901 Day! All the Memphis 901 day event, 901 day deals, 901 day discounts for 2022! 

September 1 is almost upon us, Memphians and Memphis lovers! 901 Day means plenty of ways to celebrate our city through events and parties...keeps scrolling for a list of deals and discounts.

I'll keep adding to this list as I learn more this week.

MEMPHIS 901 DAY 2022 EVENTS

901 Day Sale, Shangri-La Records, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Shangri-La hosts a big sale this Thursday, 901 Day, with 10 percent off all Memphis music (LPs/CDs/45s/etc. from Sun, Stax, Hi, Ardent, Goner, Shangri-La, Electraphonic, Madjack, Archer, Blast Habit, Back to the Light. . . whatever label it's on, if it's Memphis, it's 10% off) plus extra special Memphis discounts bins and Shangri-La merch, too.

901 Day Party, The Ravine (The Edge District) Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., free to enter, all ages/kid-friendly

Choose 901 will host a 901 Day party at The Ravine (directions here) with food trucks, live music, and beers from Memphis Made. Taconganas, StickEm, Fry Guy, Mempops, and Old Dominick will be on hand as well as local vendors with Memphis merch for sale.

Rockwalk, Edge District, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly

More live music, more food trucks, more local businesses, and more fun. 

• Edge Plaza: Amy LaVere 6-6:45 PM | DJ RMZI - 7:15-8:45 PM + Riko's Kickin Chicken food truck, Kaye's Pints and Scoops & Tipsy Tumbler
• Edge Triangle: DJ Bizzle BlueBland 5-7 PM | DJ Ayo Tunez 7-9 + Smokin Ice food truck & yard games
• Inkwell Patio: DJ Alpha Whiskey 5-9 PM

901 Day Concert + Grizz Bash, FedExForum, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly

The Grizzlies are hosting a concert and big bash on 901 Day at FedExForum featuring 8Ball & MJG, Duke Deuce, Big Boogie, and the Royal Studios House Band. Plus, there will be a wrestling throw down, market, food trucks, jookin’ battle, Sneakfest and street fair. Plus free parking. (Wow!)

901 Fest, Railgarten, Sept. 1-4, $55 for all four days / $15-$20 each individual days

Four days of the local bands you love at Railgarten in midtown! Here’s the lineup:

Church Health 35th Anniversary FREE Concert, Overton Park Shell, Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly

Church Health Center wants all our neighbors to join us in this 35 year milestone with a free concert at the Shell with Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass ft. The Hillbenders with The Stone Gas Band.

“Tigers On Tour” 901 Day Celebration, Grind City Brewing, Sept. 1., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., free to attend, all ages/kid-friendly

Memphis Athletics invites fans to celebrate 901 Day at a free "Tigers On Tour" event at Grind City Brewing Company on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 5-7 p.m. The event features inflatables in the Pouncer's Pals Kids Zone, lawn games, a food truck and Grind City Brewing will provide a free beer to the first 50 of-age guests.

A Taste of Memphis, Tiger Lane, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., free to attend, all ages/kid-friendly

This free event will feature neighborhood booths, live music and performances, food, children's activities and entertainment for all, and a friendly competition that will allow our neighborhoods to display their greatness. This year our theme is, "Neighborhoods Are Back".

WKND Memphis 901 Day, WKND Memphis, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Celebrate the city with at WKND Hang Suite downtown with $9 Hookah’s $9 select M-town-themed cocktails, $9 select Tapas menu. Free admission, live music 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended.

901 Day Market, Overton Square, Sept. 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly

Live music from Raneem and Better in Color, plus shopping with local vendors.

K9-01 Day Trivia, Hampline Brewing, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., free to attend, $5 beers, all ages, (21 to drink) 

Celebrate 901 Day with Cerrito Trivia AND your dog! Bring your leashed dog to Hampline Brewing for General Knowledge Trivia (plus some extra Memphis questions!) and win prizes from Hollywood Feed. 

Mighty Lights 901 Day Lights

The MightyLights will run Memphis content after sundown on Thursday, September 1, including scrolling MEMPHIS text, Grizzlies eyes, Tigers Football stripes, and more. 

Stand-Up Comedy Show, Black Lodge, Sept. 1, 8 p.m., cover unknown

THE PEEL-BACK COMEDY SHOW showcases some of Memphis's best local comedians with a couple of more surprises. Live music, full bar, and full food menu. 

901PT 5-Year Anniversary Open House, 2637 Broad Ave., Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., all ages

A 901 Day anniversary party for 901PT celebrates five years with an open house in two sessions, lunch or after work. They’ll be offering a $90.10 new client evaluation and $901 special for five visits. 

