The Forbes article details cities that can be sufficiently visited in a long weekend. Needless to say, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles weren’t among the cities listed but it’s still nice to see the publication finally give Memphis some positive recognition.

The article references Graceland as Memphis’ biggest draw but also points to Beale Street, barbecue restaurants and the National Civil Rights Museum as good options for tourists…

Nearly $784.4 million in contracts were awarded last month, compared to $520.9 million in September 2010, according to the data.

The biggest jump was in non-residential construction (for commercial, educational, manufacturing buildings, etc.), which climbed 46 percent to nearly $335 million, up from $230.1 million last year…

With the recent bankruptcy of Solyndra in California, much of the national discussion has centered on the increasingly competitive international market for solar industries, competition that has depressed the price of components like polysilicone. But the competition isn’t just global, it’s here in the U.S., where a number of states are attempting to become leaders in the solar industry…

Early estimates indicate that Memphis taxpayers could have to pay about $18 million in bond payments on FedExForum if the entire NBA season is missed, My Fox Memphis reports.

Council attorney Allan Wade will report back to the council in two weeks on whether it should move forward with a lawsuit against the NBA. The council voted 8-3 to approve the resolution.

The money will reimburse Electrolux for specialized paint coating equipment it purchased from George Koch Sons LLC, The Commercial Appeal reports.

The committee also approved a $95,000 payment to Memphis-based Allen & Hoshall, which has been hired to oversee public funds for the project’s construction.

Electrolux is building a new manufacturing facility in Memphis and the state and local government committed up to $137 million in public funds for the project, according to the report…

Memphis Daily News reports the 12,353-square-foot home on 12 acres sold with several claims and liens against it, including a $3.5 million first mortgage through Paragon National Bank, a $1 million second mortgage through John W. Hyneman, a $2.1 million judgment claimed by Cadence Bank.

The group, which would operate similar to the organization overseeing Shelby Farms Park, is led by George Cates and Gary Shorb, Memphis Daily News reports. Both businessmen on Tuesday briefed the Memphis City Council on their plans for Overton Park, saying more than $4 in private money would be spent for every dollar in public money.

The Overton Park conservancy is seeking a $150,000 annual subsidy from the city to manage the property, which the city will continue to own…

The Commercial Appeal reports a Memphis City Council committee voted to move the statue to the University of Memphis campus. It would be visible from Central Avenue, sitting just across from the university’s main student parking lot and in a pedestrian walkway by the music school.

The full council still must approve the move.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) now has $2.29 trillion in deposits nationally. BofA (NYSE: BAC) now has $2.22 trillion in deposits overall as of its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday morning.

Observers had been expecting the change for several months as BofA shed assets. Chief Executive Brian Moynihan has been selling non-core assets in a bid to boost capital ratios and focus on core lines of business that serve consumers, businesses and institutional investors.

Linx Consulting will design and develop a new site for the city using Drupal, an open source content management system that has been used by the White House and other government and corporate clients.

The city will seek public feedback on the new site through online and traditional public meetings, according to the report.