Memphis welcomes Miss Tennessee contestants

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Well, the first day of summer — June 21 — has arrived, but we've been in the uncomfortable grip of stifling heat and humidity for at least 10 days. And this week will bring more of the signature weather Bluff City is known for. So find some shade, get another glass of ice water and try to do all of your outdoor stuff before 10 a.m., if you can.

The contestants for the 2022 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition have arrived in Memphis and kicked off their week of activities and tours Monday with a trip to Overton Square, Niki Shceinberg and Porsha Hernandez report.

Miss Tennessee has planned for the 36 contestants to take in the Memphis sights and experiences before they don their gowns and tiaras and take the stage Thursday.

Meanwhile, Alexis Davis reports on how the Grizzlies' previous first-round picks have fared. It is not an awe-inspiring list before 2018, when the Grizzlies picked Jaren Jackson Jr. with the fourth pick. The NBA draft is Thursday.

In case you missed it, check out Tonyaa Weathersbee's take on the complicated meaning of Juneteenth. You also should check out Samuel Hardiman and Lucas Finton's story on former President Trump's Saturday visit to Southaven, where Trump hinted at a possible run for president in 2024.

Other stories you don't want to miss include pieces from Porsha Hernandez, Tonyaa Weathersbee and Dima Amro.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Daily Briefing Miss Tennessee contest Grizzlies draft picks