Wed update: MemMobile, 1960s British Invasion band in Court Square, Robert Graham trunk show, Beale Street Landing, MATA security guard arrested, truck hits bridge

A new program will celebrate the launch of mobile retail business in Memphis tomorrow. It will be called MemMobile and it will happen on the Civic Center plaza. Among the mobile businesses will be Sache T-Shirt Truck, Henny Penny, Thigh High Jeans, BIKE Truck, and K’Presha: A Haul of Fashion. Food trucks A Square Meal on Wheels and Mark’s Grill will be on hand too.

1960s British Invasion cover band Jeffrey and the Pacemakers will play Court Square Friday, May 9 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. These guys are very accomplished musicians and their performances are filled with not only music but stories about the era. Worth checking out if you work Downtown.

There will be a Robert Graham trunk show Saturday from 11 to 5 at Lansky at the Peabody. You’ll be able to shop the Spring 2014 line and preview the Fall 2014 line. Spend $250 in-store and you’ll get a free pair of Robert Graham jeans, while supplies last. You’ll also be entered to win an autographed shirt from designer Robert Stock.

WREG has an article, Beale Street Landing: Where the Money Went. The landing has taken 10 years to build and still isn’t done. It has cost $43 million, way over the original budget. When I read “where the money went” I hear a flushing sound.

In case you missed it: A MATA security guard was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly pushing a 68-year-old man. Fabulous publicity for one of the worst large-city public transportation systems in the United States.

WREG has pics of a Yuengling truck that hit the bridge at Front and Nettleton. Trucks that are too tall hit this bridge all the time, despite its height being posted.

We had a great time handing out BBQ team bags on the patio of our sponsor the Blind Bear yesterday evening. About 12 of us showed up and enjoyed drinks on the patio and caught up on prep for BBQ Fest next week. Things are starting to get very exciting.

That’ll do it for now. Will be back tomorrow (or possibly this evening) with more news.