The Memphis Redbirds will adopt a new persona tonight, the Memphis BBQ Nachos, with special jerseys for their 6:35 game vs. Jacksonville. Did you know BBQ nachos were invented at AutoZone Park? Fireworks after the game.
It’s Judging Day at the big parking lot in Southeast Midtown. Good luck to all the BBQ teams.
Chef residency/event space The Artist Table is closing its South Main location and will relocate at a later date.
Today is National Mimosa Day.
The Preakness Stakes runs at 6:01 this afternoon. TV: NBC
Legacy Experience, a new exhibit at the civil rights museum, challenges visitors to look past the death of Dr. King and think about what came next.
Learn all about Bigfoot on Beale Street today.
There’s jazz in The Cavern tonight 7:30-9:30 at The Brass Door.
Business Casual has your 2000s punk and pop rock tonight at Flyway Brewing. 7-10 PM.
Tonight is a Farmhouse Studio takeover at South Main Sounds featuring Gerry Finney, Bryan Hayes, and Dave Miller. 7-9:30 PM.
AI agent Claude thinks the Grizzlies should offer Brooklyn the number-16 pick and an unprotected 2028 or 2030 first-rounder in exchange for the 6 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. That’s a route to landing both Duke PF Cam Boozer (with the 3 pick) and Arkansas PG Darius Acuff Jr. (with the 6) on draft night.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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