Germantown says all water customers may resume usage
All of Germantown was cleared to flush their pipes and resume normal water usage Thursday afternoon. Germantown residents frustrated over water crisis communicationRelated stories:
Slow grand jury proceedings ‘a travesty,’ says top public defender
Leaders discuss ongoing juvenile court problems and grand jury delays during Thursday’s County Commission public safety meeting.
Local and national leaders voice support for DOJ investigation into MPD
Attorney Ben Crump said Tyre Nichols’ family is grateful the DOJ “heard their cries for accountability.”Related story:
Frank Colvett drops out of mayor’s race, says field is too crowded
Colvett pulled out of what is now an 18-candidate race at Thursday’s deadline for candidates to withdraw from the October Memphis ballot.
sponsored content
Join Magnolia Homes for their 15th annual Live Life Well® event
With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.
Brian Kelsey’s sentencing delayed — again
Kelsey is now scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. in federal court in Nashville. Brian Kelsey’s sentencing was delayed again. Here’s a timeline of his legal odyssey.Related story:
Collierville provides Chick-fil-A update
If the new site is approved, the existing Chick-fil-A site would be demolished.
Mixed-use project at Cycle Shop property gets $35M investment
The restoration of the Cycle Shop itself is nearly complete, with the expected groundbreaking for the multi-family element of the project set for early 2024.
Here’s what Penny Hardaway said about his three-game NCAA suspension
Hardaway spoke publicly for the first time since being given a three-game suspension by the NCAA in late June for recruiting violations committed in the 2021-22 academic year. Wichita State transfer Jaykwon Walton commits to Memphis Penny Hardaway’s patience during the offseason is now being rewardedRelated stories:
Overton Park Shell unveils mobile version of venue
The Overton Park Shell has a new tool to bring concerts all over the city.
Zoo parking lot reconfiguration begins
The parking lot is the first part of a broader plan to end overflow zoo parking on the Overton Park Greensward sometime next year and turn more than 17 acres of zoo land to the Overton Park Conservancy.
$10 Deal: A behemoth of a fish taco at Elwood’s Shack
While Elwood’s Shack might be small, its menu is mighty. And it’s a gold mine of $10 deals.
The To-Do List: Al Kapone, pop-up fashion and movie nights galore
This week, there are parties at the Southwest Twin and in a new Downtown neighborhood. Plus, professionals link up on e-bikes, and an author explores why farmers love their land.
Sanford: Revising the brutal history of slavery is not a winning campaign message
“Young people must be told the truth about our history — not shielded from it because it makes adults uncomfortable.”
Primas Bakery + Boutique finds bigger home off Poplar corridor
The new location at 734 Mt. Moriah Road is across from Gus’s Fried Chicken and along the same stretch as The Urban Gardener, Gibson’s Donuts and Garibaldi’s Pizza.
Salt | Soy location on Broad closed
In what he called “a natural move,” owner Nick Scott is merging Salt | Soy with Alchemy, his restaurant in Cooper-Young.
Residents roll on Riverside for Sunset Skate
Memphis River Parks Partnership organizes the event; the next one takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27.
Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday
As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.
Health Department gears up to vaccinate students before school starts
With the start of a new school year less than two weeks away, Shelby County Health Department and partners will host a number of free clinics to get local families up to speed on required childhood immunizations.
Metro
U of M hits record fundraising, but as donors and federal funding drop, causes for concern remain
“I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”
State Government Tennessee appeals ruling against 2 gun laws, saying it caused ‘unnecessary confusion and risk’
City of Memphis U of M board approves $100,000 bonus for President Bill Hardgrave
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Shooting led to Norris’ recusal; Downtown hotel is for sale
Business
South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion
Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees.
Premium Real Estate Luxury apartments approved for former Hy-Vee site in Bartlett
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate Why are companies storing solar equipment in Memphis?
Sports
Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Player payments, ticket sales, stadium updates: Athletics head says Tigers are in ‘great shape’
Premium Sports U of M primed for visit from second-ranked soccer Vols
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Arkansas vs. Memphis is a nice exhibition. Will John Calipari help make it a game that counts?
Food
It’s taco time: $15 favorites from around the Mid-South
If you’ve been a long-time reader of $10 and $15 Deals, you know how diverse the regions, styles and flavors of tacos are in this city. We’re lucky for it. Better for it.
Suburbs
Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
Arts & Culture
New Ballet Memphis season starts with murder and ends with suicide
“Writers craft sentences, choreographers craft movement.” That is idea behind the 2025-26 Ballet Memphis season that brings productions like “Macbeth” and “Romeo & Juliet” to the stage.
Opinion
Buckley: 50 states, countless close friends. One made the last stop special.
The quest was to complete a decades-long pursuit, 50 states visited. But this travel story is about people who make life worth living, in Memphis and far beyond.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis’ arts scene and how we’re covering it
In today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and arts and culture editor Elle Perry discuss the arts scene in Memphis, including The Daily Memphian’s new arts newsletter.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Tigers win!
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers running back Sutton Smith and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.