The stylish mural painted on the brick wall inside Tamp & Tap downtown offers guests the option to Grind or Unwind, which is an appropriate message for a coffee and beer concept. If you’re wondering about the name: the tamp is the metal thing for pressing grounds to make espresso, and the tap is of course, a beer tap.

Memphis, I need your help with something...

Why do you #LoveMemphis? 

I'm asking you to rally around our city and spread the love online! Here's how:

Every month or so, I dig through the hundreds of photos that you wonderful people tag with #ilovememphis on social media and pick a few dozen to feature in a post. It's one of my favorite posts, because looking at all the fun things that Memphians and visitors choose to share is entertaining and educations, and honestly...it always makes me smile. To say thank you, at least this week, I picked my favorite and I'm sending the photographer, @ltaylorsmith, a t-shirt. Maybe I'll do that again some time. Like, maybe next week.

For the August 2016 I Love Memphis Podcast, Kevin and I talk all about Rock For Love with local musician (and my new colleague!) Jeff Hulett. Don't want to miss any podcasts? Click here to subscribe.  

This Friday through Sunday (Sept. 2-4) is the 10th Annual Rock For Love music festival and fundraiser for Church Health Center. If you haven't already, please listen to this interview with Rock For Love founder and local musician (and my new coworker!) Jeff Hulett. I'm giving away a sweet VIP package for this weekend's Rock For Love.

This coming Thursday September 1 is a big day in Memphis! Not only is it the day of the huge 901 Day event at AutoZone Park (fun, food, entertainment, fireworks, free!) it's also the grand opening of the "Heart of the Park" new stuff at Shelby Farms Park. I took a tour of the new and improved areas of the park this week. Here are some photos.

Did you miss the July I Love Memphis podcast? Is it because you're not a subscriber?

Hey Memphis! Cheer on the dear ol' U.S.A.