The People’s Hip-Hop Awards went on at the Cannon Center last night despite the last-minute withdrawal of a title sponsor. As of right now, it is unclear why FUBU backed out.
Fellow pro wrestling fans: Remember when Kevin Nash used to wear FUBU on WCW Monday Nitro?
Dyer’s on Beale made Food & Wine’s list of top burger spots in the U.S., coming in at number four. The double-double is in my opinion the best burger in Memphis, although the burgers at Majestic Grille, Kooky Canuck, and Earnestine & Hazel’s are must-eats too.
Today is Pinot Noir Day.
Here are some cute rescue dogs to help take the edge off your Monday.
College football is back this Saturday. 22 Iowa State battles 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland at 11 AM U.S. Central Time. There will be four other games on later in the day, but I-State vs. K-State is the only ranked-ranked.
What Now Memphis has more info on Tonica opening a Downtown Memphis location. It’ll be on Front in the former Pretty Taco space and they’re shooting for an October opening.
You can now get Indo-Pak-style food in Memphis thanks to a new food truck.
Did you know there’s a food club in Memphis? The Hungry Tiger
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