What’s in a name? Plenty when it comes to tourism. The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau is now Memphis Tourism – a name change that has been in the making for a while before last week’s unveiling at the CVB’s annual meeting where it flipped the switch on the new identity. There are a couple of key ingredients in the change – soul and home – according to Memphis Tourism president Kevin Kane.

2. Trey Carter Honored Among Top 35 Millennial Influencers - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Patrick “Trey” Carter III has been named one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in the Country by the Next Big Thing Movement, a global network of more than 20,000 young professionals and creatives. Carter, president of Olympic Career Training Institute and an active community volunteer, is the only Tennessean to be included on the list. He will be honored Saturday, March 10, at NBTM’s Forward Conference in New York City alongside other influencers, including “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and YouTube vlogger Tyler Oakley.

3. EDR Gets Predevelopment Nod for MSU Housing Project - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

EdR, also called Education Realty Trust Inc., has announced that its predevelopment agreement for the College View housing development project at Mississippi State University has been approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.

4. Education Realty Trust Reports Q4 Results - Wednesday, February 22, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Education Realty Trust Inc. on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

5. Snapshot: Memphis-Based Public Companies - Saturday, May 30, 2015

Here's a look at what's going on at the dozen public companies headquartered in Memphis:

AutoZone Inc.

AutoZone Inc. is one of the largest auto parts retailers and distributors in the U.S., with a store count of 5,476 as of Feb. 14. Since 1998, the company has repurchased $15.7 billion worth of its own shares. At the end of March, AutoZone continued its share buyback program with the authorization to buy back another $750 million in company stock. The company followed that news with plans to pursue a $650 million debt offering to be used for “general corporate purposes.” – Andy Meek

6. Shelby Farms Conservancy Seeks $7.2 Million in Permits - Tuesday, February 3, 2015

6093 N Patriot Lake Blvd.
415 E. Patriot Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38118
Permit Amount: $7.2 million

7. The Preserve at Southwind Sells for $28 Million - Tuesday, January 6, 2015

7991 Capilano Drive
Memphis, TN 38125
Sale Amount: $28 million

Sale Date: Dec. 22, 2014
Buyer: Southwind Apartments LP
Seller: G&I VII Preserve at Southwind Apartments LP
Loan Amount: $18 million
Loan Date: Dec. 18, 2014
Maturity Date: Oct. 31, 2020
Lender: Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
Details: A team that includes Memphis-based Foegelman Venture Partners has sold The Preserve at Southwind apartment community for $28 million.

8. Commercial Professionals Achieve Designations - Saturday, March 9, 2013

Eleven members of local professional organizations in commercial real estate reached elite status in 2012 in their respective fields, which include the Memphis metro area’s appraisers, commercial brokers and property managers.

9. Commercial Professionals Achieve Designations - Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Eleven members of local professional organizations in commercial real estate reached elite status in 2012 in their respective fields, which include the Memphis metro area’s appraisers, commercial brokers and property managers.

10. FDIC Signs Lease In Lakecrest - Friday, May 25, 2012

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has inked a substantial lease in Lakecrest III, marking the market’s largest office lease signing this year.

11. Performance Of Memphis Public Cos. Varies Widely - Monday, April 16, 2012

Memphis is home to several publicly traded companies that have made an indelible mark on industries ranging from transportation to finance and manufacturing.

Here’s a snapshot of how those companies are faring at the moment. (For a detailed look at AutoZone, see related story, "The Fast Lane.")

12. Office Market Outlook Tied to Small Biz Expansion - Monday, April 2, 2012

Companies seeking larger blocks of office space are staying on the sidelines for the most part so far this year because of diminishing inventory in the area’s hottest submarkets of East Memphis, the Tenn. 385 corridor and Downtown.

13. EdR Sees Q4 Net Loss of $5.8M - Monday, February 27, 2012

The same day Memphis-based EdR announced it would have a majority interest in developing, owning and managing a $36 million cottage-style community near the University of Mississippi, the collegiate housing company reported a fourth quarter net loss of $5.8 million compared to fourth quarter 2010.

