The Union Mission has an urgent clothing need. They are badly in need of men’s pants of all sizes – not dress pants, but jeans and work pants. The mission is located on Poplar about a block east of Danny Thomas if you have something you want to drop off.
The big news Downtown is that MATA has suspended trolley service indefinitely. This move follows two trolley fires that have happened in the past five months. MATA will have to decide whether to renovate the current heritage trolley cars, get new heritage trolley cars, or get modern streetcars. The trolleys will be off the streets three to six months, and hybrid electric buses will replace them in the meantime. More info in this MBJ article and a second MBJ article that says replacing the trolleys could cost up to $37.5 million if MATA chooses modern streetcars.
The Flying Saucer is collecting tools for Habitat for Humanity this weekend. Drop off a tool and get a free beer. See flyer below for info and a list of tools needed (click for larger sized image).
There’s a Groupon for Yao’s China Bistro going on for the next day. You get $18 worth of food for $11. (Cue comments from Bob and Talley about the “Mr. Ryburn Special”)
I had a request for recommendations for the best places Downtown to watch the upcoming World Cup games. My picks would be the Brass Door Irish Pub, Silly Goose, and Max’s Sports Bar. Brass Door and Silly Goose both have owners who are big soccer fans. Brass Door is the best pick if you prefer non-smoking, Max’s if you prefer the South Main area, and the Goose offers the best chance to see tube tops as well as soccer.
The DMC wants your feedback on proposed Downtown Memphis parking guidelines.
That’ll do it for now. I’ll be out and about after work, leading off at the Silly Goose as usual on Wednesdays.