The Dixon Gallery and Gardens has filed a $2.1 million building permit application with the Office of Construction Code Enforcement to construct a new addition to the historic property.

Grinder, Taber & Grinder is listed as the project’s contractor. No architect or engineer was listed.

2. Woodruff Settles into Dream Job With Vols - Friday, February 23, 2018

Knoxville native Chris Woodruff was at a crossroads in life when he retired from professional tennis in 2002.

3. Sephora Hiring 400 for New Olive Branch Warehouse - Saturday, June 24, 2017

Beauty retailer Sephora announced it will be looking to hire 400 workers at its distribution center in Olive Branch that is scheduled to open later this month, according to The Associated Press.

The subsidiary of French luxury goods house LVMH signed a lease for its 720,000-square-foot facility in the second quarter of 2016, according to real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors’ Q2 2016 Industrial Snapshot.

4. Sephora Hiring 400 for New Olive Branch Warehouse - Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Beauty retailer Sephora announced it will be looking to hire 400 workers at its distribution center in Olive Branch that is scheduled to open later this month, according to The Associated Press.

The subsidiary of French luxury goods house LVMH signed a lease for its 720,000-square-foot facility in the second quarter of 2016, according to real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors’ Q2 2016 Industrial Snapshot. 

5. MRG Wraps Up Renovations At Strafford Place Apts. - Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Makowsky Ringel Greenberg LLC has finished renovating 36 apartment units in its Midtown apartment complex, Strafford Place.

6. On the Menu - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

When Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr turned up for dinner at the Majestic Grille Friday night, it wasn’t as the guy in charge of the team trying to put a stop to the Memphis Grizzlies’ championship ambitions.

7. Neely’s Eyeing Memphis Comeback - Wednesday, April 16, 2014

After leaving the local restaurant scene nearly two years ago, Neely’s Bar-B-Que could be making a comeback to Memphis.

Tony Neely has applied for a development loan to help revive the original Neely’s restaurant at 670 Jefferson Ave. in the Victorian Village area just west of the Medical Center.

8. Neely’s Bar-B-Que Considering Memphis Return - Tuesday, April 15, 2014

After leaving the local restaurant scene nearly two years ago, Neely’s Bar-B-Que could be making a comeback to Memphis.

Tony Neely has applied for a development loan to help revive the original Neely’s restaurant at 670 Jefferson Ave. in the Victorian Village area just west of the Medical Center.

9. German Eatery Slated for Overton Square - Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Overton Square will be getting an international flavor with the addition of a German-themed restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Paulette’s.

Chef David Scott Walker has signed a lease to open Schweinehaus, a restaurant that will feature servers decked out in traditional Germanic dress and communal, handmade wood tables found in many German beer halls, at 2110 Madison Ave.

10. Fright Nights - Monday, October 21, 2013

Although his official title is owner and operator of Hauntedweb of Horrors in Cordova, Patrick French’s friends and colleagues call him The Haunt Master.

11. Events - Monday, February 11, 2013

VA Medical Center Women’s Veterans Program and Cardiology Clinic will hold its Red Dress Fashion Show and heart health program Monday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the medical center theater, 1030 Jefferson Ave. Constance Adcock, coordinator of WomenHeart Memphis, will speak. Visit memphis.va.gov.

12. Room Service - Monday, February 27, 2012

The good news for the local hotel industry is that last year notched the most rooms ever sold on a daily basis with 4.8 million – 115,628 more than 2010 and 76,780 more than the previous high set in 2007.

13. Former Mazda Warehouse Sells for $13.5M - Friday, February 10, 2012

The former Mazda North America Inc. distribution center in DeSoto County has been acquired by Hillwood Investment Properties for $13.5 million.

14. Super Bowl MVPs - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Would you write a check for $116,000 for one second of TV airtime?

That was precisely the question Super Bowl advertisers faced this year. Thirty-second ads sold for a record $3.5 million, up a whopping 17 percent from last year.

15. Scaring up Support - Friday, October 28, 2011

Each Halloween season, Mid-South thrill seekers dare to enter the Hauntedweb of Horrors at 700 N. Germantown Parkway expecting a good scare, but they might be surprised to learn the identities of some of the volunteers behind the scary masks and gory makeup.

16. WPG Americas Signs Lease in Southaven - Friday, March 18, 2011

A San Jose, Calif.-based worldwide electronics distributor is entering the Memphis area with full force.

WPG Americas Inc. has signed a 54,000-square-foot lease at Airways Distribution Center, 481 Industrial Drive, in Southaven. The project – a relocation of the WPG America’s New York facility – represents a $1.5 million investment by the company and will create 60 jobs over the next three years.

17. Interstate Brands Renews, Expands Lease - Friday, January 14, 2011

Interstate Brands Corp. has renewed and expanded its lease in the Germantown Park - Kimbrough Building in Cordova, more than doubling its footprint.

18. Local Law Community Pays Respects to Loring - Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 277 S. Fourth St. for Frances Grant Loring, a local attorney who has left an indelible mark on the local law community. Loring died last Thursday at age 85.

19. Blotner Named Communications Specialist for Impact Marketing - Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Jonathan D. Blotner has joined Impact Marketing as a corporate communications specialist. In his new role, Blotner will head all public relations efforts within the company, assist in research and development of new business, as well as create new interactive media opportunities for Impact's clients. Blotner formerly was CEO and media director of J. Blotner Advertising & PR in New Orleans.

20. Archived Article: Ccdc (lead) - Thursday, August 16, 2001
CCDC approves Pat OBriens loan CCDC approves Pat OBriens loan By SUE PEASE The Daily News The Center City Development Corp. Wednesday approved a $62,000 development loan application to the owners of a business planning to build a Pat OBriens bar on ...

21. Archived Article: Gpac (lead) St - Monday, May 1, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON City of Germantown funds Iris orchestra By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The City of Germantown has awarded a $200,000 grant to establish a community-based orchestra. The 38-member Iris orchestra, named after the Tennessee stat...

22. Archived Article: Gpac St - Friday, April 28, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON City of Germantown funds Iris orchestra By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News The City of Germantown has awarded a $200,000 grant to establish a community-based orchestra. The 38-member Iris orchestra, named after the Tennessee stat...

23. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 16, 1998
Easley To Replace Georgiu As Brett Easley was appointed acting president of Alldata. Easley was formerly vice president of information and training for AutoZone. Keith Johnson was named senior vice president of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South....

24. Archived Article: Standout (hightower) Lj - Friday, June 20, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Building achievement Pat Hightower was one of five building professionals inducted into the National Association of Home Builders Society of Honored Associates. By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When Pat Hightower decided to get involve...