What a difference a decade can make. Successful local entrepreneurs like Muddy’s Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon, Hollywood Feed president Shawn McGhee, and executive chefs and owners Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman at Enjoy A|M Restaurant Group spent that time growing their small businesses into thriving enterprises over that time.

2. Sen. John McCain to be Buried Next to Best Friend at U.S. Naval Academy - Tuesday, August 28, 2018

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — It will be a fitting final resting place for a man who prized military service, cherished friendship and had little patience for formalities.

U.S. Sen. John McCain, the Arizona Republican who died Saturday of brain cancer, will be buried Sunday on a grassy hill at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, right next to a lifelong friend, within earshot of the next generation of midshipmen and within view of the banks of Severn River.

3. Why Many Americans Aren't Benefiting From Robust US Economy - Monday, June 18, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – "The economy," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell declared this week, "is doing very well."

And it is. Steady hiring has shrunk unemployment to 3.8 percent – the lowest since the 1960's. Consumers are spending. Taxes are down. Inflation is tame. Factories are busy. Demand for homes is strong. Household wealth is up.

4. Best Buy Posts Strong Sales, But Investors Sour on Outlook - Friday, May 25, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) – Best Buy posted strong sales of mobile phones, appliances, and smart computing products as it showed in its financial results that store chains can still thrive as shoppers buy more online.

5. A Look Back At UT’s History In NCAA Tourney - Friday, March 16, 2018

Basketball coach Rick Barnes was fired by Texas in late March of 2015 when he refused to fire members of his coaching staff.

6. May Primaries Feature More Candidates, Women - Friday, March 2, 2018

The May 1 Shelby County primary ballot is set, with 33 Republicans and 50 Democrats seeking 23 county offices – specifically the right to advance as the nominees of their respective parties to the August county general election.

7. GOP Averts Ugly Battle with Corker Opting Out - Thursday, March 1, 2018

It’s not often Tennessee’s Republican legislative leaders have to endorse a congressional candidate against a vacillating opponent. But the General Assembly’s GOP must have been worried about losing to a Democrat as they consolidated forces behind U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn in an effort to maintain a hold on the U.S. Senate seat Bob Corker might be vacating.

8. Last Word: Patio Test, St. Jude's Edge and Bredesen Runs For the Center - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

All across the city Monday afternoon into the evening, the city was tested just about a month away from spring by the calendar. And I am happy to report that the dry run for the patio season proved Memphis is vigilant and prepared. The test, in extreme temperatures that reached 77 degrees – breaking the record of 76 degrees set in 1986, prompted some of you to break out the running gear and give it a spin just before the early sunset. Others among you were spotted on patios pondering what ever became of Mr. Mister and Glass Tiger.

9. The Day After - Tuesday, February 6, 2018

There is perhaps no greater scrutiny that a brand faces than during the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year. Courageous brands bet big that their ad will win hearts and minds, but alas, only 36 percent of Super Bowl ads earned favorable ratings from our team of advertising professionals, likely making for some uncomfortable ad execs on the hot seat Monday morning.

10. Digest - Monday, January 29, 2018

Memphis Toys R Us

To Remain Open

A representative with Toys R Us has confirmed to The Daily News that the retailer’s Memphis location, at 7676 Polo Ground Blvd., won’t close after all.

11. Warlick Finally Finds The Right Team Chemistry - Friday, January 26, 2018

If the Tennessee Lady Vols make a run in the NCAA basketball tournament this year, Webb School girls basketball coach Shelley Collier will be cheering them on the whole way.

12. The Cutoff - Saturday, December 16, 2017

When Memphis leaders got together with suburban mayors in September at Agricenter, it was to talk about a unified countywide approach to getting Amazon’s $5 billion HQ2 project.

It was supposed to be a time for leaders of the county and its seven cities to talk about their common good, regionalism and all things they agree on, with none of what they disagree on at least for the moment.

