ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she's glad she didn't have to.

Nia Imani Franklin, who won the title Sunday night in Atlantic City while competing as Miss New York, said the changes in the 98-year-old pageant are a welcome modernization.

2. Home Sales Volume Rises 8 Percent From Last July - Saturday, August 11, 2018

The average home sale price for July was $186,292, up 7 percent from July 2017 when the average price was $173,610, according to new data from Chandler Reports, a division of The Daily News Publishing Co.

3. Home Sales Volume Up 8 Percent From Last July - Thursday, August 9, 2018

The average home sale price for July was $186,292, up 7 percent from July 2017 when the average price was $173,610, according to new data from Chandler Reports, a division of The Daily News Publishing Co.

4. 20 Key Numbers Heading Into Titans Camp - Friday, July 27, 2018

Only months removed from their first playoff victory since 2003, the Tennessee Titans returned to training camp this week seeking to build on last year’s momentum.

There are plenty of storylines this season, – a new head coach, a quarterback looking to rebound and, as always, important new rookies and free-agent signings.

5. Former Redbirds Manager Mike Shildt gets First Win as Cardinals' Interim Manager - Monday, July 16, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals’ firing of manager Mike Matheny late Saturday, July 14, cued an opportunity for former Memphis Redbirds manager Mike Shildt as he was promoted from his bench coach position to interim manager. He wasted no time getting his first victory as the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Sunday before the start of the MLB All-Star Break.

6. Loan Demand Down as Company Owners Turn to Personal Funds - Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Fewer small employers sought loans and other financing toward the end of last year as many companies dealt with fiscal challenges.

That's the finding of a survey of more than 8,100 companies released last week by the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks. The survey showed that demand for financing fell, with 40 percent of companies seeking funding, down from 45 percent a year earlier.

7. First Primaries Kick Off Busy Election Year - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Shelby County voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 1, in the first of three elections this year that will take in county, state and federal offices by the time the last vote is counted in November.

The primary elections Tuesday for 23 Shelby County government offices are being watched closely by local Republican and Democratic leaders. They are watching the turnout and what the results say about the political temperament and activism of a county Hillary Clinton carried with 60 percent of the vote in the November 2016 presidential general election won by Republican Donald Trump.

8. Grizzlies Win Home Finale Over Pistons - Monday, April 9, 2018

The Memphis Grizzlies saved their best for last. Playing their final game at FedExForum of the season, the Grizzlies set several season highs in a 130-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon.

9. Who Starts on Defense? You’ll Have to Wait - Friday, April 6, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt hasn’t been afraid to change things around during his first spring practice as Tennessee’s head football coach.

10. AP-NORC Poll: 50 Years After MLK, Civil Rights Goals Unmet - Monday, April 2, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., only 1 in 10 African Americans think the United States has achieved all or most of the goals of the civil rights movement he led, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

11. Boyle Investment Co. Celebrating 85th Year - Monday, March 26, 2018

Boyle Investment Co. celebrated its 85th anniversary with a luncheon on Friday, March 23, for its 113 employees on the top floor of its new Class A office building at 949 S. Shady Grove Road.

12. Last Word: Moot Points in Orlando, EDGE Responds and A Mayoral Forum - Friday, March 9, 2018

The Tigers basketball post season continues to a Friday game with Tulsa the day after the Tigers beat South Florida 79-77 in the AAC tournament in Orlando. But all of this seems to have been rendered a moot point by the all-but-official exit of coach Tubby Smith with Penny Hardaway, and probably much if not all of his staff, waiting in the wings.

13. Digest - Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies Suffer 15th Consecutive Loss

The Grizzlies lost their 15th straight game, 119-110 at Chicago, on Wednesday, March 7.

The team has not won since defeating the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on Jan. 29.

14. Survey: CRE Experts Concerned About Interest Rates - Thursday, March 8, 2018

Rising interest rates in 2018 are the primary concern for the commercial real estate industry, according to a recent report by Chicago-based international law firm Seyfarth Shaw.

In its third annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, which polls an array of commercial real estate executives from around the county, 82 percent of respondents said they expect multiple interest rate increases in 2018.

15. Tigers Lose for Fifth Time in Six Games - Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Former Memphis Tiger Antonio Anderson hasn’t been shy about voicing his concerns over the current state of the men’s basketball program under coach Tubby Smith. But after the Tigers dropped their third straight game on Sunday, Feb. 11, a 68-64 loss to UCF at FedExForum, Smith was asked directly about Anderson’s recent comment that he might not be the right man for the job.

