Tweet from Bruce V from the Flyer: “Just learning that TDOT’s plan for I-55 bridge construction involves closing I-55 from McLemore north for 22 months. No Riverside access.” That sucks. It means that if there’s a wreck on 240 North, I’m left without an alternate route home from Horn Lake where I work. And with the increased traffic load on 240, I bet there will be LOTS of wrecks. And, TWENTY-TWO months??? I had previously heard nine months. This sounds like just a terrible idea. Follow Bruce at @sylamore1 to read more of his thoughts on the issue.
It’s National Donut Day. Donut shops across the country are giving away free donuts today. Free donuts? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up. Here in Memphis, Gibson’s is inviting people to come in for a free donut.
The theme at Memphis Farmers Market tomorrow is Get Fresh with Us. It’s National Fruit and Vegetable Month and MFM is the perfect place to celebrate. Lulemon Athletica will be conducting the next in their free yoga series (they were the ones who did the brewery last Saturday) at 10. It will be in the north end by the pet-sitting area, and if you don’t have a yoga mat they can provide one. Music by Sing for Glenn 8:30-10, Bruce Barham 11-12:30.
How weird is it that in the past two weeks I’ve mentioned yoga more times than I’ve mentioned the BBQ device I’m no longer allowed to mention?
(I mentioned the BBQ device I’m no longer allowed to mention 
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South Main Sounds at 550 S. Main is having another songwriter night tonight with Jaclyn Monroe and James Weston from Nashville, returning favorite Phillip Beasley, and debut appearances by JoJo Jeffries, Ronnie Caldwell, and Rebecca Almond. This event starts at 7.
South Side Supper Club takes the stage at Double J tonight at 8:30.
Back to the Future is tonight’s Summer Movie Series film at the Orpheum. 7 PM.
The Redbirds wrap up their homestand with a game against the Las Vegas 51s at 7:05. Gates open at 5 and there will be a block party in the plaza before the game, with $2 select domestic drafts.
In this video author Steve Stern talks about his book The Pinch, which is about the Downtown Memphis neighborhood. There will be a book signing at Burke’s Books tonight at 5:30.
USA Today called Memphis “a booming city” in this article.
Spam email message subject of the day: “You Have 8 Bangbuddy Requests.”
The Harbortown 5K is tonight on Mud Island. The Gibson Guitar 5K is tomorrow night in the South Main area. Busy weekend for runners.
That’ll do it for now. Possible second post this evening, so check back.