Downtown Underground: Exploring the Storm Drains Under Memphis

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.

365 Things to Do in Memphis #238: Memphis Music and Heritage Festival

Ed. Note: The Memphis Music & Heritage Festival is on hiatus for 2018. 2019 information will be updated as soon as it becomes available. Every Labor Day weekend, downtown Memphis throws a big music and arts festival on Main Street, and even though it's been around for more than 20 years, it still feels like a bit of a secret.

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.