16. Mariota Finds His Swagger, Giving Titans Fans Hope for 2nd-Round Playoff Win - Friday, January 12, 2018

About a month ago, following a Dec. 10 loss at Arizona, Marcus Mariota showed a seldom-seen side of his personality.

Clearly dejected, he seemed flustered and distraught while answering questions in his post-game press conference, even answering that he was “pissed off” about his performance when asked why he seemed more bothered than usual following the Titans’ 12-7 loss to the struggling Cardinals.

17. Small Businesses More Interested in Loans - Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Small companies are getting more interested in borrowing, but many are still finding it hard to get loans from banks.

That's the finding of a quarterly survey of small businesses released by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management and Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

18. ISU Defense a Challenge; Tigers Snag 13 Early Signings for 2018 - Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Iowa State may or may not be the best defensive team the University of Memphis has faced this season. But whatever designation you put on the Tigers’ opponent in Saturday’s Dec. 30 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Memphis coach Mike Norvell knows this:

19. The Press Box - Monday, December 4, 2017

During the worst of times for the Memphis football program, back before hardly anyone in this town had heard of Mike Norvell, Anthony Miller or Riley Ferguson, losing never felt like it did Saturday in the American Athletic Conference championship game.

20. Hillsboro’s Phillips Playing for Bragging Rights - Thursday, November 23, 2017

Tennessee’s football team and interim head coach Brady Hoke will try to avoid a historically bad season Saturday.

If the Vols (4-7, 0-7 SEC) lose to Vanderbilt (4-7, 0-7), it would be the first team in program history to lose eight games and go winless in the conference. Kickoff is 3 p.m. CST at Neyland Stadium (TV: SEC Network).

21. Upset at Missouri Vital to Bowl Hopes for Tennessee Vols - Friday, November 10, 2017

Tennessee’s football program remains in limbo as the Vols pursue bowl eligibility under fifth-year coach Butch Jones.

Jones is hanging onto his job as the Vols (4-5, 0-5 SEC) play their final three games of the season, starting with Saturday night’s 7:30 ET game (SEC Network) against Missouri (4-5, 1-4 SEC) in Columbia.

22. Not Worried About Bama? Just Wait Until Kickoff - Friday, October 20, 2017

Tennessee’s football team will make history Saturday against No. 1-ranked Alabama (7-0, 4-0 SEC), no matter what happens with the game.

The Vols (3-3, 0-3 SEC) were 34-point underdogs early in the week for the 3:30 EDT game (TV: CBS) in Tuscaloosa. The 34-point spread is the largest ever in the UT-Alabama series.

23. UT QBs, Receivers, Coaches Struggling So Far - Friday, October 6, 2017

Tennessee’s football players are on fall break this weekend during the open date. You’ve got to wonder how many players fifth-year UT coach Butch Jones will get back after the break.

Fallout from last Saturday’s 41-0 loss to No. 5 Georgia is massive. Fans were leaving Neyland Stadium by halftime with the Vols trailing 24-0. Jones took a beating from fans on social media and sports talk radio all week.

24. Activist Announces Bid for Corker's Tennessee Senate Seat - Friday, September 15, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Conservative activist Andy Ogles announced Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Tennessee Republican Bob Corker, who has so far refused to divulge whether he will seek a third term.

25. Looks Like Another 8-4 Season for Tennessee - Friday, August 25, 2017

Oops. I goofed last year. So did lots of other people who thought Tennessee’s football team would win the SEC East Division and go to the league championship game for the first time since 2007.

26. Redbirds Revitalization: Fun at the Old Ballpark and the Winning is Easy - Thursday, July 27, 2017

Bottom of the seventh inning and another night at AutoZone Park is unfolding the way so many have this season. The Memphis Redbirds have a nice lead. Their starting pitcher has been putting up zeros and the team has been banging out timely hits and playing crisp defense.

27. FedEx Supply Chain Ramps Up New Medical Distribution Warehouse - Saturday, May 27, 2017

FedEx Supply Chain, formerly known as Genco, is ramping up activity at its 1.1 million-square-foot multitenant distribution warehouse on East Holmes Road. Memphis-based FedEx Corp. acquired Genco, a third-party logistics provider, for $1.4 billion in early 2015 and announced a network expansion last October.

