Gary Johnson, director of the Shelby County Governmental Law Library, is celebrating his 50th year as a librarian. In his current role, he directs the county law library’s operations, including budgeting, staffing and library services, and reports to a 10-member board that include nine attorneys and one judge. 
When asked about his longevity in the field, Johnson says the libraries where he’s worked – which include public, school and law libraries – have been different enough to keep him challenged and interested. 

2. City Reviews Ridesharing Policies - Wednesday, August 6, 2014

The city of Memphis is reviewing policies and procedures related to vehicles for hire after a firestorm related to ridesharing services such as Lyft and Uber erupted earlier this summer.

City permits administrator Aubrey Howard said the city had not yet initiated patrols to catch Lyft and Uber drivers in the act, but has instead launched a review of the city’s policies.

3. Uber, Lyft Operating Despite Cease-and-Desist Notices - Thursday, July 17, 2014

Uber and Lyft continued to shuttle customers back and forth early this week, undaunted by the city’s decision last week to send the companies cease-and-desist letters.

A representative from Uber said the company had not received any notice from the city by Tuesday, July 15, and indicated the company has no intention of putting the brakes on the app-based service.

4. City Debuts Transportation Commission - Friday, May 25, 2012

As Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. worked his way through a recent busy day, he walked briskly into his City Hall conference room where a group of seven people were waiting around the table.

“Welcome to the club,” he said to the first ever appointees to the new Memphis Transportation Commission, the group that will regulate all vehicles for hire in the city.

5. Cordova's Stella Marris Issued Dance Permit - Friday, December 2, 2011

The city of Memphis has issued a compensated dance permit for Stella Marris, the Cordova restaurant owned by topless-club businessman Steve Cooper.

6. Pedicabs Debut Downtown, Rides Free for Now - Tuesday, November 8, 2011

For now, the newest addition to Main Street mall traffic and Downtown traffic in general will run free of charge.

But the founders of Memphis Pedicab Co. are urging those who use the adapted three-wheel bicycles to get around Downtown to tip the drivers. Still to come is an ordinance that formally regulates pedicabs.

7. City Passes New Wrecker Rules - Thursday, November 3, 2011

Memphis City Council member Harold Collins says he has become “the wrecker city councilman” – the council member who garners the lion’s share of complaints about rogue tow truck operators and complaints from tow truck operators.

8. Next Move - Tuesday, July 19, 2011
To say the now-closed restaurant at 7955 Fischer Steel Road has had an unusual history is probably an understatement.

9. Topless-Club Owner Sues Over Cordova Restaurant - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

A little more than a month after a Shelby County Chancery Court judge dismissed a previous lawsuit on the matter, topless-club owner Steve Cooper has filed a new suit over his attempt to open a Cordova restaurant that he says will have Coyote Ugly-style entertainment.

10. Topless-Club Owner Cooper Files Federal Suit Over Cordova Restaurant - Monday, June 6, 2011

A little more than a month after a Shelby County Chancery Court judge dismissed a previous lawsuit on the matter, topless-club owner Steve Cooper has filed a new suit over his attempt to open a Cordova restaurant that he says will have Coyote Ugly-style entertainment.

11. Commissioners to Vote on Health Loop Clinic Funding - Monday, May 24, 2010

When The Regional Medical Center at Memphis decided late last year to spin off five of its outpatient care clinics, administrators of the hospital said the decision would give the institution financial breathing room. It would save the county $3.8 million annually.

12. Schoolhouse Shuffle - Monday, April 26, 2010

On a cold February morning, a group of excited parents clustered in a tent in back of Kate Bond Elementary School.

13. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, April 6, 2005
MAAR Pinnacle Awards Winners Announced

MAAR Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors announced the following winners of the fourth annual Pinnacle Awards: Al Andrews Jr. of Panattoni Development Co., Commercial...

14. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, February 16, 2005
YMCA Appoints Senior Vice President for Development

YMCA Appoints Senior Development Officer

Rorie Trammel was promoted to senior vice president for development and community relations for YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South. Trammel joined the ...