MORE STUFF HAPPENING 901 DAY/LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Overton Park Shell Shows, Sept. 2-4, times vary, free, all ages

Fall free concert series at the Shell is back this weekend! You can bring coolers, picnics, blankets, chairs, or purchase food and drinks on site. Be sure to bring a few bucks to drop in the donation bucket! Leashed dogs are OK in the designated areas in the back. This weekend’s lineup: 

• Friday, Sept. 2: Don Ramón (7 p.m., opener Tara Baker at 5:45 p.m. and the Grizz Grannies & Grandpas pre-show). 
• Saturday, Sept 3: WLOK Stone Soul Picnic (3 p.m. - 9 p.m. with 14 different acts)
• Sunday, Sept. 4: Occupy The Shell fest (2 p.m. - 9 p.m. with 20 acts, ending with Dutchess, Al Kapone, and Don Trip)

DJ Ayana Contreras, Central Station, Sept. 2-3, 9 p.m. each night, free to enter

In collaboration with the Stax Museum, Central Station will host Chicago-based Reclaimed Soul DJ Ayana Contreras in the Central Station lobby at Eight & Sand bar. Stop by for a drink, a snack, and enjoy the cool atmosphere and soulful tunes. 

Lightfoot Farm Market, 7422 Ward Rd. (Millington), Sept. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., free to enter, all ages/kid-friendly

Monthly local farmers market with fresh farm-raised meat, produce, eggs, baked goods, bread, artisan cheeses, jams & jellies, canned goods, spices & rubs, honey, bottled BBQ & hot sauces, infused olive oils, jewelry, t-shirts quilts, soy candles, home decor goods and more— plus popcorn, food trucks, and coffee.

Memphis Pride Month Kickoff, Central Library, Sept. 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., free 

Celebrate Memphis LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at Memphis Public Libraries' fourth-annual Pride Kickoff. This free, family-friendly event event will take place at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Saturday and will include local nonprofits, Rainbow Family Story Time, a mini Pride Parade, crafts, free take-home activities, and raffle prizes. 

901 Wrestling, Black Lodge, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. doors / 8 p.m. card time, $5-$15, all ages

What’s more Memphis than wrestling?! 901 Wrestling Champion KONTAR the Great and a full card of competitors duke it out at Black Lodge on 901 weekend’s Saturday night. Seating will sell out so grab your ticket asap.

River City Jazz & Music Festival, Cannon Center, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., $55 and up

The 4th Annual River City Jazz and Music Festival featuring The Legendary Peabo Bryson , vocalist/ guitarist Jonathan Butler,  saxophonist Najee and the renowned smooth jazz band Pieces Of A Dream

Block Party Cookout, Panta + Second Line, Sept. 4

Second Line and Panta in Overton Square join forces for a weekend of music, grilling out, and frozen hurricanes. Four DJs from bodywerk will bring the tunes and the party will be spread out over both patios. Menu and times TBD, and I’ll update once we have those! 

901 Day 2022 Deals & Discounts

Local businesses are sharing the love—so let's get out and support them on September 1, or anytime.

• Grivet outdoors is doing an online 901 Day giveaway for for Archies sandals, Goodr sunglasses, and a Grivet tee. Details. 
• 901 Day discount  - Two double scoop waffle cones for $9.01 all day at Levee Creamery.
• Edge Motor Museum will have half-off admission on Sept. 1 ($5) for a 901 day discount.
• Blue Suede Vintage will have $9.01 sales (not including shipping) with items posted on Instagram on Thursday for a 901 Day special. 
• My Cup of Tea will offer a 10-bag variety pack for $9.01 on 901 Day.
• IP Beauty Spa will offer a Perfect Glow Facial for $90.01 and eyebrow tint, underarm wax for $9.01 each.
• El Mero: $9.01 margaritas and 2 fried chicken tacos for $9.01
• BABALU: $9.01 Grind City Ritas for 901 Day discount.
• Brookhaven: $9.01 Tiger Bleu Chips
• STIX Express Downtown: $9.01 Sake Slushies, Sushi Rolls and Sushi Burritos
• STIX Collierville: $9.01 Sushi Rolls and Sushi Burritos
• Bluff City Toffee: 20% off online orders with code 901, for a 901 Day discount
• Celtic: $9.01 Fried Mahi Mahi Tacos
• WKND will have $9 Hookahs, $9 select M-town-themed cocktails, $9 select Tapas, free admission

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