14. EdR Sees Q4 Net Loss of $5.8M - Friday, February 24, 2012

The same day Memphis-based EdR announced it would have a majority interest in developing, owning and managing a $36 million cottage-style community near the University of Mississippi, the collegiate housing company reported a fourth quarter net loss of $5.8 million compared to fourth quarter 2010.

15. EdR to Develop Ole Miss Housing - Friday, February 24, 2012

Memphis-based collegiate housing company EdR has executed agreements with Landmark Properties to develop, own and manage a $36 million community near the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss.

The announcement comes Thursday, Feb. 23 – the same day EdR will release its fourth quarter financial results after market close.

16. EdR to Develop Ole Miss Housing - Thursday, February 23, 2012

Memphis-based collegiate housing company EdR has executed agreements with Landmark Properties to develop, own and manage a $36 million community near the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss.

The announcement comes Thursday, Feb. 23 – the same day EdR will release its fourth quarter financial results after market close.

17. Former CBRE Exec Barton Joins Memphis-Based EdR - Monday, February 13, 2012

Scott Barton has joined EdR, a student housing real estate investment trust based in Memphis, as vice president of real estate acquisitions.

18. Education Realty Trust Rebrands, Promotes Key Execs - Monday, January 9, 2012

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. has had a busy few months, ending fourth-quarter 2011 with several new properties in hand and starting 2012 by turning over a new leaf entirely – to be more specific, a new name, a new logo, new positions for several key executives and a $28 million acquisition.

19. CRE Activity Stays Strong During 2011 - Friday, December 30, 2011

Despite hard times, local commercial real estate firms were able to ink plenty of deals in the past 12 months.

Memphis’ industrial leasing activity kicked off in January when Buena Park, Calif.-based Pacific Logistics Corp. signed a 60,000-square-foot lease in ProLogis Park DeSoto for its first Memphis-area location.

20. Prolonged Recession - Monday, December 26, 2011

In the words of Phil Woodard, an owner of multiple residential and commercial properties in Downtown Memphis, breaking even is the new profit.

Or as national real estate expert Jonathan Miller said earlier this month at the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Outlook for the Mid-South, “We cannot expect to make money the way we did a few years ago.”

21. Education Realty Trust to Negotiate U of K Project - Thursday, December 15, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has been selected to negotiate the potential revitalization and expansion of more than 9,000 residence hall beds at the University of Kentucky over the next seven to 10 years.

22. Mercer Ready to Steer MAAR Commercial Council - Monday, November 28, 2011

John Mercer does not take over as 2012 president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council until Jan. 1, but he is already working hard planning several big MAAR events for early next year.

23. Green Shoots - Monday, November 28, 2011

As the local commercial real estate market approaches the end of 2011, experts say it appears to be in line with national fundamentals for secondary and tertiary markets.

Shelby County commercial sales in the third quarter were the highest sales volume since Q3 2007, with $259 million, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

24. Education Realty Trust Closes Common Stock Offering - Thursday, November 10, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. has closed its underwritten public offering of 14.4 million shares of common stock, including 1.9 million shares purchased by the underwriters pursuant to an overallotment option, the company announced Tuesday, Nov. 8.

25. Education Realty Trust Reports 3 Transactions - Thursday, November 10, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc., a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing, announced Tuesday, Nov. 8, two acquisitions and one collegiate housing development.

26. Education Realty Trust Announces Stock Offering - Friday, November 4, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc., a Memphis-based owner, developer and manager of collegiate housing, plans to sell 12.5 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering, the company announced Wednesday.

27. Education Realty Trust Improves Operating Funds - Monday, October 31, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. on Thursday, Oct. 27, announced third quarter funds from operations (FFO) totaled $500,000 compared to a loss of $32.6 million the same period a year ago.

28. Education Realty Trust Declares Q3 Dividend - Friday, October 14, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

29. Two Tenants Join Ridgeway Center - Monday, October 10, 2011

Boyle Investment Co. has inked a pair of new office leases at 999 S. Shady Grove Road in Ridgeway Center, building on its longevity with two local companies.

30. Boyle Adds 2 Tenants to Ridgeway Center - Friday, October 7, 2011

Boyle Investment Co. has inked a pair of new office leases at 999 S. Shady Grove Road in Ridgeway Center, building on its longevity with two local companies.

