thomas Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue from the days when American Studios turned out 120 hit records from 1965 to 1972.

71. Cash Reflects on ‘Long Way Home’ - Tuesday, June 17, 2014

As Graceland marks the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley in August, another important artist from Sun Records will be remembered in Dyess, Ark.

The opening of Johnny Cash’s childhood home in Dyess as a museum is Aug. 16.

72. Retirement Unlikely for Some Blue-Collar Americans - Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Tom Edwards grew up in a family that's been cutting trees and hauling timber in the Pacific Northwest for more than a century. The Spanaway, Wash., resident says he has worked as a logger since he was a kid – it's just what an able-bodied youngster was expected to do.

73. Events - Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Orpheum Theatre will present “Flashdance” Thursday, Sept. 19, through Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com for showtimes and tickets.

74. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names New Class - Wednesday, September 11, 2013

MEMPHIS (AP) – Johnny Cash, influential blues guitarist Albert King and soul singer Carla Thomas are among the 13 new inductees of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

75. Events - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

National Association of Women Business Owners Memphis will meet Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3935 Galloway Ave. City, county and state government representatives will discuss opportunities to gain government business. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $35 at the door. Visit bit.ly/122SiTT to register.

76. City Schools Chief of Staff Leaves for Chicago Job - Saturday, December 22, 2012

John Barker, chief of staff for Memphis City Schools, is leaving the school system in January to become chief of accountability for Chicago Public Schools.

77. International Exposure - Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Memphis hotel industry can thank at least 200,000 of its room nights last year to European visitors booked by tour operators.

European stays in Memphis averaged three nights, with each person spending more than $200 per day.

78. ‘A Unifier’ - Friday, May 25, 2012

The Levitt Shell recently kicked off its season of free public concerts with its most well-attended opening weekend to date, continuing a 75-year tradition of bringing together Memphians from all walks of life to enjoy music in Overton Park.

79. Jones Has Memphis Homecoming At GPAC - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Rising star Caroline Jones’ performance Saturday, April 28, at Germantown Performing Arts Centre’s 2012 Gala will be a homecoming of sorts for the New York-based singer-songwriter.

80. Amro Still Strikes Chord In Music Retail Business - Monday, March 26, 2012

When customers walk into Amro Music, they are greeted first by two mannequins in marching band uniforms.

Next, they are greeted by one of the business’s employees.

The most recent addition to the longtime music store’s welcoming committee is an exquisitely crafted Steinway piano.

81. Grinding it Out - Monday, February 6, 2012

After most recessions, real estate bounces back.

But the Great Recession has been notably different – long, deep and very prolonged.

That’s the message Dr. John Gnuschke, director of the Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research and co-director of the Center for Real Estate at the University of Memphis, delivered in December at the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Outlook for the Mid-South.

82. Chris Isaak Releases Album Recorded at Sun - Monday, January 30, 2012

Chris Isaak is returning to the roots of rock ‘n’ roll and doing it old-school: All in one take.

The U.S. soul singer headed back to the original Sun Studio in Memphis to record a collection that includes cover versions of hits by Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The album, “Beyond the Sun,” was released last week and Isaak will soon embark on a string of U.S. concert dates.

83. History for Sale - Friday, January 20, 2012

The Memphis church where a young Johnny Cash hit the stage for his first performance is looking for a savior.

84. Sumlin: Remembering a Memphis Musical Great - Monday, December 19, 2011

Recent headlines shouted “Chicago Blues Great Hubert Sumlin Dies at 80.” The stories released about the death of Hubert Sumlin were almost correct, but the headlines should have read “Memphis Guitar Great Hubert Sumlin Dies.”

85. Lease on Former Three Alarm Studio in Foreclosure Again - Friday, September 16, 2011

The leasehold on a former Downtown Memphis fire station with a checkered 25-year history and a strategic location – 200 Linden Ave. – is facing foreclosure again.

86. Big Season Planned for Levitt Shell’s 75th Year - Friday, May 6, 2011

With three full seasons of free, family-oriented concerts under its belt, the Levitt Shell in Overton Park has finally settled into the psyche of the Memphis live music community. Even so, its spring 2011 season will bring changes.

87. Tennessee Native Earl Keister Joins Thompson & Co. - Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Earl Keister has joined Thompson & Co. as creative director.

