HOOOOO HOOOOO HOO HOOSIERS! My friend Randy is a happy man this morning after Indiana upset Ohio State to claim the Big Ten title and presumably the top seed in the college football playoff. The CFP selection show is at 11 AM today on ESPN.
Gift shop Feelin’ Memphis at 509 S. Main is having a Jingle and Mingle today 1-4 PM. Free hot chocolate and apple cider. Free goodie bags to the first 60 people. Special visits by Ron Olson, David Lynch, and Jade Miller. Live music, holiday discounts. Also stop by Muse and Old South Florist nearby for holiday open houses.
The Grizz host Portland today at 5 and it’s Adoptable Pet Night. TV: FanDuel Sports
Memphis Medical District Collaborative has a holiday market today noon-3 at Ugly Art, 635 Madison. Free gift wrapping. Boys’ choir and DJ. Food, cocktails, hot chocolate.
For my service industry readers: 10 cities with the best tippers. NO, Memphis did not make the list. Number one: Denver.
CeQuita Monique plays a Jazz Jam pop-up concert at Center for Southern Folklore this afternoon at 2.
Today is National Cotton Candy Day.
Charles Huff is the new head football coach at the University of Memphis. He’s a former associate head coach and running backs coach at Bama. He’s also known as a top recruiter.
Cordelia’s Market will have a holiday open house 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesday with more than 20 local vendors.
MemphisWeather.net posted that a light wintry mix is possible 3-10 PM today. Extra care should be taken on bridges and elevated roadways.
The Memphis Irish Society will have its 2025 Ceili (party) at Memphis Made Brewing 1-4 this afternoon. Irish dance lessons, silent auction, raffle. $10 at the door.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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