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Sunday update

I don’t usually mention real estate listings on this blog because there are so many of them Downtown. However, just this once I’m going to make an exception.

It’s a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo with a balcony overlooking the Main Street Mall, on the same block as Aldo’s Pizza Pies, Sage, and Local on Main.

It’s owned by my friends Robo and Shobo. Robo is the voice behind the Carbunkle Trumpet blog.

And the Realtor listing the property is my friend Katie Mac.

I’m back in the land of iPhone, one that is late-model enough that it runs iOS 18 and therefore I could restore my stolen phone’s backup from iCloud. If you’re one of the people I told, “I’ll get back with you when I get my phone situation figured out,” I’ll be in touch soon.

The new iPhone has enough storage to hold all of Wikipedia. I’m installing an app called Kiwix that will let me read it when offline. That’ll relieve my boredom when staying at the Union Mission where there is no Wi-Fi.

Boycott Coffee on Madison has changed its plans again. According to their sign board, they’ll be closed entirely through Tuesday, January 21, then will be open for pickup and delivery only from Wednesday the 22nd.

Monday is the MLK Day Game with a discussion on the intersection of race and sports and the Grizzlies vs. Minnesota. Here’s the full lineup of events.

Monday is also the College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame. 6:30 PM, ESPN.

And at 11 AM Monday, the Trumpster gets inaugurated for his second term. It’ll be a yuuuge day.

Soup-flavored hard candy is a thing.

Biscuits & Jams has instituted a $1 upcharge on dishes that include eggs due to the rising cost of dairy products.

Devil Train will perform at the Flyway (formerly High Cotton) taproom in The Edge this Friday.

In other Edge news, Rock ‘n Dough Pizza has half-price duck pin bowling every Monday.

Terrace at River Inn postponed its planetary gazing event to next weekend due to overcast skies last night.

Elmwood Cemetery will host Love on the Rocks on Saturday, February 15. Come hear tales of love (and love gone wrong) involving Elmwood’s residents. $20.

The CA has a look at Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy in Harbor Town.

Memphis Made Brewing Co. will celebrate Australia Day on Saturday, February 1. Aussie trivia and meats.

That’ll do it. I’ll be at Bardog at 11 as is the usual for a Saturday. Back in a day or two with more news.

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Friday update

RIP “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker.

The Grizzlies visit Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs tonight. 8:30 tip. TV: FanDuel Sports

The annual Science of Beer tasting event is tonight at Pink Palace. Memphis Beer Blog has the details.

Admission is free to the museum and the MLK Day celebration all day Monday at the National Civil Rights Museum. Details

Art Davis moves up from COO to acting CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership.

Temple handed Penny’s Memphis Tigers an 88-81 loss last night in Philly.

Open packages were found dumped in a lot at Pontotoc and Lauderdale.

Construction will close the I-55 bridge from 8 tonight through Monday morning.

Jumping for Cocoa and Coffee at the Renasant Convention Center the morning of Friday, January 31 will offer inflatable bounce houses for kids to play in and free coffee and hot chocolate for adults.

The rescheduled Regional One Health 1-mile run/walk is this Sunday.

Kids can make their own ice cream snowman this Saturday from 10 to noon at Cordelia’s Market.

Cordelia’s seeks a food prep team member.

The Downtown Memphis Commission seeks a night manager for Beale Street.

DJ Rashida, who was once Prince’s personal DJ, plays Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station tonight. DJ Alpha Whiskey will open, and it’s her birthday.

Pam & Terry play the Ghost River taproom at Main and Crump 3:30-7:30 Saturday and Sunday.

That’s it for now.

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Thursday update

From Memphis Magazine: Michael Donahue visits The Green Beetle for his Classic Dining column.

The Juke Speakeasy inside Biscuits & Jams at 24 N. B.B. King is up and running. View the schedule for this week

Another Arctic blast is coming to Memphis early next week. Highs in the 20s, lows in the teens. Some forecast models include snow.

Memphis Vintage Market will have a pop-up at Grind City Brewing Co. this Saturday 12-5.

Not a lot of news today. I’ll try again tomorrow.

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Wednesday update

The Downtown Neighborhood Association will hold its January meeting at Mud Island’s BVO (Baron Von Opperbean). Get a first look at this interactive museum, plus hear from Yolonda Cooper-Sutton of the Memphis City Council. Wednesday, January 22 at 5:30 PM. Free food and drinks for DNA members.

Boycott Coffee on Madison will cut back its service to Monday-Friday pickup and delivery only effective February 1.

The 2025 Cardinals Caravan comes to AutoZone Park this Friday:

The Caravan will feature Cardinals OF Jordan Walker, Cardinals RHP Ryan Fernandez, Cardinals No. 10 prospect RHP Michael McGreevy, and Cardinals LHP Zach Thompson. Walker, McGreevy, and Thompson have all played with the Memphis Redbirds and will return to AutoZone Park.

