Let’s start off today’s post with the weather forecast! High 88, low 66, breezy with the wind coming from the north/northeast, no chance of rain. PERFECT!
I’m staying out tonight! This plan is not set in stone, but I’m strongly considering a visit to the new Memphis Made taproom tonight 6:30ish, 7:00ish, thereabouts. If any of my readers would like to join me, come on with it! Lily Unless and the If Onlys play at 7.
Someone asked me for a list of Downtown restaurants and bars that closed this summer. Here’s what I’ve got: Longshot, The Nine Thai Sushi, Ben Yay’s (merged with Sugar Grits), 310 Beale (formerly Jerry Lee’s), and now Blind Bear. So at least 5 total.
Since so many prime storefronts are available Downtown, allow me to get back on one of my old soapboxes: WE NEED AN INDIAN RESTAURANT DOWN HERE!
There will be a goodbye party for the Bear Sunday night at 507 Lux Lounge. Doors open at 6, DJ Tree at 9.
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST… the New Wing Order food truck is shutting down. See their Facebook page for details. They operated a restaurant inside the Ghost River taproom but shut it down a year or two ago. They cite rising costs and unexpected expenses as reasons for the food truck’s demise.
Sunset Jazz in Court Square returns this Sunday from 6 to 8 PM, this month featuring Soul Ingredient.
From Action News 5: The City Council probes why the public is barred from renovated restrooms at Mud Island River Park.
An MPD officer shot at a charging dog at a horse carriage stable in Uptown. No people or dogs were injured.
It’s National Veep Day. 50 years ago, Vice-President Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency as Richard Nixon resigned.
Colorful Golf Hall of Famer Chi Chi Rodriguez is dead at 88.
Kids can enjoy free inflatables and face painting on the left field bluff tonight at the Redbirds vs. Gwinnett Stripers. 7:05 PM first pitch.
ABC says Vice-President Harris and the Trumpster have agreed to debate on September 10.
UT Health Sciences Communications and Marketing seeks a graphic designer.
The Patio Porkers competition returns to Beale Street on Saturday, August 24.
Blue Christmas, a festive summer cool-down with the King of Rock and Roll, is going on at the ARRIVE Hotel on South Main through August 17.
Disco Detective, a Soulful Murder Mystery comes to the Halloran Centre Sunday, September 15.
USA vs. France for the Olympic men’s basketball gold medal will happen Saturday at 2:30 PM.
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