Good morning, Memphis! ☀️
There are now so many drive-thru coffee chains opening around Memphis that we're only a few months away from needing traffic circles just for caffeine.
Here's what's brewing today.
Development
🏨 A $63 Million Makeover Could Be Coming to Downtown's DoubleTree
Former DoubleTree Hotel on Union Ave
One of Downtown Memphis' most recognizable hotels could be getting a second life. A development group is proposing a $63 million renovation of the DoubleTree by Hilton, but the project hinges on reaching an incentive agreement with the City of Memphis.
Plans call for a major overhaul of guest rooms and public spaces.
The investment would add to ongoing efforts to revitalize Downtown hospitality.
Developers are asking the city to partner on the project before moving forward.
Coffee
☕ Seven Brew Keeps Expanding Around Memphis
Seven Brew Coffee
If it feels like there's a new Seven Brew popping up every time you leave the house... you're not imagining it. The Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain continues to expand across the Memphis metro, with new stands approved, under construction, or planned from Arlington to Collierville.
Arlington leaders recently approved the town's first Seven Brew, adding another fast-growing retail destination along the community's expanding commercial corridor.
Millington's location is nearing completion and is expected to open soon, bringing the chain's signature drive-thru model to North Shelby County.
Collierville is on track to get yet another Seven Brew location this year, underscoring just how quickly the brand has gained a foothold across the Memphis suburbs.
It's the latest sign that the "coffee wars" around Memphis aren’t slowing down.
Lakeland
✂️ Salon 387 Opens Its New Lakeland Home
Salon 387 in Lakeland Town Square
Salon 387 is officially welcoming clients into its new Lakeland location, marking another locally owned business investing in one of the area's fastest-growing communities.
Owners recently celebrated the salon's grand opening with a ribbon-cutting and community open house.
Salon 387 offers haircuts, coloring, styling, extensions, and other professional beauty services for women, men, and children.
The move reflects Lakeland's continued commercial growth as more locally owned businesses are choosing to invest in the rapidly expanding suburb.
🚓 Slow Down Memphis! Operation Southern Slow Down Is Back
If your commute this week is feeling a bit more... supervised... there's a reason.
Tennessee's annual Operation Southern Slow Down kicked off Monday, bringing increased speed enforcement to roads across the state during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer.
Local and state law enforcement agencies are participating.
The campaign is targeting speeding, one of the leading causes of serious crashes.
Extra patrols will continue throughout the week and into the weekend.
Daily Picks
🗞️ Other News Around the 901
🛒 Walmart & Sam's Club are cutting prices. Thousands of grocery items, household essentials, and back-to-school products are getting cheaper this summer at stores across Tennessee.
🐝 Can you spell "Tennessee?" Belltower Coffee hosts its community spelling bee Wednesday at 6 p.m. Come compete—or just enjoy watching someone else spell "onomatopoeia."
🥣 Ranch wars continue: StyleBlueprint's Memphis Ranch Cup has entered Round 3, narrowing the field in one of the city's tastiest condiment competitions. Vote for the best ranch dressing in Memphis!
🦖 Free museum day! General admission to the Memphis Museum of Science & History (Pink Palace Museum) is free on Thursday, July 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. thanks to Sylvamo. Learn more here.
🃏 Card collectors unite: The Memphis TCG Con rolls into town this weekend (July 17-19) with Pokémon, sports cards, trading cards, vendors, tournaments, and collectibles.
🛏️ Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback. The home goods retailer is returning to Germantown as the brand continues its national revival after merging with the Container Store.
❤️ A lifetime of impact: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital CEO Dr. James Downing has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in pediatric cancer research.
🛼 East End Skating's Kids' Summer Camp is here — skating, games, food, crafts and more! Just $25/day, pay as you go. No long-term commitment. available Monday - Thursday until July 31st. Ages 4 and Up! Learn more here.
🧶 Memphis Craft Club is hosting their first Craft Happy Hour Workshop of the summer tomorrow night at Magnolia & May (July 15). Tickets are $15 and you can get them here.
🔔 ICYMI: Memphis is investing nearly 6 million in a more than a dozen non-profits in the area. Learn about the receiving organizations here.
💰The Tennessee Mega Millions jackpot lottery has climbed past $637 million, making tonight’s drawing one of the biggest of the year.
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