There’s much to learn about Tuomas Iisalo. Even for Grizzlies players.
Tuomas Iisalo surprised GG Jackson when he dunked after a practice last season. What else is there to learn about Iisalo, the new Grizzlies coach?
Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
Tennessee Department of Health commissioner steps down
Gov. Bill Lee has appointed the Tennessee State Epidemiologist as interim commissioner, effective immediately.
Harrison Williams to compete in Tennessee for first time in more than a decade
When Olympian Harrison Williams competes in the Ed Murphey Classic, it’ll be his first meet in the state of Tennessee since he won five state titles as an MUS senior in 2014.
Food Files: A slice of Good Fortune is in the cards
A new pizza place is planned for Downtown, a Germantown Mexican restaurant closes and Midtown gains a coffee shop.
Warren: With Hy-Vee out, what about another grocer
Grocery stores are an interesting topic in the suburbs. Anytime one that’s not Kroger announces plans, people watch with anticipation.
Arts Beat: A music-centric Memphis reading list
Jim Thompson of the Memphis Listening Lab has four book recommendations for July, including a crime thriller that imagines Elvis Presley lived through the 1980s.
Watch live bands on the ‘Pattiloo,’ and get a summer start on spooky season
This week, a James Beard winner takes over Bar Limina, the Dixon highlights early 20th-century female artists and you can make your own music at Bar DKDC.
6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up on TCAP tests
Have Shelby County districts improved third grade reading scores under the new retention law? How do Memphis students compare to students across Tennessee? Answer these questions and more.
Richmond’s MSCS team includes mix of new and familiar faces
In hires announced late Thursday, July 10, Memphis-Shelby County Schools interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond restored some former administrators to senior roles and delivered new faces from FedEx and elsewhere.
Grok’s antisemitism isn’t good for Memphis. At least according to Grok.
Grok, a chatbot that can have conversations with people and generate computer code and images, is powered, in part, by advanced computer chips in two Memphis data centers.
Conaway: This is my backyard, and now — all of now — has no place in it
“Like much of what I learned in the backyard of my childhood, honor has become a quaint deceit.”
Bartlett firm ‘to work on a bigger scale’ as part of Minnesota company
Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.
Grizzlies podcast: Salt Lake City Summer League standouts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong summer league start for GG Jackson and other notable topics from the Grizzlies’ three games in Salt Lake City.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Meet the new bosses, same as the old bosses.” — Jesse Bunn about Richmond's MSCS team includes mix of new and familiar pieces
“Thank you for the in-depth comparison. Something that gets left out in this type of analysis is the nature of the tests themselves. These tests are corporate products that we pay millions of dollars for. ... yes, these scores can tell us some things, but we need to remember that they do not represent a complete picture of the learning going on in classrooms.” — Kristy Alley about 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up on TCAP tests
“Doing the same thing over and over while accepting a different result has a name.” — James Johnson about Richmond’s MSCS team includes mix of new and familiar pieces
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: July 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
New plans for the Old Daisy
When it comes to revitalizing the historic theater, settling a 10-year old legal dispute is a first step.
City of Memphis Memphis asks court to reconsider MPD demotions
City of Memphis Blight, animals and parks: New leaders take position at key city divisions
City of Memphis ‘Just because he was brown': Advocates protest immigration policy
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Business
ALSAC’s new CEO talks tech, talent, Memphis, more
Ike Anand sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss fundraising, technology, AI, talent recruitment and what he loves about Memphis.
Premium Real Estate Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
South Memphis Here’s how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money
Business Bellevue taps Lifeway CEO as new senior pastor
Premium Real Estate Inked: Trezevant Manor starts $10M renovation
Sports
Memphis Tigers unveil new basketball court design
Those blue Tiger claw marks that stretched across most of the FedExForum floor the past three seasons? Gone.
High School Sports Former ECS baseball standout joins MLB Home Run Derby
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Brendon Lewis, William Whitlow Jr. to represent Memphis at AAC Media Days
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Melrose and Memphis big man earns Hall of Fame honors
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As NBA offseason fades, how the Grizzlies stack up in the West
Food
Table Talk: English brings dinner to the Brooks
Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art.
Premium Food News Charcuterie? How about Shell-cuterie?
Suburbs
Collierville gets permanent injunction against party house
The agreement puts a permanent injunction in place that will prohibit the owner of a home on Mayfield Road from using the residence as a short-term rental or party venue.
Bartlett First, Hy-Vee grocery project stalled. Now, it’s off the table.
Arts & Culture
Art by Tyré Nichols, Ernest Withers and 100+ unsigned works now on view
Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture the Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Superman,’ ‘Top Gun’ take flight
Opinion
Herrington: As NBA offseason fades, how the Grizzlies stack up in the West
A look at how the Western Conference landscape breaks down after the offseason moves. Where do the Grizzlies rank in the West?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Why Collierville sued a homeowner, and more
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, Abigail Warren explains why the quiet suburb has filed a lawsuit against one of its homeowners.
Games
Word Search: Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Can you solve this week’s word search?