1245 N. Germantown Parkway,
Cordova, TN 38016

Sale Amount: $12.6 million

2. Last Word: Early Voting Goes Bigger, Worst Kept Secret and Christmas on Carr - Tuesday, July 17, 2018

By 9:30 p.m. Monday, 599 people were still without power from weekend storms, according to MLGW with crews working into Tuesday. Meanwhile, 4,324 citizens had voted early through Monday at five sites with early voting expanded to all 27 sites Tuesday. There has to be some kind of connection there but at the moment it eludes me. Meanwhile, here is the grid of early voting sites and their hours from the Shelby County Election Commission… grid, get it?

3. Lake District Lands Malco Theater, Former Benchmark Seeks New Life - Monday, June 11, 2018

3536 Canada Road,
Lakeland, TN 38002

Tenant: Malco Theatres Inc.

Tenant’s Agent: Michael Lightman, Michael Lightman Realty

Landlord: The Lake District

4. Fairgrounds Project May Get More Acreage - Thursday, February 1, 2018

More than 12 acres of land next to the Mid-South Fairgrounds could open up with the move of the Shelby County Schools central office as the city embarks on a redevelopment of the Fairgrounds and surrounding area.

5. SCS Looking To Move Out of Central Offices Near Fairgrounds - Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Shelby County Schools is in the due diligence phase of a relocation out of its long-time central office near the Mid-South Fairgrounds. And it comes as the city is pursuing a redevelopment of the fairgrounds and areas around it.

6. 3 Injured When Medical Helicopter Makes Hard Landing - Thursday, November 9, 2017

UNION CITY, Tenn. (AP) – Officials say a medical helicopter has made a hard landing in Tennessee, injuring three crew members.

Rick Stacks, a firefighter with the Union City Fire Department, said an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter went down in a residential area at about 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday.

7. The Week Ahead: Sept. 25-Oct. 1 - Monday, September 25, 2017

Are you ready to ride into the coming week, Memphis? There are some big two-wheel events and races to take in along with performances, fine dining, even a vintage antique market at Agricenter International. Check out more you need to know about in The Week Ahead...

8. The Week Ahead: July 17-23 - Monday, July 17, 2017

Hello, Memphis! Young, local artists are in the spotlight this week with a couple of art shows where you can meet these talented youths and someday say, “I knew them before they were famous.” Check out details on those, plus more cool events and hot happenings in The Week Ahead…

9. UAW Says Supreme Court Action Bolsters Volkswagen Case - Friday, June 23, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says its case to represent skilled-trades workers at Volkswagen's lone U.S. plant in Tennessee is bolstered by the U.S. Supreme Court declining to take up a challenge of a similar labor arrangement for fragrance and cosmetics sales staffers at Macy's department stores.

10. Downtown Core Attracting More Corporate Tenants - Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Hamida Mandani, who with her husband Sunny owns City Market at the corner of Main Street and Union Avenue, is anticipating lots of potential new customers soon for her small grocery and deli enterprise.

11. The Week Ahead: June 12-18 - Monday, June 12, 2017

Get ready to groove, Memphis, because this week we're welcoming the inimitable Ruthie Foster to town, along with the return of both the Juneteenth Urban Music Festival and the Soulsville Record Swap. Plus, we've got details on the state House District 95 election, free MATA rides and what else you need to know in The Week Ahead...

12. The Week Ahead: January 3-9 - Monday, January 2, 2017

Good morning, Memphis – and happy 2017! If you’ve made a new year’s resolution, chances are there’s an event this week to help you along the way. Want to get fit? Check out the Memphis Bike Swap. Vowing to read more? Try the BookTini Book Club launch. And that’s just a taste of what’s happening in The Week Ahead…

13. 'Non-Union Union' at Volkswagen Plant Loses Certification - Friday, September 23, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A group billing itself as an alternative to the United Auto Workers union at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee has failed to meet minimum enrollment standards under the German automaker's internal labor policy.

