You may have heard in the news that Olymbec Plaza (formerly Brinkley Plaza) has been closed for a couple of weeks due to a water main burst. A couple of times this week I’ve sat across the street at Bardog and watched the action. There have been industrial cleanup trucks in the alley between Olymbec Plaza and the Shrine Building. Thursday I saw workers in what appeared to be HAZMAT suits. They were completely covered head to toe and their noses and mouths were covered in face masks.<\/p>\n
The Downtown core has the oldest water and sewer infrastructure in Memphis, dating back to the 1800s. I wonder just how bad a state of disrepair it’s in. I wonder if this will be more of a months-long fix rather than weeks-long.<\/p>\n
In other Downtown core news: I was sitting in Local Thursday and a courier came by and handed a letter to the bartender. It was to notify them that Young Rock will be filming outside next week.<\/p>\n
The Young Rock producers are seeking a PILOT<\/a> to pay for jobs needed to film the third season of the show here. A similar jobs PILOT was used to help pay for the filming of Bluff City Law a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n Looks like you’ll have great weather if you attend River Arts Fest today or tomorrow. MemphisWeather.net puts the high in the low 80s both days, a strong breeze from the south, and 0% chance of rain.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies rolled to 2-0 with a 129-122 win over Houston last night. Ja Morant scored 49 and is clearly looking like he plans to get back to that All-Star game… and even more importantly, get named to an All-NBA team this year. If that happens, his new contract that kicks in next season gets upgraded from a max deal to a supermax.<\/p>\n Feelin’ Memphis is throwing a party called Lovin N’ Livin South Main on Monday evening, November 7, from 5:30 to 8:30. The party will celebrate the gift shop’s second anniversary and will feature shopping discounts, dancing music, laughter, and food and drinks. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. Call 901-800-1488 or stop by the store at 509 S. Main to purchase.<\/p>\n Memphis 901 FC hosts Detroit City FC<\/a> in first-round playoff action tonight at 7 at AutoZone Park.<\/p>\n Cincinnati-based John Doe\/1200 Hobos<\/a> is the guest DJ tonight at the Eight & Sand lounge in Central Station.<\/p>\n Slider Inn Downtown will throw a free Trolley Night concert<\/a> Friday night. Marque will take the stage first for a Trap Jazz set, then soulful singer Raneem Imam will perform.<\/p>\n