Piggly Wiggly’s ceremonial grand opening was Sept. 6, 1916, but the real, construction-delayed opening did not happen until 102 years ago today, Sept. 11, for the nation’s first supermarket.

2. Parting Words, Growing Orbits - Thursday, December 29, 2016

As I read of “Right Stuff” astronaut John Glenn’s Dec. 8 death in Columbus, Ohio, a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke runs through my head. The first stanza goes:

I live my life in growing orbits,

3. Duke Takes Reins at Friends for Life - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Longtime nonprofit administrator Diane Duke recently took the helm of Friends for Life as its new executive director. In her new role, the Los Angeles native leads and oversees an organization that’s helping those affected by HIV/AIDS through the provision of education, housing, food, transportation and healthy life skills training.

4. Spring Fever, Flavors Hit Memphis Kitchens - Monday, April 4, 2011

March came in like a lion and it didn’t exactly go out like a lamb, but the contradictory month still spells the beginning of spring, when young men’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love, and chefs in restaurant kitchens begin considering changes to their menus that reflect a more buoyant season. In fact, chefs get pretty darned excited about this momentous change of seasons.

5. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 10, 2003
Calendar of events March 10-March 16

Calendar of events March 10-March 16

March 10

The International Association for Administrative Professionals monthly meeting features Pat Row, IAAP Tennessee division president, at 6 p.m. at the Holiday ...

6. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, April 1, 2002
Tennessees unemployment rate in February was 5 The International Association of Administrative Professionals will have its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. April 8 at the Holiday Inn East. Cost is $18 and reservations are required. Call Kay Cullen ...