14. Labor Board Orders Volkswagen to Begin Bargaining With UAW - Friday, September 2, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The National Labor Relations Board is ordering Volkswagen to engage in bargaining with a group of skilled-trades workers who voted to be represented by the United Auto Workers union at the German automaker's lone U.S. plant in Tennessee.

15. As Fliers Wait in Security Lines, Gov't Asks for Patience - Monday, May 16, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – Facing a growing backlash over extremely long waits at airport security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson asked fliers "to be patient" as the government takes steps to get them onto planes more quickly.

16. Clinton Voices Support for UAW at Tennessee Volkswagen Plant - Monday, May 9, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is taking to Twitter to voice support for the United Auto Workers union at Volkswagen's lone U.S. plant in Tennessee.

17. Volkswagen Appealing Ruling Allowing UAW Vote in Tennessee - Tuesday, April 26, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Volkswagen is appealing a ruling that allowed a union vote ultimately won by the United Auto Workers at the German automaker's lone U.S. assembly plant in Tennessee.

18. National Labor Relations Board Declines VW's Union Challenge - Thursday, April 14, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday declined to take up Volkswagen's challenge of a union vote at its lone U.S. assembly plant in Tennessee.

In a 2-1 decision, the panel refused to consider the German automaker's appeal on the basis that it raised "no substantial issues warranting review."

19. Barbecue Judging Seminar Set for Next Weekend - Saturday, November 7, 2015

For those barbecue consumers who always thought they’d make good judges: Here is your chance.

Memphis in May International Festival will host its annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest judging seminar Saturday, Nov. 14.

20. Barbecue Judging Seminar Set for Next Weekend - Thursday, November 5, 2015

For those barbecue consumers who always thought they’d make good judges: Here is your chance.

Memphis in May International Festival will host its annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest judging seminar Saturday, Nov. 14.

21. County Commission Weighs Fairgrounds Opposition - Monday, January 27, 2014

The relationship between city and county governments long has included overlapping interests with sometimes opposing positions on those interests.

Throw in years-old agreements involving real estate, and you have a recipe for uncertainty about how to resolve the differences to meet new arrangements.

22. Union Mission Heightens Outreach During Holidays - Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Memphis Union Mission is ramping up its efforts to help the homeless during the holiday season.

The nonprofit group just completed its annual Thanksgiving event late last month to feed the homeless, and preparations are underway for meals and services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

23. Obama Pushes for Higher Minimum Wage on Plant Tour - Thursday, February 14, 2013

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday because he says Americans who work full time should not be in poverty.

24. County Commission to Vote on Wage Theft Ordinance - Monday, January 14, 2013

Shelby County Commissioners take a final vote Monday, Jan. 14, on a “wage theft” ordinance to set up a process of local complaints from employees that would go through the General Sessions Environmental Court.

25. Roberts Benchmark Hotel on Union Sells for $3.2 Million - Monday, December 24, 2012

164 Union Ave.

Memphis, TN 38103

Sale Amount: $3.2 million

Sale Date: Dec. 5, 2012

26. Events - Thursday, September 6, 2012

Rock for Love 6, the sixth annual Church Health Center benefit concert festival, will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 9. Visit churchhealthcenter.org/rockforlove for a list of venues and performers.

27. American CEO Bashes US Airways; Calls it Desperate - Thursday, July 26, 2012

BOSTON (AP) – American Airlines CEO Tom Horton wants to set the record straight: It was he who approached US Airways CEO Doug Parker about the possibility of combining the two airlines, not the other way around.

28. Crawfish Festival Benefits Porter-Leath - Friday, April 13, 2012

The 20th Annual City Auto Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival will take place Sunday, April 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at Wagner Place, between Union Avenue and Beale Street Downtown.

The event will feature live Cajun and zydeco bands on several stages, 15,000 pounds of crawfish, 96 kegs of beer, crawfish races, eating contests and a gumbo cook-off featuring 24 teams.

