1245 N. Germantown Parkway,
Cordova, TN 38016

Sale Amount: $12.6 million

2. 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

3. Thomas & Betts to Invest $20.7 Million in Expansion - Friday, July 14, 2017

Thomas & Betts plans to add 75 employees and invest $20.7 million in its headquarters relocation in Memphis and is seeking a 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) incentive to help defray those costs.

4. Shelby County Housing Market Caps Off Strong First Quarter - Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The final month of the quarter capped off a strong start to 2017 as the number of homes sold in Shelby County were up 20 percent in March and 13 percent for the first quarter.

The average home sales price in March was $151,688, a 5 percent increase from $144,949 a year ago, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, chandlerreports.com.

5. Muslims in Memphis Series Draws Increased Attendance - Thursday, March 9, 2017

It’s been 15 years since former Mayor Willie Herenton declared March the month to acknowledge Muslims in Memphis, and that celebration has grown substantially since then, especially in recent years.

6. Memphis Theological Seminary Gets Another $2M for Chapel - Monday, October 31, 2016

Another $2 million gift has construction of a new chapel on the campus of Memphis Theological Seminary one step closer to fruition.

Dr. Ralph and Barbara Hamilton of Germantown made the $2 million gift, in addition to their original $1 million contribution, according to the seminary, which will break ground on its first freestanding chapel in early 2017.

7. Oklahoma City Districts Worth A Visit - Thursday, July 21, 2016

Sitting under an umbrella at a little pizza joint in the Paseo Arts District it’s hard to imagine I’m in Oklahoma City.

With a locally brewed F5 Ale in hand, the ultra-hoppy beer feels more Pacific Northwest than American Heartland. But the scorching heat and hints of Southwest architecture places me in Oklahoma.

8. Crestview Collection Makes New HQ in Oakhaven - Tuesday, December 29, 2015

4300 Concorde Road
Memphis, TN 38118

Sale Amount: $6.9 million

Sale Date: Dec. 15

Buyer: CLI Inc.

Seller: Lester McMahan Partnership

Loan Amount: $6 million

9. Theological Seminary Signs $1.7 Million Mortgage - Saturday, December 26, 2015

The first wave of Memphis Theological Seminary’s expansion is coming.

The seminary on Dec. 16 signed a 10-year, $1.7 million mortgage with Mississippi-based The People’s Bank.

In October, the Memphis seminary announced a $25 million campaign to support a new chapel and classroom building, endowments and scholarships and deferred maintenance on the current campus at 168 East Parkway S.

10. Theological Seminary Signs $1.7 Million Mortgage - Wednesday, December 23, 2015

The first wave of Memphis Theological Seminary’s expansion is coming.

The seminary on Dec. 16 signed a 10-year, $1.7 million mortgage with Mississippi-based The People’s Bank.

In October, the Memphis seminary announced a $25 million campaign to support a new chapel and classroom building, endowments and scholarships and deferred maintenance on the current campus at 168 East Parkway S.

11. Events - Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Attorney J. Anthony Bradley will host a free seminar for World War II, Korea and Vietnam wartime veterans and spouses Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at Legacy Estates at Lenox Park, 6551 Knight Arnold Road. The seminar will cover VA Aid and Attendance Improved Pension benefits. Visit bradley-law.com.

12. Events - Monday, December 14, 2015

Touchdown Club of Memphis will meet Monday, Dec. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. University of Alabama wide receivers coach Billy Napier is the guest speaker. Cost is $60. Visit tdcmemphis.com.

13. Civil Asset Forfeiture: 'It's a State License to Steal' - Saturday, December 5, 2015

The drugs in Kathy Stiltner’s car were over-the-counter antacids. The $12,000 in cash was from an inheritance. Still, police took the money – quite legally – and are still fighting to keep it, even after the drug charge was dropped.

14. Sales of Senior Living Facilities Up in 2015 - Saturday, August 22, 2015

Mirroring national trends that show an increase in interest by investors in senior living facilities, the number of nursing home/elderly housing facilities that have changed hands is on the rise in Shelby County.

