Mark Cockerell saw his fill of University of Memphis basketball last season – and admitted it wasn’t on his nickel. “Went to almost all the games with tickets I got at work,” said Cockerell, who works for FedEx. “There were always lots of unused tickets floating around.”

2. After Disaster of 2017, New Year Looking Good for Vols - Friday, January 12, 2018

Vol Nation should celebrate. It’s a new year. It’s got to be better than 2017. Tennessee athletics had a bad year, one of the worst ever. It was rough for fans, alumni and boosters.

3. Olympians Suit Up in High-Tech Apparel to Shave Seconds - Wednesday, August 3, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – When seconds count, the right clothing matters.

For the Rio Olympics, Nike used 3-D printing technology to develop small silicone protrusions for redirecting air flow around the runner. Body scanners helped Adidas design suits to keep swimmers in ideal form. Swiss cycling specialist Assos turned to wind tunnels to craft custom, form-fitting suits for the U.S. cycling team.

4. U of M Athletics Nears 901 Campaign Goal - Thursday, June 30, 2016

The University of Memphis Athletic Department is close to reaching the finish line of its 901 Campaign, which launched in September 2014 with the goal of adding 901 new members to the Tiger Scholarship Fund. As of Tuesday, June 28, the university was 45 donors shy of accomplishing that goal.

5. Georgia Tech Hires Pastner From Memphis to Replace Gregory - Saturday, April 9, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) – Josh Pastner isn't promising a quick fix as Georgia Tech's basketball coach.

6. Brewery Developers Buy Site for New Apartment Building - Tuesday, March 3, 2015

11 Butler Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
Sale Amount: $1.25 million

Sale Date: Feb. 23, 2015
Buyer: 495 Tennessee LLC
Seller: BCH Investments LLC
Details: The team behind the development of the historic Tennessee Brewery has acquired a key piece of property adjacent to the long-vacant structure as plans for the new Tennessee Brewery: The Revival series of events there move forward.

7. Fight Rages Over Definition of Tennessee Whiskey - Thursday, June 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – To many, Tennessee means whiskey. But inside the state, the question is: What does Tennessee whiskey mean?

A battle between two worldwide liquor companies – owners of rival brands Jack Daniel's and smaller rival George Dickel – is being waged over who has the right to label their drink as following authentic Tennessee style. It's among the epicurean battles being waged around the world over what food and drink should carry special status as local and unique.

8. U of M Names Walker Associate Athletic Dir. - Saturday, March 22, 2014

Dr. Adam G. Walker has rejoined the University of Memphis Athletic Department as senior associate athletic director for development. Walker previously served the department as its director of major gifts.

9. U of M Names Walker Associate Athletic Director - Monday, March 17, 2014

Dr. Adam G. Walker has rejoined the University of Memphis Athletic Department as senior associate athletic director for development. Walker previously served the department as its director of major gifts.

10. Baldwin Joins Trumbull Labs as Pathologist - Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Dr. Heather Sehnert Baldwin has joined Trumbull Laboratories LLC as a pathologist. In her new role, Baldwin will practice a full range of pathology with a focus in hematopathology.

11. U of M’s Preza Receives $740K Award for Research - Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Dr. Chrysanthe Preza has received a more than $740,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award for her research to improve live cell imaging. Preza is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis’ Herff College of Engineering.

12. Double Deuce Taps Unfilled Void - Thursday, June 14, 2007

Perhaps it shouldn't be surprising that a pair of business partners with unique sports backgrounds parlayed that intensity into getting Beale Street's newest hotspot off the ground.

Their brainchild, the Double Deuce Saloon, is the only full-time country music bar on Beale and opened next door to the New Daisy Theatre last month, during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

13. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Memphs memos

Larry K. Scroggs joined Burch, Porter & Johnson as a member in the law firms litigation section. Scroggs has been in private practice since 1971. He earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University. He was a state representative fo...

14. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 3, 1996
04-03 memos Enterprise National Bank announced several promotions: Deborah Gifford was promoted to a vice president at Enterprise. Gifford has been employed by company since its inception in 1990 and manages the retail banking division. Judy Magri w...