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2. Memphis Daily News Wins 9 Green Eyeshade Awards - Saturday, June 9, 2018

The Daily News and the Memphis News placed in nine categories in the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Green Eyeshade Awards, including five first-place finishes. The regional awards cover an 11-state area.

3. Memphis News, Daily News Win 9 Green Eyeshade Awards - Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The Daily News and the Memphis News placed in nine categories in the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual Green Eyeshade Awards, including five first-place finishes. The regional awards cover an 11-state area.

4. Last Word: Mimeo Move, Food Fight and Sundquist for Blackburn - Monday, May 14, 2018

There aren’t any renderings just yet of what a second convention center hotel with the 100 North Main Building as its centerpiece would look like. That’s probably a good thing for now because some of the specs and the footprint are still in flux. The developers of the proposed convention center hotel said as the weekend began that they plan a 600 room hotel and a complex that includes two 30-story towers in addition to the 37-story tall 100 North Main Building – the tallest building in the city. And the foot print will likely jump Second Street to take in the vacant Jefferson Plaza building. Here is the update and some perspective on how we got to this point.

5. Last Word: Singletary to Memphis, County Budget Notes and Buying NIN Tickets - Friday, May 11, 2018

It’s not a done deal yet. But there is at least the framework of a plan for the city’s tallest building. The city has signed a letter of intent with the current owners to convert the 100 North Main Building to a convention center hotel with retail, meeting space and a parking garage with a timeline to have this built and open for business by the end of 2022 – two years after the $175 million renovation of the Memphis Cook Convention Center is to be completed.

6. Pinnacle Gets New Senior VP in Atoka - Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Terry Fiveash has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a senior vice president and mortgage adviser, based at Pinnacle’s loan production office at 13690 U.S. 51 in Atoka.

7. Fred’s CEO Resigns, Replaced By CFO - Saturday, May 5, 2018

The CEO of Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. has left the company, less than two years into his run as the top executive and on the heels of a particularly volatile period for Fred’s that has seen other management shuffles, an uncertain turnaround strategy and a plummeting stock price.

8. First Tennessee to Lay Off 58 in Greene County - Saturday, May 5, 2018

First Tennessee Bank is laying off a few dozen employees in Greene County, Tennessee, a move that’s related to the bank’s merger with Capital Bank Financial Corp.

9. Independent Weather Service Chosen as Partner for 3 Events - Friday, May 4, 2018

Cirrus Weather Solutions LLC has been chosen to provide weather forecasting services and on-site meteorological support to three Memphis outdoor entertainment events.

10. First Tennessee to Lay Off 58 in Greeneville - Thursday, May 3, 2018

First Tennessee Bank is laying off a few dozen employees in Greene County, Tennessee, a move that’s related to the bank’s merger with Capital Bank Financial Corp.

11. Community South Memphis Bike Rides Through May - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The Big Jump Teen Ambassadors are hosting bike rides through South Memphis every Thursday through May as part of the South Memphis Glide Ride.

The group bicycle ride will take riders along scenic views through South Memphis from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. each week, and the Big Jump Teen Ambassadors will also demonstrate how to improve bicycle facilities and connectivity within the South Memphis area.

12. Registration Open For Dragon Boat Races - Monday, April 30, 2018

Registration is open for the seventh annual Duncan-Williams St. Jude Dragon Boat Races at Mud Island River Park, set for Saturday, May 12.

Anyone can register to join an existing team or form a new team of 20 paddlers and one drummer. Visit stjude.org/dragonboat. Coaches will lead practice sessions during race week so participants can familiarize themselves with the dragon boats that are 42 feet long as well as the 300-meter course on the Mississippi River.

13. O’Charley’s Announces Effort for St. Jude - Saturday, April 28, 2018

O’Charley’s has announced a partnership with the St. Jude Memphis to Mobile Run.

Each year, the 399-mile relay event invites the community to run from Memphis to Downtown Mobile in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s research and treatments for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Starting April 23, guests will be invited to contribute to the cause at all Memphis-area O’Charley’s restaurants.

14. Tri Delta Hits Halfway Mark Of $60M Goal for St. Jude - Saturday, April 28, 2018

Less than four years into a 10-year commitment to raise $60 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Tri Delta fraternity has hit the halfway mark and raised $30 million for the hospital.

