Calvary Episcopal Church’s 2018 Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop is open Tuesdays to Fridays through March 27 at Calvary, 102 N. Second St. The Waffle Shop is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the preaching series takes place from 12:05 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. The evening series, Lent After Dark, is Wednesdays, with dinner from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and a speaker at 6:30 p.m. Visit calvarymemphis.org/lentenpreaching for the Waffle Shop menu and speaker schedule.

2. Events - Friday, February 16, 2018

Calvary Episcopal Church’s 2018 Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop is open Tuesdays to Fridays through March 27 at Calvary, 102 N. Second St. The Waffle Shop is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the preaching series takes place from 12:05 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. The evening series, Lent After Dark, is Wednesdays, with dinner from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and a speaker at 6:30 p.m. Visit calvarymemphis.org/lentenpreaching for the Waffle Shop menu and speaker schedule.

3. Events - Thursday, February 15, 2018

PizzaRev will hold a “Pizzas for a Purpose” fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Thursday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at PizzaRev’s new Cordova location, 765 N. Germantown Parkway. Guests are invited to pay what they want for their first custom-built, personal-sized pizza, with all proceeds going to Le Bonheur. Visit pizzarev.com.

4. U of M Files $33.5M Permit for Land Bridge - Monday, October 23, 2017

570 Houston St. 

Memphis, TN 38111

Permit Amount: $33.5 million

Owner: University of Memphis

Details: The University of Memphis has filed a $33.5 million building permit application with the Office of Construction Code Enforcement to move forward with a parking garage and a long-awaited land bridge over the Southern Avenue railroad track.

5. Clark Tower Wraps Up $8 Million Renovation - Thursday, May 11, 2017

Commercial real estate firm Colliers International has announced the owner of Clark Tower, In-Rel Properties, has finished an $8 million renovation of the iconic East Memphis office building. Details on that and other top deals in this week's Real Estate Recap...

6. Agricenter Planning $4M Upgrade to Equestrian Facility - Monday, May 8, 2017

Agricenter International has filed a $4 million building permit with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement to modernize its ShowPlace Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway.

7. The Week Ahead: January 10-16 - Monday, January 9, 2017

Good morning, Memphis! Just as the weather here can go from frigid to balmy in a matter of days, the mulching of Christmas trees clashes with the Boys of Summer this week. Plus, the Tennessee General Assembly kicks off its new session, and Paradiso is “Singin’ in the Rain.” Here’s what else you need to know in The Week Ahead…   

8. Shelby County Government Recycling Christmas Trees - Saturday, January 7, 2017

Shelby County government is recycling live Christmas trees and other holiday greenery through Monday, Jan. 9.

The program, operating in an area near Agricenter International’s ShowPlace Arena at 105 S. Germantown Road, is in its 18th year and is part of the county’s Sustainable Shelby program.

9. Shelby County Government Recycling Christmas Trees - Monday, January 2, 2017

Shelby County government is recycling live Christmas trees and other holiday greenery through Monday, Jan. 9.

The program, operating in an area near Agricenter International’s ShowPlace Arena at 105 S. Germantown Road, is in its 18th year and is part of the county’s Sustainable Shelby program.

10. Kustoff, Cohen Win Seats in Congress And the Rest of Shelby County's Ballot - Saturday, November 12, 2016

Shelby County voters re-elected all but six incumbents seeking re-election on the Nov. 8 election ballot.

And the biggest upset on the local ballot gave Democrats a gain of one seat in the state House delegation from Shelby County.

11. Agricenter Holding Fundraiser June 17 - Saturday, June 11, 2016

Feast on the Farm, Agricenter International’s annual fundraiser, will be held on Friday, June 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at ShowPlace Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway.

12. The Week Ahead: June 13-19 - Monday, June 13, 2016

Let’s get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from decisions about ServiceMaster incentives to the ultimate dodgeball tournament.

13. Agricenter Holding Fundraiser June 17 - Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Feast on the Farm, Agricenter International’s annual fundraiser, will be held on Friday, June 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at ShowPlace Arena, 105 S. Germantown Parkway.

14. Multifamily Investments Hold Steady in 2015 - Saturday, October 31, 2015

The numbers continue at a relatively steady pace, but signals are there that the multifamily market in Shelby County is on its way to pre-recession levels.

