They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock 'n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Gregg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music.

2. George Strait, Dolly Parton, Late Glen Campbell Given Honors - Friday, August 25, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The country music community honored the late Glen Campbell during the 11th annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee, following his death this month at the age of 81.

3. Last Word: The Borders of Violence, Guilty Verdict and Blue Suede Security - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Whenever there is a shooting of or near school children, one of the first things that happens once the police have investigated is detailing exactly where the incident happened – specifically whether it was actually on school property or near school property.

4. After Receiving Prestigious Award, Juice Plus+ Founder Jay Martin Speaks on Volunteerism - Monday, August 1, 2016

Recently, Juice Plus+ founder and president Jay Martin received the 2016 Ballington and Maud Booth Award from Volunteers of America, one of the nation’s largest and oldest human service charities.

5. Middle Tennessee construction can’t meet demand - Saturday, April 16, 2016

When it comes to residential real estate around Middle Tennessee, there are plenty of buyers but not nearly enough sellers, says Heather Benjamin with Reliant Realty’s Benjamin McConnell Group. And new construction just can’t keep up with the demand.

6. Country Icon Merle Haggard, Champion of the Underdog, Dies - Thursday, April 7, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back Home," died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.

7. Judge: East Tennessee City Can Change Name to Rocky Top - Friday, May 30, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – A federal judge has given a former coal mining town in East Tennessee the go-ahead to change its name to Rocky Top – a move that developers have said is needed to entice them to build a massive tourist complex in the town of 1,800 people.

8. Henry Named Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Collierville - Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Edgar L. Henry II has been named sales manager for Mercedes-Benz of Collierville, scheduled to open next spring. In his new role, Henry will manage the sales of all new and pre-owned cars sold at the dealership.

9. Apple's Jobs to Receive Posthumous Grammy - Monday, December 26, 2011

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is receiving a posthumous Grammy for his technological innovations in the arts.

Jobs is among a dozen people, music groups and companies receiving honorary awards Feb. 11, the day before the Grammys.

10. Fate of Ramesses Statue Still Hangs in Balance - Thursday, October 6, 2011

The fate of the Ramesses statue outside The Pyramid was delayed for another two weeks at City Hall as a Memphis City Council member again derailed the effort to move the monolith to the University of Memphis campus.

11. House GOP Leader Mentioned In Campfield Libel Case - Thursday, April 30, 2009

NASHVILLE (AP) – House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada doesn’t dispute that he could be the source of comments leading to a $750,000 libel lawsuit against another GOP lawmaker.

But Casada also says he doesn’t remember any discussion with Knoxville Rep. Stacey Campfield that led Campfield to write on his blog that Democrat Roger Byrge had been arrested several times on drug charges.

12. Delta Names Leadership Team for Northwest Combo - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines Inc. announced Tuesday its plans for the composition of its senior leadership team after it acquires Northwest Airlines Corp. later this year.

The Atlanta-based carrier said it expects the transition of Northwest's operations into Delta to last 12 to 24 months.

13. Archived Article: Pyramid (lead) - Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Pyramid

Pyramids Future Vital to Downtown

Officials contemplate new uses for old arena

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

This season might be the end of the line for The Pyramid as a basketball arena, but the future for the city- and county-...

14. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Maurice Wexler, a shareholder in Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwells Memphis office, was elected to the board of governors o

Maurice Wexler, a shareholder in Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwells Memphis office, was elected to the board o...

15. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, April 18, 2002
Tennessees death penalty debate rages on Tennessees death penalty debate rages on By MARY DANDO The Daily News When Robert Glen Coe was put to death by lethal injection April 19, 2000, he was the first person executed in Tennessee in 40 years. Coe w...