28. Past, Present Converge at Lynching Centennial - Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The only thing that runs through the area where the Macon Road bridge stood 100 years ago are power lines on wooden poles that take them over the oxbow lake, thick kudzu and two bridge supports almost overtaken by undergrowth on the edge of a thickly-wooded area.

29. Road to WCWS Once Again Goes Through UT - Friday, May 19, 2017

Several of Tennessee’s athletic teams would just be glad to get an NCAA Tournament bid. UT’s softball team expects a lot more. Like getting to the Women’s College World Series.

30. Grizzlies Beat Spurs 105-94 in Game 3 - Friday, April 21, 2017

The tone had been set three nights earlier in San Antonio. First-year coach David Fizdale had watched his team not just get beat by the San Antonio Spurs, but in his view disrespected by the officials.

31. US Trade Deficit Drops Sharply to $43.6 Billion in February - Wednesday, April 5, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. trade deficit declined sharply in February as imports from China fell by a record amount and American exports rose for a third straight month.

The deficit fell to $43.6 billion in February, 9.6 percent below January's deficit of $48.2 billion, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Exports rose a tiny 0.2 percent to $192.9 billion. Imports dropped 1.8 percent to $236.4 billion as the flow of Chinese goods tumbled by $8.6 billion, led by a big drop in cell phone imports.

32. Downtown Church Ready to Rise From the Ashes - Thursday, January 26, 2017

204 N. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38105 
Permit Amount: $2.6 million

Application Date: January 2017 

Owner: First United Methodist Church

33. Planet Fitness Seeks $3.8M Permit for Imperial Lanes Site - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The vacant Imperial Lanes bowling alley on Summer Avenue is moving closer to redevelopment as a Planet Fitness gym.

A $3.8 million building permit application has been filed with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for a new building at 4700 Summer Ave., the site of the former bowling alley. The permit lists PF Arkansas as the property owner and Planet Fitness as the tenant.

34. Planet Fitness Seeks $3.8M Permit for Former Imperial Lanes Site - Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The vacant Imperial Lanes bowling alley on Summer Avenue is moving closer to redevelopment as a Planet Fitness gym.

A $3.8 million building permit application has been filed with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for a new building at 4700 Summer Ave., the site of the former bowling alley. The permit lists PF Arkansas as the property owner and Planet Fitness as the tenant.

35. Planet Fitness Seeks $3.8M Permit for Former Imperial Lanes Site - Tuesday, January 24, 2017

The vacant Imperial Lanes bowling alley on Summer Avenue is moving closer to redevelopment as a Planet Fitness gym.

A $3.8 million building permit application has been filed with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for a new building at 4700 Summer Ave., the site of the former bowling alley. The permit lists PF Arkansas as the property owner and Planet Fitness as the tenant.

36. Last Word: Boca Ends Badly, Fred's Deal Still Moving and The Couch Dylan Sat On - Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Z Bo ejected and the Grizz fall to the Celtics 112 – 109 Tuesday at the Forum. Post game, Fizdale says the team has a leadership problem.

The Tigers at the Forum Wednesday, playing the Incarnate Word Cardinals.

37. Trader Joe’s Developer Seeks $2.5M Permit - Thursday, December 8, 2016

2130 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138 • Permit Amount: $2.5 million 

Future Tenant: Trader Joe’s 

Developer: CAP Germantown LLC

38. Grizzlies Win Fourth Straight, 93-71 over Minnesota - Monday, November 21, 2016

It was like old times. Tony Allen was saying “we hold our hats on the defensive end,” the Grizzlies’ horrendous 3-point shooting didn’t matter, and even a paltry 19 combined points from Mike Conley and Marc Gasol didn’t doom them.

39. Cardinals, Matheny Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension - Friday, November 4, 2016

ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, whose team missed the playoffs in 2016 for the first time in his five-year tenure, has agreed to a three-year contract extension.

40. Jernigan Capital Earns $5M Q3 Profit - Friday, November 4, 2016

Dean Jernigan is one of those CEOs who’s happy to spend big chunks of earnings calls with analysts leading a deep dive into the macroeconomics of his public company’s industry.

41. AAC West Division Could be at Stake as 5-1 Tigers go on the Road to Face No. 24 Navy - Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Top-ranked Alabama has scored more defensive touchdowns than any team in the country, but even the Crimson Tide cannot match the University of Memphis for volume of takeaways. Through six games, the Tigers’ 18 takeaways lead the nation.