15. New Retailer Brahmin Coming to Saddle Creek - Saturday, April 28, 2018

Brahmin, a retail store that sells jewelry, leather bags and other accessories, is opening a boutique in Germantown on May 11 in the Shops of Saddle Creek.

The 1,000-square-foot store will feature a new design concept with a more casual, laid-back aesthetic. The Saddle Creek store will also be equipped with modern retail technology, including digital touch screens and mobile- and cloud-based checkout for customers.

16. New Retailer Brahmin Coming to Saddle Creek - Friday, April 27, 2018

Brahmin, a retail store that sells jewelry, leather bags and other accessories, is opening a boutique in Germantown on May 11 in the Shops of Saddle Creek.

The 1,000-square-foot store will feature a new design concept with a more casual, laid-back aesthetic. The Saddle Creek store will also be equipped with modern retail technology, including digital touch screens and mobile- and cloud-based checkout for customers.

17. Tri Delta Hits Halfway Mark Of $60M Goal for St. Jude - Thursday, April 26, 2018

Less than four years into a 10-year commitment to raise $60 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Tri Delta fraternity has hit the halfway mark and raised $30 million for the hospital.

18. O’Charley’s Announces Effort for St. Jude - Wednesday, April 25, 2018

O’Charley’s has announced a partnership with the St. Jude Memphis to Mobile Run.

Each year, the 399-mile relay event invites the community to run from Memphis to Downtown Mobile in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s research and treatments for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Starting April 23, guests will be invited to contribute to the cause at all Memphis-area O’Charley’s restaurants.

19. Cumberland Trust Surpasses $3B in Assets Under Administration - Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Cumberland Trust, an independent corporate trustee serving clients in 48 states with nine offices, including one in Memphis, has surpassed $3 billion in assets under administration.

It’s a major milestone for the firm, which opened a Memphis office in 2003.

20. Pinnacle Expands Team in Memphis - Monday, April 23, 2018

Pinnacle Financial Partners has recruited a senior credit officer, credit adviser and two other financial services professionals to work at its main Memphis office on Shady Grove Road.

Evelin Amido, with 38 years of experience, is a senior vice president and senior credit officer. She comes from Iberiabank, where she was an executive vice president and senior credit officer.

21. Methodist Le Bonheur Patient Records on iPhone - Saturday, April 21, 2018

Patients of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare now have access to their medical information through the health app available on Apple’s iOS mobile platform.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare supports Health Records on the iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose.

22. St. Jude Launches Data Platform for Researchers - Saturday, April 21, 2018

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has launched a new cloud-based data-sharing and research collaboration platform called St. Jude Cloud, an online portal with benefits that include giving researchers quick access to the largest public repository of pediatric cancer genomics data in the world.

23. Occupational Therapy Students Host Art Auction - Saturday, April 21, 2018

For the second consecutive year, occupational therapy students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host a community art auction to raise funds for the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center at UTHSC.

24. Archer Malmo Wins Best of NAMA Awards - Saturday, April 21, 2018

Brand communications agency Archer Malmo was honored by the National Agri-Marketing Association at both the national and regional levels of the Best of NAMA awards.

The agency received a national first-place and national merit award, as well as a total of 25 regional awards.

25. UTHSC Occupational Therapy Students Hosting Art Auction - Thursday, April 19, 2018

For the second consecutive year, occupational therapy students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host a community art auction to raise funds for the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center at UTHSC.

26. Archer Malmo Wins National, Regional Ag Industry Awards - Thursday, April 19, 2018

Brand communications agency Archer Malmo was honored by the National Agri-Marketing Association at both the national and regional levels of the Best of NAMA awards.

The agency received a national first-place and national merit award, as well as a total of 25 regional awards.

27. UTHSC Names New Associate Director of Student Affairs - Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Dustin Fulton has been named associate director of Student Affairs for Conduct and Community Standards and a student conduct officer in Student Affairs and Enrollment Services at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

28. Methodist Le Bonheur Patient Records Now on iPhone - Monday, April 16, 2018

Patients of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare now have access to their medical information through the health app available on Apple’s iOS mobile platform.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare supports Health Records on the iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose. Before, patients’ medical records were held in multiple locations, requiring patients to log into each provider’s website and piece together the information manually.

