The 16th annual Toy Truck toy drive for Porter-Leath will be open Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 6-8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave., and Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WMC Action News 5, 1960 Union Ave. The drive collects new, unwrapped toys that promote early childhood learning (dolls, puzzles, balls, blocks, etc.) and cash, check and credit card donations to benefit children 6 weeks to 5 years old served by Porter-Leath’s preschool program. Visit porterleath.org.

2. Events - Tuesday, December 5, 2017

The UniverSoul Circus Big Top Christmas visits Memphis Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 5-10, at Hickory Ridge Mall, 6075 Winchester Road. The Christmas-themed circus production features contortionists, motocross stunts, dancers, animal acts and more. Tickets start at $16. Visit universoulcircus.com for details and showtimes.

3. Holiday Toy Truck Fundraiser to Benefit Porter-Leath Kids - Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Nearly 6,000 at-risk children up to age 5 and who are served by Porter-Leath will have a merrier Christmas this year thanks to the 16th Annual Toy Truck Benefiting Porter-Leath and Bob & Roland’s 13th Annual Stumbling Santa Pub Crawl hosted by the Flying Saucer Downtown.

4. Events - Monday, December 4, 2017

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park hosts Run, Walk, Bike Night Monday, Dec. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the park, 6903 Great View Drive N. Starry Nights will be closed to cars; Hyde Lake Wheel House will be open for bike rentals. Admission is $5. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org for a list of Mistletoe Village activities and other details.

5. Events - Saturday, December 2, 2017

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend races take place Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at Second Street and Monroe Avenue. Race registration is closed, but spectators are welcome to bring signs and cheer for runners. Some streets will be closed or have limited traffic access during the race. Visit stjudemarathon.org for a street closure list and other details.

6. Reindeer Come Out for Porter-Leath Toy Truck - Monday, December 21, 2015

Bud Davis Cadillac last week hosted the 14th annual Toy Truck drive benefiting Porter-Leath. The drive, presented by Yuletide Office Solutions, collected about 6,000 toys for kids ages 6 weeks to 5, who are served by the organization's preschool programs.

7. Events - Saturday, December 13, 2014

The 13th annual Porter-Leath Toy Truck will collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations Monday, Dec. 15, to Dec. 19 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. at WMC-TV Action News 5, 1960 Union Ave., and Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave. Donations from both locations will benefit children and families served by Porter-Leath. Visit porterleath.org.

8. Events - Monday, December 15, 2014

The 13th annual Porter-Leath Toy Truck will collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations Monday, Dec. 15, to Dec. 19 from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. at WMC-TV Action News 5, 1960 Union Ave., and Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave. Donations from both locations will benefit children and families served by Porter-Leath. Visit porterleath.org.

9. Events - Friday, December 12, 2014

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host Perre Coleman Magness, author of “Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook” for a discussion and book signing Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

10. TPC Southwind to Host Birdies for the Brave - Monday, September 15, 2014

As part of the PGA Tour’s “Together, anything’s possible” charitable mission, TPC Southwind will conduct fundraising for nine military homefront groups as part of Birdies for the Brave, a national outreach initiative dedicated to supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families.

11. Events - Saturday, January 4, 2014

Hattiloo Theatre will present “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” Thursday, Jan. 9, to Jan. 26 at the theater, 656 Marshall Ave. Visit hattiloo.org.

12. Events - Friday, January 3, 2014

Playhouse on the Square will present “Almost, Maine” as part of the POTS@TheWorks series Friday, Jan. 3, through Jan. 26 at TheatreWorks, 2085 Monroe Ave. Buy tickets at playhouseonthesquare.com.

13. Events - Wednesday, January 1, 2014

T.O. Fuller State Park will host its first hike of the year Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 9:30 a.m., starting at the visitors center, 1500 Mitchell Road. The 4-mile hike along the Discovery Trail will include a birds of prey program during the break. Cost is free; bring hiking shoes and water. Call 543-7581 or email michael.champagne@tn.gov.