Year to date, there have been 105 multifamily sales in Shelby County, according to Chandler Reports, chandlerreports.com. That’s less than the 115 sales through Oct. 21, 2014, but well above the 87 sales over the same period in 2013.

15. Events - Thursday, June 4, 2015

Tennessee Shakespeare Company will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Thursday, June 4, through June 21 in the University of Memphis Mainstage Theater, 3745 Central Ave. Buy tickets at tnshakespeare.org.

16. Events - Wednesday, June 3, 2015

The Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will meet Wednesday, June 3, at 4 p.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

17. Farm Feast - Thursday, May 21, 2015

The first elementary school students came to Agricenter International for some hands-on education more than a decade ago. About 80 students went on a literal field trip, walking through the cotton, soybean and cornfields.

18. Flexing Its Muscles, LA Fitness Eyes Third Store - Friday, February 27, 2015

LA Fitness is eyeing a property in the heart of East Memphis for its third Memphis-area location.

The California-based fitness center chain is considering opening its third store in the Memphis market at 1285 Ridgeway Road, according to sources.

19. Life Church Buys Victory Campus for $4.4 Million - Tuesday, May 13, 2014

255 N. Highland St.
Memphis, TN 38111
Sale Amount: $4.4 million

Sale Date: May 2, 2014
Buyer: The Life Church of Memphis Inc.
Seller: SignificantPsychology LLC
Loan Amount: $3.8 million
Loan Date: May 2, 2014
Maturity Date: May 5, 2019
Lender: Triumph Bank
Details: The Life Church of Memphis has paid $4.4 million for the former Victory University campus at 255 N. Highland St.

20. Building It for the Long Haul - Monday, April 28, 2014

Minus the cornfield backdrop, the owners of big-box gyms know that if they build it, the line from “Field of Dreams” will hold up and people will come. They most definitely will come.

Unfortunately, the average gym-goer is something of a dream-chaser, too, imagining she will be losing weight like it is merely an extra layer of unwanted clothing or believing he will undergo a Herculean-style transformation in 30 days.

21. Loeb Midtown Center Now Fully Leased - Friday, April 11, 2014

Loeb Properties’ Belvedere Collection on Union Avenue in Midtown is 100 percent leased.

Agilitas USA Inc., operating as Results Physiotherapy, signed a new lease for 2,280 square feet in Suites 105-106 at the retail strip center.

22. New Life - Saturday, January 18, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

23. New Life - Monday, January 20, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

24. 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.

25. Victory Packaging Relocates to Memphis - Friday, January 18, 2013

Victory Packaging soon will relocate its entire Southaven branch operation to the Southeast Memphis industrial submarket.

The Houston, Texas-based industrial packaging supplier and distributor inked 158,333 square feet in Shelby Air Park Building 1, 4500 Malone Road. The 475,000-square-foot building also houses Terminal Warehouse Inc.

26. Events - Saturday, December 8, 2012

LightWave Solar will host a lunch & learn titled “How Solar Can Work for Your Home or Business” Friday, Dec. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in the River Tower at South Bluffs clubhouse, 655 Riverside Drive. R.S.V.P. to Grace Robertson at grobertson@lightwavesolar.com or 615-641-4050, ext. 104.

27. Events - Friday, December 7, 2012

The DeSoto County Economic Development Council will hold its annual membership luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 11:45 a.m. at Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant will present the keynote. Cost is $25. R.S.V.P. to dmorgan@desotocounty.com by Friday, Dec. 7.

28. Methodist, CBU Alliance Addresses Underserved - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has enlisted nursing students at Christian Brothers University to extend community health outreach in underserved Memphis neighborhoods through Methodist’s Congregational Health Network.

29. Arlington Pet Hospital Files $1.2M Permit For Expansion - Friday, November 18, 2011

Construction plans for a new stand-alone space for a growing Arlington veterinary clinic are under way near its current shopping center space.

Samuel Garrett Davis, founder of Arlington Pet Hospital PLLC, has filed a $1.2 million building permit application with the city-county Department of Construction Code Enforcement for a 5,200-square-foot facility, complete with hospital boarding and grooming capabilities.