29. St. Jude Launches Cloud-Based Data Platform for Researchers - Monday, April 16, 2018

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has launched a new cloud-based data-sharing and research collaboration platform called St. Jude Cloud, an online portal with benefits that include giving researchers quick access to the largest public repository of pediatric cancer genomics data in the world.

30. Wunderlich Downtown HQ Opens Next Week - Saturday, April 14, 2018

This time next week, Memphis-based investment firm Wunderlich Securities Inc. will start to be settled into the company’s new Downtown Memphis headquarters, in One Commerce Square, suite 1800.

31. First Tennessee to Put $4B In Community Investment - Saturday, April 14, 2018

Memphis-based First Tennessee Bank, along with its newly acquired Capital Bank, are launching a five-year, nearly $4 billion effort to expand the availability of financial resources in low- to moderate-income communities across an eight-state footprint.

32. Regions Bank Opens New Lakeland Branch - Saturday, April 14, 2018

Regions Bank has opened a new branch in Lakeland that it calls one of the bank’s most modern locations in the Memphis area.

33. Regions Bank Opens New Lakeland Branch - Friday, April 13, 2018

Regions Bank has opened a new branch in Lakeland that it calls one of the bank’s most modern locations in the Memphis area.

34. Wunderlich Downtown HQ Opens Next Week - Wednesday, April 11, 2018

This time next week, Memphis-based investment firm Wunderlich Securities Inc. will start to be settled into the company’s new Downtown Memphis headquarters, in One Commerce Square, suite 1800.

35. Last Word: MLK50s Surprise Ending, Senate Race Shake Up and EDGE Insights - Monday, April 9, 2018

Does the NBA need a version of the mercy rule for this meaningless part of the season for teams that have already made the second season – I mean, the playoffs – and those who are looking to lose their way to the top draft pick? The Grizz played their last home game of the season Sunday at the Forum. Grizz over the Pistons 130 – 117.

36. Pinnacle Financial Expands Mortgage Team in Memphis - Monday, April 9, 2018

Pinnacle Financial Partners has expanded its mortgage team in Memphis.

The bank has added four new people with decades of combined mortgage experience between them. And the group is moving into a new Pinnacle mortgage office near the Wolfchase area at 2645 Appling Road.

37. Rhodes College Junior Publishes Research - Saturday, April 7, 2018

Filoteia Popescu, a Rhodes College junior with a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology and neuroscience, has published an article that proposes a new procedure for evaluating women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss.

38. UTHSC Launches Clinical Trials Network - Saturday, April 7, 2018

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched the Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee.

Operating as a separate subsidiary of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation, the network was created to enable UTHSC clinical research faculty to design, solicit and conduct statewide clinical trials with the overarching goal of providing new therapeutics and medical devices aimed at improving the health of all Tennesseans.

39. UT Researchers Learn How Green Tea Affects Humans - Saturday, April 7, 2018

A research team collaborating across the University of Tennessee systems has discovered molecular mechanisms with which key chemicals in green tea work.

The team, including one researcher at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, discovered which receptor key chemicals found in green tea interact with.

40. New Work/Play Studio Coming to Midtown - Saturday, April 7, 2018

A creative work and play studio called TransforMama is coming to Midtown in May.

Launched by Memphis native Layne Carden, TransforMama will occupy 2,800 square feet at 2256 Central Ave. and will serve as a haven for new and expecting mothers.

41. Last Word: I Am A Man Plaza, Graceland Clears EDGE and Filing Deadline Action - Friday, April 6, 2018

Sometimes the simplest concepts say more than an elaborate explanation can – even when the history it depicts is complex. A plaza dedicated to the 1,300 city sanitation workers who went on strike in 1968 formally opened Thursday on what had been a vacant lot just across Pontotoc from the south side of Clayborn Temple. And the occasion included more of the small moments that have made this week so compelling. Watching civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson walk around the plaza and discover it includes one of his quotes from the 1968 strike.

42. New Work/Play Studio Coming to Midtown - Friday, April 6, 2018

A creative work and play studio called TransforMama is coming to Midtown in May.

Launched by Memphis native Layne Carden, TransforMama will occupy 2,800 square feet at 2256 Central Ave. and will serve as a haven for new and expecting mothers.

43. UTHSC Launches Clinical Trials Network - Thursday, April 5, 2018

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched the Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee.

