Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers
After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.
Report: Memphis to hire Larry Brown as assistant coach
Penny Hardaway has long wanted Brown, a Hall of Fame coach known for his ability as a teacher, to join his staff.
Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
13 city parks benefit from ‘Accelerate Memphis’ funds
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland kicked off the city’s $200 million slate of capital projects over the next three years Tuesday, June 29, in a southwest Memphis park.
SCS approves $750,000 contract with Educational Epiphany
The district voted to approve a $750,000 contract for Educational Epiphany, a company whose proposed contract teachers protested earlier this year.
Daily Memphian postseason track and field awards: Bartlett athletes sweep
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
CBU makes vaccine mandatory for fall
Students and staff have been notified; campus leaders will help those who have difficulty getting access.
East Memphis feels a parking pinch around Torchy’s
With four new restaurants, Williamsburg Village might be a dining destination, but parking is tight and East Memphis neighbors are not happy about cars on the nearby residential street.
After almost 40 years, FHN Financial is leaving Audubon Woods
FHN Financial will move its offices next May from one East Memphis office building to another.
NFL player, former Memphian, lends hand to next generation
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
Off-duty MPD officer charged with vehicular homicide in crash
Memphis police have charged an off-duty officer in a fatal crash in which two people were killed last week.
Neshoba Farms moves forward with final plan approval
Germantown aldermen approved an infill subdivision near Neshoba Road and Riverdale Road on Monday. Neshoba Farms is an 18-lot subdivision on 6.5 acres.
Memphis Zoo opens new coffee shop
Memphis Zoo converts conference room into coffee café to expand the refreshment options for visitors.
Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine
It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years
A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.
How Penny Hardaway’s decision could send shock waves through recruiting world
Hardaway’s choice would have ramifications affecting not just Memphis, but recruits and schools nationwide.
No COVID deaths in Shelby County since June 22
Coronavirus case rates are down 30% in the last 14 days.
Cookie shop opening second area location in Germantown
Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.
The latest on Penny Hardaway and the Orlando Magic
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Steven Johnson break down the latest news and what it means for the Tigers.
Hilton Memphis has window missing at roofline
Management of East Memphis’ tall, round, glass-encased hotel knows a window is missing.
Metro
Freedom Award honors civil rights leaders across generations
The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.
Metro Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MATA gets new wheels, and Lee Harris gets a road
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Is Memphis at a turning point?
Education Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Business
FedEx Freight leader fired
FedEx Freight fired one of its executives, Mike Lyons, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out Burger targets second site
Premium Real Estate Visible Music College building bought
Premium Real Estate Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M
Transportation & Logistics Reopened airport tunnel is brighter, taller and more accessible
Sports
Brighton running back voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.
High School Sports Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders
Premium City of Memphis Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Food
In-N-Out Burger targets second site
With one location in the works, the California-based fast-food chain may have found a second spot in the Memphis area.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Dog & Bone’s chicken tenders
Suburbs
No tax increase for most DeSoto County towns
Although the jury is still out on Hernando’s budget after it was passed and then unpassed, several other DeSoto County municipalities have approved their financial plans with no property tax increases for the fiscal year.
Premium Real Estate Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M
Arts & Culture
Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it’s Beyoncé's birthday
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Opinion
Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
“Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”
Opinion Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.