365 Things to Do in Memphis #135: Go to the Peanut Shoppe

Mr. Peanut at the Peanut Shoppe on Main Street

There are certain things that, no matter where you're from or how long you've lived in Memphis, you do when you go downtown. You go on the Peabody rooftop, you get your chicken from Gus's and you walk down the Main Street Mall to get to the Peanut Shoppe. If you don't already do that last one, you're about to: assignment #135 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to grab a snack at the Peanut Shoppe.

 

365 Things to Do in Memphis #23: Watch the State of the City Address

Memphis skyline from the river
Mayor Jim Strickland gave his annual State of the City address for 2018 on January 17 at noon. Assignment #23 on the list of 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to watch the video or read about it. That morning, Mayor Strickland posted this:

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.