Operating as a separate subsidiary of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation, the network was created to enable UTHSC clinical research faculty to design, solicit and conduct statewide clinical trials with the overarching goal of providing new therapeutics and medical devices aimed at improving the health of all Tennesseans.

44. UT Researchers Discover How Green Tea Affects Humans - Thursday, April 5, 2018

A research team collaborating across the University of Tennessee systems has discovered molecular mechanisms with which key chemicals in green tea work.

The team, including one researcher at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, discovered which receptor key chemicals found in green tea interact with.

45. Rhodes College Junior Publishes Research - Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Filoteia Popescu, a Rhodes College junior with a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology and neuroscience, has published an article that proposes a new procedure for evaluating women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss.

46. Memphis Greenspace Plans Spring Park Programming - Saturday, March 31, 2018

The nonprofit Memphis Greenspace has announced a first wave of activation in its current park portfolio of Memphis Park and Health Sciences Park.

In conjunction with the Downtown Memphis Commission and UrbanArt Commission, Memphis Park will host the Truth Booth – an interactive, transmedia global project featuring an inflatable, portable speech bubble recording booth – Tuesday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

47. Bite Squad Expands Into Southaven - Saturday, March 31, 2018

Restaurant delivery service Bite Squad has expanded into Southaven with the acquisition of local restaurant delivery service City-Spree.

Southaven marks the first city in Mississippi that Bite Squad will service, and it will offer delivery from nearly 100 local restaurants at its launch, including local favorites such as Maria’s Cantina, Kublai Khan, Akita Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse, Lost Pizza Co., Mister P’s Buffalo Wings and Old Style Bar-B-Q.

48. Bite Squad Expands Into Southaven - Friday, March 30, 2018

Restaurant delivery service Bite Squad has expanded into Southaven with the acquisition of local restaurant delivery service City-Spree.

Southaven marks the first city in Mississippi that Bite Squad will service, and it will offer delivery from nearly 100 local restaurants at its launch, including local favorites such as Maria’s Cantina, Kublai Khan, Akita Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse, Lost Pizza Co., Mister P’s Buffalo Wings and Old Style Bar-B-Q.

49. Memphis Greenspace Plans Spring Park Programming - Thursday, March 29, 2018

The nonprofit Memphis Greenspace has announced a first wave of activation in its current park portfolio of Memphis Park and Health Sciences Park.

In conjunction with the Downtown Memphis Commission and UrbanArt Commission, Memphis Park will host the Truth Booth – an interactive, transmedia global project featuring an inflatable, portable speech bubble recording booth – Tuesday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

50. UTHSC Professor Awarded $418,000 Research Grant - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Dr. Brian Peters, a researcher at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has been awarded $418,000 to continue his research repurposing compounds to fight against inflammation that results from what’s commonly referred to as a yeast infection.

51. VIA Productions launches charitable initiative with OneWorld Health - Monday, March 26, 2018

Memphis-based video production company VIA Productions is undertaking a charitable initiative with OneWorld Health, a provider of sustainable health care in Third World countries.

VIA supports OneWorld Health as a production partner, capturing and producing video content in Nicaragua and Uganda to bring their stories to a larger audience. The new initiative aims to promote the organization to VIA’s clients by providing contribution and support opportunities on its invoices and updates on the organization’s work through their newsletter.

52. Nearly $240,000 Grant Headed to St. Jude - Saturday, March 24, 2018

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of almost $240,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The money will be used for research into pediatric cancer survivorship outcomes and interventions.

53. Hopdoddy Sets Date For Overton Square Opening - Saturday, March 24, 2018

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has announced it’s opening its first Memphis location on April 2 at Overton Square.

Hopdoddy works directly with farmers and ranchers around the country to source the best ingredients available. In addition to favorites like the Buffalo Bill – made with a bison patty, Frank’s Hot Sauce, bacon, blue jack cheese and “sassy sauce” – Hopdoddy will roll out new food and drink items for the first time.

54. Neurologist Joins Regional One Health - Saturday, March 24, 2018

Dr. Jesus Martinez, a neurologist, has joined Regional One Health. He’s also an instructor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

55. AutoZone Board OKs $1B Share Buyback - Saturday, March 24, 2018

The board of directors for Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone has approved the company buying back $1 billion of its shares.