29. Events - Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force will host a meeting Tuesday, April 10, at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Select, 160 Union Ave. Federal and state officials will discuss strategies to address water quality in the river basin and gulf. For details, contact Reginald Jackson at 501-352-7761 or reginald.jackson@ar.usda.gov, or Jeannine May at 601-260-0298 or jeannine.may@ms.usda.gov.

30. Enjoy Crawfish And Help Kids - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Last week we wrapped up our four-part series on a Memphis narrative, featuring numerous heartfelt responses to the question: “What does Memphis mean to you?” Even though we are switching back to a nonprofit spotlight, continue to email us your thoughts and testimonials so we can weave them into our ongoing community efforts. This week let us highlight an organization that is empowering children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent lifestyle: Porter-Leath.

31. Congress Targets Federal Workers for Savings - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal workers have become the go-to targets as Congress, and the White House, search for ways to lower the deficit, pay for tax cuts and put off looming reductions to defense spending.

32. Obama Promotes Steps to Boost US Trade - Monday, February 20, 2012

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) – President Barack Obama on Friday called for more steps to help U.S. companies compete overseas, standing in front of an enormous Boeing Dreamliner to summon a bright future for American manufacturing and exports.

33. Unemployment Claims Lowest Since '08 - Friday, December 23, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – In in the latest sign that the U.S. economy is surging at year's end, unemployment claims have dropped to the lowest level since April 2008, long before anyone realized that the nation was in a recession.

34. Hometown Exploration - Thursday, September 8, 2011

Cruise by Sun Studio any day of the week and you’ll see tourists from every corner of the globe taking photographs of its famous brown brick façade and queuing up for a ticket to the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll.

35. Reservation Rebound - Friday, July 29, 2011

The Memphis hotel and lodging market is experiencing increased demand and rising occupancy rates thanks to no new hotel construction and flat supply.

“Memphis is pretty much a mid-scale market, and the market is doing better right now than it was at this time last year,” said Chuck Pinkowski of the hotel consulting firm Pinkowski & Co. “With the improving economic situation, both commercial and leisure travel are coming back.”

36. Events - Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Delta – Everything Southern! Conference will be held this weekend. It begins with a tour of the city Thursday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday features eight speakers from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre Lecture Hall on the University of Memphis campus. A two-day tour of the Mississippi Delta will be held Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. For more information or to register, visit www.memphis.edu/deltaconference/register.php.

37. Events - Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will become familiar with the basic principles of grant-writing and the tools needed for successful proposals. Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

38. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Monday, May 9, 2011

Mud Island River Park Closed Indefinitely

Mud Island River Park closed Friday for safety reasons as the waters of the real Mississippi River flooded the park’s scale model of the Mississippi River.

39. Bright Future - Monday, November 15, 2010

The Memphis Sharp Manufacturing plant is maxing out its production capabilities as it rides the growth wave of the solar power industry over the last several years. Sharp Manufacturing Co. of America, one of the nation’s leaders in solar panel production, is seeing increased demand for residential, commercial, governmental and utility-scale applications.

40. Lasting Legacies - Monday, September 27, 2010

Consider the continent as it was when Memphis was founded in 1819. No railroads crisscrossed the land and Tennessee roads would not be paved until after World War I.

For a city to thrive and prosper, transportation would be paramount. For Memphis, the Mississippi River, an integral artery of commerce and communication in America, would be its gateway to greatness.

41. Events - Friday, September 24, 2010

The Small Business Chamber Breakfast Club will meet Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Office Suites Plus, 6000 Poplar Ave., suite 250. For more information, visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com.

42. Events - Friday, June 25, 2010

Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects will host “A Modernist Ouroboros” by Adam Geary & Anthony Lee Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the ANF Gallery, 1500 Union Ave. The show will run through July 23. For more information, call 278-6868.

43. Events - Thursday, June 24, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host a webinar titled “Technology Planning for Nonprofits” Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The webinar will discuss networks, websites, software, technical support, how to use blogs, Facebook, YouTube and other technology related tools. Cost is $30 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.npexcellence.org or call 684-6605, Ext. 21.