42. Power of the Mighty Mississippi Rushes Below Big River Crossing - Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Autumn is a few days late in arriving, but just in time for a stepped-up schedule of tours of the Big River Crossing this week.

The bicycle and pedestrian boardwalk on the northern side of the Harahan Bridge opens to the public Oct. 22.

43. 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.

44. US Job Openings Jump to Record High in Mixed Signal to Fed - Thursday, September 8, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – American employers advertised a record number of open jobs in July, a sign hiring may stay healthy despite a slowdown last month.

Job openings jumped 4 percent to 5.87 million, the Labor Department said Wednesday, slightly above the previous peak reached in April. The data dates back to December 2000.

45. Costly Financial Fees You May Not Know You're Paying - Monday, August 22, 2016

At the supermarket, shoppers receive detailed receipts of their scanned and bagged items. After restaurant meals, wait staff hand diners itemized bills. But call out "Check, please!" to a financial services provider and the result might be a rundown of cryptic line items – 12b-1? Expense ratio? Or a passing reference to Part 2 of Form ADV.

46. Hotel Napoleon Joins Growing List of Unique Downtown Lodging - Tuesday, August 16, 2016

A Downtown property’s ample windows, turn-of-the century architecture and an interesting backstory attracted hotel developer Suna Investments to the historic Winchester Building at 179 Madison Ave.

47. Do Titans Finally Have Their Offensive Line? - Friday, August 5, 2016

New Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey’s stated desire to play “exotic smashmouth” football – especially on offense – requires a good offensive line. But if there’s one thing the Titans have not had in recent years it’s a good offensive line.

48. ‘Lefty’ Finding Game Again Despite Plenty of Rough Off the Course - Friday, June 10, 2016

You can find Phil Mickelson stories in a lot of places, from right here to Golf Magazine and, lately, at casino.org.

That last one is not a good thing.

49. Collierville Sees Year’s Largest Multifamily Sale - Thursday, June 9, 2016

160 Madison Farms Drive
Collierville, TN 38017

Sale Amount: $34.3 million

Buyer: Spyglass-Collierville LLC

50. EPE Takes Out $40 Million Loan for Graceland West - Saturday, June 4, 2016

Elvis Presley Enterprises has taken on a $40 million construction loan to build Graceland West, a 46-acre development to the west of Elvis Presley Boulevard, across from the Graceland mansion. Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of Authentic Brand Group LLC and owner of Graceland’s operations, signed as grantor for the loan. Pinnacle Bank is the lender.

51. EPE Takes Out $40 Million Loan for Graceland West - Friday, June 3, 2016

Elvis Presley Enterprises has taken on a $40 million construction loan to build Graceland West, a 46-acre development to the west of Elvis Presley Boulevard, across from the Graceland mansion. Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of Graceland Holdings LLC and majority owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, signed as grantor for the loan. Pinnacle Bank is the lender.

52. $21.6 Million in Construction Headed to Graceland - Thursday, May 26, 2016

1064 Craft Road

Memphis, TN 38116

Permit Amount: $18.1 million

Project Cost: $21.6 million

53. Elvis Presley Enterprises Readying for Expansion - Saturday, May 21, 2016

Elvis Presley Enterprises has applied for three building permits totaling $21.6 million for its Graceland West expansion.

The largest permit, at $18.1 million, is designated for core and shell construction at 1064 Craft Road. The other permits for $2.3 million at 1116 Craft Road and $1.1 million at 1126 Craft Road also are for core and shell work without any specific indication.

54. Poll: Two-Thirds of US Would Struggle to Cover $1,000 Crisis - Friday, May 20, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Two-thirds of Americans would have difficulty coming up with the money to cover a $1,000 emergency, according to an exclusive poll released Thursday, a signal that despite years of recovery from the Great Recession, Americans' financial conditions remain precarious as ever.

55. Elvis Presley Enterprises Readying for Expansion - Thursday, May 19, 2016

Elvis Presley Enterprises has applied for three building permits totaling $21.6 million for its Graceland West expansion.

The largest permit, at $18.1 million, is designated for core and shell construction at 1064 Craft Road. The other permits for $2.3 million at 1116 Craft Road and $1.1 million at 1126 Craft Road also are for core and shell work without any specific indication.

