The Tiger Scholarship Fund has created a memorial account in honor former University of Memphis men’s tennis coach Tommy Buford, who died Jan. 14 at age 83 at his home in Boise, Idaho.

The account was created at the request of former Tiger tennis players and friends of Buford.

2. Memorial Fund Created for Coach Tommy Buford - Thursday, February 15, 2018

The Tiger Scholarship Fund has created a memorial account in honor former University of Memphis men’s tennis coach Tommy Buford, who died Jan. 14 at age 83 at his home in Boise, Idaho.

3. GOP Tax Overhaul Will Be Felt by State, Local Governments - Friday, December 22, 2017

With Congress sending President Donald Trump a tax overhaul, state and local governments are preparing for some fallout.

A look at some of the ways it might affect them:

FEDERAL-STATE CONNECTIONS

4. Memphis Open Hall of Fame To Induct Phil Chamberlain - Saturday, February 11, 2017

Local tennis legend Phil Chamberlain will be inducted into the Memphis Open Hall of Fame as part of the Memphis Open tennis tournament.

Chamberlain will be honored during a ceremony to be conducted between the first and second matches of the evening session on Thursday, Feb. 16.

5. Memphis Open Hall of Fame To Induct Chamberlain - Thursday, February 9, 2017

Local tennis legend Phil Chamberlain will be inducted into the Memphis Open Hall of Fame as part of the Memphis Open tennis tournament.

Chamberlain will be honored during a ceremony to be conducted between the first and second matches of the evening session on Thursday, Feb. 16.

6. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some of Those Who Died in 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017

Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.

7. Grizzlies Sign KD in Free Agency, Trade Mike Conley? No, Don’t Think So - Monday, February 15, 2016

So there’s a national report out there saying the Memphis Grizzlies will make a strong play to sign free agent Kevin Durant after the season.

8. After 40 Years of Pro Tennis, Will Memphis See Another? - Friday, February 12, 2016

You can’t tell the players – or the owners – without a scorecard.

That’s the recent history of what is presently called the Memphis Open presented by ServiceMaster.

It is, specifically speaking, an ATP World Tour 250 event.

9. Henry Turley Co. Files Permits for South Junction - Tuesday, August 27, 2013

727 E. Mann Circle; 726. E. Mann Circle; 725 W. Mann Circle; 35 W. Georgia Ave.; 649 Florida St.; 18 W. Carolina Ave.; 9 E. Carolina Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
Permit Costs: $1.5 million; $1.5 million; $1.5 million; $1.5 million; $1.5 million; $1.5 million; $1.4 million

10. Florida Company Buys Multi-Tenant Building on U.S. 64 - Friday, August 23, 2013

A local affiliate of Delray Beach, Fla.-based Belford Ventures has paid $3 million for the multi-tenant retail building at 7859 U.S. 64 (Stage Road) in Northeast Memphis.

The entity 7859 Stage LLC bought the 72,472-square-foot building in an Aug. 19 warranty deed from Memphis-based CM&W GP, a partnership composed of Phil Chamberlain, Jon McCreery and Jack Whitaker. That group bought the property in 2005 from SKN LLC for $2.5 million.

11. Chamberlain Joins MBI - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Jessica Chamberlain has joined MBI as a workspace consultant.

Hometown: Arlington, Tenn.

12. Multipurpose Bldg. Planned for Soulsville Charter School - Tuesday, February 7, 2012

1115 College St.
Memphis, TN 38106
Permit Cost: $4 million

Permit Date: Applied February 2012
Owner: The Soulsville Foundation
Tenant: The Soulsville Foundation
Details: The Soulsville Foundation has filed a $4 million building permit application with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for a 15,000-square-foot, one-story, multipurpose building at The Soulsville Charter School.

13. Dogwood Finances Lots in Arlington, Bartlett - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Dogwood Properties has filed a $1.5 million loan through Independent Bank secured by eight lots in Arlington and Bartlett.

14. Black Equip. Supply Grows Memphis Presence - Friday, April 8, 2011

Black Equipment Supply is relocating its Memphis presence to a space that nearly doubles the size of the firm’s former location.

The company will vacate its 14,000-square-foot space off Cherry Road and has signed a 25,372-square-foot lease at Shelby Air Park, 4570 Shelby Air Drive, suite 8.

15. Builders Struggle to Turn ‘Lookers’ Into Buyers - Thursday, February 24, 2011

While Shelby County builders filed just 24 permits last month – a 41.5 percent decrease from 41 permits in January 2010 – industry professionals are confident the numbers will be corrected by the close of the first quarter as the weather improves.