14. Events - Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The 55th AutoZone Liberty Bowl, featuring the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Rice University Owls, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 3 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. Country vocal group Diamond Rio will perform at halftime. Visit autozonelibertybowl.org.

15. Events - Monday, December 2, 2013

The WRVR Toy Truck will be at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave., from Monday, Dec. 2, to Friday, Dec. 6 to collect gifts for children served by Porter Leath. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Visit porterleath.org.

16. Events - Saturday, November 30, 2013

Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at participating small businesses across Memphis. The nationwide event includes retailers, restaurants, museums, entertainment venues and more. Visit shopsmall.com for a list of participating businesses.

17. Christmas Spirit - Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Through Friday, Nov. 30, Memphians will be dropping off toys and cash donations at Bud Davis Cadillac in East Memphis for a special purpose.

It’s part of the 2012 WRVR Toy Truck, presented by BancorpSouth Inc., and it’s one of the largest events and fundraisers each year benefiting Porter-Leath, an organization that focuses on at-risk children and families.

18. Events - Monday, November 26, 2012

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is accepting nominations for its 2013 Legends Award through Monday, Dec. 10. The awards honor women whose visionary and innovative work is paramount in their area of outreach. Visit wfgm.org for details and a nomination form.

19. Events - Thursday, November 22, 2012

The Daily News’ offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 26, at 8:30 a.m. and remain open during normal business hours.

20. $7.5 Million Permit App Filed for Fieldstone Apts. - Tuesday, June 5, 2012

7986 Tournament Drive
Memphis, TN 38125

Permit Cost: $7.5 million

Permit Date: Applied May 2012

Owner: Fieldstone Apartments III Co.

Contractor: Patton & Taylor Construction Co.

21. Cadillac Dealer Site Financed for $7M - Monday, June 4, 2012

K.B. Davis Investment LP has filed a $7 million loan through Americredit Financial Services Inc., doing business as GM Financial, for the Poplar Avenue property leased to Bud Davis Cadillac Inc.

22. Cadillac Dealership Financed for $1M - Tuesday, February 14, 2012

K.B. Davis Investment LP has financed the Bud Davis Cadillac Inc. property at 5433 Poplar Ave. through Compass Global Management Ltd. for $1 million.

23. Annual Toy Truck Drive Seeks Donations - Friday, November 18, 2011

The 10th annual WRVR Toy Truck Drive to benefit children served by Porter-Leath will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave.

24. Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co. Opens New Custom Center - Thursday, April 7, 2011

Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co. has opened its 17th custom center location at Bud Davis Cadillac at 5433 Poplar Ave.

25. Wolfchase Auto Dealer Site Sells for $4M - Friday, February 4, 2011

A Wolfchase auto dealership facility is officially changing hands and names.

First Tennessee Trust Department has bought the 48,085-square-foot auto dealership formerly known as Cadillac SAAB of Memphis, 7727 U.S. 64, for $4 million.

26. Cypress Realty Holdings Buys Millington Perkins Site - Tuesday, January 11, 2011

8472 New Wilkinsville Road
Millington, TN 38053
Sale Amount: $1.3 Million

27. Stage Road Dealership Sells for $4 Million - Monday, January 10, 2011

Bud Davis Cadillac Inc. has sold its former auto dealership at 7727 U.S. 64 (Stage Road) near Bartlett for $4 million to First Tennessee Bank as trustee.

28. Events - Monday, November 29, 2010

The WRVR Toy Truck will collect new toys and gifts to benefit children served by Porter-Leath Monday through Dec. 3 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave. For more information about the toy drive or how to donate, call 577-2500, ext. 1167, or visit www.porterleath.org.

29. Events - Friday, November 26, 2010

The Memphis Turkey Trot Four Miler and Two Mile Turkey Leg Relay will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at Shelby Farms. To register or for more information including a course map, visit www.memphisturkeytrot.racesonline.com.

