What To Do In Memphis This Weekend

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In this week’s newsletter:

• Tigers get revenge win against FAU 🐯 

• Pete Davidson at Minglewood Hall 😆 

• Central Library receiving renovations 📈 

Let’s get to it.

-Jonah Baer & Reuben Skahill

🗞️ Stories this week

Tigers get revenge win against FAU 🐅 

Almost a year removed from their heart-breaking 2023 March Madness loss to FAU, the Tigers finally got the chance to get their revenge win this past Sunday afternoon. And that’s exactly what they did as they held off FAU for a 78-74 win.

In a season that’s been disappointing to say the least, this is the exact type of win that could turn this season around as they approach the AAC Conference Tournament on March 13. It’s a win that shows this team can still hang around with the best of the best in the conference and beyond. Read more about the win here.

Central Library replacing main elevators & escalators in $1.6 million development 📈 

Ever annoyed you always have to take the stairs at Central Library on Union Ave? Well, soon you can save those steps as the city is considering a $1.6 million renovation to finally fix the elevators and escalators at the biggest library in Memphis. Read more here.*

New Small Business Committee from EDGE 🤝 

This week, the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) formed a new committee dedicated to helping small business owners to thrive. Memphis is nothing without our small businesses, and this new committee is designed to help owners overcome business challenges, inform them on incentives from the city, and fuel their growth for years to come. Read more here.*

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🤸 9 things to do in the 901

From special films and comedy shows to Grizz games and music festivals, check out 9 things (well… 10 this time) going on in Memphis over the weekend.

Theater & Comedy 🎭️ 

Pete Davidson Prehab Tour | Minglewood Hall | Mar. 2 @ 7 PM | Enter our giveaway to receive two (2) free tickets!!! *

The Crosstown Arts Film Series: Day For Night | Crosstown Theater | Feb. 29 @ 7 PM | Get tickets

Dominique | Chuckles Comedy House | Mar. 1 & 2 @ 7:30 PM | Get tickets

We Them Ones Comedy Tour | Mar. 1 @ 8 PM | Get tickets

Sports 🏀 

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trailblazers | FedEx Forum | Mar. 1 & Mar. 2 @ 7 PM | Get tickets

901 Wrestling Live | Black Lodge | Mar. 2 @ 7 PM | Get tickets

U of M Women’s Basketball vs. UAB | Elma Roane Fieldhouse | Mar. 2 @ 2 PM | Get tickets

Music 🎶 

Grind City Music Festival | South Main Sounds | Mar. 1 @ 6 PM - 8 PM | Get tickets

Stephen M. Lee “In The Moment” Album Release Show | Mar. 1 @ 7:30 PM | The Green Room at Crosstown Arts | Get tickets

Lucky 7 Brass Band + Qemist | Mar. 2 @ 10 PM | Bar DKDC

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〽️ This Week in Memphis History

On Feb. 28, 2022, Ja Morant exploded for a franchise-record 52 points against the Spurs.

In that game, he threw down one of his nastiest dunks of all time, dunking over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl and received a full-court alley-oop jumpshot from Steven Adams going into halftime. Gooood times.

Best of Memphis

🥓 Local Business Spotlights

If breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s 8 of the best breakfast restaurants in the Memphis area:

Sunrise | 5469 Poplar Ave (E. Memphis) & 670 Jefferson Ave

Brother Juniper’s | 3519 Walker Ave

Bryant’s | 3965 Summer Ave

The Liquor Store | 2655 Broad Ave

Hive | 276 S Front St, Suite 105

Arcade | 540 S Main St

Cafe Eclectic | 603 N McLean Blvd

Staks Kitchen | 4615 Poplar Ave, Suite 102

Still hungry? … Check out all 16 of the best breakfast places on our Google Maps List.

Weather This Weekend

It’s starting to feel like Spring in Memphis! Here’s the weather over the weekend:

Friday

58 🌡️ 42 | ☁️ | 24%

Saturday

71 🌡️ 53 | ⛅️ | 12%

Sunday

76 🌡️ 61 | ⛅️ | 11%

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