Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
National Guard members shoot, kill suspect in Downtown Memphis
Memphis Safe Task Force members killed 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in Downtown Memphis early Sunday morning, marking at least the third death associated with the Task Force.
The Early Word: Tomato farmer has a vine idea, and we take you back to 1776
A Memphis crime family faces racketeering charges, a local nonprofit for veterans is calling it quits and pro hockey is coming back.
Memphis ‘crime family': Federal wiretaps, GPS trackers and a tattoo shop robbery
Federal wiretaps captured Young Mob using GPS trackers, texts and FaceTime to stalk a rival in Memphis — with police twice racing in to stop planned robberies before the gang finally struck inside a tattoo shop.
Ask the Memphian: What was Memphis like 250 years ago?
In 1776, as this fledgling country was battling for its independence, it would have been eerily quiet in Memphis.
After 20 years of granting wishes, Forever Young Veterans to dissolve
For the last two decades, Forever Young Veterans has gifting experiences to those who have served. Now, Diane Hight, who founded the organization to honor her father, said she feels the nonprofit has served its purpose.
Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time
Project Transition plans to build homes for transitional living in Southeast Memphis using an unconventional material: intermodal containers.
This Week in Memphis: New plans for homes, retail; plus, a new beer garden
If you haven’t registered to vote yet, this is your last chance before the Aug. 6 election. Plus, the Memphis City Council has its first post-budget season meeting.
AutoZone Park to host World Cup watch party
AutoZone Park will host a free watch party as the U.S. men’s national soccer team takes on Belgium.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis defeats Charlotte with walk-off win
The walk-off marks the second walk-off win of the series and fourth of the season for the Redbirds.
Tennessee reduced training in IV placement in new lethal injection protocol
The protocol that took effect in 2025 sheds new light on Tony Carruthers’ botched execution, when Dr. Mark Fowler spent nearly an hour trying, and failing, to place a secondary IV line.
The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too
Sudoku: July 6
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What Daily Memphians think*
“International tourists here for the World Cup (are) gushing over our great country. One from Germany said, “If you want to hate America, watch the news. If you want to love America, drive through it”. Thanks, DM, for driving us through a piece.” — Russell Daws about High Point Terrace celebrates decades of July Fourth history — and 250 years of the US
“GREAT CROWD FOR A VERY DESERVING TEAM..” — John Malmo about Redbirds Recap: Bernal blasts walk-off homer in front of 6,500+ Memphians
“Patriots put their country first. Nationalists use their country to put themselves first.” — Mike Russell about Opinion: Don’t confuse nationalism with patriotism
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Daily Jigsaw: Arlington football’s new facility
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.
Metro
Calkins: He’s a 102-year-old American hero. And he bakes cookies, too.
Luke McLaurine is a World War II veteran who’s lived through 40% of America’s 250 years. He’s a survivor of Nazi prison camps, flies a flag at his house and says daily doughnut consumption is the key to longevity.
Premium Metro Bevy of Shelby County contenders jostle for Congressional primary races
City of Memphis 4 mayors, 1 city: Young interviews the Memphis mayors before him
Premium Spirit of Memphis Heart to heart: How a Memphis man’s diagnosis started his fight against silent suffering
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Business
Former Hickory Hill Shoney’s to become medical clinic
The Camellia Foundation is converting a former Shoney’s in Hickory Hill into a full-service medical clinic with plans to open more locations in underserved communities in the next few years.
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Premium Transportation & Logistics This Mother Goose tends to her flock of truck drivers
Premium Real Estate Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Premium Health Care St. Jude Leadership Academy hires first-ever senior vice president
Sports
After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn ‘centerpiece’ title
The Grizzlies rookie wasted no time in making a strong first impression at summer league.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer stars in ad for new Jordan sneaker
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade
Premium Sports Professional hockey returning to Mid-South
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Food
Food Files: Tous les Jours headed to the Square
Tous les Jours will open in the former Hopdoddy Burger Bar space on Cooper, while Jack’s Family Restaurant may build on Winchester.
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$15 Deals $15 Deal: The Beauty Shop’s Thai Cobb salad
Suburbs
DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
Real Estate New owner sees ‘gold’ in Southaven strip mall
Business State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Music 5 must-see concerts in July
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Opinion
Opinion: Why does my electricity go on vacation more than I do?
“The real problem here — the sweaty elephant in the room — is infrastructure sorely in need of an upgrade. But as an average user who just expects the lights to come on when I flip the switch, I can’t accept that power in an urban area should go out so easily, so often and for so long.”
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Podcasts
WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Boozer pick brings Grizzly joy
Today’s puzzle features the crowd celebrating the Grizzlies' pick of Cameron Boozer, made by Patrick Lantrip.