It’s a continuation of the company’s ongoing buyback of AutoZone common stock. Since the buyback program started in 1998, and including the new authorization, AutoZone’s board has authorized the repurchase of $19.7 billion of its stock.

56. Wealth Management Firm Gets New Logo, Brand - Saturday, March 24, 2018

Wealth management firm Hilliard Lyons, which has 10 branches in Tennessee, including a Memphis office, is unveiling a new brand and logo firm-wide.

The Tennessee branches – which employ 70 wealth advisers, client service associates and other staff – are getting new exterior signage this week.

57. Wealth Management Firm Gets New Logo, Brand - Friday, March 23, 2018

Wealth management firm Hilliard Lyons, which has 10 branches in Tennessee, including a Memphis office, is unveiling a new brand and logo firm-wide.

The Tennessee branches – which employ 70 wealth advisers, client service associates and other staff – are getting new exterior signage this week.

58. Neurologist Joins Regional One Health - Thursday, March 22, 2018

Dr. Jesus Martinez, a neurologist, has joined Regional One Health. He’s also an instructor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

59. AutoZone Board OKs $1B Share Buyback - Thursday, March 22, 2018

The board of directors for Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone has approved the company buying back $1 billion of its shares.

It’s a continuation of the company’s ongoing buyback of AutoZone common stock. Since the buyback program started in 1998, and including the new authorization, AutoZone’s board has authorized the repurchase of $19.7 billion of its stock.

60. Hopdoddy Sets Date For Overton Square Opening - Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Hopdoddy Burger Bar has announced it’s opening its first Memphis location on April 2 at Overton Square.

Hopdoddy works directly with farmers and ranchers around the country to source the best ingredients available. In addition to favorites like the Buffalo Bill – made with a bison patty, Frank’s Hot Sauce, bacon, blue jack cheese and “sassy sauce” – Hopdoddy will roll out new food and drink items for the first time.

61. Nearly $240,000 Grant Headed to St. Jude - Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of almost $240,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The money will be used for research into pediatric cancer survivorship outcomes and interventions.

62. Last Word: Preparing for 5G, The City's Pre-K Plan and Beyond the Classics - Monday, March 19, 2018

The East High and Hamilton High basketball teams are state champions at the end of the weekend. Much of the attention here has been on the East division because with that decided, East High coach Penny Hardaway is now free to be named coach of the Tigers. And it looks like Tuesday will be the day for that.

63. Pinnacle Honored for Social Responsibility - Monday, March 19, 2018

Pinnacle Financial Partners has earned a spot on the “Honor Roll” for 2018 from the Center for Companies that Care, a ranking that celebrates U.S.-based companies with “outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.”

64. Memphis Investment Firm Wins Industry Award - Saturday, March 17, 2018

Highland Capital Management in Memphis has been awarded a Top Guns designation by Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager database, North America’s longest-running database of investment managers.

65. Memphis Medical Orgs Get $1.2M in Research Grants - Saturday, March 17, 2018

More than $1.2 million in federal grant money is on its way to Memphis for medical research efforts.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded new research grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Healthchart LLC, a Memphis firm that manufactures diagnostic medical equipment.

66. Wynonna to Play Summer Symphony - Saturday, March 17, 2018

Summer Symphony at the Live Garden has announced Wynonna will be performing there in May with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and conductor Robert Moody.

Sponsored by Gossett-Audi, the third annual Summer Symphony is set for May 26.

67. Federal Grant of Almost $400K Headed to UTHSC - Saturday, March 17, 2018

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded a grant of $392,494 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for developmental research on treatments for osteoporosis.

68. Last Word: Waiting on Hardaway, Campaign Habits and Hasheem Thabeet's Shadow - Friday, March 16, 2018

Penny Hardaway’s formal hiring as the new Tigers basketball coach is expected next week and you can almost hear all of the resume’s hitting Hardaway’s email as he puts together a staff. Hardaway’s name first surfaced as a possible coach in the last days of Josh Pastner, pre-Tubby Smith. It's only become stronger and better developed since then.

69. Federal Grant of Almost $400K Headed to UTHSC - Friday, March 16, 2018

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded a grant of $392,494 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for developmental research on treatments for osteoporosis.

70. Wynonna to Play Summer Symphony - Thursday, March 15, 2018

Summer Symphony at the Live Garden has announced Wynonna will be performing there in May with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and conductor Robert Moody.

