Memphis Parks appoints new director
Mayor Paul Young has tapped a Memphis native who is returning to the city after working similar jobs in Oakland and Pasadena, California.
GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Jackson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells all scored 20-plus points in the Grizzlies' second Salt Lake City Summer League game.
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
City must demote MPD second lieutenants, court rules
The Tennessee Court of Appeals threw a wrench into the City of Memphis’ efforts to stop the pending demotions of the Memphis Police Department’s second lieutenants.
Where are the former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League?
The Tigers are again well-represented this summer in the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League, as well as the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas.
How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
The conversation about air pollution in the 38109 ZIP code has focused on xAI. Government data shows that there’s been a lot of pollution in that zip code before Elon Musk’s company took up residence in the former Electrolux plant.
City puts teeth in blight fight
The City of Memphis could soon have a faster path to the demolition of blighted properties. And neighbors will have a louder voice in calling attention to nuisance properties.
Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Memphis has now filled 12 of the 13 spots on its non-American Athletic Conference slate for the upcoming season.
St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect promoted to Memphis
The No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft is scheduled to join the Redbirds before the team’s six-game homestand at AutoZone Park against the Charlotte Knights. That series begins Tuesday with a 7:05 p.m. game.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Four-time Olympic gold medalist plans to take a crack at the American record and world record in the 400 meters on Saturday.
Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.
Ask the Memphian: Are people really buried in Shelby Farms?
Shelby Farms is home to a herd of bison, 20 miles of trails and, unbeknownst to many, at least one cemetery. Here is the story of that lonely, forgotten graveyard.
Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars
One grew up in Arlington, and the other one grew up in Germantown. Now, they are headed to the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Amid federal funding uncertainty, Memphis schools could lose $17M
Memphis-Shelby County Schools may lose federal funds used to pay for translators and district-level staff who help educators in what a former MSCS board member calls a “lose-lose” situation.
What to Order: Say hello to lunch at Ciao Bella
The Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread is sweet and tangy, with fresh, peppery arugula, prosciutto de parma and balsamic glaze.
A bonanza of bonsai
Brussel’s Bonsai in Olive Branch may be the country’s largest bonsai nursery but it’s “just a blip in what’s possible” with bonsai.
Bartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Bartlett is seeking brewery and boutique businesses to enhance retail development, filling absences in the city’s offerings.
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What Daily Memphians think*
“… What delights everyone who visits is how many of the fruit trees are espaliered so beautifully along the fence — it’s a stunning and creative use of space. Each year, their garden is featured on the citywide garden tour, and visitors consistently name it as one of their favorites. …” — Kim Halyak about 30 fruits, almost 40 vegetables, all in a 50-by-50-foot space
“… xAI isn’t even in the top 10 of Memphis nitrogen oxide polluters even if it emitted at max capacity. Sure puts this debate in a different light. Regardless, I’m glad that air testing is being developed. Memphis citizens deserve good quality air and water.” — Kelly Fish about How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
“Memphis hits way above its size when it comes to quality baseball. Congrats to those guys.” — Frank Lamanna about Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars
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Jigsaw: Art of mystery
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Incognito Art Auction at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Metro
Data dive: Numbers behind the story of Memphis’ crime decline
The trend lines are clear on almost all fronts. After reaching high points in 2023, crime in Memphis is trending down at a higher rate through the first half of 2025 than it did through the first half of 2024.
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Shelby County Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit
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.
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Sports
Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.
Shane Young came to Memphis for the mountains. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. But he leaves a thriving MIRC.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies cruise to win in summer league opener
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies trade Jay Huff to Pacers, sign free agent center
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Food
It’s not Pancho’s Green Dressing but it is local
And, soon, it will be in area Kroger stores, courtesy of Oh Grate!
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Suburbs
Disc-over the fun: Olive Branch’s disc golf course opens
Olive Branch took advantage of the Tennessee Valley Authority clearing trees at City Park by converting the hilly, zigzagging space to a disc golf course.
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Arts & Culture
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.
Visual Arts Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
Opinion
Opinion: Whose side is God on?
The more urgent and humbling question isn’t whether God is on our side. It’s whether we are on God’s side.
Opinion Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
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Games
Word Search: July must-see concerts
Can you solve this week’s word search?