MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – One of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting survivors campaigning for gun controls has suggested he plans a protest against FedEx.

Activist David Hogg tweeted Wednesday, "See you this summer," with a smiley face emoji, "1000 Ridgeway Loop Memphis, Tennessee." The teenager is among the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students who have helped lead the movement after the shooting there Feb. 14.

2. Events - Saturday, April 7, 2018

Art by Design, a designer showcase benefiting ArtsMemphis, is underway through Sunday, April 8, in the Pipkin Building at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. More than a dozen interior design team have created custom “vignettes” within a chic gallery showroom, with special presentations each day. Single-day tickets are $20.  Visit artsmemphis.org for details and hours.

3. Events - Friday, April 6, 2018

Art by Design, a designer showcase benefiting ArtsMemphis, is underway through Sunday, April 8, in the Pipkin Building at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. More than a dozen interior design team have created custom “vignettes” within a chic gallery showroom, with special presentations each day. Single-day tickets are $20. Visit artsmemphis.org for details and hours.

4. Events - Saturday, November 25, 2017

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park will be open nightly Friday, Nov. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 29 (closed Nov. 27). Drive through the annual holiday light display, then stop by Mistletoe Village to meet Santa, visit the Starry Petting Zoo, shop local artisans, enjoy live holiday music, and more. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/starrynights for hours, details and tickets. 

5. Events - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park will be open nightly Friday, Nov. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 29 (closed Nov. 27). Drive through the annual holiday light display, then stop by Mistletoe Village to meet Santa, visit the Starry Petting Zoo, shop local artisans, enjoy live holiday music, and more. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org/starrynights for hours, details and tickets. 

6. Sedgwick to Occupy Thomas & Betts HQ, TNB Shopping Memphis for New Home - Wednesday, February 22, 2017

New details are continuing to emerge after Sedgwick Claims Management Services' blockbuster announcement Monday to consolidate and expand its corporate headquarters.

Sedgwick will apply for a 15-year Expansion PILOT that will enable the company to retain 865 jobs, create 130 new jobs, and invest $33 million into their new facility, according to papers filed with the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County.

7. Healthy Memphis Common Table Marks 10 Years of Promoting Health - Tuesday, October 29, 2013

With a motto of “eat healthy, eat less and move more,” Healthy Memphis Common Table (HMCT) has made its mark in the local community during the past decade, encouraging the public to lead healthier lifestyles and to “get activated” with their health and health care options.

8. Events - Thursday, July 18, 2013

The Memphis Bar Association will host a continuing legal education seminar on Veterans Affairs aid and attendance improved pension benefits Thursday, July 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at Evans & Petree, 1000 Ridgeway Loop Road. Attorney J. Anthony Bradley of The Bradley Law Firm will speak. Visit memphisbar.org.

9. Events - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Methodist South Hospital will host a free lunch and learn on stroke warning signs Wednesday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in meeting rooms A and B, basement floor level, 1300 Wesley Drive. R.S.V.P. at 888-777-5959.

10. Events - Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Cannon Wright Blount will present “Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn From the Experts” Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the firm’s office, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. Cost is $75. Email quickbooks@cannonwrightblount.com or call 685-7500.

11. Events - Monday, July 15, 2013

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present an emerging companies boot camp Tuesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the firm’s office, 165 Madison Ave., suite 2000. Entrepreneurs, investors, and legal and accounting professionals will share insights on issues facing emerging companies. Registration and breakfast start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is free. Visit bakerdonelson.com.

12. Events - Saturday, July 13, 2013

The Daily News and In-Synk will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn about the book “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High” Friday, July 12, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

13. Events - Friday, July 12, 2013

The Metal Museum will host a reception for “Metal Museum Apprentices: Then and Now” Friday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive. The exhibit is on display through Sept. 8. Visit metalmuseum.org.

14. Events - Friday, October 12, 2012

The Memphis/Mid-South chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the 2012 annual federal practice seminar Friday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Contact Mary Morris at mmorris@bpjlaw.com or 524-5144.

15. Two Tenants Join Ridgeway Center - Monday, October 10, 2011

Boyle Investment Co. has inked a pair of new office leases at 999 S. Shady Grove Road in Ridgeway Center, building on its longevity with two local companies.

16. Boyle Adds 2 Tenants to Ridgeway Center - Friday, October 7, 2011

Boyle Investment Co. has inked a pair of new office leases at 999 S. Shady Grove Road in Ridgeway Center, building on its longevity with two local companies.