31. EDR Announces Leasing Results for Academic Year - Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has announced what it is calling “market-leading” leasing results for the 2011-2012 academic school year.

32. EDR Completes $175M Revolving Credit Facility - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has closed on an unsecured revolving credit facility with an increase in size to $175 million from $95 million. This facility also contains an accordion feature, which allows Education Realty Trust to increase the size to $315 million.

33. EDR Buys Housing Near Cal-Riverside - Friday, September 23, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has completed the full-ownership purchase of University Village Towers, a collegiate housing community adjacent to the University of California-Riverside.

34. EDR Sees Q2 Net Income Rise - Monday, July 25, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. on Thursday, July 21, announced net income of $0.6 million, or $0.1 per diluted share, in the second quarter.

35. Education Realty Trust Reports Q2 Earnings, Activity - Friday, July 22, 2011

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. announced Thursday, July 21, its second-quarter net operating income was $13.1 million, up 1.3 percent from the same period last year.

36. Education Realty Trust Begins Work At Syracuse University - Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has completed closing on the ground lease and the commencement of construction for its second company-owned apartment community on the Syracuse University campus.

37. Education Realty Trust Closes Financing, Begins Construction of Alabama Apts. - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has closed financing and commenced construction of a $41 million apartment community adjacent to the eastern edge of the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

38. Education Realty Trust Sells Morrow, Ga., Apartments - Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has completed the sale of a Morrow, Ga., apartment community for $20.5 million.

39. Education Realty Trust Increases Quarterly Dividend - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The board of directors of Education Realty Trust Inc. – a Memphis-based developer, owner and manager of collegiate housing – has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock for the quarter ending June 30.

40. Education Realty Trust Posts Q1 Growth - Monday, April 25, 2011

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. showed same-community net income operating growth of 4.3 percent in the first three months of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.

41. Education Realty Trust Posts Net Income Growth in Q1 - Friday, April 22, 2011

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. showed same-community net income operating growth of 4.3 percent in the first three months of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.

42. Education Realty Trust Announces Three Projects - Thursday, February 24, 2011

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust, one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of college housing, has announced three projects across the U.S.

First, ERT executed a 60-year ground lease with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System for a new collegiate apartment community near the University of Texas at Austin campus. Construction is expected to begin this summer for a summer 2013 opening.

43. Education Realty Trust Announces Three Projects - Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust, one of the nation’s largest developers, owners and managers of college housing, has announced three projects across the U.S.

First, ERT executed a 60-year ground lease with the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System for a new collegiate apartment community near the University of Texas at Austin campus. Construction is expected to begin this summer for a summer 2013 opening.

44. Riley Poised to Lead MAAR Commercial Council in 2011 - Friday, January 7, 2011

Ron Riley launched his sales career by selling copiers and printers at Xerox Corp. shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Memphis.

45. Education Realty Wraps Sale of Student Housing - Monday, December 13, 2010

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc., a real estate investment trust that specializes in student housing, said Thursday it has completed the sale of five housing communities in three states for $53.1 million.

46. Colvett Named Greenscape President - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Frank Colvett Jr. has been promoted to president of GreenScape Inc.

Colvett previously was executive vice president and corporate treasurer. He has been at GreenScape since 1992 and has served in various capacities including project manager, estimator and vice president of marketing.

47. U of M’s McClurg Honored With Legal Education Award - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Andrew McClurg has received the Excellence in Legal Education Award from the University of Memphis’ Law Alumni Board. McClurg is a professor of law and the Herbert Herff Chair of Excellence in Law at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He also is associate dean for faculty development.

48. U of M Names Murrell Assistant Dean of Distance Education - Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Dr. Vicki Murrell has been named assistant dean of distance education for the University of Memphis.

49. Education Realty Trust CEO Bower to Retire - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc., which owns and operates housing for college students, has reported that Paul O. Bower plans to retire as president and CEO when a successor is named.

50. Education Realty Declares Quarterly Dividend - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. last week said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 20.5 cents.

The real estate investment trust said the dividend is payable Aug. 15 to shareholders of record July 31.

