MEMPHIS, SERVED IN THE SHELL. Following up last week’s column, this from a reader:

“We have no civic pride, half the population is intent on killing as many as they can and the other part lives behind walls or gates. There was a time in the fifties when you could leave your front door unlocked and keys in the car.”

2. Events - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

National Association of Women Business Owners Memphis chapter will meet Tuesday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3935 Galloway Ave. The topic is “The Little Known Secrets of Lenders: How to Access Capital to Grow Your Business.” Cost is $35 at the door. Visit nawbomemphis.org.

3. Events - Saturday, March 16, 2013

Rhodes College will host Mia Farrow and son Ronan Farrow, presenting “Cinema, Politics and Mobilizing Change in Our Community” Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCallum Ballroom of the Bryan Campus Life Center on campus, 2000 North Parkway. Email locap@rhodes.edu.

4. Events - Monday, March 18, 2013

Rhodes College and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music will present the Charles Lloyd Sky Trio Monday, March 18, in the McCallum Ballroom of the Bryan Campus Life Center on campus, 2000 North Parkway. The concert celebrates Lloyd’s 75th birthday and the museum’s 10th anniversary. Visit rhodes.edu.

5. Events - Friday, March 15, 2013

Playhouse on the Square will present “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika” Friday, March 15, through March 31 at Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

6. Senior Care Management Solutions Promotes Williams - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Darla Williams has been promoted to health care administrator at Senior Care Management Solutions. In her new role, Williams will play a critical role in overseeing and customizing clients’ daily care plans to fit their specific needs.

7. New Business Pattern - Thursday, May 10, 2012

Entrepreneurs by nature are risk-takers, and two Midtown neighbors-turned-business partners are the latest evidence.

Susan Schwartz and Mary Allison Cates have watched their impromptu idea of owning a sewing boutique transform from a margarita-inspired dinner at Las Delicias to the culmination of Sew Memphis opening its doors in the Cooper-Young neighborhood at 688 S. Cox St. last week.

8. ‘Sew’ Unusual: Store Aims to Break Rules - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A business is planning to open at 688 S. Cox St., and it’s breaking all of the rules.

All of the quilt rules, that is.

9. Memphis Pride Signs Lease At Trinity Ridge - Friday, May 6, 2011

An up-and-coming Mid-South cheer and tumbling company has signed a new lease to expand its business, a move that will benefit the facility’s students and parents alike.

Memphis Pride is relocating from a 5,000-square-foot space in Cordova Industrial Park to 16,080-square-foot lease at 7740 B Trinity Road, suite 126.

10. Black Equip. Supply Grows Memphis Presence - Friday, April 8, 2011

Black Equipment Supply is relocating its Memphis presence to a space that nearly doubles the size of the firm’s former location.

The company will vacate its 14,000-square-foot space off Cherry Road and has signed a 25,372-square-foot lease at Shelby Air Park, 4570 Shelby Air Drive, suite 8.

11. Burch Porter & Johnson Attorneys Recognized - Monday, November 15, 2010

Fifteen Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC attorneys have been included in the 2010 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers.

12. Burch Porter Attys Honored By Mid-South Super Lawyers - Monday, November 30, 2009

Fourteen attorneys at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC have been included in the 2009 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers.

13. Jones Receives Welcome Home Memphis Designation - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Crye-Leike affiliate broker C. Lauren Jones was the first Realtor in the Memphis market to receive the Welcome Home Memphis designation when she recently earned the honor.

The designation recently was created by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and is designed to increase affordable housing expertise.

14. Brooks Named VP of Junior Achievement - Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Mary Brooks has been named vice president of programs for Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc. Previously, Brooks served as the director of programs for Junior Achievement. In her new position, she will oversee the operation of Exchange City, Junior Achievement's model city, which is operated for a day by area fifth-graders.

15. Tuttle Elected to State Judicial Selection Commission - Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Dale H. Tuttle of Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt PC has been elected 2006 vice chairman of the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission. The commission interviews and recommends applicants for all state courts.

16. Archived Article: Brooks Show Home Lj - Friday, April 18, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Brooks Decorator Show House opens today By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A seasonal change and an extensive renovation, as well as rooms crammed with custom window treatments, fine antiques and hand-painted murals, are expected to make...

17. Archived Article: Meadow Creek Lj - Tuesday, April 8, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Construction begins on Meadow Creek subdivision By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Groundwork has begun on the first phase of Meadow Creek, a new subdivision designed to attract the move-up market located on the east side of Germantown P...

18. Archived Article: Labor Day Travel Lj - Friday, August 30, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Labor Day travel up in 1996 Lower gas prices encourage getaways By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News This years strong summer travel season is ending with a bang, as an estimated 33 million Americans are expected to either hit the highways...

19. Archived Article: Real Fcs Women Lj - Tuesday, July 16, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Women in construction Women face challenges but are finding acceptance in construction industry By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News After spending several years fielding home buyers questions while working as a residential home designer, ...

20. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 22, 1995
11\22 memos Bena Cates is the new assistant to the executive director of the Church Health Center. Cates created the centers first development board, jointly originated the Good Samaritan Awards, which recognize health care professionals who volunte...

21. Archived Article: Bridge Bldrs Lj - Tuesday, November 21, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Bridge Builders offers an evening with "The Cos" By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News With speakers like James Carville, Mary Matalin, Bill Cosby and Dave Barry, this years Youth Service Bridge Builders Forum promises to entertai...

22. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 15, 1995
11/15 Memos Hank Martin has joined The Saig Co. as a sales associate specializing in the leasing and marketing of commercial and investment properties. Ward Archer Jr., president and chief executive officer of Archer/Malmo Inc., has been named 1995 ...