56. Graceland West Moves Forward With $6.8M Permit - Thursday, March 3, 2016

1116 Craft St.
Memphis, TN 38116

Permit Amount: $6.8 million

Owner: Elvis Presley Enterprises

Architect: Hnedak Bobo Group

57. Southwest Airlines' 4Q Profit Soars on Cheaper Jet Fuel - Friday, January 22, 2016

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines Co. earned a record fourth-quarter profit of $536 million as fuel costs fell by nearly one-third and offset lower fares and rising labor costs.

58. ‘Complete Gut’ Planned for Dermon Building in Downtown Memphis - Friday, January 22, 2016

The historic Dermon Building at the northeast corner of Third Street and Court Avenue will be turned into a boutique hotel following a recent purchase.

The 46 N. Third St. structure, which was built in 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its art deco and Renaissance-styled architecture. Real estate and bail bonding firms have occupied the lower levels, but the 10-story building has sat completely vacant for a few years and substantially vacant for well over 10 years.

59. Redbirds Manager Shildt Returning for 2016 Season - Saturday, January 16, 2016

Mike Shildt, who led Memphis to a 73-71 record as manager of the Redbirds, will return as manager in 2016, along with pitching coach Bryan Eversgerd and hitting coach Mark Budaska. New to the Memphis coaching staff is Robby Hisert, who will serve as a coach this season. Hisert previously served as first base coach for the independent Bridgeport Bluefish and as hitting coach for Southern Vermont College.

60. Redbirds Manager Shildt Returning for 2016 Season - Thursday, January 14, 2016

Mike Shildt, who led Memphis to a 73-71 record as manager of the Redbirds, will return as manager in 2016, along with pitching coach Bryan Eversgerd and hitting coach Mark Budaska. New to the Memphis coaching staff is Robby Hisert, who will serve as a coach this season. Hisert previously served as first base coach for the independent Bridgeport Bluefish and as hitting coach for Southern Vermont College.

61. Tigers Cruise to Win Over Nicholls State, Next Up is UConn - Thursday, January 7, 2016

Nicholls State offered little to no resistance as the University of Memphis breezed to an 82-46 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at FedExForum.

Tigers football player Sam Craft made his debut and though his shooting – 2 of 6 and 1 of 4 from distance – didn’t impress, his defensive intensity did and he made two steals in just 12 minutes.

62. Northwestern Defense Tough, But Give Edge to UT - Saturday, December 26, 2015

There’s nothing like spending the Christmas holidays in Florida, and Tennessee’s football team will savor every minute of it for the second consecutive year.

The Vols (8-4) board a flight Saturday morning to Tampa, Fla., where they will spend almost a week before the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl against Northwestern (10-2).

63. The Pressure of Parity: There’s Golden State … And Everybody Else - Thursday, December 24, 2015

San Antonio had just handed the Grizzlies a 20-point home loss. Someone asked Spurs coach Gregg Popovich what his team could take from the game.

His answer: Even the Spurs were a work in progress, continuing to chase the shadows of perfection. Which, on Dec. 3, was personified in the still-undefeated Golden State Warriors.

64. Vanderbilt Poll Finds Support for Modest Gas Tax Increase - Monday, December 7, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – As Gov. Bill Haslam crisscrosses the state trying to build support for a gas tax increase, a new Vanderbilt University poll finds voters are willing to pay more to improve roads and bridges.

65. College Football Notebook: Memphis Coaching Search a Waiting Game - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

As this is being written, the University of Memphis coaching search is a game of wait and see. Athletic director Tom Bowen & Co. apparently remain fixed on Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom, who served in the same position for three seasons at Memphis before going to Missouri before the 2015 season.

66. Memphis Council to Consider Graceland Plaza Development - Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Memphis City Council members vote Tuesday, Nov. 17, on Elvis Presley Enterprises’ plan to redevelop Graceland Plaza into an entertainment complex.

The 46-acre complex, located on the west side of Elvis Presley Boulevard, will include two restaurants, a soundstage, new retail development and two new museums, including a car museum.

67. 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.

68. Empty Bowls Project Uses Art to Feed City - Friday, November 6, 2015

Hunger and homelessness are problems plaguing the Mid-South, and the Memphis Empty Bowls Project hopes to play its small part in addressing the larger issue.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, art in the form of handcrafted bowls and a sampling of soups from several Memphis restaurants will be the centerpiece of an effort to raise money to feed area children in need. The event is slated for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave.

