Red, white, and riverfront: Downtown Memphis Fourth of July celebration
After a multi-year hiatus, Fourth of July fireworks returned to the Memphis riverfront on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Central Gardens paradegoers celebrate holiday with mixed feelings
Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.
Memphis mom is ready to spice up your ‘lyfe’
Omi Blu’s spice blends Spice Lyfe blends incorporate functional foods such as turmeric, kelp powder and cinnamon to create easy ways to season foods while also eating for health.
Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
The roster features four non-rookie Grizzlies.
City Council Scorecard: Setting the budget past the impasse process
The City Council Scorecard tracks how the 13 council members voted on the critical events of the budget season.
Bailey: Book borrowing in Bartlett proves beneficial
Eighteen months after leaving the Memphis system, Bartlett’s library is continuing to make improvements as questions linger about whether the departure was the right move.
Gallery: Stax Music Academy performs in DC
A group of Stax Music Academy students performed at this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. on Friday, July 4.
Opinion: Cannabis edibles are not safe for everyone
“Poisoning from edible cannabis products doesn’t typically result in serious problems for adults, but can cause more severe reactions requiring medical attention in children.”
Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
Suspects allegedly opened fire on cops in Downtown Memphis early Friday morning, Memphis Police Department officials said.
Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, 6-1
The Redbirds are back in action Saturday, July 5, to continue a six-game series at AutoZone Park against the Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT.
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Sudoku: July 5
Ready for today’s sudokus?
What Daily Memphians think*
“Thank you, Shane Young, for building a great program and establishing the Memphis Rugby community for elementary and high school students.” - Elizabeth Kulesa about Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.
“Thanks for the reminders. Maybe in this awful time, there is still reason to be glad for our country. But it is harder now.” - Diane Sachs about Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“Could have easily turned out much worse. God bless the police officers who suit up everyday and put their lives at risk for our safety.” - Daniel Quinn about Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Word Flower: July 5
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Metro
Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
The federal judge who formerly presided over the criminal case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols has recused himself in more cases involving attorneys on the Nichols case.
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Memphis US reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill
Education Gov. Bill Lee downplays transparency concerns about Tennessee school voucher program
Public Safety Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
Business
Inked: Bartlett building sold, new storage facility planned
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
Premium Business Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
Premium Transportation & Logistics Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport
Sports
Memphis basketball agrees to home-and-home series with Vanderbilt
The Tigers and Commodores have met 15 times. Most recently, Memphis beat Vanderbilt 77-75 at FedExForum on Dec. 23, 2023.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.
High School Sports Daily Memphian’s sports staff wins three first places in state writing contest
Food
Food Files: Second Tops Bar-B-Q reopens after fire
The Tops on Thomas Street reopens, Kinfolk doesn’t and more Cronuts are on the way.
Suburbs
DeSoto Hope awards first scholarships to students affected by cancer
The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.
Arts & Culture
Local teens will bring Memphis soul to DC for Fourth of July shows
This July Fourth, a group of teens is skipping fireworks on the river to make some noise at their own show in the nation’s capital.
Opinion
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis free agency fireworks
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ free agency agreements that were reported on Monday night.