30. MC Ionic Solutions US Begins Work on Fite Rd. Site - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2665 Fite Road
Memphis, TN 38127
Permit Amount: $1.3 million

Permit Date: Applied July 2011

31. Interstate Brands Renews, Expands Lease - Friday, January 14, 2011

Interstate Brands Corp. has renewed and expanded its lease in the Germantown Park - Kimbrough Building in Cordova, more than doubling its footprint.

32. Apartment Optimism - Thursday, December 30, 2010

Apartment owners and operators in the Memphis market forecast a bright 2011, boosted by a continued weak homebuying landscape and a lack of new multifamily product coming online within the market.

“2010 was certainly an improvement for the multifamily sector – both in operations and in sales – over 2009, and we expect to see more of the same next year,” said Blake Pera, senior vice president of CB Richard Ellis Memphis’ multifamily division. “Most operators experienced comfortable revenue growth throughout the year, and there is some positive momentum in continued stable occupancy and concession burn-off next year with the lack of new supply hitting the market.”

33. MedVet Memphis Builds New Cordova Facility - Tuesday, August 31, 2010

555 Trinity Creek Cove
Cordova, TN 38018
Permit Amount: $3 million

Permit Date: Applied August 2010
Completion: May 2011 (open Summer 2011)
Owner: MedVet Memphis LLC
Tenant: MedVet Memphis LLC
Architect: archimania
Contractor: Grinder, Taber & Grinder Inc.

34. State Files Permit to Replace Oakhaven Driver Service Center - Tuesday, April 20, 2010

3200 E. Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
Permit Amount: $2.6 Million

Project Cost: $2.6 million
Permit Date: Applied April 2010
Completion: End of 2010
Owner: State of Tennessee
Tenant: State of Tennessee Department of Safety
Contractor: Mayer Construction Co. Inc.
Architect: Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc.

35. Dollar General Coming To James Road in Raleigh - Tuesday, September 29, 2009

3609 James Road
Memphis, TN 38128
Permit Amount: $497,000

Project Cost: $497,000
Permit Date: Applied September 2009
Completion: TBA
Owner: SW Properties LLC
Tenant: Dollar General Corp.
Contractor: SW Properties LLC
Architect: N/A

36. Storage Company Transfers Two Locales - Thursday, September 24, 2009

U Store It, a national owner and operator of self-storage facilities, on Sept. 16 quitclaimed – or transferred – its properties at 3686 S. Germantown Road in Southeast Shelby County and 3040 Austin Peay Highway in Raleigh to its trust division, which operated in the transaction as YSI XXXXI LLC.

37. Update: Stanley Resigning From State Senate Aug. 10 - Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Tenn. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey's Office has released a statement that announces the resignation of State Sen. Paul Stanley, R-Germantown, effective Aug. 10.

The statement reads: "Senator Paul Stanley has resigned from the State Senate effective August 10th. I have received his letter of resignation and forwarded it to Secretary of State Hargett and Governor Bredesen."

38. Stanley Leaving Senate Aug. 10 - Wednesday, July 29, 2009

After privately talking things over with his wife Tuesday, State Sen. Paul Stanley decided to resign from the legislature Aug. 10.

Stanley told The Daily News he "went back and forth" with his wife Kristi, director of government affairs for the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, over what to do about his future. Stanley called his decision the best one he could make for his family.

39. Nail Shop Owner Targets Upscale Clientele - Thursday, April 24, 2008

Local construction contractor Ken Thorp has built many commercial structures since 1985, and that includes nail shops, but one opening Friday is "one of the nicest he's ever seen," he said.

With Greek columns supporting the entryway arches, a granite-topped bar where free beverages will be served and brown suede massage chairs where customers can relax while getting a pedicure - Elite Nail Spa at 6300 Poplar Ave., Suite 105, really appears to be like no other nail shop in the area.

40. Archived Article - Tuesday, May 29, 2007

15 buildings in
Bartlett Industrial Park
Sale Amounts: $20.7 million; $9.4 million; $2.9 million; $1.5 million; and $1.2 million

Sale Date: May 17, 2007

41. Downtown Condo Sales Up,According to Chandler Data - Thursday, November 9, 2006
     Downtown Memphis' 38103 ZIP code saw more condominium sales than any other area in Shelby County during October, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.
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42. Archived Article - Tuesday, September 26, 2006

300 N. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38105
Loan Amount: $12 million

Loan Date: Aug. 31, 2006

Maturity Date: n/a

43. Local Store Spins Second-Hand Items Into First-Class Auctions - Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Life is a treasure hunt for Jeff Todd.

