As your number-one source of news and information about The Edge District, it is my pleasure to report that a party is coming to that neighborhood. Choose901 is throwing a 901 Day party in the heart of The Edge, at the intersection of Monroe and Marshall, Wednesday, September 1 from 4 to 9 PM. Here are some of the things that will happen at this event:
- Music by Capital A and DJ Bizzle Bluebland of WYXR
- Food trucks including Sabor Caribe (an Edge District restaurant), Arnold’s BBQ (also an Edge District restaurant), Gourmade, Riko’s Kickin Chicken, and MemPops
- Memphis Made (to open its second location in The Edge later in the year) serving beer
- Ashley Butler of Ashe Bar slingin’ the drinks
- Photo booth
Read more in Choose901’s ultimate 9/01 Day guide.
Today is National Vinyl Record Day and there will be a celebration in the Central Station Lounge. Come enjoy sets from local DJs and a guest from Philadelphia. $1350 in vinyl and vinyl-related merchandise will be given away.
The final Get Loud! on Beale kicks off tonight in Handy Park, corner of Beale and B.B. King Blvd., at 6 PM. Marc Broussard headlines with Turnstyles opening. This event is family-friendly and free.
Tug’s Casual Grill will have live music by Jon Hay Trio in its courtyard tonight 6 to 9 PM.
A woman is on life support after people shot into the car she was riding in near B.B. King Blvd. and Pontotoc.
Cordelia’s Market will host a Back to School Party this Sunday 1-4 PM including
- Specials on school supplies
- Live music
- Say Cheese! and Love Quesadillas food trucks
- A crafts table
- COVID-19 vaccinations (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson) by the MFD mobile unit
Blues legend Joe Bonamassa comes to the Cannon Center October 22. Tickets are $79-$199. Totally worth it though.
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th. Given the August I’ve had so far, I think I’ll spend the day hiding under the bed like a cat.
Carolina Watershed has karaoke tonight from 6 to 10 with $20 seltzer buckets and $6 frozen cocktails.
Hard Mountain Dew will soon be a thing, thanks to a partnership between Boston Beer (brewer of Sam Adams) and Pepsi. DOWNTOWN BAR OWNERS/MANAGERS: If you’d like to see me holding a beverage in my hand regularly that is not a PBR, this is your opportunity.
There’s an Elvis tribute at the Hard Rock tonight at 7.
Don’t forget there are food trucks in Court Square today at lunch.
That’s it for today. A few minutes ago I received a message I’ve been waiting to read for 11 days. I hope it’s true. Back tomorrow with more news.