The American Atheists National Convention kicks off today at the Peabody. This week’s Flyer has a cover story about the convention.
And of course there’s a religious group who has pulled a permit to close one lane of Second, on the northeast side from Union to Monroe, so they can have a “Pray-Test” for the atheists. Can’t you people live and let live?
I’m not an atheist by the way. I’m non-religious but have strong spiritual views. That means I’m not agnostic either. I don’t know what to label myself, and I hate labels anyway, so I’ll just say this: I don’t go to church. I don’t go to atheist conventions. I go to bars. I fully expect the bunny to bring me a PBR on Sunday.
In case you missed it, there was a minor earthquake in the Mid-South last night just before 11. The MemphisWeather.net blog has a report.
The Tedeschi Trucks Band plays the Orpheum tonight at 8 with tickets $45-79. The band is described as producing roots-rich music with “an electrifying blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock.”
The Pinch District has held on to its historic designation. Consideration had been given to taking it away. By the way, there’s a planning meeting for April 11’s MemFIX Pinch at the Crowne Plaza today at 3:30.
Holly has info on Tennessee Brewery: Revival that starts next week. Grizzlies screening room… nice!
Hungry Memphis has a post about the duck confit enchiladas at McEwen’s.
There’s a Groupon for the Metal Museum for admission for two, four, or six.
Like the Memphis Farmers Market and want to support the organization? Eat at South of Beale. The market is SOB’s charity of the month, and you can add a donation when you sign your check.
I had a couple of people ask me what I thought the speed limit should be on Riverside when it goes back to four lanes in June. Forty. Four zero. Ten times four.
Last week I was showing everyone an Instagram video of my BBQ team’s flamethrower. This week I am showing everyone photos where I posed with a giant stick of butter on my head. Ah, life Downtown, never a dull moment.
(I mentioned the flamethrower 
)
Out at the usual spots after work. Goose, Bear, and Saucer will all receive visits tonight. Time to go buy a Circle K breakfast sausage covered in mustard, salsa, and jalapenos for lunch. Truly livin’ the high life.