Congratulations to Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, who has been hired as head coach by the Toronto Raptors.
Memphis 901 FC improved its season record to 6-2-3 with a road win over Louisville City FC Saturday night, 3-1. The Memphis squad has not lost a match since March 29 and sits in fourth place in the USL Eastern Conference standings. Next up: at home vs. Central City Football Club at 7:30 PM on Saturday, June 17.
Today is Corn on the Cob Day.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible today after 3 PM into the early evening. MWN has the probability at 70%. High 86, low 65, both of which are a few degrees below normal for this time of year.
Want to own a retail storefront in the up-and-coming Edge District? There’s one for sale at 433 Madison. That’d be on the south side of the street, near the intersection of Lauderdale and a short walk from The Ravine.
Gia Welch Trio is the featured entertainment this Thursday at Live at the Tracks at Central Station Hotel this Thursday. 6:30-9:30 PM.
Bobcat will play at the Hard Rock Cafe this Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM.
Seeing Red headlines this Thursday’s Peabody rooftop party. 6-10 PM, $15 general admission, $30 to go VIP, hotel guests free before 7.
The South Main Association’s monthly South Main Social will be held this Tuesday at The Medicine Factory, an art gallery and event space that also hosts long-term studio spaces for artists, at 85 W. Virginia Ave. one block north of Crump. Free for SMA members, $20 for non-members. 6-8 PM with complimentary drinks, light fare, a DJ, and the following speakers:
- Joseph Lewis from The Medicine Factory/Dose
- Amy Carkuff from Parachute Investment Company
- Cori McCleskey from Remember Media
The Cossitt Library will hold 901 Kids Fest from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, June 24. There will be a vendor’s market, food trucks and food vendors, an author’s corner, interactive stations, giveaways, performances, and screenings. Free admission. The first 100 attendees get free food tickets (must RSVP; your RSVP also gets you a swag bag).
That’s all the news I’ve got for today. Back tomorrow.