69. Memphis Still ‘Taking Care of Business’ - Thursday, October 29, 2015

Justin Fuente was well aware of the history. Big victories had been followed by big letdowns. It happened to the University of Memphis in 1996. After the epic upset of No. 6 Tennessee, the Tigers ended the season with a 20-10 loss to East Carolina.

70. Here’s How Vols Grade Going Into Second Half - Saturday, October 17, 2015

Order has been restored in Vol Nation, at least for now.

Tennessee’s football team restored it with a 38-31 victory over then-No. 19 Georgia last Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

UT’s rally from a 24-3 deficit has much of the fan base back on board with Vols coach Butch Jones and his staff after a precarious week leading up to the game.

71. First Horizon Set to Buy Back Shares, Keep Lid on Expenses - Friday, October 16, 2015

The week’s end found the chairman and CEO of First Tennessee Bank’s parent company in a bit of a philosophical mood about his financial institution, First Horizon National Corp., as well as the industry as a whole.

72. Graceland West Gets LUCB’s Green Light - Friday, October 9, 2015

Graceland is getting another expansion with a recently approved planned development dubbed Graceland West.

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Shelby County Land Control Use board unanimously approved rezoning the area on the west side of Elvis Presley Boulevard to accommodate an entertainment complex with limited commercial mixed use.

73. Heat Really On for Jones Against Arkansas - Saturday, October 3, 2015

It’s been a long week for Tennessee football coach Butch Jones.

Kickoff can’t come soon enough for Jones and his staff Saturday night when the Vols (2-2, 0-1 SEC) play host to Arkansas (1-3, 0-1) at Neyland Stadium.

74. College Football Notebook: Vols Fans Thirsty For a Victory, Memphis Remains Unranked - Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Arkansas and Tennessee meet at Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, in what could be dubbed the Unmet Expectations Bowl.

Remember how the Vols were the trendy pick to challenge for the title in the SEC East?

75. ‘Graceland West’ to Cover 46 Acres - Monday, September 7, 2015

With construction underway on its $90 million resort hotel north of Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. has filed paperwork for its plan for the plaza area across Elvis Presley Boulevard from the mansion itself.

76. 'Graceland West' to Cover 46 Acres, Include Museums and Restaurants - Friday, September 4, 2015

With construction underway on its $90 million resort hotel north of Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. has filed paperwork for its plan for the plaza area across Elvis Presley Boulevard from the mansion itself.

77. More Millennials Stuck Renting for Years Before Buying Home - Tuesday, August 18, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — Home ownership, that celebrated hallmark of the American dream, is increasingly on hold for younger Americans.

Short of cash, burdened by student debt and unsettled in their careers, young adults are biding time in apartments for longer periods and buying their first homes later in life.

78. You Gave Me Shelter - Wednesday, July 22, 2015

It was 1997 and Robert Oliver was addicted to crack cocaine, living a lonely life on the mean streets of Memphis.

79. Lofton Faces Yet Another Basketball Career Crossroad - Saturday, June 20, 2015

Chris Lofton is on the comeback trail again. The former Tennessee All-American guard is on the mend from a turf-toe injury that ended his 2014-15 season with Besiktas in Istanbul, the top level of Turkish pro basketball.

80. FDA Weighs Approval of First-in-Class Cholesterol Drug - Monday, June 8, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health regulators said Friday that a highly-anticipated, experimental drug from Sanofi lowers bad cholesterol more than older drugs. But officials have questions about whether to approve the drug based on that measure alone or wait for additional study results.

81. Better Catch Schwarber While He’s Still a Smokie - Saturday, June 6, 2015

SEVIERVILLE – Tennessee Smokies catcher Kyle Schwarber didn’t waste any time catching the attention of the Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon during spring training.

It was March 5, Schwarber’s 22nd birthday, and the Cubs were playing San Francisco. Schwarber came to bat for the first time in spring training with the bases loaded against Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong.

82. Media Heads Rule Ranks of Best-Paid CEOs - Wednesday, May 27, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) – They're not Hollywood stars, they're not TV personalities and they don't play in a rock band, but their pay packages are in the same league.

Six of the 10 highest-paid CEOs last year worked in the media industry, according to a study carried out by executive compensation data firm Equilar and The Associated Press.

83. 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.

84. Tigers Notebook: Paxton Lynch Stays Sharp in Spring Game - Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Paxton Lynch completed 18-of-23 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns at Friday Night Stripes held at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Lynch also was named the winner of the Jeremy Williams Award, presented to the most outstanding player during the 15-practice spring session.

