The Redbirds are giving away patriotic bucket hats to the first 1500 attending their 6 PM game vs. the Nashville Sounds tonight. Don’t forget to stay after the game for fireworks.
The Grizzlies tip off the NBA Summer League in Salt Lake City vs. the Utah Jazz at 8 PM Monday. It’ll be the first of 7 July games they play in Utah and Las Vegas. Watch all the games on the Grind City Media app.
Sitting in the Cossitt Library typing this… and yikes, an attempted rape was reported here Monday. It’s alleged that a man followed a woman into the restroom, kissed her, and touched her chest. A security guard saw the man coming out of the women’s room and detained him.
Watch fireworks from one of Downtown’s most fashionable rooftops at this Thursday’s Peabody party featuring Formerly Known As. If you upgrade to the VIP admission package, you’ll get access to a buffet of Nathan’s mini hot dogs, beef sliders, and house-made potato chips with ranch. Enter a drawing to win a Bud Light acoustic guitar and tailgating chairs or a Jack Daniel’s cornhole game kit.
The new Hanover Welcome Center in Tom Lee Park is ready to serve you. It’s at the Huling Avenue entrance near Sunset Canopy. Hours are 8 AM to 8 PM. Equipment loans and free dog treats.
French restaurant Bishop is closing. It sounds like Central Station wants a restaurant in that space that’s a better fit for its overall theme.
Caleb Mills won’t be returning to Memphis Tigers basketball. The NCAA denied his eligibility waiver.
New Hampshire has flipped to toss-up status in RealClearPolitics’ latest presidential electoral projection. Totals are now 198 for Biden, 219 for the Trumpster, and 121 toss-up votes. 270 is the magic number to win.
Take CNN’s interactive Where Should I Live? quiz
Biscuits & Jams Downtown will be open 8 AM to 2 PM on the Fourth.
Not sure of my schedule tomorrow, so I don’t know if there will be a post. I’ll be at Bardog 7:30-10:00 AM as usual, but I don’t know what I will do after that since the library won’t be open. Back Friday if not tomorrow.
It’s free to read this blog, but I gratefully accept tips!
Venmo: @Paul-Ryburn
Cash App: $PaulRyburn1
Apple Pay: paul.ryburn@gmail.com