They will be joined by Cardinals alumni RHP Brad Thompson (2005-2009) and OF Bernard Gilkey (1990-1995), as well as current Cardinals play-by-play broadcaster Chip Caray serving as the event’s emcee.

Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.

Event Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Admission is free! All fans will enter through the main gate located at the corner of Union Ave. and B.B. King Blvd. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Celebrate Cardinals baseball with a Q&A session with current and former players, silent auctions, raffles for team-issued gear, autographs, and much more! The first 400 children ages 15 and under in attendance will receive a free ticket guaranteeing one autograph from each current and former player.

Due to high demand, autographs will only be available for children ages 15 and under during the evening event.

It’s National Bagel Day. Celebrate at Hive.

COGIC’s holy convocation is leaving Memphis for St. Louis again in 2026.

The metal museum is hiring a retail gallery manager.

School of Rock is hiring a studio coordinator.

That’s all for today. Back tomorrow.

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Tuesday update

The CA has a look at The Crazy Coop, the new chicken joint at Main and Madison.

Sad to hear that an MPD officer was found unresponsive on Main Street yesterday and later died. The officer was a 37-year veteran of the department. The death was ruled a medical emergency.

Congrats to BT Bistro at Jefferson and Pauline on its recent 100 on its health inspection.

Today is Feast of the Ass.

Ida B. Wells is now on the U.S. quarter.

Penny’s Memphis Tigers moved up to 18 in this week’s AP poll.

The Brass Door will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February.

World Ballet Company will perform The Great Gatsby at the Cannon Center Thursday, March 20.

Back tomorrow with more news.

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Monday update

Humble Drip coffee shop at 7 N. Main (inside Sam’s restaurant) is back open. It was closed all last week.

Chickens may be among the closest living relatives to Tyrannosaurus rex.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra performs American Maestro with Bernstein West Side Story Saturday at the Cannon Center.

Beale Street Bears has 3 possible destinations if the Grizzlies decide to trade Marcus Smart.

The Arcade will be closed this week, reopening Monday, January 20.

The 5 biggest NIL earners in men’s college basketball this year. Memphis’ PJ Haggerty made the list.

Dweezil Zappa plays Minglewood Saturday.

And that’ll wrap it up for today. Back tomorrow.

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Sunday update

The Lobbyist will celebrate its second anniversary on January 29 with a dinner in partnership with Daou wines. Special menu by Chef James Gentry and a Daou rep to guide guests through each pour. $85 dinner + $45 for wine pairings.

Don’t Tell Comedy returns to The Underdog Room at Bardog this Saturday. 6 PM and 8 PM shows.

The Crazy Coop at Main and Madison has pushed back its grand opening until January 24. Until then, they are open for to-go orders, the DM reports.

Penny’s Memphis Tigers improved to 13-3 yesterday with a 74-70 win over ECU.. Next up: at Temple Thursday at 6 PM. TV: ESPN2

My new troll Pinky Tuscadero and I had chocolate meringue pie at Bardog yesterday:

Dessert specials typically last 4-5 days, so the pie will probably be back on the specials board again today.

That’s all for today. Back tomorrow if there’s any news to report.

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Saturday update

RIP Sam Moore of the musical group Sam & Dave. “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin'” were two of their most well-known songs. The duo was signed to Memphis’ Stax label.

Memphis musician GloRilla will be the musical guest on next Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live. Dave Chappelle will host.

WREG reports that snowboarders made good use of the Memphis bluff yesterday… although, an ambulance had to be called for a sledder who had an unfortunate collision with a tree along Riverside Drive. The Memphis airport recorded 7.5 inches of snow Thursday-Friday.

Action News 5 seeks a meteorologist.

Memphis Medical District Collaborative seeks a senior workforce specialist.

Kinfolk is hiring cooks for Tuesday-Friday shifts.

The Grizzlies are on the road at Minnesota tonight at 7.

Penny’s Tigers host ECU at 1 today. TV is ESPN+.

The Sheraton seeks a part-time 3-11 PM valet.

Today is National Hot Toddy Day.

Hoda has left NBC’s Today show after 17 years.

Groove On-Demand rideshare service is suspended today due to road conditions.

That’s it for today. The sidewalks are extremely slippery due to refrozen ice, so be careful.

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Thursday update

MemphisWeather.net has a blog post about tonight’s/tomorrow’s expected winter weather. A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 6 this evening.

Bread and milk and milk and bread and toilet paper and…

According to FOX 13’s forecast, Memphis won’t hit 40 degrees until Wednesday.

Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway commented on the potential winter storm. The Tigers host ECU at 1 Saturday. A game played in the wake of a winter storm (vs. USF) was the beginning of the downhill slide for the (then-AP no. 10) 2023-24 Tigers.

Snow day crew, remember that Bardog opens at 7:30 in the morning on weekdays now (even if the sign on the door still says 8). You can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning!

Hannah Blaylock, Rice Drewry, and Deion Corley perform tonight at Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre. $10 at the door.

Probably back tomorrow with more news.

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