71. Memphis Medical Orgs Get $1.2M in Research Grants - Wednesday, March 14, 2018

More than $1.2 million in federal grant money is on its way to Memphis for medical research efforts.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded new research grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Healthchart LLC, a Memphis firm that manufactures diagnostic medical equipment.

72. Memphis Investment Firm Wins Industry Award - Monday, March 12, 2018

Highland Capital Management in Memphis has been awarded a Top Guns designation by Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager database, North America’s longest-running database of investment managers.

73. Tactical Magic Logo Designs Appear in Publication - Saturday, March 10, 2018

Logos created for two Memphis businesses by local branding agency Tactical Magic have been included in the 10th volume of LogoLounge, a leading publication of branding and identity de-sign work.

One is the “Mojo of Midtown” logo, created for the Midtown Memphis Development Corp., which features a gritty retro-funky style in keeping with the district’s character; the other is the PuppyUp monogram, which represents that organization’s dedication to canine cancer research.

74. Bank Executive Appointed To Federal Reserve Council - Saturday, March 10, 2018

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed Commercial Bank and Trust vice chairman and CEO Mott Ford to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council for a three-year term ending in 2020.

75. MERI, Genesis Foundation Announce Rebrand - Saturday, March 10, 2018

Memphis-based Medical Education and Research Institute and Genesis Legacy of Life have announced a rebrand of their services and spaces.

Serving medical professionals across the country, MERI is a nonprofit educational bioskills lab and service provider. Genesis Legacy of Life (genesislegacy.org) is MERI’s willed whole-body donor program and will now be known as the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation.

76. Turner Construction Moves To New Memphis Office - Saturday, March 10, 2018

Turner Construction Co. has moved to a new 2,700-square-foot office at 6060 Primacy Parkway in Memphis.

77. Digest - Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies Suffer 15th Consecutive Loss

The Grizzlies lost their 15th straight game, 119-110 at Chicago, on Wednesday, March 7.

The team has not won since defeating the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on Jan. 29.

78. Turner Construction Moves to New Memphis Office - Thursday, March 8, 2018

Turner Construction Co. has moved to a new 2,700-square-foot office at 6060 Primacy Parkway in Memphis.

79. MERI, Genesis Foundation Announce Rebrand - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Memphis-based Medical Education and Research Institute and Genesis Legacy of Life have announced a rebrand of their services and spaces.

80. Memphis Bank Executive Appointed to Federal Reserve Council - Tuesday, March 6, 2018

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed Commercial Bank and Trust vice chairman and CEO Mott Ford to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council for a three-year term ending in 2020.

81. Playhouse Planning 17 Productions for 50th Season - Monday, March 5, 2018

Playhouse on the Square kicks off its 50th season this August with the regional premiere of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

The 2018-19 season, announced Wednesday, Feb. 28, will feature eight productions at Playhouse on the Square, seven at Circuit Playhouse and two at POTS@TheWorks.

82. PRIZM Ensemble Hosts MLK Concert - Saturday, March 3, 2018

PRIZM Ensemble is presenting “A Concert For The Next 50 Years” next month at Clayborn Temple.

The event, set for April 5, will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination in Memphis and reflect on what the next 50 years can look like.

83. Jernigan Capital CEO Çalls 2017 ‘Outstanding Year’ - Saturday, March 3, 2018

Memphis-based Jernigan Capital Inc., a capital partner for self-storage entrepreneurs, has closed the books on what chairman and CEO Dean Jernigan described as “an outstanding year for the company.”

84. Jernigan Capital CEO Çalls 2017 ‘Outstanding Year’ - Friday, March 2, 2018

Memphis-based Jernigan Capital Inc., a capital partner for self-storage entrepreneurs, has closed the books on what chairman and CEO Dean Jernigan described as “an outstanding year for the company.”

85. PRIZM Ensemble Hosts MLK Concert - Thursday, March 1, 2018

PRIZM Ensemble is presenting “A Concert For The Next 50 Years” next month at Clayborn Temple.

The event, set for April 5, will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination in Memphis and reflect on what the next 50 years can look like. The concert is made possible by the support of John Riley, in remembrance of his brother and civil rights attorney George Riley, who was from Memphis and died in San Francisco in 2016.