44. Great Oaks Church of Christ Begins Work on New Wing - Tuesday, June 22, 2010

3355 Brunswick Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
Loan Amount: $1 million
Loan Date: June 16, 2010
Maturity Date: June 10, 2011
Borrower: Great Oaks Church of Christ
Lender: BancorpBank South

45. Commission Considers Prevailing Wage Nominees - Monday, June 21, 2010

Shelby County Commissioners take up the issue this afternoon of who to appoint to a Prevailing Wage Commission. The five-member commission is the next step in enforcing a prevailing wage ordinance passed a year ago by the commission.

The ordinance sets an hourly pay scale above minimum wage for workers on county funded construction projects.

But the picks by interim Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford have drawn some resistance from members of the commission, who vote the nominees up or down.

The commission meeting will begin Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Vasco Smith County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St.

Ford has already replaced two of his five choices after Commissioner Deidre Malone complained that women weren’t represented.

Two of the five appointees are women.

“The debate about the prevailing wage was about a year ago,” said Commissioner Steve Mulroy in committee sessions last week. “If it’s on the books, we ought to enforce it.”

Mulroy, who was a vocal supporter of the 2009 ordinance, is Ford’s choice for the slot to be held by a representative of the County Commission.

Commissioner Sidney Chism, a retired Teamsters union leader, chafed at the choice of Paul Shaffer, of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 474, as the building trades representative.

“Look, I don’t want to throw a monkey wrench into the mayor’s proposal to have a committee set up,” Chism said. “I understand the philosophy behind what he’s trying to do. But there’s more than one organization.”

Mulroy noted that the union representation must come specifically from the building trades council of union under terms of the ordinance.

Ultimately, the committee vote on the appointments was a tie meaning it will have a negative recommendation at Monday’s meeting of the full commission.

46. Events - Friday, June 11, 2010

Friends of the Library will hold a two-day book sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. More than 15,000 books and materials will be on sale. For more information, call 415-2700.

47. Events - Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Aging Commission of the Mid-South and the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a free education conference for caregivers today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. The conference is free but space is limited. To register, call 565-0011.

48. Events - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Jim Kovarik, professional writer and director of the Grant Editing Center at the University of Memphis, will speak. Cost is $99 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $89 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

49. Events - Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Karen Kitchens, program officer of The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., will speak. Cost is $99 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $89 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

50. Events - Monday, January 11, 2010

The Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture will be held today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Wunderlich Auditorium on the Memphis University School campus, 6191 Park Ave. The program is free. To R.S.V.P., call 866-1452.

51. Events - Friday, January 8, 2010

The Campus School at the University of Memphis will hold orientation for parents of prospective students today at 9 a.m. in the Ball Hall Auditorium on campus. For more information, call 678-2285.

52. Events - Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar today from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220. Teresa Bullington of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Stephen Libby of The Libby Law Firm and Kevin Washburn of Allen Summers Simpson Lillie & Gresham will speak about workers compensation.

53. Events - Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Memphis Botanic Garden will host “Career Class: Finding a Job in a Challenging Economy” with Dr. Fred Dorn today from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Cost is $159 for members and $179 for nonmembers. Call 636-4128 to register.

54. Events - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education seminar titled “What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Practicing in Probate Court” today from noon to 1 p.m. at the MBA office, 80 Monroe Ave., Suite 220.

55. Events - Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Avoid Being Victimized by Business and Real Estate Scams” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

56. Events - Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Wheeler Homes with Larry Ohrberg of Signature Realty will host an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Trinity Park subdivision, 8551 N. Trinity Park Drive in Olive Branch. The event will feature model homes, food catered by Natural Born Grillers and giveaways. For more information, visit www.wheelerhomes.net or call 496-9863.