The 53-year-old Germantown resident scours area pawn shops and garage sales in search of jewelry or other valuables that people are unloading. He buys everything from used Rolex watches to signed acoustic guitars, but he doesn't keep his new-found goods for long - he resells them on eBay at a profit.

44. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, November 15, 2002
The eighth annual Sherry Park Memorial Golf Scramble, sponsored by Crye-Leike Realtors and the Hank Park Trust, recently prese

The eighth annual Sherry Park Memorial Golf Scramble, sponsored by Crye-Leike Realtors and the Hank Park Trust, recentl...

45. Archived Article: Ph Book (lead) - Wednesday, May 30, 2001
By: JENNIFER MURLEY Recycling month kicks off Friday By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News The Shelby County Environmental Improvement Commission kicks off its annual monthlong ReBook Recycling campaign Friday, urging citizens across the county to recyc...

46. Archived Article: Graphic (bnkrpt) - Thursday, November 30, 2000
Bankruptcies creeping up Bankruptcies creeping up The number of bankruptcy petitions filed in October increased 8 percent from the number filed in the same period of 1999. Frayser residents filed the most petitions, followed by Westwood.   Peti...

47. Archived Article: Graphic (crime) - Thursday, July 27, 2000
Incident ZIP code Crime taking a break High temperatures can send crime into remission, which seems to be the trend in June. Crime fell 14.1 percent during the month, compared to May data. Heres a look at the ZIP codes in which any incidents were re...

48. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Monday, June 5, 2000
Business is booming Business is booming New and renewed business license filings jumped 16.4 percent in the first five months of the year, compared to the same period in 1999. The Oakhaven/Parkway Village area in South Memphis led the way with 180 l...

49. Archived Article: Community Focus (mash) - Friday, June 2, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER Mash Bash event helps draw blood donors By STACEY WIEDOWER THE DAILY NEWS In the world of community service, some organizations ask for their volunteers time, some their money, some their blood, sweat and tears. One organization j...

50. Archived Article: Graphic (bizlic) - Monday, November 22, 1999
Looking up Looking up The number of new and renewed licenses for businesses reporting a ZIP code in Memphis or Shelby County increased over the first 10 months of 1999, compared to the same period in 1998. The 38118 ZIP in south Memphis reported the...

51. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, November 12, 1999
The homeless in Memphis and the agencies that serve them now have a centralized information service that coordinates and commun The homeless in Memphis and the agencies that serve them now have a centralized information service that coordinates and ...

52. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Friday, November 5, 1999
The 15th annual Master Crafts crafts fair will be Saturday and Sunday at the Mid-South Fairgrounds The 15th annual Master Crafts crafts fair will be Saturday and Sunday at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. A variety of handmade items give visitors an oppor...

53. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, October 29, 1999
The Friends of the Library will sponsor its Old and Rare Book Auction from 7:30 p The Friends of the Library will sponsor its Old and Rare Book Auction from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Main Library, 1850 Peabody Ave. The auction will include mo...

54. Archived Article: Graphic (utilconn) - Friday, August 13, 1999
High on power High on power More new power connections have been sought from Memphis Light, Gas & Water in July 1999 than in either July of 1998 or 1997, signaling growth in the city, especially in the Cordova (38018) ZIP code. High temperatures...

55. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, May 7, 1999
Online Survivors Group Share Hope, Dentists across the country are kicking off "Smiles for Life," a campaign that will raise funds for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Participating dentists provide patients free dental whitening serv...

56. 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...

57. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, April 30, 1999
The Memphis Humane Society will hold its 199 Tuscany Research Institute has awarded Ducks Unlimited $1 million to expand scientific research of North American pintail migrations in relation to nesting patterns, responses to changes in habitat and av...

58. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, April 23, 1999
The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at the University of Memphis has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the National The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at the University of Memphis has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Nati...

59. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, April 2, 1999
Power up Power up Though three ZIP codes didn't record a single Memphis Light, Gas & Water utility connection in February 1998 that did in 1997 and 1999, last year had the largest number of connections during February with 1,615. Here's a look a...

60. 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...

61. Archived Article: Graphic (tdbyzip) - Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Eastward ho Eastward ho! Growth in Cordova and Collierville continues at record pace according to the number of trust deeds filed during December. The two communities in eastern Shelby County recorded the highest numbers of trust deeds filed and tot...

62. Archived Article: Graphic (crime) - Friday, January 15, 1999
December crime statistics December crime statistics Law enforcement agencies didn't get a break through the holidays, as perpetrators stayed busy. Oakhaven/Parkway Village and Whitehaven were particularly active areas. Here's a look at crime statist...

63. Archived Article: Graphic - Tuesday, January 12, 1999
Residential construction slowing Residential construction slowing Some ZIP codes in Memphis and Shelby County saw increases in the number of building permits filed for residential construction, but overall the number for 1998 was down by nearly 250,...

64. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, December 18, 1998
Steady on Steady on Building trends ebb and flow like the tide but the number of permits for residential work has topped 5,000 for the past two years. Here's a look at market activity by ZIP code through the year, ending Nov. 30, for the past two ye...

65. Archived Article: Graphic - Thursday, December 10, 1998
Crime in Memphis Crime in Memphis Incident reports containing a complete ZIP code reflect a dip in crime in November, compared to October, in Memphis and Shelby County, according to data provided by those law enforcement agencies. Here's a look at h...

66. Archived Article: Graphic - Tuesday, November 24, 1998
Housing activity Housing activity Low interest rates have meant a boom in the housing market for the past two or three years. Those rates translate into more house for the money. Heres a look at the most active ZIP codes in Shelby County for the mon...

67. Archived Article: Graphic - Monday, November 2, 1998
Business is booming Business is booming Theres little doubt businesses are cropping up all over Shelby County. Heres a look at the most active ZIP codes for business licenses from Jan. 1-Sept. 30 in 1998 and 1997, according to business licenses file...

68. Archived Article: 3Q apts - Wednesday, October 28, 1998
Apartment construction for the third quarter is riding the ripple effect of the boom in the housing industry and shows no sign of letting up Multifamily construction thrives in third quarter By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Apartment construction for...

69. Archived Article: Graphic2 - Tuesday, October 27, 1998
Crime in Memphis Crime in Memphis Whitehaven was the hot spot in the number of reports made to police during September. Here's a look at the numbers by ZIP code for all crimes reported from Sept. 1 - 30, according to police department reports. 38002...

70. Archived Article: Graphic - Tuesday, October 27, 1998
Crime in Memphis Crime in Memphis Whitehaven was the hot spot in the number of reports made to police during September. Here's a look at the numbers by ZIP code for all crimes reported from Sept. 1 - 30, according to police department reports. 38002...

71. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 13, 1998
The Memphis Bar Association will sponsor a seminar on choosing a business entity at noon today at the Peabody The Memphis Bar Association will sponsor a seminar on choosing a business entity at noon today at the Peabody. The speaker will be Richard ...

72. Archived Article: Graphic - Friday, August 7, 1998
Crime Watch Crime Watch Home Burglaries by Zip Code January June   Zip Code No. of Home Burglaries 38002 (Arlington/Lakeland) 14 38018 (Cordova) 52 38053 (Millington) 35 38103 (Downtown/Mud Island) 22 38104 (Midtown) 147 38105...

73. Archived Article: Waste - Monday, May 4, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to be held Saturday By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News If old grease solvents, paint products or oven cleaners are cluttering the basement, they can be disposed of on Saturday at the thi...

74. Archived Article: Back2 - Tuesday, November 4, 1997
Kiwanis to sponsor Kiwanis to sponsor pancake breakfast The Kiwanis Club of Memphis will sponsor its fifth annual pancake breakfast on Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the Shelby Place Restaurant, 105 S. Germantown Road. The event is the clubs major ...

75. Archived Article: Govt Briefs - Friday, May 9, 1997
Legislation to keep violent juvenile offenders behind bars longer by sending them to the Department of Correction was presented this week to the Corrections Oversight Committee Legislation to keep violent juvenile offenders behind bars longer by sen...