16. Rebounding Activity - Monday, May 17, 2010

Shelby County homebuilders last month reached triple digits with new home permits for the first time in nearly two years.

But instead of congratulating themselves for the increase in activity, companies are focused now on maintaining momentum and further pulling themselves out of the biggest homebuilding slump in recent memory.

17. Q4 Permits Show Improvements - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A familiar trend in the housing industry played out during fourth quarter 2009. Like what happened with home sales and mortgages, building permits enjoyed a rare improvement as the year drew to a close.

18. Byrnes to Take MAHBA Reins - Thursday, December 24, 2009

Tommy Byrnes of Byrnes Ostner Investments Inc. will serve as 2010 president of the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, the group’s executive director, Don Glays, said this week.

19. Residential Building Heats Up in November - Friday, December 11, 2009

Arlington is back in the news, although this time it has nothing to do with Mayor Russell Wiseman posting remarks on his Facebook page about President Obama and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” television special.

20. Q2 Building Permits Continue Downward Trend - Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The homebuilding industry in the mid-2000s distinguished itself through a record-setting pace – each year it seemingly topped the previous one in terms of housing starts.

Now, the converse of that is true as builders consistently set new lows because of the ongoing housing crunch and credit crisis.

21. Work Begins on Habitat’s Green Neighborhood - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Trinity Park, the first all-green neighborhood being developed by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, reached an important milestone last week when crews began site work on the project.

After years of fundraising – and those efforts are still under way – the $3.1 million, 38-home neighborhood will begin taking form on 8.6 acres at Winchester and Tchulahoma roads in Oakhaven near Memphis International Airport.

22. Q1 Data: All Quiet on the Homebuilding Front - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

When an industry slows down dramatically, it’s often said its business comes to a screeching halt. The demise of local homebuilding can’t exactly be summed up that way because it implies some kind of sound is being generated.

23. Latest Numbers Paint Dreary Homebuilding Picture - Friday, November 14, 2008

The homebuilding industry suffered another period of slower sales and fewer starts in October, signaling a continued crisis in the housing market.

Shelby County saw just 61 home sales by builders last month, a staggering 61.6 percent decline from the 159 homes sold in October 2007, according to the latest data from real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com. Last month’s total even marked a 53.1 percent dropoff from the 130 homes builders sold in September.

24. Head Selected as Director Of SWTCC Library - Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Carolyn Head has been selected to serve as executive director of Library Services for Southwest Tennessee Community College.

25. Memphis Sash and Door Files $100K in Liens - Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Memphis Sash and Door has filed 13 liens totaling $69,033 against builder Chamberlain & McCreery Inc. and six liens totaling $36,021 against builder Oaktree Homes LLC. The liens are for labor and materials provided that the claimant says remain unpaid by the builders.

26. Lenox Homes Makes Adjustments In Poor Market - Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Chris Christian had been in the homebuilding business long enough – more than 20 years – to know it was time to shake things up.

His company, Lenox Homes LLC, was still performing well from Arlington to DeSoto County to Downtown. But as the housing market contracted, as sales sagged and new-home starts shrank throughout the region, Christian figured he better adapt to the changing times or suffer the consequences.

27. Builder Sales Suffer Drastic Dropoff - Monday, September 8, 2008

Reduction of inventory for Shelby County homebuilders continued at a snail’s pace last month, declining 59.3 percent from the same month a year ago.

Builders sold just 81 homes in August, a staggering decrease from the 199 sold in August 2007, according to the latest Top Builders report by real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com. Data includes only new homes sold in Shelby County.

28. Bredesen, Energy Task Force To Discuss EcoBuild Program - Friday, August 15, 2008

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen and the Governor’s Energy Policy Task Force will meet today at 9 a.m. at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Administration Building and afterward tour the Uptown neighborhood to learn about MLGW’s EcoBuild program.

29. 12 Foreclosure Notices Filed Against Chamberlain & McCreery - Friday, July 25, 2008

Twelve foreclosure notices have been filed against local developer Chamberlain and McCreery Inc. for defaulting on loan payments. The first-run foreclosure notices appear starting on Page 26 of today’s Daily News.

30. Boost at the Base - Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Chamberlain and McCreery Inc. has landed a $12 million contract with Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises Inc. to build 73 homes at the Naval Support Activity Mid-South base in Millington.

