Be sure to tune into the Nathan’s Famous hot dog contest and cheer on a Memphian with a Downtown connection. Brett Healy, a former winner of the Bardog meatball eating contest, will compete.
After winning the meatball contest, Aldo sponsored Healy in several Nathan’s qualifiers, and he won one in Des Moines in 2019. He has been signed as a professional with Major League Eating for three years.
The women’s hot dog eating competition will be carried on ESPN3 at 9:45 Central time and the men’s competition will be on ESPNews at 11 CT. You can also stream the events on the ESPN app.
Go Brett! Bardog is open regular hours (which means 8 AM on a Monday) for the Fourth today. That’s where I plan to be to watch the contest. Come join me!
Maybe the Daily Dog should be a beef frank with a bun dipped in water today. I’ll suggest that to Hector when I get there.
The Brass Door is closed today and tomorrow for staff appreciation.
STIX Express on Second Street is closed today.
From the DM: South Main Trolley Night makes strong return
Also from the DM: Elmwood Cemetery has begun digitizing its records and they will soon be accessible to the public via computer or smartphone.
Be sure you don’t drink and boat if you get out on the river today. Officers will be out looking for drunk boaters. Penalties are the same as for driving a car drunk.
That’s it for today. Go Brett!