30. Events - Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The meeting will be an open microphone where people can discuss hot business topics and engage in networking. For more information, call 482-0354.

31. Events - Monday, November 30, 2009

The Memphis Public Library and Information Center Board of Trustees will meet today at 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. For more information, call 415-2846.

32. Events - Friday, November 27, 2009

The Center for Southern Folklore will host a free performance by singer and guitarist James Bonner today from noon to 1 p.m. at the center, 123 S. Main St. For more information, call 525-3655.

33. Events - Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Open Microphone” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

34. Local Artists Set Up Seasonal Cooperative - Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Several local artists are kicking off a Winter Arts cooperative this week at 5475 Poplar Ave., just east of Bud Davis Cadillac.

35. Events - Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Open Microphone” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

36. Sammons: Two Months Left For Cushy SUV - Monday, August 24, 2009

The administration of Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery is still dealing with agreements made during the tenure of former Mayor Willie Herenton. One of those involves a car lease for the Cadillac Escalade SUV that had been Herenton’s official transportation.

37. Report: Tip Trade Brisk in Clerk’s Office - Thursday, January 29, 2009

A tip jar wasn’t on the counter at the Shelby County Clerk’s office, but for at least six years, starting in 2003, some employees took tips from citizens as they processed car titles and license plates.

38. Report: County Clerk CAO, Three Others Took Gratuities and Tips - Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The chief administrative officer of the Shelby County Clerk’s office was taking gift cards and gift certificates from local auto dealers to help them with car titles and other auto paperwork, according to a report from the Shelby County Attorney’s office.

39. Report: County Clerk CAO, Three Others Took Gifts And Tips - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The chief administrative officer of the Shelby County Clerk’s office was taking gift cards and gift certificates from local auto dealers to help them with car titles and other auto paperwork, according to a report from the Shelby County Attorney’s office.

40. Cooper’s Report Date Delayed to April - Wednesday, December 31, 2008

He was supposed to report to the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence, Colo., Tuesday. But one week after former local political consultant Joe Cooper filed a sealed motion in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, U.S. District Judge J. Daniel Breen signed an order allowing Cooper more time before he begins serving his sentence.

41. WRVR Toy Truck To Collect for Porter-Leath - Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The WRVR Toy Truck will be at Bud Davis Cadillac, 5433 Poplar Ave., Monday, Dec. 5 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. to be filled with new toys and gifts for children served by Porter-Leath.

42. Porter-Leath Seeks Volunteers for Toy Truck - Thursday, October 23, 2008

Porter-Leath is looking for volunteer groups to collect donations for the organization’s children as part of the annual WRVR Toy Truck event.

The volunteer groups will collect donations for Porter-Leath using WRVR collection cans throughout November. Groups can be businesses, schools, clubs, organizations or any other local group that would like to participate.

43. Songbird Cooper Anticipates Own Day in Court - Wednesday, May 28, 2008

With the jury verdict last week acquitting former Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford Sr. on six counts of bribery and extortion, the book has been closed on that federal corruption case against him.

44. GMAC Dismissed From Hyneman-Bud Davis Cadillac Suit - Thursday, April 3, 2008

GMAC Financial Services Corp., the auto loan company sued late last year along with Bud Davis Cadillac Inc. by wealthy Memphis real estate developer Rusty Hyneman, has been dismissed as a defendant in the case.

45. Coin Toss Sparks Complaint Against Judge - Wednesday, February 20, 2008

A coin toss was performed during a recent hearing in Shelby County Chancery Court that was intended to solve a logistical dispute in a high-profile case brought late last year by real estate developer Rusty Hyneman.

46. New Insights Surface In Cooper Testimony - Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Joe Cooper gave an insider's account of the private deals, expensive favors and back room meetings now apparently commonplace in Memphis politics.

What the former Shelby County commissioner, car salesman, political consultant and now twice-convicted felon also alleged in a sworn statement Dec. 20 is that real estate developer Rusty Hyneman lied about being involved in one of those favors in a recent lawsuit.