13. Trio of Tigers Honored For Recent Play - Saturday, November 25, 2017

Senior University of Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson was one of eight quarterbacks named a Manning Award Star of the Week and senior wide receiver Anthony Miller accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl. The 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl will be played Jan. 27 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

14. Trio of Tigers Honored for Recent Play - Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Senior University of Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson was one of eight quarterbacks named a Manning Award Star of the Week and senior wide receiver Anthony Miller accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl. The 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl will be played Jan. 27 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

15. Designs for 3 Downtown Redevelopment Projects Approved - Thursday, October 12, 2017

Plans for three prominent Downtown redevelopment projects received the architectural green light Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 11, from the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board.

Developer 495 TN Partners, which includes partners William Orgel, Jay Lindy and Adam Slovis, will be able to begin construction on Phase II of the Tennessee Brewery development at the southeast corner of Tennessee Street and Butler Avenue in the South Main Historic Arts District.

16. South City Redevelopment Activity Heating Up - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The up-and-coming South City neighborhood is enjoying a resurgence of redevelopment activity lately, with the restoration of several historic properties, new multifamily construction and talk of bringing in a grocery store. The city and the Downtown Memphis Commission have been instrumental in the renewed interest, with noteworthy projects including the Clayborn Temple, the Universal Life Building and the demolition of Foote Homes.

17. Downtown Lofts to Begin Second Phase - Monday, August 21, 2017

In this week’s Real Estate Recap, 266 Lofts in Downtown Memphis begins its second phase, Peak Capital closes on a massive Cordova apartment complex, and a Chattanooga-based rock climbing gym purchases land in East Memphis.

18. South City Redevelopment Heats Up With Renovations, New Construction - Saturday, August 19, 2017

The up-and-coming South City neighborhood is enjoying a resurgence of redevelopment activity lately, with the restoration of several historic properties, new multifamily construction and talk of bringing in a grocery store. The city and the Downtown Memphis Commission have been instrumental in the renewed interest, with noteworthy projects including the Clayborn Temple, the Universal Life Building and the demolition of Foote Homes.

19. Prolific Memphis Offense From 2016 Could Be Even Better in 2017 - Friday, August 4, 2017

Wide receiver Anthony Miller is holding a football, says he just picked it up in the equipment room. Which is a little surprising because the usual way a football gets in Miller’s hands is for quarterback Riley Ferguson to throw it to him.

20. Alabama is Media’s Overwhelming Pick To Win SEC Title - Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Twice in the previous three years, SEC media correctly predicted the SEC champion. Both times, they did it by picking Alabama (2014, 2016). They went with Alabama again this year, predicting the Crimson Tide to defeat Georgia in the SEC title game.

21. Memphis, Other Secondary Markets Poised for Industrial Growth - Monday, July 10, 2017

When it comes to logistics, the primary distribution center markets like Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles have led the way in terms of warehouse development. But as more companies look to tighten their supply chain, secondary markets – including Memphis; Louisville, Kentucky; and Cleveland, Ohio – have found themselves in a better position to absorb growth.

22. Grizzlies Swap Future Picks for Rabb, Brooks in 2nd Round - Friday, June 23, 2017

AP – The Memphis Grizzlies just couldn't sit out the NBA draft, so they swapped a future second-round selection apiece for a pair of second-round players Thursday night.

The Grizzlies landed power forward Ivan Rabb of California with the 35th pick in a draft-night trade with the Orlando Magic, then made a deal with the Houston Rockets for the rights to shooting forward Dillon Brooks of Oregon. Memphis selected Brooks with the 45th pick.

23. Angry Dems Turn Against Leaders After House Election Losses - Thursday, June 22, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Party divisions were on glaring display Wednesday as a special election loss in a wildly expensive Georgia House race left bitter lawmakers turning their anger on their own leaders.

24. Faropoint Acquires Massive Industrial Portfolio for $33.1M - Thursday, May 18, 2017

Looking to continue its recent trend of bullish activity in the Memphis market, Faropoint Ventures has acquired a 1.1-million-square-foot industrial portfolio for $33.1 million. Details on that and more commercial real estate news in this week's Real Estate Recap...

25. Tennessee House Abandons Amendments Before Approving State Budget - Friday, May 5, 2017

Putting a day of acrimony behind it, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $37 billion budget plan on Friday, May 5, stripping away nearly $320 million in amendments placed on it the previous day.

