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Coffee in hand, Memphis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's on the menu at Cooper-Young's new Big Bad Breakfast?
  • What Memphis is losing as the Brooks closes its Overton Park home
  • Has Memphis crime really improved under the Safe Task Force?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Inside Big Bad Breakfast's new Memphis restaurant before opening day (commercialappeal.com) — A new Big Bad Breakfast is opening Sept. 29 on Young Avenue in Cooper-Young, taking over the renovated former Mulan Asian Bistro space. Locals can expect a Memphis-flavored twist on Southern breakfast favorites, lighter options, and a cozy, diner-style atmosphere tailored specifically to the neighborhood's creative, independent vibe.
   

2. Goodbye, Brooks (memphisflyer.com) — Memphis art lovers get one last chance to visit the Brooks in Overton Park this Sunday before its collection moves to the new Memphis Art Museum downtown in December. The piece reflects on beloved exhibits, festivals, and family memories that made the Brooks a cornerstone of the city's cultural life for more than a century.
   

3. Memphis Safe Task Force to mark one year, data shows plateau in crime rate (actionnews5.com) — Memphis' Safe Task Force is nearing its one-year mark, with city data showing a steep initial drop in serious crime and calls for service, followed by a plateau. Officials tout more than 13,000 arrests and thousands of seized guns, while local leaders question civilian deaths and the focus on nonviolent offenses as the operation continues indefinitely.
   

4. Hill: He quit fixing cars to help kids. Then the Grizzlies and FedEx gave them a place to play (dailymemphian.com) — A former Memphis-area auto worker turned PE teacher is now devoting himself to keeping kids on the right path, trading car repairs for whistles and practices. The story also highlights Memphis Grizzlies figures, including Olivier-Maxence Prosper's recent volunteer work with the city's unhoused community and a look ahead to key personalities as the season nears.
   

5. What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 26? A look back through the years (commercialappeal.com) — Memphis residents get a quick tour through Sept. 26 moments from the city's past, from highway planning for I-69 and big-name Mid-South Fair concerts to a 1926 riverboat sinking near town. It's a nostalgic snapshot of how regional transportation, entertainment, and river life have shaped the area over the last century.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog found!
    is this your baby? we found him yesterday roaming the streets near 3138 canyon road. Please reach out if so! (Nextdoor Williamsburg Park)
  • We went out to eat at Correale's Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant last night and It was terrific!
    They have a ribeye that was not on the menu that was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The waitress, Nicole, kept our glasses full and stayed on… (Nextdoor Richbriar)
  • Alsco, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian in Memphis. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Memphis here.

Ok Memphis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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