Third season of NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ to be filmed in Memphis
The project will include local crew, suppliers and other vendors to support all phases of production, such as construction, catering, transportation and set decoration.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates tout personal experience in final primary debate
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.
Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.
Council delays vote on backstop for One Beale debt
At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.
Council blocks additional funding to enforce state abortion laws
The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. City Council approves Frayser expansion of manufactured housing City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debateRelated stories:
Tennessee Democrats propose abortion protections for rape, incest and trafficking
In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.
District Attorney candidates debate during Rotary Club lunch
Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.
Inked: Big River Market opens; June real estate sales up
This week’s Inked covers news on Big River Market’s grand opening, June real estate figures, Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate’s new partnership and CBRE’s industrial market report.
Calkins: Why Ja Morant matters to Memphis even more than you think
Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.
Taste of Summer: The final Stage includes dim sum, pizzabirria and fresh tortillas
In Memphis, it may feel like summer has moved in forever, but our Summer ends here, completing our four-week food tour by traveling east from Mendenhall to Stage Road, where Summer officially ends.
Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth, dies in car crash
”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”
Herrington: On Ja Morant’s commitment, Danny Green’s presence and John Konchar’s surprise extension
It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well.
Letter to the Editor: An old white man responds to Dan Conaway
A 65-year-old white man responds to Dan Conaway’s recent column, “Welcome to the world of old white men.”
Here’s where each Tiger on roster stands at end of transfer portal season
In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament.
Metro
City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
The city argues that there’s nothing in its charter that gives city employees the right to collectively bargain as a union.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
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Business
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
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Sports
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration.
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Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Games
Daily WordRow: Kitchen hacks
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.