The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns Wednesday through Saturday, May 16-19, in Tom Lee Park Downtown. Among the highlights are the annual Ms. Piggie Idol Contest; the Kingsford Tour of Champions, which gives the public a chance to taste and judge barbecue from competing teams; the Cooker Caravan, a free guided tour of some of the best competition teams; live music; and more. Visit memphisinmay.org for tickets and a daily schedule.

2. Events - Friday, May 11, 2018

The Memphis Greek Festival returns Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland St. Greek food, music, dancing, marketplace, kids’ activities, a food drive-thru and church tours are all part of the festivities. Call 901-327-8177 or visit memphisgreekfestival.com for details.

3. Two Residential Infill Projects Get Green Light - Thursday, February 15, 2018

Two residential infill projects in South Main and Midtown that will add density to the city’s core were approved for financial incentives Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13.

A new mixed-use development slated for South Main will be headlined by a long-time Blue Monkey employee.

4. Long-Time Blue Monkey Employee Opening Deli Downtown - Wednesday, February 14, 2018

A new mixed-use development slated for South Main will be headlined by a long-time Blue Monkey employee.

Michael Johnson of Blue Monkey Enterprises told the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that 18-year employee Brandon Moss will be running a deli on the bottom floor of a new three-story, 7,500-square-foot building that will be located at 529 S. Front St.

5. The Week Ahead: Feb. 12-18, 2018 - Monday, February 12, 2018

Good morning, Memphis! The 50th anniversary of the historic sanitation workers’ strike is remembered this week, a Pulitzer Prize winning author visits to speak about innovation and we get to hear the first declaration of “Play Ball” this year by an umpire at FedExPark. Oh, and don’t forget the waffles.

6. Hotel Indigo, Trader Joe’s Move Ahead - Monday, February 12, 2018

22 N B.B. King Blvd., Memphis, TN 38103: Atlanta-based Three P Partners has filed a $5 million building permit application with the Office of Construction Code Enforcement to construct a 118-room Hotel Indigo at the corner of North B.B. King Boulevard and Court Avenue.

7. DMC to Review Plans For New Downtown Mixed-Use Building, Midtown Apartments - Friday, February 9, 2018

A local investment group is seeking a nine-year tax break from the Downtown Memphis Commission to construct a new mixed-use building where the Downtown Blue Monkey once stood at 529 S. Front St.

8. Mixed-Use Project Planned On Old Blue Monkey Site Downtown - Thursday, February 8, 2018

A local investment group is seeking a nine-year tax break from the Downtown Memphis Commission to construct a new mixed-use building where the Downtown Blue Monkey once stood at 529 S. Front St.

9. New Mixed-Use Building Planned for Former Blue Monkey Site - Wednesday, February 7, 2018

A local investment group is seeking a nine-year tax break from the Downtown Memphis Commission to construct a new mixed-use building where the Downtown Blue Monkey once stood at 529 Front St.

10. Events - Saturday, September 2, 2017

The 28th Southern Heritage Classic takes place Thursday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 9. The three-day cultural festival features 10 events – including concerts, a college and career fair, the Classic Parade and more – all culminating in the annual football game between Tennessee State and Jackson State Saturday at 6 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. Visit southernheritageclassic.com for a schedule.

11. The Week Ahead: Aug. 15-21 - Monday, August 15, 2016

Happy Monday, Memphis! If you’re looking for something to do this week, look no further. Here’s our weekly roundup of local events and other happenings you need to know about, from the Elvis Week candlelight vigil to a fun evening of craft beer and DIY art…

12. Events - Saturday, July 27, 2013

Memphis Botanic Garden will host The 19th Hole Wine Tasting at the Garden, part of the Tuesdays on the Terrace wine-tasting series, Tuesday, July 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers; reservations are required. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

13. Events - Saturday, July 20, 2013

WEVL 89.9 FM will host the 25th annual Blues on the Bluff concert and silent auction Saturday, July 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the Metal Museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive. Performers include The Eric Deaton Trio, The Bo-Keys and Elmo & The Shades. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for children 11 and younger. Visit wevl.org.