26. Germantown Village Square Sells for $27.3 Million - Thursday, April 27, 2017

7694 Poplar Ave.
Germantown, TN 38138

Sale Amount: $27.3 million

Sale Date: April 24, 2017 

Buyer: PEBB Enterprises

27. EDGE Board Approves Two PILOTs, GMACW Merger - Friday, April 21, 2017

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County on Wednesday, April 19, granted tax abatements for a pair of companies with capital investment plans totaling $34 million and approved a resolution that allows the Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce to merge into EDGE.

28. Oden to Rehab Building Downtown for New HQ - Monday, April 10, 2017

Plans to breathe new life into a vacant 77-year-old warehouse two blocks from the FedExForum have been submitted by Oden & Associates Inc., a locally owned marketing firm looking to relocate its headquarters.

29. Marketing Firm to Rehab Vacant Downtown Building for New HQ - Friday, April 7, 2017

Plans to breathe new life into a vacant 77-year-old warehouse two blocks from the FedExForum have been submitted by Oden & Associates Inc., a locally owned marketing firm looking to relocate its headquarters.

30. Obama's Final Year: US Spent $36 Million in Records Lawsuits - Wednesday, March 15, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record $36.2 million on legal costs defending its refusal to turn over federal records under the Freedom of Information Act, according to an Associated Press analysis of new U.S. data that also showed poor performance in other categories measuring transparency in government.

31. Study Shows Radiation Raises Risk Of Future Cancer - Thursday, March 2, 2017

Thanks to results from a newly released study based at St. Jude, doctors have fresh data on the long-assumed link between using radiation to treat children with cancer and the higher likelihood those patients will develop new cancers later in life.

32. Free Agent Frenzy? That’s Not Robinson’s Style - Friday, February 17, 2017

Upon his arrival as the Tennessee Titans’ general manager in January 2016, Jon Robinson made an immediate impact with the trade for DeMarco Murray and his wheeling/dealing approach to the draft.

33. Last Word: Connecting Downtown, Tranquil Treasure and Gas Tax Complexities - Thursday, January 26, 2017

Temple over the Tigers Wednesday in Philadelphia 77-66. East Carolina at the Forum is coming up Saturday. Grizz and Raptors at the Forum Wednesday evening and the Grizz win 101 – 99. The Grizz are on the road starting Friday against the Trail Blazers.

34. Tigers to Face Western Kentucky in Boca Raton Bowl - Monday, December 5, 2016

The bad news for University of Memphis football fans? The Tigers’ bowl destination is a really, really long drive.

The good news? It’s the Boca Raton Bowl in Florida and not a return trip to the Birmingham Bowl, where last year the Tigers lost to Auburn after coach Justin Fuente had left for Virginia Tech.

35. Union’s Online Doctorate Receives High Marks - Saturday, November 12, 2016

Union University in Jackson, Tenn., has been ranked the second-best university in the nation to get an online doctoral degree, according to the Guide to Online Schools (guidetoonlineschools.com), created by SR Education Group.

36. Union University's Online Doctoral Program Receives High Marks - Thursday, November 10, 2016

Union University in Jackson, Tenn., has been ranked the second-best university in the nation to get an online doctoral degree, according to the Guide to Online Schools (guidetoonlineschools.com), created by SR Education Group.

37. The Week Ahead: October 10-16 - Monday, October 10, 2016

Happy Monday, Memphis! Get ready for an eclectic mix of fairs, food and festivals to keep you entertained this week. Check out details on those and other need-to-know happenings in The Week Ahead…

38. Can Tigers Duplicate Their 2015 Upset of Ole Miss? - Friday, September 30, 2016

Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze, predictably, is saying that he won’t use revenge as a main motivator.

39. Nonconnah Center Sale Could Boost Market - Friday, September 2, 2016

In what is sure to be one of the top commercial real estate transactions of the year, the majority of the 1.2 million-square-foot Nonconnah Corporate Center has sold. ReMark Trust, an out-of-town investment group, purchased the property for $57 million.

40. Kohl's 2Q Profit Tops Expectations as It Lowers Expenses - Friday, August 12, 2016

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (AP) – Kohl's fiscal second-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates, as the department store operator trimmed expenses and managed its inventory well.

