A two-block neural nexus has been announced to be built at Union and Ida B. Wells/Fourth. What’s that you ask? It’s a combination of live, work, stay, and public spaces producing an environment conducive to the fast development of AI technology.
Former veep Kamala Harris will speak at the Orpheum on January 15. The stop is part of Harris’ national book tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Order her book: 107 Days
Today is National Have a Bagel Day. Hive Bagel on S. Front is the place to celebrate Downtown. Although, this holiday makes me miss hanging out at Otherlands in Midtown.
Beer recommendation: I was just at Bardog, where a rep commented that High Cotton Sandy Claus has been selling like wildfire. Description on Untappd: “Winter Seasonal. Brewed with Pecan Sandies Cookie finished with in-house roasted pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.”
An Uber Eats driver is accused of stealing several packages from a Downtown apartment building’s lobby after dropping off McDonald’s to a resident.
University of Memphis AD Ed Scott asked Nick Saban for a reference before hiring new head football coach Charles Huff.
Get deals before & after Grizzlies games. Nice to see Max’s Sports Bar’s shuttle to and from FedExForum is back.
Ireland is the 2026 Memphis in May honored country.
My chances of getting in Room in the Inn tonight look decent, so I’m gonna give that a shot. If I don’t get picked, I’ll head to Earnestine & Hazel’s and see friends. I haven’t had a night out in a while and I need one badly and I need to get it in before the wind chill drops to 9 Sunday morning.
Back tomorrow with a Frupdate.
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