The DM’s Jasmine McCraven has a review of Yo Gotti’s Birthday Bash at FedExForum. Special guests included Boozie BadAzz, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, JT, GloRilla, Blac Youngsta, Mozzy, JB, EST Gee, Moneybagg Yo, and Lil Mago.
Huge soccer match tonight Downtown. USL Eastern Conference #2 Memphis 901 FC (38 points) hosts #1 Louisville City FC (39 points). A home win would put Memphis atop the conference standings. Kickoff time is 7:30.
If you’re looking for a place to pre-game for soccer, the Ghost River taproom on Beale has a lot going on this afternoon. New Wing Order will debut their latest menu offering, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, specials on Ghost River beer, giveaways of tickets to the game and 901 FC merchandise, and a special appearance by Al Kapone. There will also be a meet & greet with 901 FC goalkeeper John Berner.
Insomnia Cookies on Beale is getting a head start on celebrating National Ice Cream Day this Sunday. Get 1 free scoop with any purchase in-store or for delivery (but not available for pickup orders).
The Memphis Grizzlies are holding auditions for several of their support teams Saturday, July 23 at the Collage Dance Center, 505 Tillman. Auditions include
- Grizzlies Grannies & Grandpas, over-50 dance team, 8:00 AM registration, 8:30 AM auditions
- Blue Bunch, 7-17 dance team, 10:30 AM registration, 11:00 AM auditions
- Claw Crew, marketing team, 1:00 PM registration, 1:30 PM auditions
Catherine & Mary’s is seeking a general manager. Here’s the description they posted to social media:
As the general manager for an Enjoy AM restaurant, you are the head of a hospitality driven team. You will provide inspiring leadership to a team of workers that can motivate them to deliver outstanding experiences for guests. Through training, systems, and inspiration, you will ensure amazingly crafted and executed experiences for every guest. You will work with your team to develop strategies that reduce costs and increase sales within the company.
You can email resumes and inquiries to nick@enjoyam.com.
Mayor Jimbo from Mempho says he is uncomfortable with the city guaranteeing all of the bond debt for public spaces that are part of the One Beale project. The City Council passed a resolution doing exactly that, but Strickland has to sign the resolution. The mayor is comfortable guaranteeing about $5 million, but not all of it ($10 to $14 million).
There’s now a three-digit number you can call for mental health emergencies: 988
Not Downtown but worth a mention: ALDI is rumored to be coming to Midtown. Exact location is not yet known.
From WREG: Harbor Town residents are shaken up after car break-ins and shots fired early Friday morning. I would love to know what percentage of Mud Island residents have had their car broken into at least once in the past two years.
Also from WREG: An arrest has been made in the April 10 shooting outside The Green Room on Beale. The shooting happened around 2 AM. 17-year-old Cedquedrick Williams had a warrant issued for his arrest and was found to be incarcerated in Mississippi. He will be tried as an adult, a $500,000 bond has been issued, and extradition is being arranged. Question: If Beale Street security hadn’t called it a night about 1, would a 17-year-old have been allowed on the street at the hour the shooting took place?
Good Wikipedia reads if you’re into The Open Championship (golf) broadcast on TV this weekend: Young Tom Morris and Old Tom Morris
Interesting note for my fellow pro wrestling fans: WWE Monday Night RAW will be rated TV-14 from now on. Since 2008 it was rated TV-PG. The new rating will allow for edgier content.
Heading to Bardog to catch up with friends I haven’t seen in a while. Back tomorrow with more news.