The initial design of a public plaza south of FedExForum commemorating the 1968 sanitation workers strike calls for a central sculpture with the words “I Am a Man” in 15-foot-tall stainless steel letters, along with quotes from speeches by civil rights leaders on other parts of the built environment and on the letters of the sculpture.

2. 'I Am a Man' Plaza Initial Design Unveiled - Monday, August 7, 2017

The initial design of a public plaza south of FedExForum commemorating the 1968 sanitation workers strike calls for a central sculpture with the words “I Am a Man” in 15-foot-tall stainless steel letters, along with quotes from speeches by civil rights leaders on other parts of the built environment and on the letters of the sculpture.

3. Events - Friday, May 20, 2016

Germantown Community Theatre will present Paul Rudnick’s “I Hate Hamlet” Friday, May 20, through June 5 at GCT, 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road. Buy tickets at gctcomeplay.org.

4. Events - Thursday, May 19, 2016

Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner will host a community town hall meeting Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at Anointed Temple of Praise, 3939 Riverdale Road. The focus is the county government’s upcoming FY2017 budget proposal.

5. Events - Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Job Fair and Educational Summit for U.S. Veterans and People Living With Disabilities will be held Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway. Meet with more than 50 local employers along with 30 community services and training providers. Breakout sessions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will cover interviewing tips, job preparedness skills and lifestyle issues. Cost is free. For more information, call 901-636-7940, 901-438-0412 or 901-726-6521.

6. Events - Monday, April 20, 2015

The American Legion will host a town hall meeting to discuss the quality and timeliness of Veterans Affairs health care with local veterans Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 53, 400 Legion Road. The Legion will also set up a Veterans Benefits Center Tuesday through Thursday, April 21-23, at the Whitehaven Community Center, 4318 Graceland Drive. Visit legion.org.

7. Events - Saturday, April 18, 2015

Ardent Studios will present “Press/Play: A Celebration of John Fry & John Hampton” Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave. The show will feature Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, Jody Stephens and guests performing Big Star songs, as well as performances by Gin Blossoms and Tora Tora. Cost is free. Visit ardentstudios.com.

8. Events - Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Methodist North Hospital will hold a stroke support group meeting for survivors and caregivers Tuesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. in day room one at HealthSouth Rehabilitation, 4100 Austin Peay Highway. The topic is “Meditation for the Stroke Survivor.” Visit methodisthealth.org.

9. Events - Monday, May 12, 2014

Luna Nova Music will present the Belvedere Chamber Music Festival preview concert Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beethoven Club, 263 S. McLean Blvd. The concert will feature some of the works to be performed in the June 18-21 festival. Cost is free. Visit lunanova.org.

10. Events - Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Shelby County Trustee’s office will hold a Project H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Made Easier) Financial Literacy workshop Tuesday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Whitehaven Community Center, 4318 Graceland Drive. Visit shelbycountytrustee.com.

11. Events - Monday, March 3, 2014

Germantown Community Library will hold an e-book and e-audiobook demonstration Monday, March 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1925 Exeter Road. Cost is free. Call 757-7323 or visit germantown-library.org.

12. Events - Saturday, March 1, 2014

Network of Memphis will meet Monday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Dixie Cafe, 4699 Poplar Ave. The topic is “Women Entrepreneurs.” RSVP at networkmemphis.org or rsvp@networkmemphis.org by Friday, Feb. 28.

13. Events - Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Greater Memphis Chamber will present the first breakfast meeting in its Human Health Series today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Phil Smeltzer will speak on “Wellness Programs, Where’s the Money?” The meeting is free to members and prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

14. Events - Tuesday, October 11, 2005

The University of Memphis hosts Michelle Feynman, daughter of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, as the inaugural speaker for the FedEx Institute of Technology's Vision Speaker Series at 5 p.m. today in The Zone at FIT, 365 Innovation Drive. Call 678-5105.

15. Events - Monday, October 10, 2005

The Society of Entrepreneurs meets from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave. Memphis 101, which covers Memphis history since the city was founded, will be presented at the meeting. Registration is $25. Call 682-9920 or visit www.soememphis.com.

16. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, October 3, 2003
CRYE-LEIKE EXPANDING HOT SPRINGS

HUD Settles Case

With National Lender

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has reached a settlement agreement with Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp., a national mortgage lender. HUD had alle...

17. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, September 18, 2003
CRYE-LEIKE EXPANDING HOT SPRINGS

Crye-Leike Expands

Hot Springs, Ark., Office

Crye-Leike, Realtors has begun construction of a new facility for its Hot Springs, Ark., office due to growth at the branch during its first 10 months of operatio...

18. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, August 29, 2003
Conn

FedEx Ground selects

Texas site for new hub

FedEx Ground, an operating unit of FedEx Corp., has chosen a 100-acre site in Hutchins, Texas, as the location for a new 330,000-square-foot distribution hub to be opened by spring 2005. The ...

19. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, August 20, 2003
The Memphis Business Council holds a seminar on small business administration loans from 10 a

U.S. Small Business Administration disaster recovery workshops are being offered this week at Whitehaven Community Center, 4318 Graceland Drive, and Gai...

20. Archived Article: Govt Briefs - Friday, February 23, 1996
02-23 Govt briefs The Germantown Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held on April 18 and will feature 132 exhibitors, an increase of 21 businesses from the year before. The exhibit area has been expanded to include the Germantown Community Ce...

21. Archived Article: Govt Briefs - Friday, February 2, 1996
02/02 Govt briefs City council representative Dr. Talib-Karim Muhammad will sponsor a community meeting at the Whitehaven Community Center, 4318 Graceland Drive, on Saturday at noon. The meeting is the fourth in a series of community meetings design...