Shelby County Commission to take final vote on $2.71 property-tax rate
The commission also votes on budget amendments, including a move away from plans by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to start planning on a new Treadwell K-8 school.
Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens
British pub Dog & Bone opened in Overton Square in the former Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar space on Madison Avenue — just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This Week in Memphis: America turns 250, and new state laws take effect
Also happening this week: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meets, and the MSCS takeover board does, too.
How many Shelby County voters are moving among the 3 new congressional districts?
Also in the political roundup: Washington’s affordable-housing standoff, the Ultimate Fighting Championship plot and A C Wharton Jr. warns Mickell Lowery about being mayor.
Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
A Florida Little League team traveled to Memphis to deliver the money they’d raised, and play a game against Memphis Little League. Then they learned one of the opposing players was a St. Jude patient.
Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
The conservancy is asking for the public’s opinions on renderings of a new pavilion near Rainbow Lake, as well as options for improving the playground and boardwalk.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses fifth-straight game
Despite an early home run from Nolan Gorman, the Redbirds dropped another game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Get ready for a rash of hot days
The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.
Paints and brushes to be part of Stomping Grounds experience in former Railgarten site
The Art Project is moving its paints and brushes to Stomping Grounds, a Midtown property which is turning into something of a multi-tenant operation.
Buckley: PGA Tour mum on Memphis. Will FedEx remain a sponsor? We’ll see.
Could the FedEx St. Jude Championship, currently one of three legs of the prestigious FedExCup Playoffs, be relegated to Challenger Series status?
Meet identical twins who traveled the world and landed in the same program at UTHSC
Hunter and Spencer Turner are students in UTHSC’s nurse-anesthesia program, which is the latest stop in a journey that’s taken them from small town Tennessee to Japan to Italy to Memphis.
Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
A Memphis tech startup has released an app that’s designed to flip the crowdfunding world on its head by letting users privately save for life milestones like buying a house, car or even a fresh pair of kicks — but is it worth it?
Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
A luxury hotel Downtown is the first West Tennessee hotel to join an international network of boutique hotels.
Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Movers & Shakers: Leader honored and other moves
An engineering and architecture leader is honored by his alma mater in this week’s Movers & Shakers.
Echols: For the newest Grizzlies, ‘Why Memphis is amazing’
Opinion: “The secret sauce that makes Memphis amazing has nothing to do with barbecue. Actually, it is the people. The kindness of the general public in this city is rich.”
Opinion: Politics aside? When it comes to Otis Sanford — not quite
Opinion: “Otis Sanford begins his recent column with a reasonable premise: Politics should be set aside when discussing the federal indictment of suspended General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer. Unfortunately, that’s not what follows.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“For the FedEx to survive and become a one of the select few it will need a date shift to May or June. It will also need FedEx to continue as title sponsor.” — Al Montgomery about Buckley: PGA Tour mum on Memphis. Will FedEx remain a sponsor? We’ll see.
“I now have a favorite baseball team from Florida. It’s one thing to give, it’s another to give and engage. Way to go, boys!” — Kevin Stout about Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
“Perfect analysis! Thank you.” — William Wilcox about Opinion: Politics aside? When it comes to Otis Sanford — not quite
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Opinion by Joseph Ryan Kelly: “If Mayor Young truly believes Anthropic’s partnership with xAI is unequivocally good news for Memphis, then he is badly misreading the moment.”
Sudoku: June 28
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Daily Jigsaw: Depot museum
Today’s puzzle features period-specific communication devices on display at the Germantown Train Depot Museum, taken by Patirkc Lantrip.
Metro
Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.
City of Memphis Mayor Young shakes up city leadership
Education MSCS sues takeover appointees as oversight board votes to hire attorney
Real Estate SpaceX files $300M worth of permits for Colossus
Premium Education Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data
Business
SpaceX files $300M worth of permits for Colossus
The permits come as Anthropic, the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot Claude, is expected to ramp up its usage of Colossus as part of its leasing agreement with SpaceX.
Premium Real Estate IKEA property hits the market
Premium Business East Memphis Ace Hardware closing
Premium Real Estate Homebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Premium Real Estate In the shadow of the Sterick, Memphis Public Market reviving long-vacant Downtown corner
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.
High School Sports Collierville baseball coach not returning
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies: New player nicknames and numbers; summer league schedule
Premium Spirit of Memphis At St. Louis Church, amateur golfers are swinging for top prize
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Buckley: Former NBA star Carlos Boozer ‘very proud’ as son Cam faces media with Grizzlies
Food
Jim ’N Nick’s opens first Mississippi location in Olive Branch
Barbecue joint Jim ’N Nick’s now has twice as many stores as Baskin-Robbins does ice cream flavors.
Premium Food News Local sommelier earns Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Castle’s chicken plate
Suburbs
Three-lane 7 Brew gets green light in Collierville
Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.
High School Sports Collierville baseball coach not returning
Premium Real Estate Homebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back
Also showing: The new “Jackass: Best and Last” is advertising itself as the “fifth and final installment” of the TV-born, gonzo-stunt comedy franchise.
Performing Arts Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York
Premium Arts & Culture Arts Beat: Nearly 20 exhibitions will open the Memphis Art Museum
Opinion
Sanford: Politics aside, suspended court clerk Tami Sawyer faces her lowest moment
Have Tennessee GOP leaders conveniently forgotten about the proven criminality in their own party?
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The Grizzlies unveiled a future, but getting past the present still requires a little work
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss each of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draftees and the trade that brought Isaiah Stewart to Memphis.
Behind The Headlines Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Drone delivery
Today’s puzzle features an Amazon delivery drone, taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Games Daily WordRow: June 29
Neighborhoods
At St. Louis Church, amateur golfers are swinging for top prize
All week long, amateur golfers have been hitting buckets of golf balls on the grounds of St. Louis Catholic Church for the chance to win $1 million.