Get ready for another thrill ride, Tennessee fans. Your football team is at it again, just like last year.

Tennessee needed a comeback and overtime to beat Appalachian State in its 2016 season opener. The Vols needed comebacks to beat Virginia Tech and Florida and got a Hail Mary touchdown pass as time ran out to beat Georgia.

2. Vols Can’t Afford Another Iffy Effort at the Speedway - Friday, September 9, 2016

Imagine if Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd hadn’t recovered the fumble by UT quarterback Joshua Dobbs in the end zone for a touchdown in overtime last Thursday night.

3. Surging Sales, Prices Reset Reality for Buyers - Saturday, October 18, 2014

Last week The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) released the sales information for the area for September, and the numbers were staggering, with sales up 19 percent.

That’s staggering in the sense that this is the third consecutive year of similar growth, and the inventory when all of this began was at 19,622. Now there are only 15,182 properties available.

4. Survey: Time Spent on Social Media Growing - Friday, July 26, 2013

Judging by the public opinion survey released this week by Obsidian Public Relations in partnership with Research Dynamics Inc., the digital grid in Memphis is pulsating more than ever these days as a growing number of consumers joins the ranks of the connected.

5. House Passes GOP Budget Plan Promising Deep Cuts - Friday, March 22, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Republican-controlled House passed a tea party-flavored budget plan Thursday that promises sharp cuts in safety-net programs for the poor and a clampdown on domestic agencies, in sharp contrast to less austere plans favored by President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies.

6. Events - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management will hold its 2012 conference and exposition Wednesday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 14, at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Visit tnshrmconf.com for a schedule.

7. Events - Thursday, June 28, 2012

Downtown Memphis Commission will meet Thursday, June 28, at noon in the DMC office, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphis.org.

8. Events - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

BIG for Memphis will meet Wednesday, June 27, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Security, 4932 Park Ave. BIG brings together Memphis Police Department colonels and business leaders to curb crime and impact the community. Cost is free. R.S.V.P. to billy.garrett@phelpssecurity.com or 365-9728.

9. Events - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, June 26, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. James Rogers, director of Memphis Animal Services, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org for reservations.

10. Memphis Grizzlies Lady Bears Host Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies Lady Bears will host an exclusive fall wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit Hope House on Dec. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at bleu restaurant and lounge, 221 S. Third St., across from FedExForum.

11. Community Driven - Friday, November 4, 2011

The long anticipated opening of bleu restaurant & lounge in Downtown’s The Westin Memphis Beale Street was shaped from the ground up, starting with community input.

The new eatery replaces the former Sole Restaurant & Raw Bar across from FedExForum at 221 S. Third St.

12. Bleu Latest Addition To Downtown Dining Scene - Monday, October 24, 2011

It’s safe to say that it’s been a banner year for Downtown’s dining options. Within the past 12 months or so, restaurant openings have included Thai Bistro and The Brass Door on Madison Avenue; City Market, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and the Green Beetle on Main Street; and Rizzos Diner on G.E. Patterson Avenue, to name a few.

13. Restaurant to Replace Sole to be Revealed Thursday - Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A new restaurant concept for the former Sole Restaurant & Raw Bar in the Westin Memphis Beale Street will be revealed at a special media event Thursday, Oct. 20, across from the FedExForum at 221 S. Third St.

14. Number of Homes Taken Back by Lenders Tumbles - Friday, December 17, 2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of U.S. homes taken back by lenders dropped to the lowest level in 18 months in November, the result of foreclosure freezes enacted by several banks following allegations that evictions were handled improperly.

15. Events - Friday, September 3, 2010

The Memphis Bar Association will present “Avoiding Claims by Proper Understanding & Utilization of the Mutual Indemnification Agreement” Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Regions Bank, 6200 Poplar Ave. For more information or to register, call 527-3582 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

16. Events - Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Leadership Academy will continue its 2010 Celebrate What’s Right Luncheon series with an address by FedEx Chief Information Officer Rob Carter Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Tickets are $25 and include lunch. For reservations, visit www.leadershipacademy.org.

17. Events - Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “Impact Outlook & Opportunities: Tackling Tough Questions” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

18. Events - Thursday, February 18, 2010

Michael Drake, Amy Howell and John Simmons will present the seminar “Your Brand: Save – Protect – Promote” today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kiesewetter Wise Kaplan Prather’s conference room, 3725 Champions Hill Drive, Suite 3000. The event is free but seating is limited. For reservations, call 521-1453.

19. Events - Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The Shelby County Commission 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 545-4301 or visit agendapub.shelbycountytn.gov.

20. Big Spending Measure Set for House Vote Riles GOP - Friday, December 11, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Thursday passed a huge spending measure combining major spending boosts for domestic agencies and foreign aid with more than 5,000 back-home projects sought by lawmakers.

21. Events - Friday, August 14, 2009

MPACT Memphis will meet for a private lunch with School Board Commissioner Tomeka Hart today at noon at Sole Restaurant, 221 S. Third St. For reservations, contact Andre Gibson at civicengagement@mpactmemphis.org or 528-8340.

22. Events - Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Memphis Chapter will hold its Annual Professional Development Conference today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Simone Joyaux and Tom Ahern, authors of the book “Keep Your Donors: The Guide to Better Communications and Stronger Relations” will speak. Cost is $99 for members and $119 for nonmembers. To register, contact Amanda Kohr at kohra@churchhealthcenter.org or 272-0010, ext.1415.

23. Events - Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will meet for its monthly luncheon today at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Jennifer Johnson, principal for Athena Business Communications Strategy, will discuss the future of the press release. The luncheon is free for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. To register, visit www.prsamemphis.org.

24. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 9, 1998
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has purchased the 220-unit Georgetown Grove Apartments in Savannah, Ga. Built in 1997, the property was purchased from LandSouth for $12.8 million, which is $58,182 per uni...