Its shares soared more than 13 percent in morning trading Thursday.

41. Huey’s Downtown To Close for Renovations - Saturday, August 6, 2016

Huey’s Downtown location is closing soon for a few days to get a facelift.

The Huey’s location at 77 S. Second St. will close to the public for seven days – Aug. 8-14 – to pursue some needed renovations. With the help of Traditional Construction, the location will see upgrades that include the kitchen getting new floors, a new walk-in freezer, and a new sink.

42. Frost Bake Shop Opens Second Location - Thursday, August 4, 2016

1016 W. Poplar Ave

Collierville, TN 38017

Address: 1016 W. Poplar Ave

Square feet: 3,400

43. Huey’s Downtown To Close for Renovations - Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Huey’s Downtown location is closing soon for a few days to get a facelift.

The Huey’s location at 77 S. Second St. will close to the public for seven days – Aug. 8-14 – to pursue some needed renovations. With the help of Traditional Construction, the location will see upgrades that include the kitchen getting new floors, a new walk-in freezer, and a new sink.

44. Comerica Says It Will Cut Almost 800 Jobs, Close 40 Banks - Wednesday, July 20, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Comerica said Tuesday it will cut close to 800 jobs and close 40 banks to cut costs. The regional bank also reported a bigger quarterly profit than analysts expected.

Comerica said it wants to eliminate $160 million in annual spending by the end of 2018. The company said it will eliminate about 9 percent of its jobs, which would be 791 workers based on recent employment figures. Comerica will also close 40 banks and outsource some technology functions to reduce spending.

45. US Services Firms Grew in June at Fastest Pace in 7 Months - Thursday, July 7, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. services firms expanded last month at the fastest pace since November, good news for the U.S. economy.

The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its non-manufacturing index rose to 56.5 in June from 52.9 in May. Any reading above 50 signals growth. Production, new orders and export orders grew faster in June. Employment grew last month after contracting in May.

46. Two Memphis Tigers Taken in MLB Draft - Tuesday, June 14, 2016

University of Memphis junior pitcher Nolan Blackwood and outfielder Darien Tubbs were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday, June 11.

Blackwood was drafted in the 14th round by the Oakland Athletics while Tubbs was taken by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 16th round.

47. Lehman-Roberts Investing in Memphis Roads, Community - Saturday, June 11, 2016

Lehman-Roberts Co. president Patrick Nelson is right when he says, “What we do is not terribly fancy or glamorous.”

48. One Family - Saturday, May 21, 2016

An unprecedented private investment aims to restore a commercial heart to the Soulsville USA neighborhood, where a pair of sprawling buildings take up nearly a full block across from the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. It isn’t an eyesore, but inactivity within those walls has been a drag on the community.

49. Poll: Americans More Upbeat About Own Finances Than Economy - Thursday, May 19, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans are of two minds about the economy in the midst of an elec-tion race that largely hinges on the issue. They are strikingly pessimistic about the national econ-omy yet comparatively upbeat about their own financial circumstances.

50. Sports Notebook: Woodson Leaving for Butler; Lynch Headed to Jets? - Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The arrival of Tubby Smith to coach the University of Memphis basketball team will not prevent the departure of guard Avery Woodson.

The Indianapolis Star reported that Woodson will transfer to Butler; he also considered Virginia Commonwealth.

51. Shadyac Takes Over Soulsville Project With ‘Different Type of Model’ - Monday, April 18, 2016

Tom Shadyac wants to pump $10 million into the heart of Soulsville. That’s the initial ask for his community center concept, One Family Memphis.

In September, the Hollywood filmmaker-turned-University of Memphis professor purchased for $1.9 million the bankrupt New Towne Center, a 77,000-square-foot community anchor that a local community development corporation tried to develop during the economic downturn.

52. Statewide Demand Outstrips Supply of Qualified Workers - Saturday, April 2, 2016

Tennessee is surging as a major manufacturing state, bouncing back from the Great Recession by attracting billions of dollars in new investment and creating thousands of new – and often very high-paying – advanced manufacturing jobs.