86. Last Word: Corker at Lincoln Day, Pre K Trouble and Rye at the Orpheum - Monday, February 26, 2018

The National Weather Service was out Sunday surveying damage from storm damage Saturday evening in eight areas of northwest Tennessee and northeast Arkansas as those communities began recovering from the damage of what appears to be at least one tornado. The areas hit are: Trenton, Tennessee; Weakley County northeast of Martin; Madison County, 5 miles northeast of Jackson; Dresden to northeast of Paris; the Union City and South Fulton areas; and Clay County, Arkansas into the Missouri bootheel.

87. Around Memphis: Feb. 26, 2018 - Monday, February 26, 2018

The Daily News offers a weekly roundup of Memphis-related headlines from around the web, adding context and new perspectives to the original content we produce on a daily basis. Here are some recent stories worth checking out...

88. College Awarded Training Grant for Nurses for Crisis Situations - Monday, February 26, 2018

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in collaboration with Regional One Health, has been awarded a $16,000 grant to train area nurses to handle and diffuse crisis situations in hospitals and other health care settings.

89. First Horizon Announces Employee Raises - Saturday, February 24, 2018

A little more than a month after the parent company of First Tennessee Bank distributed one-time $1,000 bonuses to employees, the company is rolling out another employee perk.

90. New Restaurant Opening In Saddle Creek March 10 - Saturday, February 24, 2018

North Carolina-based Rise Biscuits, Donuts & Righteous Chicken is bringing its concept featuring both sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options to the Shops at Saddle Creek in Germantown on March 10.

91. Stanley Bar-B-Que Closes In Overton Square - Saturday, February 24, 2018

About a month after saying he hoped to keep his Overton Square barbecue restaurant open even though the business had filed for bankruptcy, Stanley Bar-B-Que co-owner David Walker said the eatery has shut its doors for good.

92. Rhodes Top Producer Of 2017-18 Fulbright Students - Saturday, February 24, 2018

Rhodes College is among the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. students, according to an announcement from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

93. Startup FrontDoor Rebrands as HelloHome - Saturday, February 24, 2018

FrontDoor, a female-led, Memphis-based real estate technology startup, has rebranded as HelloHome.

The venture’s focus since 2015 has been on bringing transparency to the real estate business in part with a flat-fee model. While many related startups work to bypass or even replace real estate agents and sidestep the multiple listing service system, HelloHome partners with agents across the U.S., providing them with customers.

94. Last Word: Corker & Blackburn, More Frost and Dale Watson's Move to The Haven - Friday, February 23, 2018

It's possible around City Hall these days to get your RFQs mixed up with your RFPs. And there is a difference in requests for qualifications and requests for proposals. Usually RFQs come before RFPs – but there are exceptions – loopholes. The latest RFQ out of City Hall – album title or t-shirt slogan? – is for the adaptive reuse of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

95. Rhodes College a Top Producer of 2017-18 Fulbright Students - Friday, February 23, 2018

Rhodes College is among the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. students, according to an announcement from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

96. Memphis Startup FrontDoor Rebrands as HelloHome - Friday, February 23, 2018

FrontDoor, a female-led, Memphis-based real estate technology startup, has rebranded as HelloHome.

The venture’s focus since 2015 has been on bringing transparency to the real estate business in part with a flat-fee model. While many related startups work to bypass or even replace real estate agents and sidestep the multiple listing service system, HelloHome partners with agents across the U.S., providing them with customers.

97. First Horizon National Corp. Announces Employee Raises - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

A little more than a month after the parent company of First Tennessee Bank distributed one-time $1,000 bonuses to employees, the company is rolling out another employee perk.

98. Turner Construction Co. Expands Memphis Office - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Turner Construction Co. has added three new managers in its Memphis office.

Jeremy Harville has joined the company as a project manager, Mary Bright will serve as community & citizenship manager and Elly Olmstead has been named environmental health & safety manager.

99. New Restaurant Opening In Saddle Creek March 10 - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

North Carolina-based Rise Biscuits, Donuts & Righteous Chicken is bringing its concept featuring both sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options to the Shops at Saddle Creek in Germantown on March 10.

100. First Horizon National Corp. Announces Employee Raises - Monday, February 19, 2018

A little more than a month after the parent company of First Tennessee Bank distributed one-time $1,000 bonuses to employees, the company is rolling out another employee perk.