17. Q1 Commercial Landscape Sees Slow Start - Friday, April 29, 2011

Memphis’ commercial real estate landscape was off to a slow start during the first quarter of 2011, according to the latest CB Richard Ellis MarketView report.

Memphis’ office market saw very little change from the end of Q4 2010 for the office market.

18. Youth Villages 5K Slated for Saturday - Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Youth Villages will hold its 29th annual YV5K at 9 a.m. Saturday at 1000 Ridgeway Loop, at the intersection of Briarcrest Avenue and the Ridgeway Loop in the Marsh Building.
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors is in its 29th year as a sponsor of the event.
“It’s a great cause and it promises to be a good time, too,” MAAR President Leon Dickson said in a statement. “We at MAAR appreciate the important service that Youth Villages provides for this community.”
Funds raised from the event will benefit Youth Villages’ mentoring, transitional living and spiritual life programs.
Runners and walkers can pre-register online through Wednesday at www.youthvillages5k.org, and packets can be picked up Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Registration also will be available on Friday and on the day of the event from 7 to 8 a.m.

19. Events - Friday, October 12, 2007

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a "Communicating for Change" workshop today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., 515 Erin Drive. Admission is $75 for Alliance members, $65 for participants in the Alliance's Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $115 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

20. Events - Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Friends of Poplar-White Station Branch Library will present The Second Thursday Community Lecture Series today at 11:30 a.m. at the library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The topic will be "Volunteer Opportunities and Early Childhood Innovative Programs." The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 682-1616.

21. Events - Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Talk Shoppe will present Jay Cooper of Cooper Moving and Storage today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cooper will speak on "How to Surround Yourself with the Right People to Ensure Your Business Success." The event is free and open to the public. Contact Jo Garner at 482-0354 or jo.garner@comcast.net.

22. Events - Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Memphis Regional Chamber offers "Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable" today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 22 N. Front St., Ste. 200. Mark Giannini, co-founder of Service Assurance Corp., is the guest speaker. Call Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or e-mail tlee@memphischamber.com for more information.

23. Events - Monday, October 30, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors holds a broker forum on "Threats to the MLS" today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Call 818-2444 for reservations.

24. Evolve Changes Bank Names, Opens New Offices - Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Delaware-based Evolve Financial Group Inc., a bank holding company with corporate offices in Memphis, recently took steps to solidify its brand by changing the names of two First State Bank locations in Arkansas that it acquired Aug. 1. Both location

25. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, October 16, 2003
Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts CRB: The Selling Manager, a one-day seminar for managers from 8:30 a

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts CRB: The Selling Manager, a one-day seminar for managers, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. toda...

26. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts its Realtor Luncheon at 11:45 a

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors hosts its Realtor Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. today at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Kaywin Feldman, directo...

27. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, October 14, 2003
The Mid-South Association of Health Underwriters hosts Dr

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors hosts a telephone conference call at 1 p.m. today, rescheduled from Monday. For information, call Will Pinkston at (615) 253-6881. ...

28. Archived Article: Events - Monday, October 13, 2003
The Mid-South Association of Health Underwriters hosts Dr

Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center hosts the Memphis Creative Marketing Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Tuesday. Today, participants can attend session tracks titl...

29. Archived Article: Shelby School Bids Lj - Monday, March 27, 2000
County seeks bids County seeks bids For school projects By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Shelby County Board of Education has started its search for a general contractor interested in overseeing construction of three school addition projects. Th...

30. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 19, 1998
Oct Oct. 20 The Institute of Management Accountants will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rhodes College. The speakers will be Dan Walker of Thompson Dunavant PLC and Bob Morris of Baker, Donaldson, Bearman and Caldwell. Their topic will be the fundame...

31. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 12, 1998
Oct Oct. 13 The Society for Human Resource Management and the American Society for Training and Development will meet jointly at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Drive. The speaker will be Judy Bell, vice president of Memphis Area Teac...

32. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 5, 1998
Oct Oct. 5 The Memphis Area Radio Stations Association will sponsor a seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ridgeway Inn featuring Norm Goldsmith, president of Radio Marketing Concepts Inc. For more information, call 678-3176. Oct. 6 The National ...

33. Archived Article: Gintel Chg - Monday, October 7, 1996
A Connecticut-based investment firm has opened a Memphis office to manage equity and fixed income portfolios for individuals, corporate retirement plans and other investment accounts. Connecticut investment firm opens Memphis office By CAMILLE H. GA...