53. Tigers Sports Notebook: Woodson to Transfer, Football Team Works Out in Pads - Tuesday, March 29, 2016

As is often the case these days, news of a player’s intention to transfer was delivered by the player himself via social media. So it was that Avery Woodson informed all, through a post on Twitter, that he would be leaving the University of Memphis basketball program.

54. Last Word: The Bloody Shirt of Deannexation, More Boats and The Rise of ioby - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

“Waving the bloody shirt” – get ready to hear that phrase a lot as a deannexation bill continues to be debated in Nashville – the one that the state House approved Monday evening.
There was a palpable frustration at City Hall during Tuesday’s council day that featured a light agenda but lots of attention to several challenges – many of them financial and hidden until recently – that the new mayor and council are facing.
As we mentioned in our Monday evening coverage of this, the skirmish lines over the deannexation bill and the larger issue are very close in Shelby County. Our legislative delegation is split between Memphis Democrats vocal in their outrage over the bill and Republicans in the county outside Memphis who are just as vehement in their support of the bill, especially the parts that apply to Memphis.

55. Bertelkamp Made Right Call in Going with the Vols - Saturday, January 30, 2016

Bert Bertelkamp would be the first to tell you he’s pulling for Tennessee when calling basketball games as color commentator for the Vol Network.

And why wouldn’t he?

Bertelkamp is Big Orange to the bone. His father Hank played for the Vols (1951-53), was a team captain and remains a big supporter of UT.

56. 2015 Market Winners, Losers: Tech Soars, Old Guard Stumbles - Friday, January 1, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – In a flat year overall for stocks, there was still plenty of excitement to be enjoyed – or endured – by 2015's biggest winners and losers.

It was a year to make old guard companies shudder.

57. Basketball Tigers Win Conference Opener - Saturday, January 2, 2016

Four University of Memphis men's basketball players scored double figures, and senior Trahson Burrell posted a double-double in his first start of the season, as the Tigers defeated Tulane, 77-65, in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams at FedExForum Tuesday, Dec. 28.

58. Basketball Tigers Win Conference Opener - Thursday, December 31, 2015

Four University of Memphis basketball players scored double figures, and senior Trahson Burrell posted a double-double in his first start of the season, as the Tigers defeated Tulane 77-65 in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams at FedExForum Tuesday, Dec. 28.

59. No. 25 Memphis Stunned in Closing Minutes by No. 16 Houston - Monday, November 16, 2015

HOUSTON (AP) — After scoring to start the fourth quarter, No. 25 Memphis was up by 20 and looked well on its way to a big win over undefeated Houston.

The Tigers were left stunned less than 15 minutes later.

60. Whisenhunt’s Failed Tenure Now Easier to Understand - Saturday, November 14, 2015

It was only one game, one win, but it was clear in the aftermath Sunday just how much the Tennessee Titans needed the victory they got in overtime against the New Orleans Saints.

After an emotional week highlighted by the firing of Ken Whisenhunt, interim coach Mike Mularkey and the remainder of Whisenhunt’s staff was able to rally the team and find a way to end a six-game losing streak that derailed the 2015 season almost from the start.

61. Memphis Early Vote Turnout Higher Than 2011 and 2009 - Monday, October 5, 2015

Nearly 15 percent of the voters in Memphis cast early ballots in advance of Thursday's election day in the races for Memphis Mayor, Memphis City Council and City Court Clerk.

Through the final day of the early voting period Saturday, Oct. 3, 51,848 citizens voted early, according to Shelby County Election Commission statistics.

62. Memphis Early Vote Turnout Higher Than 2011 and 2009 - Saturday, October 3, 2015

Nearly 15 percent of the voters in Memphis cast early ballots in advance of Thursday's election day in the races for Memphis Mayor, Memphis City Council and City Court Clerk.

Through the final day of the early voting period Saturday, Oct. 3, 51,848 citizens voted early, according to Shelby County Election Commission statistics.

63. Report: State Water Pollution Enforcement Way Down - Thursday, May 7, 2015

State regulators issued 77 percent fewer enforcement orders against water polluters in 2014 than they did in 2008, according to the nonprofit Tennessee Clean Water Network.