The homebuilding company recently began work on the homes and is slated to complete the project by September 2009, said company executive Phil Chamberlain.

31. Sales Drop 50% Despite Builders’ Best Efforts - Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Green building isn’t an instant salve for the ailing real estate market, but some local builders are moving in that direction as they continue to cope with slumping home sales.

Phil Chamberlain of Chamberlain & McCreery Inc. recently earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders, which he hopes will provide another viable option for prospective buyers in these difficult times.

32. Banks Maintain County Home Sales Lead - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

A familiar trend continued in April as banks and trust companies again dominated the list of Shelby County’s top residential sellers while homebuilders lagged behind.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. remained the No. 1 seller of residential properties in terms of both number of sales and total dollar amount for the county. The company sold 72 residential properties averaging $62,190 per sale for a total of $4.5 million, according to the latest Top Sellers report from real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

33. CM&R Hit By Foreclosure Notices - Monday, April 14, 2008

Cadence Bank NA has filed seven notices of foreclosure against Chamberlain, McCreery & Rice LLC, the company formed by a trio of longtime developers and builders – Phil Chamberlain, Jon McCreery and Hank Rice.

34. Numbers Show Homebuilding Nightmare in Shelby - Thursday, March 13, 2008

Connie Neal likens her homebuilding company to a fairytale. At a time when builders' woes are splashed prominently in headlines each day, the activity at Affinity Homes LLC plugs along.

Neal, who owns the Cordova-based company with her husband, Jimmy, said Affinity has even hired new employees while many homebuilders slash payroll or close shop altogether.

35. Builders' January SalesFall Short of 2007 - Wednesday, February 27, 2008
     Residential building in Shelby County for January dropped by 13.6 percent from last year's mark. Sales by builders totaled 95 for the month, down from the 110 homes sold by builders in January 2007, according to the late

36. Richwell Furniture Direct Building Near Wolfchase to be Subdivided - Tuesday, January 29, 2008

7859 U.S. 64
Memphis, TN 38133
Sale Amount: $2.5 million

Sale Date: Jan. 7, 2008

Buyer: CM&W GP

37. Builder Launches New Product Despite Housing Downturn - Monday, December 3, 2007

The best companies - those that not only survive, but thrive - are the ones that adapt to changing times and changing marketplaces.

And since probably no other industry has experienced as much turmoil in 2007 as residential housing with sagging home sales and waning consumer confidence, being flexible in the homebuilding business is more critical than ever.

38. Archived Article - Tuesday, August 21, 2007

1700, 1800 and 1820 N. Germantown Parkway
And 8110 Dexter Road
Sale Amount: $7 million

Sale Date: July 31, 2007

39. Despite Housing Downturn, Plans Unveiled for 600-lot Development in Arlington - Tuesday, August 21, 2007

At a time when builders are scaling back nationally because of sagging home sales and the slowing economy, an ambitious subdivision in Arlington is about to take shape.

The $24 million, 326-acre Villages at White Oak is an expansive residential, retail and office development just north of Interstate 40 near the Shelby-Fayette county line.

40. Construction Begins On Upscale Arlington Shops - Friday, August 17, 2007
     Four developers who last year targeted some Arlington acreage for a shopping center have broken ground on the $1.4 million development, which will be called Twin Oaks.
     Pleasant Place Par

41. Feeling the Pinch - Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Editor's Note: This is the second in The Daily News' three-part series "Housing Hurdles," an examination of the slumping real estate market and what it means for Realtors, builders and homeowners.

42. Annual Tennis Tournament Still an Ace For Racquet Club - Friday, February 16, 2007
     In 1972, Phil Chamberlain left his hometown of Perth, Australia, and came to the United States to play tennis for then-Memphis State University.
     For the past 35 years, he has been a fixt

43. The Slowdown Lowdown - Thursday, December 21, 2006

People who used the phrase "safe as houses" to sum up the residential construction market in Shelby County from late 2004 to late 2005 might seek less exemplary terms to describe the slowdown during that period.

44. Braverman Joins The West Clinic - Wednesday, December 6, 2006

Dr. Aliza Braverman has joined The West Clinic as a rheumatology specialist. She is the first rheumatologist to join the team.

Mike Jackson has been named president and CEO of Memphis-based Verso Paper Holdings LLC. He succeeds LH Puckett, who is retiring but will remain a member of the board of directors. Jackson previously served as a senior vice president at Weyerhaeuser Co. in Federal Way, Wash. He was with the company for 29 years.

