Good morning, Memphis! ☀️
Fun fact: there's a total solar eclipse today. Too bad you'd need to be in Iceland or Spain to see it. Here in Memphis, the sun will do what it always does in August… show up in full and cook us.
Today:
A tomato takeover in the Edge District
A $1 billion glow-up on Union Avenue
One last rooftop party at The Peabody
Plus: a furry friend who's looking for a home.
Let's get into it.
Festivals
🍅 The Edgy Tomato Festival Takes Over the Edge District Aug. 22
Edgy Tomato Festival
The Edgy Tomato Festival hits the Edge District on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4 to 9 p.m.
🍅 You say tomato. The party fills the corner of Marshall and Monroe with local vendors, photo ops, and live demos. Spots like Hard Times Deli, Flyway Brewing, and Bar Limina will serve tomato-themed food and drinks all over the Edge.
🎨 Saucy art. Swing by Ugly Art Co. to see 100+ pieces of tomato art. Every dollar supports Edible Memphis. This is their big fundraiser of the year.
Get all the details here.
Development
🏥 Regional One Reveals Its $1 Billion Campus Coming to Union Avenue
Regional One Health
Regional One Health just gave Memphis the first look at its new hospital campus coming to Union Ave., in the former home of The Commercial Appeal.
🏗️ Big move. The new campus will be 600,000 square feet with 315 beds and two helipads. It replaces an aging campus that's spread across multiple buildings on Jefferson.
📰 New chapter. The old Commercial Appeal building is coming down to make room. Leaders unveiled the first renderings last week and called it the start of a new era for Memphis health care.
🚑 Why it matters. Regional One runs the region's only Level 1 trauma center. Demolition of the old newspaper building started in June, and leaders hope to open the new hospital around 2031.
See the renderings here.
Music
🕺 The Neon Mooners Close Out the Peabody Rooftop Season Thursday
The Peabody
The Peabody Rooftop Party wraps up its 2026 season this Thursday, Aug. 13, with the Neon Mooners and DJ A.D.
🤠 Yeehaw, y'all. The Neon Mooners play nothing but '80s and '90s country hits, and the band members keep their real names a secret.
🌅 One last sunset. This is the final rooftop party of the year, so grab your friends and soak up those river views one more time before fall.
Get tickets here.
Daily Picks
🗞️ Other News Around the 901
🗳️ Last call, y'all. Today is the final day to vote in the Memphis Flyer's Best of Memphis awards. Give your favorite restaurants, shops, and people one last boost before the polls close. Vote here.
🎸 Hometown hoedown. The Bartlett LIVE concert series is back this Saturday with the Park Hill Billies playing outlaw country at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park. Music starts at 6 p.m., and it's free.
🍤 Shell-abration. Walt & Ricky's Seafood Kitchen plans to open downtown as soon as September in the old Fancy's Fish House space at 1 Dr. MLK Jr. Ave. Expect Gulf seafood, a raw oyster bar, steaks, and a patio.
🩺 Top docs. Two Memphis hospitals made U.S. News & World Report's newest Best Hospitals list. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis ranked No. 2 in Tennessee, and Methodist Hospitals of Memphis tied for No. 3.
⛳ Boozer's birdies. Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer hit the links Monday at TPC Southwind ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He teamed up with reigning FedEx Cup champ Tommy Fleetwood and young golfers from the local First Tee program
🕯️ Long live the King. Elvis Week is happening now across Memphis. Our 901 Today Guide to Elvis Week breaks down the big events, the free stuff, and when to catch the candlelight vigil.
🕶️ Don't look up. There's a total solar eclipse today, but it belongs to Iceland and Spain. Memphis won't see it, so save your neck the strain and follow along online here.
✨ Free sky show. Memphis may miss the eclipse, but tonight's Perseid meteor shower is for everyone. No moonlight means dark skies. Find a dark spot after midnight, let your eyes adjust, and watch for shooting stars until dawn.
Adoptable Pet of the Week
🐾 Meet Blanche, Your Next Sassy Sidekick
Blues City Animal Rescue
Meet Blanche, a 1.5-year-old Westie mix up for adoption through Blues City Animal Rescue. Small dog, big attitude.
🐾 Full of sass. Blanche is house trained and full of attitude. She will keep things fun.
🐕 Good with other dogs. She loves other dogs and is sweet and playful. A great fit for a home that already has a pup.
Apply to adopt Blanche here.
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