I rarely am at the Union Mission for Saturday dinner, but yesterday I came in early to avoid approaching severe weather… and I was rewarded with a fabulous dinner from Faith Baptist Tipton. A HUGE chunk of meatloaf, cheesy buttery mashed potatoes, green beans, a dinner roll, and peach cobbler.
I also solved my problem of staying warm in the upcoming cooler weather, pulling a nice, thick hoodie out of the Mission’s clothes closet. That’ll keep me comfortable on mornings in the 40s. It’s not cold enough to give up the shorts yet.
Wednesday is the regular-season home opener for the Memphis Grizzlies. They tip off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7. The giveaway will be a 25th anniversary T-shirt.
Unfortunately the team will be without backup point guard Scotty Pippen Jr., out 12 weeks recovering from a toe procedure.
It’ll be a day of craft beer, live music, outdoor games, and 901 Wrestling as Memphis Filling Station hosts Mocktoberfest Saturday.
A Chevy Avalanche crashed into a building at Front and Gayoso this morning.
Today is Dress Like a Dork Day.
It’s also International Gin and Tonic Day.
First Horizon seeks a senior graphic designer.
Cordelia’s Market’s fall festival is today 12-4. Trunk or treat, live music, local vendors, food and drink, costume parade, photos.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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