Hometown: Knoxville

Education: University of Tennessee, Portfolio Center

Work Experience: Fifteen years in the advertising field. I’m like Johnny Cash: I’ve been everywhere.

88. Cash’s Road Manager Reminisces About ‘Life With Johnny’ - Monday, August 2, 2010

Marshall Grant and Johnny Cash were stuck at a train crossing one night in 1955 when they heard one of Cash’s early hits on the radio, prompting the Man in Black to say: “We don’t sound like other people.”

89. Events - Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the seminar “Appeals A to Z” Thursday from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building, 167 N. Main St., 11th floor, jury assembly room.

90. Love of Running Inspires Unique Tour Company - Monday, July 26, 2010

John Lintner loves to run.

“I run about four to six miles a day, and nine to 10 miles on the weekends,” he said. “I’ve run four marathons.”

A certified personal trainer and head of sales for Breakaway Running’s bulk embroidery division, Lintner recently trained his wife, Crissy, for her first major race, the 13.1-mile Germantown Half Marathon.

91. ‘Holy Grail’ of Recording Uncovered - Monday, July 26, 2010

A 52-year-old tape recorder described by some as the Holy Grail of the music industry has been discovered in the storage room of the owner of a used bus dealership in Marion, Ark.

But this isn’t just any bus dealership owner. Bob Tucker, owner of Bob Tucker Motors on Interstate 55, is a music industry veteran and one-time leader of the Memphis band that toured with the Beatles in 1964.

92. Back on the Air - Tuesday, July 13, 2010

After being silent and nearly forgotten for more than 50 years, the radio station that helped launch the careers of such music pioneers as B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Howlin’ Wolf, Ike Turner, Carl Perkins, Albert King – and even Elvis Presley – is back.

93. Broadway Items Hit Bum Note With Sun - Thursday, May 13, 2010

The owners of the Memphis recording studio where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis held a jam session in 1956 are all shook up over souvenirs of a Broadway musical dramatizing the event.

94. U of M School of Music Appoints Rushing Director - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dr. Randal Rushing, professor of voice and soloist of the concert and opera stage, has been appointed director for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis. Rushing has been a faculty member at the school for 20 years.

95. Tourism Helps Tenn. Farms Stay in Business - Friday, February 26, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - In a tough year for Tennessee's state budget, the departments of tourism and agriculture have found a mutual silver lining: a boomlet in agricultural tourism.

Milking cows (sort of), wandering through corn and cotton mazes, watching chicks hatch, having a country wedding and picking melons are among the activities drawing city folks and their pocketbooks to farms around Tennessee.

96. Some Balk at Proposal for 8th State Song in Tenn. - Thursday, February 25, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For a state known for its songwriters, it might not come as a surprise that Tennessee has seven state songs.

But some lawmakers are balking at a proposal for an eighth, called "So I'll Just Shine in Tennessee (I'm a Jackson, Tennessee Nugget)." The song is written by Brenda Monroe-Moses, a former city councilwoman in Jackson, and Mildred Lewis Atkins.

97. Miss. Lawmakers Might Consider Raising Some Fees - Tuesday, September 29, 2009

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Top lawmakers say they do not expect a general tax increase in Mississippi next year, but that doesn't mean government will stay out of people's pockets.

Some agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, have given lawmakers lists of fees that could be increased to generate more money for the cash-strapped state during the year that begins July 1. The House and Senate would have to approve the increases.

98. Commercial Real Estate Slump Continues - Thursday, April 30, 2009

The start of spring brought the first sign of hope in the commercial real estate market.

But while March sales showed a decent gain over the previous month, the numbers were significantly down compared to the same month a year ago.

99. Lansky Bros. Recognized For Innovative Work - Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Memphis retailer Lansky Bros. was honored July 21 at The Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City with an achievement award from men’s fashion trade publication MR Magazine.

The Uptown/Downtown Awards are presented to retailers who have shown innovation in their work.

100. Memphis Musicians Among Hall of Fame Inductees - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Booker T. and the MGs, the Memphis Horns and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section will become the newest members of the Musicians Hall of Fame.

Musician and producer Al Kooper, producer Billy Sherrill and Buddy Holly’s band The Crickets also will be inducted this year.