57. Events - Thursday, December 3, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Melissa Hanson, director of Grants & Research at Christian Brothers University, will be the facilitator. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

58. Events - Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Home Energy Conservation Federal Tax Credits: Go Green, Save Green” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

59. Events - Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Ken Kimble, director of development and marketing for Boy Scouts of America Chickasaw Council, will speak. Cost is $65 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

60. Events - Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The Shelby County Commission will hold committee meetings today at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

61. Events - Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Shelby County Commission will hold committee meetings today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

62. Timing Perfect For Holder’s Visit - Friday, July 24, 2009

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s stop in Memphis this week came at a critical time for U.S. Department of Justice operations in West Tennessee.

The U.S. Attorney’s office is awaiting the appointment of a new chief prosecutor by President Barack Obama. Local U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, and John Tanner, D-Union City, have been consulted by the administration, which took up residence seven months ago in the White House. Larry Laurenzi has been acting U.S. attorney since the resignation of David Kustoff took effect in May 2008.

63. Events - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will hold committee meetings today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

64. Tenn. Proposes: Pull Up Your Pants or Pay a Fine - Tuesday, May 12, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is trying to become the first state to prod teenagers to pull up their britches by kicking them in their wallets.

It's not the first to try to outlaw the saggy pants style, a national fad worn mostly by young men that offends many because the legwear is drooped enough to expose the underwear (or worse). Even President Barack Obama has said it's a fashion don't.

65. Events - Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Shelby County Commission will hold meetings today beginning at 9 a.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

66. Events - Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will hold committee meetings today beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

67. Events - Thursday, April 16, 2009

Christian Brothers University will present the first session of its “Family Business Enrichment Series” today from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Spain Auditorium in Buckman Hall. The topic of the lecture is “What Does the New Credit Environment Mean for Your Family Business?” For reservations, call 321-3999 or e-mail rsvp@cbu.edu.

68. Events - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Greater Memphis Paralegal Alliance Seminars will present “Ethics in the Paralegal Profession” with Olivia Roleson today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. The seminar offers one hour of general paralegal continuing legal education credit and the fee is $17 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For reservations, e-mail gmpa.membership@gmail.com.

69. Events - Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

70. Events - Monday, April 13, 2009

The Shelby County Ethics Commission will meet today at 9 a.m. in conference room 660 of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the first floor chambers. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

71. Events - Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop titled “Leadership, Mentorship and Supervision for New Managers” today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. The facilitator will be Tiffany Chisnall of the Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union. Cost for each seminar is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information or reservations, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

72. Events - Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Keep Swinging: An Entrepreneur’s Story of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Jay B. Myers, president and chief executive officer of Interactive Solutions Inc., will present the seminar. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

73. Events - Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Motivate Your Customers to Call You” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Andy Wick of Visual Thunder and Judy Burda of JUUDYY Graphic Design will present the seminar. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

74. County Commission Expected to Approve CSX Trail - Monday, March 30, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a resolution today that will begin the process of turning seven miles of a rail line into a walking trail.

The resolution cleared committee sessions last week with no debate and a unanimous voice vote.

75. Events - Thursday, March 5, 2009

The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter of the Federalist Society will present a panel discussion on “Judicial Selection in Tennessee” today from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Felecia Suzanne’s, 80 Monroe Ave. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. To register, contact Greg Grisham at greg.grisham@leitnerfirm.com or 312-9413.

76. Events - Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Shelby County Beer Board will meet today at 2 p.m. at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

77. Events - Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will host a presentation by James Hutto, managing project director for Valeo Design and Marketing, today at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Select, 5795 Poplar Ave. Hutto will present “ROI Marketing for Your Business: Driving Top-Line Growth with Your Website.” Cost is $25 for guests and $15 for students. Lunch is included. Guests may pay at the door.

78. Events - Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “Plan for Small Business Success in 2009” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Business coach Mark van Stolk of Calaveras Business Coaching LLC will speak. The event is free. For more information, call 753-3753.

