The Metro Nashville City Council is “just worn out,” councilman Robert Swope says.

“All of us are completely beat up. We’ve had more elections in the last three months than we’ve had in the last five years. We’re all sick of it,” Swope says. “We’ve got the MLS soccer stadium thing going crazy. Look at it, transit, property taxes, budget. This is a part-time gig for us. I’m spending 70 hours a week working on my part-time gig.

2. Anne Dixon Joins BRIDGES as CFO - Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Anne Dixon has joined BRIDGES as vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Dixon, who is a Bridge Builders alumna, is responsible in her new role for financial reporting and analysis to help BRIDGES leadership in performing their responsibilities. 

3. Arthurs Find Success With Dad-Daughter Law Practice - Thursday, June 14, 2012

After graduating from Southern Methodist University in 2000, Megan Arthur took some time off to think about whether law school was truly the right fit for her.

4. Irving Leads Research Co. Animal Cell Therapies - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Adam M. Irving is chief executive officer of San Diego-based Animal Cell Therapies Inc., a company that develops stem cell treatments to treat a variety of ailments for animals. Irving is based in Memphis.

5. Stephens Named Executive Director Of Exceptional Foundation of West Tenn. - Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Jeni Stephens has been named the executive director of the Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee.

Stephens was appointed following a national search conducted by the EFWT.

She joins the EFWT with a 14-year background in nonprofit administration. She most recently served as deputy director of development for the Pink Palace Family of Museums. She also has served as director of marketing and development for the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and the Memphis Academy of Science in Engineering.

6. Johnson Big Winner at MBA YLD Elections - Monday, November 23, 2009

Shon Johnson, an associate at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee PC, was elected vice president/president-elect at the Memphis Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division’s annual meeting and elections Thursday night.

7. Events - Thursday, June 26, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will host its Breakfast Forum today from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. ArtsMemphis will host Neil Archer Roan with the Washington-based Roan Group as the speaker. R.S.V.P. to Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

8. Events - Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic will be “The Mastermind Principle: Propelling Your Way to Success by Giving and Gaining Ideas.” The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

9. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, July 9, 2001
Small business owners are invited to a retirement planning seminar, sponsored by UBS PaineWebber and Seligman Advisors Inc Small business owners are invited to a retirement planning seminar, sponsored by UBS PaineWebber and Seligman Advisors Inc., f...