Good morning, Memphis! ☀️

Some days the news cycle gives you serious headlines.

Other days it gives you a Harry Potter-themed brewery, a bike shop named after two cats, and a chance to become $700 million richer by bedtime.

Today happens to be one of those days.

Let's get into it.

Events

Grab your robes and dust off your wand, because Wizarding Week is making its magical return to Grind City Brewing.

From July 29 through August 2, the brewery will transform into a Hogwarts-inspired gathering place with five straight days of themed events, specialty drinks, costumes, and more wizardry.

Muggles are welcome, too.

Small Business

Midtown cyclists have a new neighborhood bike shop. Dos Gatos Bike Shop opened its first location in Midtown, bringing bike repairs, accessories, and a community-focused approach to local riders.

Another locally owned business is rolling into Midtown. This story was originally reported by The Daily Memphian.

Development

The vision for The Ramble on Summer continues to grow. Developers now plan to add 35 residential homes alongside restaurants, shopping, and outdoor entertainment, creating one of Bartlett's first true mixed-use destinations.

Memphis History

Take a trip back in time with this stunning black-and-white photograph showing Beale Street long before today's neon lights and crowds.

Daily Picks

🗳️ Early voting is off to a strong start! More than 9,000 voters have already cast ballots during early voting in Shelby County.

🏃 Adult Field Day returns to Tom Lee Park Wednesday at noon with games, competitions, and plenty of friendly rivalry.

🎁 The Grizzlies have launched 12 Days of Christmas in July giveaways, giving fans chances to win prizes throughout the promotion.

🌊 Volunteers Opportunity: Join Memphis River Parks Partnership and Tennessee Delta Alliance on Saturday, July 25 for a community cleanup of the new Memphis Flyway

🏒 The Mid-South Monarchs announced their home opener for October 23 at Landers Center in Southaven.

💈 Southwind High School's new barbering lab is nearly complete, expanding career training opportunities for students.

👶 The City of Memphis has (finally) approved paid parental leave for eligible city employees.

🌳 Overton Park Conservancy has launched a community survey as part of the park's 125th anniversary celebration, and they want your input. Take the survey to help shape the next 125 years of Overton Park.

🎓 Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University were included on Forbes' annual list of America's best colleges.

The Tennessee Mega Millions jackpot lottery has climbed past $700 million, making tonight’s drawing one of the biggest of the year.

🧋 Coffee competition: Edible Memphis is asking readers to crown the city's best iced coffee spot.

⛳️ ICYMI: Kids get in (and eat!) for FREE at the FedEx St Jude Championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

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