79. Events - Tuesday, January 6, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, will address the financial problems currently facing Tennessee. Lunch is $18 per person, payable at the door. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

80. Events - Monday, December 22, 2008

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Ad Hoc Committee on Homeland Security, Disaster Preparedness and 911 Communications Center will meet today at 12:30 p.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. The full Board of Commissioners will meet in the lobby chambers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

81. Events - Friday, December 19, 2008

A Holiday Book Signing Party will be held today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bluff City Bayou Restaurant, 694 Madison Ave. Photographer Jack Kenner, chef Les Carloss, Oak Hall owner Bob Levy and other Mid-South authors will be on hand to meet readers and sign copies of their books. For more information, call 722-8877.

82. Events - Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop titled “Mastering the Art of Public Speaking” today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. The facilitator will be Bradley Harris. Cost is $89 for Program for Nonprofit Excellence participants, $99 for members and $150 for nonmembers. For reservations, e-mail adeberry@npexcellence.org, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

83. Events - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold a breakfast forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Steve Ehrhart, executive director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, will speak. The event is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

84. Vanishing Jobs, Stressed Consumers Feed Downturn - Monday, November 10, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's unemployment rate is at a 14-year high, General Motors reported a massive third-quarter loss and says it may run out of cash next year, and Ford is planning more job cuts after burning through billions of its own.

85. Events - Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will hold committee meetings today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

86. Events - Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold a Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Skyway Ballroom of The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. C.H. “Bud” Albright Jr., Department of Energy undersecretary, will speak on the topic “An Energy Plan for Our Future.” Cost is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. Make reservations with Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

87. Events - Thursday, September 25, 2008

Memphis Regional Chamber will host a Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Dr. Kriner Cash, superintendent of Memphis City Schools, will speak. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. To attend, make reservations with Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

88. Events - Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Talk Shoppe will present “Test Drive the Master Mind Principle Success Formula with Talk Shoppe and the Small Business Chamber” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

89. Events - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Performance Excellence Association of the Mid-South will hold a lunch and learn series today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shelby County Training Auditorium in the Peggy Edmiston Building, 1075 Mullins Station Road. Lunch is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, e-mail Harriet Browning at hjbrowning@comcast.net.

90. Fear Grips Immigrants After Miss. Plant Raid - Thursday, August 28, 2008

LAUREL, Miss. (AP) - A day after the largest single-workplace immigration raid in U.S. history, Elizabeth Alegria was too scared to send her son to school and worried about when she'd see her husband again.

91. Events - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold a Breakfast Forum today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. U of M basketball coach John Calipari will speak. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

92. Events - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Talk Shoppe will present “Don’t Fall Victim to Business and Real Estate Scams” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

93. Events - Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Best Prepare Your Home for Sale to Ensure a Successful & Profitable Outcome” today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

94. Events - Tuesday, August 5, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold its Metro Business Council Breakfast today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The topic is “Leveraging Your Business with Technology.” Cost is $20 for members and $30 for prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at 543-3518 or emilford@memphischamber.com.

95. Events - Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The East Memphis Kiwanis Club will meet today at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Dennis Wilson, research associate professor at the Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Memphis, will speak about the Memphis economy. For more information or reservations, e-mail Mathis Young at mathis.young@bankparagon.com.

96. Events - Wednesday, July 2, 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 is “Top to Bottom: How to Do Real Estate Evictions” with Craig Beard, an attorney with Gotten, Wilson, Savory & Beard PLLC. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

97. Events - Tuesday, July 1, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Political analyst Charlie Cook will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

98. Events - Monday, June 30, 2008

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly lunch meeting today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Bryan Gainey, industrial products manager for Sonoco Products, will speak on “The Evolution of the Concrete Form.” The cost is $12 and no reservations are required.

99. Events - Thursday, June 19, 2008

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host a roundtable discussion titled “Trademark Law vs. the Internet” today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baker Donelson’s office, 165 Madison Ave, 20th floor. The event is free and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Bethel at 577-2328 or nbethel@bakerdonelson.com.

100. Events - Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The featured speaker will be Betty Ann Wilson, who will speak on international efforts for water purification. The cost is $18 per person. Reservations are required and can be made to Taylor Hughes at 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.org.