Month: September 2026

Congratulations to the Memphis Redbirds, whose main kitchen recently scored 100 on its health inspection. Winning off the field as well as on! The Birds host Norfolk tonight at 6:45.

This is Taste of Memphis: Black Dining Week. Participating Downtown: Sage, SugaShack, Curry N Jerk, The Genre, One11 Madison, Cozy Corner, Cache 42

HBCU celebration the Southern Heritage Classic is at the Liberty Bowl Saturday. UA-Pine Bluff will face Alcorn State.

“The Lorraine,” a documentary about the South Main hotel that is now the National Civil Rights Museum, will kick off Memphis Indie Film Fest on November 5.

There was a shooting in the 7 PM hour in Court Square last night. One wounded, one detained.

Dy-no-MITE!!! There will be a script read of 2 episodes of 1970s TV show Good Times at Withers Gallery on Beale Friday night 7:00-8:30. IMHO, Good Times is the best sitcom ever.

The Memphis version of Monopoly is one of the games you can play on a $5 game day pass at Memphis Chess Club. Free for members. If you want to own the game, Feelin’ Memphis gift shop at 509 S. Main sells it.

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RIP Memphis wrestling icon Superstar Bill Dundee. The lil’ Aussie was 82. He was diagnosed with dementia in 2023. He was a 9-time AWA Southern Champion and twice held the AWA World tag title with friend/foe Jerry Lawler.

Does Taco Bell have a secret menu?

We finally have a giveaway date for that sweet Flyway Brewing cooler bag that’s been on display at the Flying Saucer – Wednesday, September 16. Buy any Flyway or High Cotton beer for a raffle ticket.

PBR is offering a $20,000 reward for information about a 40,000-lb. beer theft in Cali.

Popular drag racing and stupid car trick strip Riverside Drive is now closed between Beale and Georgia 11 pm-6 am weekends.

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Labor Day trivia

WREG has a look at the Tennessee state chess championship tournament happening Downtown this weekend. I am writing this post from the chess club. At the table next to me, a vendor is selling a chess database.

Boise State looked strong in its loss to 2 Oregon Saturday… and the Broncos’ opponent this coming Saturday is none other than Memphis. The Tigers will have the chance to pick up a signature win on Boise’s blue field.

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Redbirds first pitch times and promotions this week

• Thur 6:45: $2 PBR; $7 student tickets
• Fri 7:05: Halfway to St. Pat’s, presented by Silky’s, featuring a pregame parade and green beer; free Halfway jersey to the first 1500 fans; $5 margs and Dos Equis beer; 2 for $5 street tacos; hot dog buffet specialty ticket
• Sat 6:05: Wrestling Night; free Rockey Redbird bobblehead to the first 1400; postgame fireworks; Stitch + Pitch specialty ticket
• Sun 1:05: Sunday brunch specialty ticket; kids run the bases after the game

Today is National Baby Back Ribs Day.

Mud Island Amphitheater is making an ADA-compliant comeback.

FreeWorld plays Slider Inn Downtown 8-11 Friday.

Walking in Memphis in High Heels looks beyond just dinner with cozy fall date ideas.

Volunteer with the Grizzlies and Hospitality Hub Wednesday, September 23.

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BUH-BYE Wanda!!! Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out! Halbert exited the county clerk’s office in typical Wanda fashion yesterday.

Downtown restaurants remain open despite multiple Front Street closures. Go get some hot wing egg rolls at the Monkey!

The Tigers’ Coach Huff has been named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week.

901 Day events today

• Loflin Yard
• Ghost River taproom
• Old Dominick Distillery
• Cache 42
• Slider Inn Downtown

The Redbirds host the North Little Rock of North Carolina, Durham, tonight at 6:45.

Seafood bar Walt & Ricky’s opens today.

Memphis garage rock band The Gentrys, featuring Jimmy Hart, have a new release out.

ESPN: College football September storylines

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