This morning I was in the Cossitt Library for the first time in several months. They’ve rearranged and have a nice collection of Memphis and Tennessee history books right by the front door.
Beale Street Wine Race, that fabulous day of debauchery, has been announced for Sunday, April 26.
Cordelia’s Market will have Fish Fridays every week through April 3, with fresh fish entrees in the hot box ready to take home and eat.
The burger of the week at Momma’s is The Truck Stop: Angus beef, bourbon bacon jam, fried egg, Swiss, lemon Dijon aioli.
The Brass Door will have Jazz in the Cavern with the Jackson Hankins Quintet Saturday. Tickets
CBS News has a full transcript of the Trumpster’s State of the Union address.
Memphis’ convention center hotel, the Sheraton on N. Main St, is getting a rebranding and a new name.
NBA stars often complain about the hotels when they stay in Memphis. A hospitality expert responds.
Gould’s seeks a massage therapist for their downtown location.
Didja know Rootstock Wine Merchants has a wine club called The Buzz? Members get detailed info on the latest wine finds, invitations to special events, and discounts on purchases.
Good to follow on Facebook: Memphis Memories. I followed that account this morning and it’s already shown me
- a 1926 video of traffic and people on Main Street
- a 1960 video of a plane taking off from the Mud Island airport
To whomever stuck some cash in my Apple Wallet yesterday: The notification I got did not include a name, but, thank you!
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