The folks at The Peanut Shoppe posted yesterday morning that the store will be closed until further notice, and asked their fans to keep them in their prayers. They said they would post an update to social media today.
They are most definitely in my prayers.
The CA reported this week that ramen restaurant Good Fortune Co. is expanding into the space next door formerly occupied by Sauce Marketing. In addition, they will launch a new fast-casual pizza kitchen concept in part of the space.
In Summer League action, the Grizzlies play Portland at 9:30 PM on ESPN2.
The Memphis Chess Club now has pizza martinis.
Downtown Neighborhood Association is launching an 8-week summer movie series on the patio of Slider Inn. 20% off food during movies for card-carrying DNA members. First up: Taylor Swift Eras Tour this Wednesday at 7:30. Come make a free friendship bracelet.
There’s a Tennessee Titans Takeover tonight at the Redbirds. Meet mascot T-Rac and the Titans cheerleaders. Enter for a chance to win a Tony Pollard jersey. Fireworks after the game. First pitch is 6:35.
Gia Welch and JD Westmoreland play the front porch of South Point Grocery today at noon.
Spies in the Cemetery, a presentation by Kim Bearden, happens Sunday at 2 PM at Elmwood. Come meet the spies buried there and hear tales of espionage.
That’s all I’ve got.
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