Memphis City Council members gave final approval Tuesday, April 10, to a historical overlay district for Cooper-Young – the first historic district status granted by the city in 20 years.

But the 7-3 vote on third and final reading likely isn’t the end of the discussion about how decisions will be made by the local Landmarks Commission enforcing terms of the overlay that govern what can and cannot be built there or who it can be changed.

2. Shelby Farms Draws New 71-Acre, $142M Development - Friday, November 10, 2017

In a joint venture with Charles Crews of Crews Investment Holdings, Nashville-based Elmington Capital Group has submitted plans to the Office of Planning and Development for a 71-acre senior housing, apartment and single-family development next to Shelby Farms Park.

3. Nashville Developers Planning Massive 71-Acre Project Near Shelby Farms - Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Nashville-based Elmington Capital Group has submitted plans to the Office of Planning and Development for a 71-acre senior housing, apartment and single-family development next to Shelby Farms Park.

4. Council Sets Stage for City Employee Pay Raises - Thursday, May 25, 2017

Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, May 23, a 1 percent across-the-board pay raise for all city employees setting the stage for a final vote on budget matters at the June 6 council session.

5. Village Shops of Forest Hill Sold for $37.1 Million - Thursday, December 15, 2016

9155 U.S. Highway 72

Germantown, TN 38138

Sale Amount: $37.1 million 

Sale Date: December 2016

6. New Type of Subdivision to Replace Foote Homes - Friday, September 9, 2016

Memphis’ last traditional public housing complex is coming down and a new kind of subdivision will rise in its place.

The Land Use Control Board formally accepted the site plan for the South City development at its Thursday, Sept. 8, meeting. With the help of a $30 million federal Choice Neighborhoods grant, the Memphis Housing Authority plans to raze the 420 units of Foote Homes that date back to the 1940s to make way for Memphis’ first sustainable subdivision.

7. Dave Thomas Named CEO Of Kemmons Wilson Insurance - Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Dave Thomas has joined Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group as chief executive officer. In this role, he’s responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and also is tasked with growing the Memphis-based property and casualty insurance company. Thomas has 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, most recently serving as CEO of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

8. Loflin Yard Pays Attention to Residents - Tuesday, April 5, 2016

This week, a “rural oasis” opens for business in the middle of Downtown Memphis. That’s developer Taylor Berger’s vision for Loflin Yard, an acre-wide outdoor destination with pit barbecue, live music and barrel-aged cocktails.

9. Parking Wars - Saturday, June 21, 2014

It’s been a hot, humid and restless spring at Overton Park.

The park has been crowded, but not as crowded as expected given the political tempest over parking on Overton’s greensward.

10. Daniels Takes on New Role at Greater Memphis Chamber - Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The Greater Memphis Chamber has promoted Amy Daniels to the newly created position of senior vice president, membership and communications. Daniels, who has worked at the chamber for 17 years, will now oversee the membership department while continuing in her prior role, leading the communications and programming department.

11. Boyle Celebrates 80 Years, Sponsors Art Exhibit - Monday, March 18, 2013

Boyle Investment Co. turns 80 this year, and has partnered with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to celebrate.

12. How Much is Too Much? - Thursday, February 21, 2013

Show of hands – how many of us have those friends on Facebook that are over-sharers? Whether they are talking about that last taco they regret eating, their string of continuous bad dates, that very last beer they indulged in or other information that maybe we don’t really know them well enough to absorb, I think we all have those people in our news feed.

13. Commission Begins Redistricting Work - Monday, October 31, 2011

Shelby County Commissioners take the first of three votes Monday, Oct. 31, that will likely change the structure of the 13-member legislative body.

The commission would remain at 13 members representing the entire county, but commissioners are considering two redistricting plans that would change how the districts are configured.

14. Whitehead Promoted At Obsidian - Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thomas Whitehead has been promoted to account manager at Obsidian Public Relations.

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.

15. Survey Examines Local Social Media Use - Thursday, June 9, 2011

The world of social media is a trending topic these days, but its presence locally is still relatively unknown.

That’s why Obsidian Public Relations and Research Dynamics Inc. partnered to conduct a public opinion survey in hopes of learning more about the types of social media being used in the Memphis area and the implications of those habits for businesses and nonprofits alike.

16. Nonprofits, Biz Use QR Codes to Raise Money, Awareness - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Local businesses and nonprofit organizations are using quick response codes to make information retrieval easier than ever.

Made popular in Japan by Toyota in the 1990s, QR codes are making a splash in the Bluff City by bringing consumers with smart phones one step closer to businesses seeking to offer their services. Users can download a free QR code-scanning application, such as QuickMark or NeoReader, for their iPhone, Android or other brand of smart phone. Then, the phone’s camera scans the code, taking the user straight to a link – no typing or searching required.

17. Crafton Joins Memphis Goodwill As Director of Marketing, PR - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Kimberly Crafton has joined Memphis Goodwill Industries as director of marketing and public relations.

18. Wilson Named CBU Dean Of Graduate, Professional Studies - Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Dr. Patrick Wilson has been named dean of the Graduate and Professional Studies program at Christian Brothers University.

Wilson will lead the marketing, recruitment and retention for evening undergraduate programs and graduate programs as well as have responsibility for the financial planning and administrative operations.

19. Peeples Promoted to Administrator At Methodist Alliance Health Services - Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Trip Peeples has been promoted to administrator for Methodist Alliance Health Services' Home Medical Equipment and Infusion division.

Peeples has been with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for seven years, most recently serving as corporate director of finance and reimbursement and interim chief financial officer for Methodist Extended Care Hospital.

20. Baptist Memorial HospitalAcquires Walnut Grove Building - Monday, June 25, 2007
     Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis has acquired a two-story, 20,500-square-foot building that formerly housed INSOUTH Bank near the corner of Walnut Grove Road and Humphreys Boulevard. HTA/TBT Building Joint Venture recen

21. Archived Article - Tuesday, February 6, 2007

830 N. Byhalia Road
Collierville, TN 38017
Loan Amount: $10.6 million

Loan Date: Jan. 19, 2007

Maturity Date: Jan. 19, 2017

22. Baptist Buys Arlington Land,Transfers Madison Buildings - Wednesday, January 31, 2007
     Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. (BMHCC) last week was a party in two unrelated real estate deals: the transfer of two buildings in the Medical District to Memphis Bioworks Foundation and the purchase of a gas station

23. Commercial Advisors' Jensen Voted Commercial Broker of the Year - Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Larry Jensen has received the 2005 Pinnacle Award for Commercial Broker of the Year from the Memphis Area Association of Realtors' Commercial Council. Jensen is president and CEO of Commercial Advisors LLC. He has more than 30 years of experience in real estate.

24. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Jonathan M Jonathan M. Jones joined QualityLife Communities as director of business development. Prior to joining QualityLife, he worked for the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and in the software industry. Dr. Ada Shotwell, dean of liberal arts an...