14. Events - Saturday, June 22, 2013

Southerland Place Germantown is hosting a free VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m. at 7701 Poplar Ave. The workshop is for wartime veterans or their surviving spouses who live in assisted-living facilities. Jim Austin of Veterans Financial Inc. will present. Seating is limited; call 752-8444 to reserve a spot.

15. Events - Thursday, June 20, 2013

Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club will hold a Female Business Leader Lunch Thursday, June 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Napa Cafe, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., suite 122. R.S.V.P. to rsvp.lpbc@lpinsurance.com.

16. Events - Saturday, June 15, 2013

The Rebel on Beale summer country music concert series will kick off with Emerson Drive Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. in W.C. Handy Park at Beale and South Third streets. Cost is free. Visit rebel953.com.

17. Events - Thursday, June 13, 2013

The Daily News will present Literatini, benefiting Literacy Mid-South, Thursday, June 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, 387 Perkins Road Extended. The event will include martinis and food, an auction, live music and a wine pull. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. Visit literacymidsouth.org.

18. Events - Monday, May 20, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, May 21, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Tim Brown, president of Kroger’s Delta Division, will speak. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

19. Events - Saturday, May 18, 2013

The Black Business Association of Memphis will meet Thursday, May 23, at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Jack Sammons, chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, will discuss what new developments at the airport mean for small businesses. R.S.V.P. to myron@whatshappeningmyron.com.

20. Events - Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held Thursday, May 16, through Saturday, May 18, at Tom Lee Park, on Riverside Drive Downtown. Tickets are $9 at the gate. Visit memphisinmay.org.

21. Events - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Families of Incarcerated Individuals Inc. will host a rebranding event Wednesday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. The organization will unveil its revamped programs and services. Call 726-6191.

22. Events - Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Downtown Neighborhood Association will hold its holiday party Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Blue Monkey, 513 S. Front St.

23. Events - Monday, December 20, 2010

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold an introduction to dementia and Alzheimer’s class Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association offices, 326 Ellsworth St. For more information, call 565-0011 or visit www.alz.org.

24. Time to Improvise - Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The past couple of years have been brutal for homebuilders as demand for new houses plummeted and companies did what they could to cope.

2009 was especially bad for Shelby County builders, who filed just 529 new home permits all year, a 43.7 percent decline from 940 permits in 2008 and a staggering 80 percent decline from 2,643 permits in 2007, according to the latest data from real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

25. Events - Friday, January 15, 2010

The Mid-South Peace and Justice Center will hold a gala and banquet celebrating its 28th anniversary today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bridges, 477 N. Fifth St. Daphene R. McFerren, director of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis, and Dr. Ken Reardon, director of the graduate program in City and Regional Planning at the University of Memphis, will be the keynote speakers. Cost is $35 per ticket and $270 for a table of eight. For tickets, call 725-4990 or 800-838-3006.

26. Events - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold its Chamber Orientation for new members today from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the chamber offices, 22 N. Front St. RSVP to Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or tlee@memphischamber.com.

27. Art College Shops for New Downtown Gallery - Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The gift and floral shop Gesture's Inc. at 523 South Main St., along with the nearby Downtown hotspot Ernestine & Hazel's, soon might share a new neighbor.

Developer Phil Woodard is planning to squeeze a new one-story building between the two establishments in the South Main Historic Arts District, filling a vacant space at the corner of G.E. Patterson Avenue and South Main Street. The Memphis Landmarks Commission, at a special meeting in April, green-lit the design plans for Woodard's property there, which will feature a 17-foot-tall building with a façade consisting of two vertically stacked rows of glass panels.

28. Events - Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South hosts Talk Shoppe today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the BBB offices, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is "What Kind of Mortgage Would Fit You Best?" Jo Garner from First Tennessee Home Loans will be speaking. The event is free. For more information, call the BBB at 759-1300.

29. Events - Tuesday, March 13, 2007

The Small Business Chamber holds its quarterly workshop today from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousands Oaks Blvd. The workshop is titled "Contagious Networking" and is open to the public. The event is free to members with advance registration, and guest tickets are $10. Call 259-1093 or visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com for more information.

30. Events - Monday, March 12, 2007

The Small Business Chamber holds its quarterly workshop Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousands Oaks Blvd. The workshop is titled "Contagious Networking" and is open to the public. Admission is free to members with advance registration and guest admission is $10. Call 259-1093 or visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com for more information.