51. Education Realty TrustRevenue Increases 14.2% - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. said its total revenue for the quarter ended March 31 increased $4.2 million, or 14.2 percent, to $34.3 million.
     Net income from operations imp

52. Education Realty Trust Closes$100M Bond Issue in Pa. - Thursday, April 3, 2008
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. and its development subsidiary, Allen & O'Hara Development Co. LLC, has closed a $100.3 million bond issue on behalf of University Student Housing LLC for new student housing on

53. Education Realty TrustNegotiates Lease Termination - Friday, February 8, 2008
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. has negotiated an early termination of its lease with Place Properties Inc. for the portfolio of 13 properties owned by EDR.
     Place has leased t

54. Memphis Company to ContinuePennsylvania Dorm Work - Monday, December 24, 2007
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. recently won a contract for the third development phase of a four-phase, $250 million initiative to replace about 3,500 beds of student housing on the campus of Indiana Universit

55. Education Realty Trust Reports Q3 Revenue Increase - Friday, November 2, 2007
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. has reported third quarter revenue of $28.3 million, up 7.2 percent from $26.4 million for the third quarter 2006.
     Education Realty Trust devel

56. Education RealtyBuys Oklahoma Reserve - Friday, September 29, 2006
     Memphis-based Education Realty, through a joint venture with Chicago-based Walton Street Capital LLC, has bought The Reserve on Stinson in Norman, Okla., for $31 million.
     The 612-bed com

57. Education Realty BeginsConstruction on Alabama Project - Monday, September 25, 2006
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. (EDR) has started construction on a new $30 million on-campus student housing community at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
     Ridgecrest R

58. Education Realty Trust Buys California Development - Wednesday, September 20, 2006
     Memphis-based Education Realty Trust Inc. has acquired the 218,000-square-foot University Village Towers in Riverside, Calif., for $45 million. Education Realty bought the housing complex from Irvine-based R.D. Olson Dev

59. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, April 21, 2005
Wolfchase Dealership

Wolfchase Dealership

Financed for $1.2 Million

Memphis-based HJ&F LLC has taken a $1.2 million construction loan for property containing the Wolfchase Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Auto Dealership, located on 9.27 acres at...

60. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, March 3, 2005
Winchester, Riverdale Land

Winchester, Riverdale Land

Financed for $27.5 Million

Michael A. Lightman Sr. has financed 38.78 acres near Winchester and Riverdale roads for $27.5 million, according to The Daily News Public Records Database, ww...

61. Archived Article: Healthcare P.2 - Thursday, October 4, 2001
Firm acquires building at Baptist campus

Firm acquires building at Baptist campus

Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. announced the acquisition of a 97,000-square-foot medical office facility at 80 Humphreys Blvd., just yards from the new Baptist Mem...

62. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, July 3, 2001
Allen & O'Hara's Education Properties Trust Acquires Florida Apartment Community Allen & O'Hara trust acquires Florida apartment community Allen & O'Hara Inc.s Education Properties Trust LLC, a joint venture with Fremont Realty Capital, ...

63. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 5, 2001
Construction is underway at 435 N Construction is underway at 435 N. Byhalia Road on a 16,633-square-foot commercial building in Collierville, the future home of Crye-Leikes Collierville branch office, which will relocate from its present leased spa...

64. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, April 24, 2001
Allen & OHara, Fremont Realty Allen & OHara, Fremont Realty team up for national acquisitions Allen & OHara Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Fremont Realty Capital LP to capitalize Education Properties Trust LLC, an acq...

65. Archived Article: Baptist P. 2 - Monday, January 31, 2000
Medical office building to accompany new Baptist hospital Medical office building to accompany new Baptist hospital Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. announced that Healthcare Realty Trust will fund, construct and o...

66. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, April 28, 1998
Corrections Corporation of America, a Nashville-based prison management company, and CCA Prison Realty Trust, a prison real estate investment trust, announced they have signed a merger agreement Corrections Corporation of America, a Nashville-based ...

67. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, April 7, 1998
RFS Hotel Investors Inc RFS Hotel Investors Inc. announced J.C. Bradford & Co. purchased 547,946 shares of newly issued RFS common stock for placement in a recently formed unit investment trust. The stocks value was $18.25 per share. Net proceed...