Overton county teacher investigated after writing on student's forehead
A teacher in Overton County, Tenn., has been suspended without pay while he's investigated for writing "stupid" on a student's forehead.
Loeb readies former Yosemite Sam's for new tenant
The former Yosemite Sam's space is about set to sing another tune.Loeb Properties Inc., which bought the building at 2126 Madison Ave. for $350,000 from Faye Pannell earlier this year, has sent around a leasing flier to area brokers, advising them to "get in early on Overton Square's rebirth."Pannell closed Yosemite Sam's, a well-known Midtown karaoke bar, when the building sold this summer.The 5,790-square-foot building is undergoing a total exterior renovation and the inside has been taken to...
New financing plan proposed for Overton Square's...
Backers of a plan to redevelop Overton Square are considering a new financing plan that they say would help the project pay for itself.
Loeb readies Overton Square plans
Bob Loeb's vision for a renovated Overton Square will turn the real estate into a theater arts district, and his plans include relocating the Hatiloo Theater to the area.The Commercial Appeal reports that Loeb, who will present his plans to the public tonight, has a $31 million redevelopment vision for Overton Square, a project he has "fallen in love with." About $19 million will be spent renovating the commercial buildings to ready them for new tenants.Also included in Loeb Properties' plan are...
Loeb Properties to buy Yosemite Sam's in Overton...
Loeb Properties Inc. has a contract to purchase the Yosemite Sam's building in Overton Square for $350,000.The Memphis-based commercial real estate company plans to close on the sale by Aug. 31.The company plans to renovate and lease the 5,800-square-foot building at 2126 Madison Ave. in Midtown. The current owner, Faye Pannell, is closing the Overton Square bar after the sale."That property has anchored the corner of Cooper and Madison for 39 years," Matt Prince, senior vice president with Loeb...
Protect and Conserve
Overton Park advocates push conservancy model. by Bianca Phillips A portable toilet in the parking lot is the only relief in sight for families at Overton Park's playground. But real restrooms are just one change Overton Park advocates say could come about if Midtown's largest park is managed by a nonprofit conservancy.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Haslam Signs "Old Forest" Bill
Governor Bill Haslam signed a bill Wednesday designating Overton Park's Old Forest a state natural area, thereby preserving it from further encroachment. The proposal was first put in motion by Citizens to Preserve Overton Park more than a year ago.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Schools reimburse parents for kids' transportation
Caine Weatherford, who lives two miles from Glencliff High, hops on the interstate in his Isuzu Rodeo to attend his preference, Overton High, six miles away.
The Plan for Overton Square
Bianca Phillips has the visual layout for the new proposed Overton Square development. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Hip To Be Square
New plan for Overton Square preserves character and old buildings. by Bianca Phillips Loeb Properties is remaining tight-lipped about which grocery store chain might build a 53,000-square-foot facility in Overton Square, but they're not holding back on sharing other plans for the Midtown location. At a public meeting last week, president Bob Loeb said he hoped plans for the property would serve as a model for the recently-passed Midtown Overlay, a set of rules guiding new...
Clarksville keeps Overton out of state tournament
Holding on to a one-point lead in the final minute, it was no surprise Clarksville got a couple more key plays from Monte Burney to send the Wildcats to the Class AAA tournament for the third time in six years.
Overton assistant can relive his past
The last time Overton hosted a Class AAA boys sectional, current assistant Chris Hight was a guard for the Bobcats. And Hight wants a similar result for his team.
Overton's region title is its first since 1995
Mookie Betts led Overton to its first title in 16 years, scoring a career-high 29 points to lead the Bobcats over host Brentwood 66-45 in the 6-AAA boys final Thursday night.
Central overcomes poor effort to beat Overton
There was more relief than joy on the faces of Central's players as they went to claim their third straight Region 8-AAA girls basketball plaque following a 52-41 victory over pesky Overton.
Overton Square Developer Eyes Grocery Store for...
A premium grocery store is in the works for Overton Square with plans to preserve the entertainment district's character and bring it back to life, Lo...
New Grocery Store Planned for Overton Square
A premium grocery store is in the works for Overton Square with plans to preserve the entertainment district’s character and bring it back to li...
Overton boys pull away to defeat Ravenwood
Overton beat Ravenwood 81-52 in a 6-AAA semifinal at Brentwood on Tuesday night, outscoring the Raptors 51-25 in the second half.
Ravenwood girls find range in victory
Ravenwood's Ashley Beyke hit four 3-pointers in a four-minute span to open the second half of Saturday's 50-32 Region 6-AAA quarterfinal win over Overton.
Boys roundup: Overton avenges lone district loss
Frank Lobasco scored 18 points as Overton (17-7, 9-1) avenged its lone District 12-AAA loss with a 74-70 win over McGavock.
Long History Follows Paulette's to Harbor Town
Georges Falls has seen many changes come upon Overton Square since the entertainment district's heyday in the 1970s and '80s, but one of the most star...
Going, Coming
Paulette?s move; Urban Farms? Farm to Table Conference. by Hannah Sayle On February 27th, Paulette's will leave its home of 37 years in Overton Square to take over Currents at River Inn. This marks not only a change of locale but also a shift from recipe-based cooking to new culinary leadership under chef Scott Donnelly.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Paulette's to move from longtime Overton Square...
The last popovers with strawberry butter will come out of the Madison Avenue kitchen on Feb. 27.
Overton boys win own tournament in OT
After building and losing a 19-point lead Thursday, Overton's boys put their fate in Mookie Betts' hands for a second straight night.
Overton boys give East Literature first loss
The Overton boys extended a streak and stopped one Wednesday night with their 63-59 win over East Literature.
Girls roundup: Morrow scores 38 to lead Glencliff
Briana Morrow scored 38 points to lead Glencliff (3-6) to a 60-55 win over East Literature in the Overton tournament. Deoonyae Whitfield scored 29 for East Literature (5-5).

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