The network has been tracking actions the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation takes against polluters since 2007, when the agency issued 219 enforcement orders. In 2008, that number rose to 231. But enforcement orders plummeted beginning in 2009, reaching just 53 in 2012; 50 in 2013; and 53 last year, according to a Tennessee Clean Water Network report released Wednesday, May 6.

64. Survey: US Businesses Expect Sales Rebound, More Hiring - Tuesday, April 21, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. businesses expect their sales will rebound in the next three months after a sluggish first quarter, and they also plan to boost hiring and pay, according to a survey released Monday.

65. On Saban, Calipari and NCAA grandstanding - Friday, April 3, 2015

Hold up your hand if you’re an Alabama football player and you have not been arrested in the last week. Three Crimson Tide players were arrested, one on suspicion of domestic violence, another for driving under the influence and another on a marijuana charge.

66. Orion Acquires Medical Center Property for New Branch - Tuesday, March 31, 2015

821 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
Sale Amount: $1.3 million

Sale Date: March 20, 2015
Buyer: Orion Federal Credit Union
Seller: Georgia Commercial Stores Inc.
Details: Orion Federal Credit Union has acquired a key piece of Memphis Medical Center real estate for a new branch.

67. Lady Vols Seem to Be Slipping Off National Stage - Saturday, February 28, 2015

KNOXVILLE – There is a bronze statue of legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt standing proudly across the street from Thompson-Boling Arena.

Summitt’s arms are crossed and she has a smile on her face. Thousands of Lady Vols fans have walked past the Summitt statue since it was unveiled Nov. 22, 2013.

68. Relevant Again? 10 Keys to Success for UT Baseball - Saturday, February 21, 2015

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee baseball coach Dave Serrano wasn’t pushing the panic button after his team lost two of three games in their season opening series at Florida International University in Miami last weekend.

69. Fogelman Company Launching Retail Center in East Memphis - Tuesday, February 10, 2015

6544 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38118

Permit Amount: $3.2 million

Permit Application Date: February, 2015

70. $2.2M Permit Filed for Downtown Reuse Project - Saturday, February 7, 2015

An adaptive reuse project Downtown is moving forward.

Cendown Ltd. LP, which is redeveloping 85, 87 and 91 S. Second St. into 16 apartments and ground-floor restaurant space, has applied for a $2.2 million building permit for interior renovation work at 85 S. Second.

71. $2.2 Million Permit Filed for Downtown Reuse Project - Tuesday, February 3, 2015

An adaptive reuse project Downtown is moving forward.

Cendown Ltd. LP, which is redeveloping 85, 87 and 91 S. Second St. into 16 apartments and ground-floor restaurant space, has applied for a $2.2 million building permit for interior renovation work at 85 S. Second.

72. Grizzlies Hope to Continue Building Off Spurs Defeat - Thursday, January 1, 2015

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Memphis Grizzlies made sure early that they didn't go to triple overtime again against the San Antonio Spurs.

Fueled by 16 first-quarter points from Mike Conley, the Grizzlies built an early 10-point lead, eventually led by 16 and weathered a fourth-quarter push by the Spurs for a 95-87 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday night.

73. Square Moves - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

This year saw the continuation of Overton Square’s comeback, with another flurry of openings and moves to the square as the site of crowds and the sound of music continues to increasingly fill the restaurant and entertainment district.

74. Knoxville Area a Magnet for Retirees - Saturday, December 20, 2014

Retired air traffic controller Sterling King moved to Knoxville when his brother needed him. Five years later, he has fallen in love with the area and everything it has to offer.

Moderate weather, without the bone-chilling Northern winters or the searing heat of Florida summers, is a big draw, along with its location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, says King, 58, who migrated from Dayton, Ohio, to Raleigh, North Carolina, and then to Knoxville.

75. Lineup Shuffles Highlight Tigers' Tuneup for Las Vegas - Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Shaq Goodwin will be playing off the bench and Markel Crawford is your starting point guard.

At least for now.

Those appear to be the two major takeaways from the Tigers’ 77-49 victory over an outmanned Prairie View A&M team Monday night at FedExForum.

76. Shelby County Building Permits Dip in October - Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Shelby County home building activity cooled in October, with builders pulling 5.9 percent fewer permits than in October 2013.