15. This week in Memphis history: June 19-25 - Saturday, June 20, 2015

1985: The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. takes the first step toward financing a residential development to be called South of Beale, bounded by Fourth and Third streets and Lt. George W. Lee and Linden avenues – the block where FedExForum is now.

16. SCS Attendance Zone Proposal Affects 7,000 Students - Thursday, February 20, 2014

Shelby County Schools board members got their first detailed look Wednesday, Feb. 19, at a set of more than two dozen changes in student attendance zones in the 2014-2015 school year that could affect nearly 7,000 students in the school system.

17. Storm's Cost May Hit $50 Billion; Rebuilding to Ease Blow - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Superstorm Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm.

18. Events - Monday, April 9, 2012

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Judge Gina C. Higgins will speak about business law, its effect on business and the administrative assistant. Cost is $22. For reservations, contact Sharon Gardner at sharon.gardner@asentinel.com or 752-6213.

19. Hyneman Sells 3-acre Outparcel Of Lakeland’s Corner Shops - Tuesday, April 6, 2010

2957 Canada Road
Lakeland, TN 38002
Sale Amount: $550,000

Sale Date: March 22, 2010
Buyer: A. Douglas Collins
Seller: Corner Shops LLC

20. There Goes the Neighborhood: New hope emerges in one of Memphis’ roughest areas - Monday, July 6, 2009

Hope and despair have co-existed for a long time along the stretch of Poplar Avenue between Danny Thomas Boulevard and Decatur Street. And for the past two years, the area has seen more change than just about any other inner-city avenue in Memphis.

21. Events - Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Memphis Regional Chamber’s Metro Business Council will hold the annual Fall Sales & Marketing Summit today at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. The theme will be “Winning Strategies for Winning Clients” and will feature a panel of sales and marketing specialists. For more information, contact Angela Michaels at amichaels@memphischamber.com or 543-3546.

22. Events - Monday, November 14, 2005

The Advanced Distributed Learning Workforce Co-Lab at the University of Memphis hosts the first eLearning Summit Tuesday through Saturday at the U of M FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. The event features a series of three workshops that focus on various aspects of e-learning. Visit www.elearningsummit.org.

23. Archived Article: Gov't (opd) - Friday, June 18, 1999
Home development plans Home development plans set for east part of county By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News A planned development with 168 single-family homes on 121 acres in east Shelby County is heading for consideration by the County Commission. Te...

24. Archived Article: Graphic (divorces) - Thursday, May 13, 1999
Untying the knot Untying the knot With 231, the Cordova ZIP code showed the most divorce petitions filed in circuit or chancery courts in the first four months of 1999. The East Memphis area was followed closely by Whitehaven with 228. Here's a look...

25. Archived Article: Graphic - Thursday, May 6, 1999
Warranty deeds Hot sub-markets In the first quarter of 1999, 4,112 warranty deeds totaling $616.4 million were recorded, compared to 4,070 deeds totaling $713.5 million in the same period last year. Multi-million dollar transactions in early 1998 by...

26. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, February 5, 1999
Romance for the ages Romance for the ages Midtown recorded the lowest average age of grooms and brides in 1998 for ZIP codes where more than one couple settled, according to marriage licenses filed in the Shelby County Clerk's Office. ZIP code No...

27. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Monday, December 28, 1998
Business is booming Business is booming The number of business licenses containing a complete Memphis or Shelby County ZIP code shows a slight increase in businesses making their home in the area. Here's a comparison of the figures for 1998 and 1997...

28. Archived Article: Graphic - Thursday, October 29, 1998
Busy bankruptcy courts Busy bankruptcy courts The Western District of Tennessee has one of the busiest bankruptcy courts in the nation. Unlike other districts that see higher numbers of Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy petitions, the Western Distr...

29. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, September 4, 1998
Violent Crime in Memphis Violent Crime in Memphis Jan. 1 July 31 Following is a breakdown of the number of assaults reported to the Memphis Police Department during the first seven months of this year. These incidents range from simple assaults in d...