31. Shelby Farms Ad Hoc Committee to Meet - Monday, October 30, 2006

Oct. 31

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Ad Hoc Committee on Shelby Farms meets at 2 p.m. in the Commission's 4th floor committee room at the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. Call Steve Summerall at 545-4301 for more information.

32. Memphis Carriages on Exhibit At Rivertown Gallery - Monday, October 2, 2006

Today

Rivertown Gallery presents "Memphis Carriages" through Oct. 31 at 119 S. Main St. The exhibition will feature paintings depicting horses and carriages, as well as local scenes. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 527-7573 or visit www.rivertowngallery.net.

33. Children's Museum Hosts Golf Tournament Today - Monday, September 18, 2006

SEPT. 18

The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) hosts the fourth annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the "Yes, EVERY Child!" program at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Country Club, 3034 Southern Ave. The Yes, EVERY Child! program provides free CMOM admission for less fortunate families. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers will play in teams of four for $300 a person. Call 458-2678 for information or to register.

34. Events - Friday, July 21, 2006

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence (ANE) presents "Grant Writing 101" today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, 515 Erin Drive. Cost is $75 for members and $115 for non-members. Visit www.npexcellence.org to register.

35. Collierville and Germantown Chambers Host Political Candidates Mixer - Monday, July 17, 2006

July 18

The Collierville and Germantown Chambers of Commerce Government Relations Committees host a "Political Candidates Mixer" from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet and greet many of the candidates who will be on the Aug. 3 ballot in state and federal primaries and the general election for the county offices of mayor, county commission, sheriff, trustee, county clerk and state and county judges. For more information, call 853-1949 or 755-1200.

36. Momentum Continues on South Main - Thursday, April 6, 2006

Whenever she can, Guillermo Umbria's wife, Amanda, leaves her job at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to have lunch with him in the cozy, Victorian-era house on Vance Avenue the couple has just restored.

37. Blue Monkey to RiseFrom Ashes Soon - Thursday, March 30, 2006
The day after the Blue Monkey's 529 S. Front St. location burned down last fall, its owners were promising to rebuild. And judging by their plans that will go before the Center City Commission's Design Review Board next week, they're getting close. G

38. Small Business Chamber Hosts Annual Meeting - Monday, December 5, 2005

Dec. 5

The Memphis Bar Association presents a Memphis Law Review from 8:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. in the auditorium of the SunTrust Bank Building, One Commerce Square. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

39. Events - Friday, October 28, 2005

The Mid-South chapter of the American Liver Foundation presents the "Liv'r of the Pack Howl-o-ween Walk for Research" at 9 a.m. Saturday at Overton Park. Cost is $15 per person; $20 for an individual with a dog; and $50 for a family of up to six. Visit www.midsouthliverfoundation.org.

40. Local Courts See Decline in Filings - Monday, October 24, 2005

Case filings saw a slowdown in area courts during third quarter 2005, with decreases across the board compared with the same period last year. Shelby County Chancery Court, the Circuit Court of Tennessee for the 30th Judicial District at Memphis and Shelby County Probate Court all saw declines in filing activity, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

41. Events - Friday, August 5, 2005

The Memphis Bar Association presents "Changes to Chapter 7" as part of the "We Will Survive" series addressing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar Ave. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org.

42. Local Courts See Dip in Case Filings - Friday, July 22, 2005

Case filings saw a spring slowdown in area courts during the second quarter, with decreases in filings almost across the board when compared with the same period last year. Shelby County Chancery Court and the Circuit Court of Tennessee for the 30th Judicial District at Memphis each saw a drop in activity, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

43. Archived Article: Events - Monday, February 28, 2005
Mpact Memphis holds a policy pillar meeting at 6 p

Mpact Memphis hosts a policy pillar meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Monkey, 529 S. Front St. For more information, call 312-7760. The Tennessee Soil Conservation Committee has announced tha...

44. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, August 30, 2004
Memphis Regional Chamber Hosts Speaker Series

Jack Belz Speaks to Chamber Leaders

Aug. 30

The Memphis Regional Chamber presents a board leadership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave. Jack Belz, ch...

45. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, August 26, 2004
The Executive Board of the Memphis and Shelby County Department of Regional Services Metropolitan Planning Organization meets

An event promoting womens equality and the right to earn equal pay for equal work runs from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. today...

46. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, August 23, 2004
Bartlett Chamber of Commerce Hosts Breaking Through Series

Bartlett Chamber Hosts Breaking Through Series

Aug. 24

The Society of Entrepreneurs meets at noon at Owen Brennans, 6150 Poplar Ave., Suite 150. Attorney Todd Photopolus is the gues...

47. Archived Article: Events - Thursday, July 29, 2004
The Greater Memphis Arts Council hosts an opening reception for artist Wayne Wilcox from 5 p

The Greater Memphis Arts Council hosts an opening reception for artist Wayne Wilcox from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the GMAC offices, 8 S. Third St. Call...

48. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, July 26, 2004
Grant Writing Workshop Held at the Radisson

Grant Writing Workshop Held at the Radisson

July 26

The Memphis chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Members presents Continuing Ed-Advanced Studies in Market Analysis from 8 a.m. to 5 p...

49. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, March 29, 2004
March 29

Contractors Group Hosts Safety Seminar

March 30

The West Tennessee chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors presents a scaffold safety seminar from 8 a.m. to noon in the ABC office, 1995 Nonconnah Blvd. Cost is $150 for membe...

50. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Memphis Regional Chamber hosts a chamber orientation at 8 a

The Memphis Regional Chamber hosts an orientation session at 8 a.m. today at the chamber office, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. The meeting is open to new and existing chamber members. Call...

51. Archived Article: Events - Monday, March 22, 2004
Tennessee Education Lottery Corp

The Society of Entrepreneurs hosts an entrepreneurs roundtable at noon Tuesday at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave. Executive coach Jeanne Carr will lead a discussion on networking. Cost is $15. For more i...

52. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, December 29, 2003
Memphis Symphony, Peabody Hotel Plan New Years Events

MSO, Peabody Host New Years Eve Events Dec. 29

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors hosts a meeting at 1 p.m. in Nashville. The meeting is open to the public. For inform...

53. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, December 22, 2003
Dec

South Main Arts District Hosts Trolley Tour Dec. 22

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board of directors hosts a telephone conference call at 1 p.m. Interested members of the public can meet in Nashville to listen to the call. Call Wil...

54. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, June 19, 2003
Blue Monkey Downtown

Blue Monkey set to open

new Downtown location

The long-awaited opening of the Downtown Blue Monkey, 529 S. Front St., is Tuesday, said co-owner Michael Johnson.

Though the restaurant has made its mark on Midtown with...

55. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 5, 2003
Calendar of events May 5-11

Calendar of events May 5-May 11

May 6

The U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development and the city of Memphis are sponsoring a free Renewal Community Tax Incentive Conference at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. W...

56. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 1, 2003
Shelby Countys second Military Appreciation Day, celebrated Saturday, honors families of deployed military personnel

Shelby Countys second Military Appreciation Day, celebrated Saturday, honors families of deployed military personnel.

Presente...

57. Archived Article: Market Side - Monday, March 18, 2002
Opening soon Opening soon Many businesses are opening in the next few months on South Front Street and the surrounding area. Here is a smattering of who, where and when. Business Type Address Anticipated opening Owner(s)...

58. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 7, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: May 7-May 13 May 9 The International Trade Center of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center presents "Introduction to Importing" from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Memphis Area Ch...

59. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 3, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: July 3-July 9 July 3 The second annual Road Runner Firecracker 5K Run/Walk begins at 7 a.m. at the Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. The event benefits St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital...

60. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, October 2, 1998
The Friends of the Library will hold its annual discard sale from 10 a The Friends of the Library will hold its annual discard sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at the Cossitt branch library located at 33 S. Front St. Items include pape...

61. Archived Article: Real Fcs Box Lj - Tuesday, May 13, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Memphis Housing Resource Center Program Goals The agency provides the following services to low- to moderate- income buyers: 1. Counsels them regarding credit problems to help them qualify for homeownership. 2. Assists them with budget...

62. Archived Article: Mini-storage Lj - Friday, December 13, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Downtown apartments get new life as storage facility By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A derelict Downtown apartment complex is undergoing a transformation into something that could be a benefit to residents and businesses in the area: ...