Shelby County homebuilders pulled 63 permits in October, down 5.9 percent from 67 in October 2013, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, chandlerreports.com. The 63 permits filed in October is down 18 percent from the 77 permits builders filed in Shelby County in September.

77. First Horizon Reports Positive Third Quarter - Monday, October 20, 2014

The parent company of First Tennessee Bank moved back to profitable territory for the third quarter from a loss during the same period in 2013, reporting net income of $45 million, or 19 cents a share, for the period ending Sept. 30.

78. First Horizon Swings Back to Quarterly Profit - Friday, October 17, 2014

The parent company of First Tennessee Bank moved back to profitable territory for the third quarter from a loss during the same period in 2013, reporting net income of $45 million, or 19 cents a share, for the period ending Sept. 30.

79. Building Permits Jump 35 Percent in September - Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Shelby County homebuilding activity experienced significant gains in September when compared to the same month last year.

Builders pulled 77 permits in Shelby County in September, up 35 percent from 57 permits pulled in September 2013, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, chandlerreports.com.

80. Vols Hope to Snap 20-Game Road Slump vs. Ranked Opponents - Saturday, September 27, 2014

KNOXVILLE – It doesn’t get much easier for the University of Tennessee’s football team.

The Sept. 20 open date has come and gone. UT’s coaches and players had ample time to digest and dissect details of the 34-10 loss to No. 4-ranked Oklahoma on Sept. 13 and a week to prepare for a challenge just as formidable.

81. ‘Swamp Rat’ Remembers Last Tennessee-Oklahoma Game - Saturday, September 13, 2014

University of Tennessee quarterback Dewey “Swamp Rat” Warren stood on the field during a timeout with a few seconds left in the Jan. 1, 1968 Orange Bowl.

Warren was the holder for UT place-kicker Karl Kremser, who lined up for a 43-yard field goal attempt against Oklahoma. The Sooners led, 26-24.

82. Shelby County New-Home Permits Drop 7.8 Percent in July - Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The local homebuilding industry can still mystify a veteran builder and developer like David Goodwin Jr.

Goodwin and other homebuilders expected 2014 to be a healthy year for the industry, especially entering the spring and early summer.

83. Suburban Precincts Lead in Early Vote Turnout - Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Seven of the top 10 precincts for early voter turnout through this past weekend and the first of two weeks of early voting in Shelby County are in the suburbs.

Through Monday, July 28, a total of 43,725 citizens had voted early in Shelby County, which is 8.1 percent of the voters in Shelby County. The highest turnout by day so far since early voting opened July 18 was 7,038 on July 22.

84. Difference Maker - Wednesday, July 30, 2014

When the Green Machine Mobile Food Market rolled up to University Place a year ago – the market being housed inside a lime green retired MATA bus – the first customer was a 103-year-old former school teacher in a wheelchair.

85. Sick Calls Drop, But Benefits Debate Still Volatile - Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The Memphis Police Department returned to normal operations Sunday, July 13, for the first time in more than a week with fewer than 350 officers calling in sick.

And the number of sick calls among Memphis firefighters dropped to 60 Sunday, the lowest total for the department since sick calls among firefighters spiked Wednesday, July 9.

86. Grants Prove Bioworks is Delivering Good Results - Saturday, May 24, 2014

One grant is good. Two grants are better.

In 2012, Memphis Bioworks received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Workforce Developmental and Job Training Program (EWDJT). The $300,000 grant issued provided training for 110 persons, 65 of whom already have been placed in full-time jobs.

87. Malone to Challenge Luttrell In August Mayoral Showdown - Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Former Shelby County Commissioner Deidre Malone will challenge incumbent Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell in the August county general election after winning the Tuesday, May 6, Democratic mayoral primary.

88. Grizz Need Strong Finish for Playoff Chance - Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Twenty games to go and, at this point, even a 13-7 finish might not be good enough to ensure the Grizzlies make the Western Conference Playoffs.

That, for the record, is how they closed the season a year ago. But this time, despite a 36-26 record going into the Tuesday, March 11, game against Portland at FedExForum, the Grizzlies still sit in ninth place.

