The CA has ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis, including
- Friday-Saturday in Health Sciences Park
- Freedom Ride bike ride on Mud Island Saturday
- Shop Black Festival at Fourth Bluff Park Saturday
- Community Day at the National Civil Rights Museum Wednesday
LEO Events seeks a Director of Events.
The CA has a look inside DeMoir Books & Things on Main Street in the old Feast & Graze space. The store has an emphasis on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC content.
Also from the CA: Is Memphis Tigers basketball getting Louisville back on the schedule?
Former Tiger DeAndre Williams discussed his future plans with Action News 5.
Joey Chestnut may be banned from the July 4 Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition on Coney Island… but on Labor Day, he’ll go heads up against fellow multi-time hot dog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi. The battle will be broadcast on Netflix.
Singer/songwriter Ashley McBryde, who got her start in Memphis, doesn’t drink whiskey anymore but she still sings about it.
There will be a pop-up art book sale Saturday at 325 Wagner Place. Cocktails and coffee drinks will be served.
That’s all for now. Back tomorrow.
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