45. Ultimate Garage Solutions Teams Up With Building Company to Enhance Homes - Monday, September 11, 2006

John Bunt estimates that about 75 percent of the customers of Ultimate Garage Solutions (UGS) have not parked in their garages for years.

Bunt is vice-president of UGS, a locally owned, Memphis-based provider of storage systems and flooring for residential garages.

46. Arlington Acreage SlatedFor New Subdivision - Friday, September 1, 2006
     White Oak General Partnership has bought 41 acres near Harrell Road and Chester Street in Arlington from Canale Properties LLC for $820,400. The partnership also has filed a $3.6 million development mortgage through Inde

47. Archived Article: Lead - Friday, December 3, 2004
Whitehaven Neighborhood Gets More Homes

More Homes on Tap for Whitehaven

New construction helps community retain residents

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

When David Walker took a chance on developing the Diamond Estates subdivision in sou...

48. Archived Article: Lead - Monday, November 1, 2004
Shelby County Builder Begins DeSoto County Homes

Chamberlain & McCreery Enters DeSoto

Developer follows market demand into North Mississippi

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

DeSoto County has quickly become one of the fastest-growing co...

49. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Shelby County Alumni Honored

MAHBA Announces New Board Members

The Memphis Area Home Builders Association announced the following new members of its board of directors: Tommy Byrnes, Phil Chamberlain III, Ginger Coggins, Michael Matthews and G...

50. Archived Article: Steel (lead) - Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Investors absorbing rising steel costs

Builders Struggle With Rising Steel Costs

Global consumption, industry volatility play role in increase

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Add steel products to the list of construction materials with ri...

51. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 8, 2003
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WMC Forecaster Wins Speech Communicator Award Dave Brown, senior weather forecaster for WMC-TV 5, was named Tennessee Speech Communicator of the Year by the Tennessee Communicator Association. Brown, who has worked for WMC for 26 year...

52. Archived Article: Casino (lead) - Wednesday, June 11, 2003
Board moves ahead with casino study

Board moves ahead with casino study

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

The Shelby County Commission narrowly pushed forward a plan Monday to explore the feasibility of turning The Pyramid into a casino.

...

53. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Revamped home show updates Mid-South standard

Revamped home show updates Mid-South standard

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

Its as though the customer is there, walking through the home and listening to the real estate agent rattle off...

54. Archived Article: Icb (lead) - Wednesday, July 31, 2002
ICB building turns into condos

Former ICB building turning condo

By SUE PEASE

The Daily News

A building in Downtowns South Main Historic District, for years home to an outlet store and warehouse, is quickly transforming into condominiums...

55. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
VESTA 2002 in Collierville Vesta 2002 breaks ground in Collierville Members of the Memphis Area Home Builders Association and elected officials broke ground last week on the upcoming 2002 Vesta Home Show, which will take place within the Colliervill...

56. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, January 22, 2002
A Message from the Memphis Area Home Builders Association MAHBA plans to build on past success By PHIL CHAMBERLAIN Special to The Daily News As the 2002 Memphis Area Home Builders Associations president, I would like to share our history and our pla...

57. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Smart growth addresses sprawl, schools Smart growth addresses sprawl, schools By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News At first mention, suburban flood plains, funding for new county schools and decaying inner-city neighborhoods may sound like unrelated is...

58. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 2, 2001
By JENNIFER MURLEY

Vesta touts small-town American charm

By JENNIFER MURLEY

The Daily News

Brimming with small-town charm, Millington is about family. But, situated just 15 minutes up U.S. Highway 51 from Memphis, Millington is also abou...

59. Archived Article: Real Estate Focus - Tuesday, October 2, 2001
By JENNIFER MURLEY

By JENNIFER MURLEY

The Daily News

Brimming with small-town charm, Millington, Tenn. is about family. But, situated just 15 minutes up Highway 51 from Memphis, Millington is also about accessibility.

And both of those q...

60. Archived Article: Real Focus (vesta) - Tuesday, April 24, 2001
The 17th annual Vesta Home Show is taking the public back to the heart of homebuilding by showcasing seven affordable homes ne Vesta drawing up plans for Millington show By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News The 17th annual Vesta Home Show is taking the...

61. Archived Article: Real Focus (expo) - Tuesday, February 27, 2001
Imagine walking into a retail store on a Saturday afternoon, and actually buying a house, along with all its contents Home Expo puts hundreds of ideas under one roof By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Imagine walking into a retail store on a Saturday...

62. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, February 6, 2001
David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co., was sworn in as president of Memphis Area Home Builders Association during the organizations installation banquet. In addition, Russell Gwatney receive...

63. Archived Article: Chamberlain - Tuesday, January 23, 2001
Developer adding office warehouse space near Bartlett Bartlett to get $1.5 million office, warehouse development By SUE PEASE The Daily News Construction begins this week on a 23,000-square-foot office and warehouse building in northeast Memphis tha...

64. Archived Article: Total Home P.2 - Tuesday, January 16, 2001
Home building meets retailing in models Home building meets retailing in models In a move designed to change the way baby boomers and first-time buyers shop for homes and home furnishings, Chamberlain & McCreery has joined forces with Henco Furn...

65. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, February 29, 2000
Memphis-based builder Chamberlain & McCreery Inc Chamberlain & McCreery enters Collierville market Memphis-based builder Chamberlain & McCreery Inc. is entering the Collierville housing market with new lots in the upscale subdivisions of...

66. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, December 28, 1999
Home Builders Association elects 2000 volunteer leadership team and sets goals for the new year Real Focus Home Builders elects volunteer leadership team, sets goals for 2000 The Memphis Area Home Builders Association is preparing to enter the new c...

67. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 5, 1999
Vesta 99 Vesta 99 As clock rolls over to 2000, annual show to feature large, luxurious homes with touches of 19th century elegance By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Large, luxurious homes with elements of old-style elegance will be the focus of the 1...

68. Archived Article: Vesta-back - Monday, May 10, 1999
MAHBA breaks ground MAHBA breaks ground for Vesta Home Show By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Members of the Memphis Area Home Builders Association held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday for the 1999 Vesta Home Show, scheduled for October in the Ne...

69. Archived Article: 4th Home (bott) - Friday, February 26, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Fourth quarter home sales soar but slow going into 99 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis residential real estate market closed the year with record-breaking totals, showing strong fourth quarter sales and continued streng...

70. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 24, 1998
Home builders association elects 1999 volunteer leadership team Home builders association elects 1999 volunteer leadership team By DAVID REEL Special to The Daily News David Gribble of Boyle Investment Co. has been elected to serve as 1999 president...

71. Archived Article: Bonnie - Wednesday, September 2, 1998
Construction is nearly complete on the first phase of the Bonnie Lane Office Centre in Cordova. Bonnie Lane center to open in Cordova By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Construction is nearly complete on the first phase of the Bonnie Lane Office Cen...

72. Archived Article: Wal Board Supplies Lj - Tuesday, April 28, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Wal-Board Supplies Inc. opens Collierville store By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis-based Wal-Board Supplies Inc. has opened a new store at 763 S. Rowlett Road in Collierville in the building formerly occupied by Collierville...

73. Archived Article: Berryhill Update Lj - Thursday, March 12, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Site work underway on Windchase Phase II By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Site preparation is underway on the second phase of the Windchase at Berryhill subdivision of Berryhill Farms, an extensive residential development which has...

74. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 25, 1997
Home builders association Home builders association installs 98 officers Dec. 6 By DAVE REEL Special to The Daily News Palmer Albertine of The Albertine Co. has been elected to serve as the 1998 president of the Memphis Area Home Builders Associatio...

75. Archived Article: Real Fcs Box Lj - Tuesday, December 10, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Home Builders Association of Memphis board members and staff participated in a planning retreat in Hot Springs, Ark., in November and formulated a number of goals for the upcoming year. They include: 1. Develop an operating reserve (ra...

76. Archived Article: Housing Starts - Wednesday, April 10, 1996
04-10 chg housing starts Cordova tops area home building for first quarter By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Cordova leads the area in housing starts for the first quarter of 1996 for Shelby County, with 343 building permits filed for residential ...

77. Archived Article: Residential Lj - Monday, January 22, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Cordova, Bartlett are hot properties in 1995 Future residential growth relies on sewer extension By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Available sewerable land in Memphis and Shelby County, or the lack of it, has the potential to either flo...

78. Archived Article: Residential Lj - Friday, December 22, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Steady as she goes Local home construction is strong, stable By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News "Strong and stable" are two words that people in the construction and real estate business seem to use most frequently when describ...

79. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, December 5, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Chamberlain named Builder of the Year HBAM bestows honors, installs officers at annual banquet By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Home Builders Association of Memphis honored several of its members for their achievements during the p...