89. Editorial: Nation Must Continue Closing Gender Pay Gap - Saturday, February 22, 2014

Women today make 77 cents for every dollar men make in the U.S. economy, President Barack Obama said in his January State of the Union address.

Factoring in men and women performing the same job and the disparity is less but it is still a fact of life.

90. Grizzlies’ Joerger Named Conference Coach of Month - Saturday, February 8, 2014

Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month for January.

Joerger guided Memphis to an NBA-best 12-3 record (.800) during the month of January, as the Grizzlies won five consecutive games and nine of their last 10 to close out the month. Memphis tied its franchise record for January wins and finished just one victory shy of the franchise record for wins in any month (13 in March 2004 and April 2012).

91. Grizzlies’ Joerger Named Conference Coach of Month - Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month for January.

Joerger guided Memphis to an NBA-best 12-3 record (.800) during the month of January, as the Grizzlies won five consecutive games and nine of their last 10 to close out the month. Memphis tied its franchise record for January wins and finished just one victory shy of the franchise record for wins in any month (13 in March 2004 and April 2012).

92. Playoffs Implications - Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The calendar says the Dallas Mavericks will be at FedExForum to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Just one game of 82 in the coast-to-coast marathon that is the NBA season.

But it’s a game that has the potential to weigh heavily on the Grizzlies’ ultimate playoff fate. The Mavericks come in sitting in the eighth and final playoff position in the Western Conference with a record of 28-21.

93. Memphis Finally Finding Touch From Deep - Wednesday, January 29, 2014

When the Memphis Tigers missed 15 of 17 threes against Southeast Missouri State, the players and coach Josh Pastner said not to worry. And they had a 77-65 victory in that game to back them up.

But two weeks later, they again went 2-for-17 from long range at FedExForum against Cincinnati (11.8 percent, for the record) and wound up on the wrong end of a 69-53 score.

94. Examining the Tigers Entering January - Friday, December 27, 2013

The 17th-ranked Tigers came through the first 10 games of the season – the first chapter, if you will – with an 8-2 record overall and a 1-2 record against ranked opponents. They suffered a lopsided loss to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., beat the Cowboys on a neutral court, and had what NCAA bracket analysts would term a “good loss” by two points to Florida at Madison Square Garden.

95. No Need to Spin Tigers’ Nice Start - Friday, December 20, 2013

Every special season has critical mileposts along the way. The Tigers’ first came in Stillwater, Okla., where, again, they weren’t up to the challenge of a ranked opponent in Oklahoma State. Thus, the Tigers and their coach returned to harsh criticism in Memphis and waited for the next opportunity.

96. French Quarter Deal Collapses - Friday, November 1, 2013

A Texas-based group had inked a deal to purchase the long-vacant French Quarter Suites Hotel near Overton Square, but the proposed sale fell through the cracks.

Austin, Texas-based ASC Management had until Oct. 31 to close on the purchase of the 105-room inn at the northeast corner of Madison Avenue and Cooper Street but did not complete the sale.

97. Shelby County Building Permits ‘Stable’ in August - Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Shelby County home building activity was relatively flat in August, with builders pulling slightly more permits while selling fewer new homes compared to August 2012.

Homebuilders pulled 72 permits in August, up 9 percent from 66 permits filed in August 2012, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

98. Dollar General Earnings Top Street, Traffic Up - Thursday, September 5, 2013

Dollar General's second-quarter net income rose 15 percent, driven by increased customer traffic as shoppers hunted for bargains.

The discounter earned $245.5 million, or 75 cents per share, for the period ended Aug. 2. That's up from $214.1 million, or 64 cents per share, a year earlier.

99. Building Permit Activity Cools in July - Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Shelby County home building activity cooled in July, with builders pulling fewer permits and selling fewer new homes compared to July 2012.

Homebuilders pulled 77 permits in July, down 6.1 percent from 82 permits filed in July 2012, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com. The average permit in July measured 2,958 square feet and $225,199 compared to 3,080 and $229,633 in July 2012.

100. Fred’s Net Income Rises 9 Percent - Saturday, June 1, 2013

Discount retailer Fred’s Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter net income rose 9 percent, helped by a modest rise in sales and lower costs.

The results topped Wall Street predictions, and shares rose in morning trading.