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.
Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
The roster features four non-rookie Grizzlies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Collierville leaders boogie into holiday weekend
Instead of the traditional, inspirational video shown at the town’s annual Independence Day celebration, Collierville officials wanted a different vibe.
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Sudoku: July 4
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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.
Metro
Gov. Bill Lee downplays transparency concerns about Tennessee school voucher program
Students’ prior enrollment is a frequently asked question in other state voucher programs and was a required question on the application for Tennessee’s first voucher initiative.
Shelby County Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit
City of Memphis Nonprofit installing its own air-quality sensors near xAI
Public Safety MPD identifies second victim in Memphis Rox shooting
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Business
Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
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State Government Trump names Memphian to TVA board
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Sports
Grizzlies release initial timeline for Jaren Jackson Jr. recovery
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Food
Celtic Crossing reopening after crash
“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a new cocktail to mark the occasion.
Food News Maeve’s brings Irish fare to Collierville square
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.
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Arts & Culture
From GloRilla to Kane Brown, here are five must-see concerts coming to Memphis in July
A soul/punk trio from Baltimore, a Texas country singer-songwriter and top-selling rock acts from the late 1990s and early 2000s are coming to a stage near you in July.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Another trip to ‘Jurassic World’
Opinion
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.
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.
Games
Word Search: July must-see concerts
Can you solve this week’s word search?