85. Grizzlies Carry Three-Win Streak Into Home Game With Cavs - Wednesday, March 25, 2015

When the Memphis Grizzlies won by 21 points at New York Monday night, they won their 50th game of the season, clinched a fifth straight playoff berth and second-year head coach Dave Joerger earned his 100th victory.

86. Lady Vols Softball Squad Itching to Halt Rare 3-Game Losing Skid - Saturday, March 7, 2015

Snow and ice covered the field at Tennessee’s Lee Softball Stadium, gripping it in the silence of winter.

Inside the clubhouse, UT’s players were coming and going after indoor workouts and meetings with coaches.

87. 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.

88. Top Domestic Destinations for Americans - Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Best Beaches, Best Luxury Hotels, Top 10 Islands to Visit, Top 10 Cities for Kids, Top Five Destinations for Seafood – travel lists can be so exhausting.

The latest that has come my way is Hotels.com’s compilation of the most popular domestic destinations for Americans in 2014. Memphis made its debut on the list, squeaking in at No. 50. Here’s to Memphians demanding a recount and getting the Bluff City ranked higher next time.

89. Murfreesboro, Nashville Players Get Jump on UT Careers - Saturday, January 24, 2015

KNOXVILLE – Jack Jones didn’t want to waste any time getting started with his football career at the University of Tennessee, so he graduated in December from Murfreesboro Oakland High School.

90. Commercial Success - Saturday, January 10, 2015

If, as the saying goes, everyone gets 15 minutes of fame, Bart Durham’s has come in 15- and 30-second spurts – the length of the commercials that depict him as a lawyer everyman, ever-ready to tilt at windmills for the sake of justice for the working class.

91. Memphis Industrial Market Rebounds in 2014 - Monday, January 5, 2015

The upswing in the industrial real estate sector that started in 2012 and gained momentum in 2013 continued in 2014 and the Memphis market, fueled by several large transactions late in the year, should top 2013's level of around 3.2 million square feet of absorption.

92. Real Estate Rally - Saturday, November 1, 2014

Commercial real estate can offer insight into the strength of the local economy. Through the office, retail, industrial and apartment developments that mark the region the economy at work in the real world can be seen.

93. Shelby County Building Permits Rise 3.4 Percent - Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Shelby County’s homebuilding industry showed slight improvement in the third quarter, with builders filing 3.4 percent more permits in the quarter than in the same three-month period a year ago.

94. Football Dreams - Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Call the doctor, the sports doctor. Because the collective temperature of Mid-South college football fans is at unsafe levels.

Mississippi State and Ole Miss are undefeated and tied for third in the Associated Press poll. The historically downtrodden University of Memphis football program just blasted preseason American Athletic Conference favorite Cincinnati on the road and hung with both Ole Miss and UCLA.

95. Is This the Year the Vols Stomp the Chomp? - Saturday, October 4, 2014

KNOXVILLE – Much has happened since Tennessee placekicker James Wilhoit booted a 50-yarder with seven seconds remaining and the No. 13-ranked Vols beat No. 11 Florida 30-28 at Neyland Stadium.

96. ‘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.

97. Redbirds’ Pham Named PCL Player of Week - Saturday, August 16, 2014

To coin a really corny phrase, he was Phamtastic.

After hitting a league-leading .500 from Aug. 4-10, Memphis Redbirds outfielder Tommy Pham has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week. In addition to batting .500 (14-for-28), Pham hit two home runs, drove in seven runs, scored 0 runs and stole four stolen bases in seven games.

98. Redbirds' Pham Named PCL Player of the Week - Monday, August 11, 2014

To coin a really corny phrase, he was Phamtastic.

After hitting a league-leading .500 from Aug. 4-10, Memphis Redbirds outfielder Tommy Pham has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week. In addition to batting .500 (14-for-28), Pham hit two home runs, drove in seven runs, scored 0 runs and stole four stolen bases in seven games.

99. Cohen Prevails, Incumbents Dominate - Friday, August 8, 2014

Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen held off Thursday, Aug. 7, the most serious electoral challenge he’s faced since winning the Congressional seat in 2006, in the form of attorney Ricky E. Wilkins.

100. Cohen, Luttrell, Weirich, Harris Take Early Vote - Friday, August 8, 2014

Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has taken the early vote over challenger Ricky Wilkins in the hard fought Democratic Congressional primary on Thursday’s Shelby County election ballot.