Momma’s, the bar at Crump and Kentucky, has announced construction of a Double-Wide Deck. They’re making the patio even larger for drinking, dining, and live music.
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will come to FedExForum on Saturday, February 19. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10.
The crispy chicken sandwich, which had been a once-a-week lunch special at Majestic Grille, became so popular that they added it to the regular lunch menu. It comes with two chicken breasts, pickled cucumber and red onion, tomato, and honey mustard on a toasted brioche bun. They’re open for lunch Wednesday-Friday and you can dine in, dine on the patio, get it to go, or have it delivered via DoorDash.
Choose901 describes what to expect when the Brooks Museum moves Downtown in 2026.
Random fact I learned yesterday: There are decibel meter apps you can install on your phone that measure how loud it is in the room. Those would settle a lot of bar debates on whether the music is turned up loud enough.
The DMC has filed a permit for construction of the Downtown Mobility Center on the block between Front, Main, Peabody Place, and Beale which is currently a parking lot.
You can now get a 9-inch Reese’s peanut butter cup just in time for Thanksgiving dessert.
The Grizzlies defeated Houston 136-102 last night to claw back to .500. They moved up to 8th place in the Western Conference.
The James Lee House, the 173-year-old mansion at 690 Adams that is a bed & breakfast, has new owners. They plan on making the house more accessible to the public. You can make reservations to stay in the house here with suites ranging from around $280 to $400 per night.
Memphis Made Brewing Co. has released a Nut Remix beer in support of their neighbors the New Ballet Ensemble. The nut brown ale has caramel, chocolate, and walnut flavors.
The Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team faces its first real challenge of the season as they host the Saint Louis Billikens tonight.
ABC 24 has a look at growing pains in Uptown and the Pinch District. The DM has a report of yesterday’s press conference opposing the planned St. Jude parking garage on A.W. Willis.
It’s Have a Party With Your Bear Day, a holiday I will most definitely celebrate this evening.
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow with more news.