Downtown Underground: Exploring the Storm Drains Under Memphis
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Occasionally, I get an opportunity to do something that most people don't normally get to do; often, it's something that most people probably shouldn't be doing. Yesterday was one of those occasions: my friend (and amazing local historian) Jimmy O. offered to take me on a field trip into the storm drains below the city.
On This Date, Something Happened: Fort Assumption
(Editor’s note: I’m on a quest to catalog all of the places in the Memphis area with historical markers in an occasional feature called “On This Date, Something Happened".)
Of all of the historical markers I've documented over the past year, this one, for Fort Assumption in Tom Lee Park is one of my favorites.
365 Things to Do in Memphis #238: Memphis Music and Heritage Festival
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #237: See the Flashback Window
Flashback is an excellent place to find stunning vintage clothing and housewares and the greatest window display in Memphis. Assignment #237 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to take a peek into the happiest window on earth.
5 Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: 8/24 - 8/26
It's Friday, and I don't know about you, but I couldn't be happier. Here are five super fun things to do with the next three days:
1. Jerry Seinfeld, Orpheum Theatre, Friday, 7 p.m., $64 - $75
Emmy-winning comedian Jerry Seinfeld is bringing his hilarious observational-style stand-up comedy to the Orpheum's stage tonight. Tickets are a little pricey, but the man is kind of a big deal.
Local 901, Unite!
Did you order one of those sweet Memphis United Pixelworkers tees? If so, it should come in the mail sometime next week.
Mine came today, and I can't tell you how much I love that it's the appropriate shade of blue for most Memphis sporting events.