47. Under Oath, Cooper Alleges More Backroom Deals at City Hall - Monday, January 7, 2008

The informant in an FBI undercover probe that led to federal indictments against two Memphis City Council members now has talked about his role in that case – and a related civil matter – under oath.

48. Under Oath, Cooper Alleges More Backroom Deals at City Hall - Friday, January 4, 2008

The informant in an FBI undercover probe that led to federal indictments against two Memphis City Council members now has talked about his role in that case – and a related civil matter – under oath.

49. Cooper Sentencing Delayed Until May - Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Prosecutors have filed a motion in federal court asking that the sentencing of former Shelby County Commissioner Joe Cooper, previously set for Thursday, be delayed about four months.

Federal prosecutors asked for a 120-day continuance so Cooper can help them continue to build a bribery and corruption case against Memphis City Councilman Edmund Ford. Cooper, once a fixture at City Hall where he lobbied the council on behalf of clients he represented, is expected to take the witness stand at Ford's coming trial.

50. 'The Year of Truth' - Thursday, December 27, 2007

During a presentation to members of a Memphis City Council committee about the Libertyland amusement park earlier this year, councilman Edmund Ford apparently wasn't satisfied with what he was hearing. He wanted more specifics.

51. Judge to Consider if Ford, Lee Should Be Tried Together - Friday, December 14, 2007

A federal judge will decide next week whether Memphis City Councilman Edmund Ford and former Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division head Joseph Lee will go to trial together to face an 11-count indictment against both men.

52. Events - Friday, December 7, 2007

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a "Building a Better Board" workshop today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, 1900 Union Ave. The event is $75 for Alliance members, free for participants in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $115 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

53. Events - Thursday, December 6, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will host its annual Chairman's Membership Luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Cost is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

54. Events - Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Mid-South Real Estate Investors Association Inc. will meet today from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Al Chymia Shrine Temple, 5770 Shelby Oaks Drive. Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will be the featured speaker. For registration, call 458-2600 or e-mail info@midsouthreia.org.

55. Leaseholder Demands Ford Return Cadillac - Tuesday, December 4, 2007

A mini-drama of sorts has emerged around a luxury vehicle that Memphis City Councilman Edmund Ford began leasing for his mortuary business in 2004.

The lending company that owns the lease has asked a local court to order Ford to give back the car. The councilman, who is leaving office at the end of this year, stopped making monthly payments in August on the black Cadillac SRX.

56. Hyneman Claims Signature Was Forged On Lease Documents - Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Developer Rusty Hyneman has filed a complaint in Shelby County Chancery Court over what he claims is a forgery of his name on documents for a vehicle that was leased in 2004 from Bud Davis Cadillac by Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford's mortuary business.

57. Stiff Competition, High Stakes Drive Billboard Industry - Monday, December 11, 2006

A story goes that Franklin D. Roosevelt could draw a line across a map of the United States and name each county the line crossed, as well as that state's political party chairmen. Old hands in Memphis' billboard industry have a similar ability.

58. Real Estate Consultant Pivots From Political Loss to Financial Gain - Friday, May 12, 2006

What's a real estate industry veteran to do after losing a race for public office in Shelby County?

If you're Joe Cooper - a real estate consultant and former associate of the late William Tanner, one of the most colorful, fascinating Memphis businessmen of them all - you turn your attention south: specifically, to South Memphis.

59. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, September 26, 2002
EEOC files unrelated lawsuits

EEOC files unrelated lawsuits

against two Memphis firms

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed unrelated race discrimination suits against Bud Davis Cadillac, doing business as Cadillac/Saab of ...

60. Archived Article: Cadillac (lead) - Thursday, May 30, 2002
Cadallac-Saab of Memphis moves from Covington Pike Cadillac dealer test drives new market By SUE PEASE The Daily News A car dealership located on Covington Pike since 1987 is moving to Cordova to be closer to potential buyers. Cadillac-Saab of Memph...