For safety reasons, I keep my possessions in my pockets when I sleep at the Union Mission. Unfortunately that sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.
Wednesday night I rolled over in my sleep and accidentally snapped my troll’s neck.
You were a great troll, Perjorie. I never expected you to live seven and a half years. You remained a fixture on this blog long after completing your original mission.
Today is Bikini Day
There’s a national gospel music workshop coming to the Renasant Convention Center the week of July 14-19.
Get ready for an alley party in Barboro Alley (bordering Sage, Local, and Aldo’s) next Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be a DJ and local vendors. Nearby restaurants will have specials. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the history of the alley.
Your group can apply to be in the 901 Day parade on September 1. 901 Day is a huge celebration of all things Memphis and a day to raise awareness of ways to get plugged into the community.
Free Sol plays Beck & Call in the Hyatt Centric Hotel tonight 7 to 11.
USA TODAY recently named two Downtown Memphis hotels among the top 10 pet-friendly hotels in the U.S.: The Peabody and Central Station.
Ben Yay’s is looking for a couple of line cooks.
Golden State power forward/center/loudmouth Draymond Green seriously considered becoming a Grizzly during 2023 free agency. He went as far as saying his goodbyes to GSW teammate Steph Curry.
DJ Hush plays Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station tonight. Future Everything label heads Strooly and TEKKAL will play the lounge Saturday night.
The weather looks to be decent tomorrow, so I may take tomorrow off from posting and go to the Farmers Market. Back Sunday or Monday with more news.
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