• 11 Oklahoma at Michigan, 11:00 AM, FOX
• 16 Penn State at Temple, 11:00 AM, ESPN2
• Western Kentucky at 2 Georgia, 11:45 AM, SEC Network
• 12 Alabama at Kentucky, 2:30 PM, ABC
• Mississippi State at Minnesota, 2:30 PM, CBS
• 30 Memphis at 26 Boise State, 5:00 PM, USA (Xfinity 28/HD 848)
• 18 Tennessee at Georgia Tech, 6:00 PM, ESPN
• West Georgia at Arkansas State, 6:00 PM, ESPN+
• 1 Ohio State at 4 Texas, 6:30 PM, ABC
• Louisiana Tech at 8 LSU, 6:30 PM, SEC Network (if LSU is still an SEC member by then)
• Charlotte at 9 Ole Miss, 6:45 PM, ESPN2
• Southern Miss at Auburn, 6:45 PM, SEC Network
• Arkansas at 20 Utah, 9:15 PM, ESPN

Hey SEC, if you’re gonna expel schools, can you get rid of Tennessee too?

KEER releases her debut EP at Ugly Art Thursday at 6:30. Immersive experience, poetry, track-by-track breakdown, snacks, beverages.

8Ball and MJG team up with Bun B featuring The Renaissance Orchestra at the Orpheum Friday and Saturday night.

Fall Bash: There’ll be free family fun with bounce houses Saturday 10-3 at the Renasant Convention Center. Face painting, yard games.

Marky Mark Wahlberg was in town yesterday to celebrate the grand reopening of his restaurant Wahlburgers Wild in the Pyramid.

Where, oh where, has the National Guard gone?

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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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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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One night in Memphis, and the world’s your oyster
The bars and temples, but the girls ain’t free
You’ll find a god in every golden cloister
And if you’re lucky, then the god’s an E (lvis)

Blogging from the Memphis Chess Club, host of a state tournament this weekend. At least a dozen chess masters are expected to attend.

Today is Eat an Extra Dessert Day.

Read Quirky Roadside’s review of Tom Lee Park

RIP Gloria Steinem.

StyleBlueprint lists 20 Memphis bakeries to try. Downtown: Bob’s Bakery by Tonica, Hive Bagel & Deli, Butterific, DVOUR

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• 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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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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Toughest challenges remaining for our boys in blue:

• At Boise State September 12
• At Tulane Friday, October 16

Let’s look at college football games of interest this coming Saturday:

• East Carolina at 13 Alabama, 11:00 AM, ABC
• Tennessee State at 3 Georgia, 2:00 PM, SEC Network
• Boise State at 2 Oregon, 2:30 PM, CBS
• Furman at 20 Tennessee, 2:30 PM, SEC Network
• Baylor at Auburn, 2:30 PM, ABC
• North Alabama at Arkansas, 3:15 PM, SEC Network
• Arkansas State at Memphis, 6:00 PM, ESPN+
• Clemson at 11 LSU, 6:30 PM, ABC

Sunday:

• 24 Louisville vs. 9 Ole Miss, in Nashville, 6:30 PM, ABC

Labor Day

– 19 SMU at Florida State, 6:30 PM, ESPN

The big drama in college football this week is that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is trying to put players who were cut from NFL training camps on his team’s roster. The SEC is not happy about it.

New rule at Earnestine & Hazel’s: You can’t get modifications on Soul Burgers ordered after midnight. Which is OK because the defaults of mustard, mayo, pickles, grilled onions, and American cheese are PERFECT.

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Unfortunately the Tigers start the season on the road at UNLV as 30-70 underdogs, according to ESPN FPI. Kickoff is at 9 PM Saturday on FOX.

South Point Grocery now offers catering. I got to try a couple of their smok’d whole wings at Trolley Night last night, and oh boy, they were good. catering menu

The inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival will happen Downtown October 9-11. It will be free and open to all.

City Lifestyle looks at thrift shopping in Memphis including Takos Secondhand near the ballpark.

From Airbnb: Rent a pink luxury loft Downtown

I’m going old school today! Farmers Market at 10:30, Earnestine & Hazel’s at 11. Back soon with more news.

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A day that has been declared: September 1 is Dave Brown Day in Shelby County. The retired weatherman will be 80 on 9/01.

The Grizzlies have announced their 2026 calendar of preseason community events. Downtown:

• Fri 8/28, Legacy Park at the civil rights museum for Trolley Night, concert by Memphis artists, 7-9 PM
• Sun 8/30, Beale Street, live music + family zone, 11-6
• Sat 9/12, AutoZone Park, Grizzlies Day with the Redbirds, Isaiah Stewart appearance, 4:30
• Sat 10/3, lantern parade at Tom Lee Park, 5-8 PM
• Sun 10/4, open practice at FedExForum, noon
• Sat 10/10, Wine on the River, Tom Lee Park, 5-9
• Sat 10/17, Boo at the Ballpark, AutoZone Park, 4:00

Wiseacre Downtown / Little Bettie Pizza seeks a line cook.

ARRIVE Memphis Hotel is hiring a full-time room attendant.

Kooky Canuck is hiring a server and a line cook.

901 Weekend events

I’m short on money, so I’m not sure how much I’ll be out to celebrate the 901 the next several days. Back soon with more news.

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Friends of mine went on a tasting tour of Old Dominick distillery… for free. Normally $20, the tours are free through September 7.  Extended 901 Day promotion, I’m guessing. Tours begin every hour and tipping is appropriate.

RIP Dolly Parton. Slider Inn Downtown will do a tribute night for her Thursday, showing 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias. Free, kid-friendly, drink specials.

Memphis Art Museum, opening on Front Street in December, seeks to hire

• a business coordinator
• a food & beverage manager
• a production coordinator

Momma’s, “the diner & dive off 55” (at Crump and Kentucky), celebrates its 3rd birthday Saturday. Bobbie Stacks, Frankie Hollie & The Noise, DJ Tree, SUNWEIGHT, drink specials, raffle prizes.

Did you know there’s a piano you can play for free at Memphis Chess Club, even if you’re not a club member? Just ask the barista up front to turn the music down.

Random fact I learned from ask a question/answer a question website Quora: If you meet a veteran and want to say something more personal than merely thanking them for their service, ask what their MOS was. That’s the primary task they performed. Some examples of MOS would be flight instructor, cook, and auto mechanic.

Today is National Dog Day.

Hustle & Dough in the ARRIVE Hotel is hiring a full-time line cook.

The public is invited to experience an Encore Hour (happy hour) in the Orpheum’s elegant Broadway Club next Monday at 5:30.

Alley Dayz, featuring live music and shopping, happens today in Barboro Alley 5:30-7:30. Music by Preauxx and DJ Zetta.

Learn about beer at Flyway Brewing’s Brew School tonight 6:00-7:15. “Tuition” is $25 and gets you

• Beer 101 course
• Beer flight
• Brewery tour
• Brew School pint glass

Chris Mitchell: Begging for Sax Tour comes to the New Daisy Saturday.

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