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Celebrate 901 Day: Exciting events and special offers in Memphis

901 Day is the unofficial holiday that celebrates all things Memphis. Here's how you can celebrate and save this weekend.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 901 Day is Memphis' unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating the city’s culture, creativity, and strong community spirit. Observed on Sept. 1, the date aligns with Memphis' area code, 901, and can be written as 9/01.

This special day is your chance to fully immerse yourself in the Memphis experience. With a variety of celebrations and exclusive savings, 901 Day offers a lot of different ways to enjoy and engage with the city.

Here's how you can enjoy 901 Day around Memphis:

- Events - 

Railgarten 901 Day Fest

Single day and 3-day passes for sale.

  • Friday August 30:
    • John Nemeth 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    • Terrance Simien 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    • DJ Witnesse (all vinyl set) After party
  • Saturday August 31:
    • Showboats 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    • Lucky 7 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Dead Soldiers 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
    • DJ Qemist After party
  • Sunday September 1:
    • The Wilkins Sisters 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
    • Talibah Safiya 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Marcella Simien 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.

901 Days in Ravine

Memphis Made will host movies, bands, food trucks, DJs, vendors, and more. 

  • 4 p.m. to close
  • Free to Attend
  • Friday August 30: Memphis-themed movies with Soi #9 parked in the Ravine. 
  • Saturday August 31: Performances by James and the Ultrasounds, Turnstyles and James playing a DJ set. Smoke and Toast will be the food truck. 
  • Sunday September 1: Jeff Hulett and the Church Brothers will be performing. There will also be a vendor market and food provided by Good Groceries and Hot and Heavy Dogs.

901 Day Beale St. featuring Shell on Wheels

Celebrate 901 Day with music and entertainment brought to you by Memphians. Big Boogie will be headlining this year. For a full list of the lineup VISIT HERE.

  • 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

901 Day Memphis Jookin Warz Afterparty

See Memphis' very best dancers performing live downtown on Main Street at the Rumba Room. 

  • 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
  • Tickets are on sale for $23.18

Open Genre - 901 Day Edition

There will be 10+ Memphis DJs showcasing their skills and knowledge of Memphis music at Ugly Art Co. Each DJ will have 15-20 minutes to impress the crowd with their mix. Expect to hear everything from Al Green to Young Dolph.

  • 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Free Early Bird Tickets, $20 weekend of

Grind City Brewing Co. 901 Day Celebration 

  • 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • $5 beer, seltzers and sours all day
  • $5 Poppy's pils and Oktoberfest stein fills of any year
  • FREE pet and people caricatures 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Food trucks: Chi Phi and Mempops
  • First fill free with purchase of Octoberfest stein

901 Day on Broad Ave

Visit shops and businesses on Broad Avenue throughout the day to see what they're offering.

  • Falling Into Place- 15% off for anyone wearing Memphis gear to the shop, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Whitney Winkler Art- $9.01 off prints, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Muddy’s Bakeshop- 901 shortbread cookies available, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Link Apartments on Broad- Tour apartments and get a leasing deal! Lease a One bedroom and get 1 month free with a 12 month lease. Additional Special $500 off if apply within 48 hours and move in by 09/30.
  • Grace by Kathleen Weatherford- Memphis Tigers themed jewelry available and 10% off anyone wearing Memphis Tiger gear
  • Planeta 777- 15% off in their shop and they’re hosting a swap n shop event from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Sugar Ghost Ice Cream and Bubble Tea- free mini scoop to anyone wearing Memphis gear, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Hampline Brewery- Summer Jamboree event featuring live music from Relentless Breeze and $5 drafts during the show from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Merchants on Broad- $500 off any stereo 40% off any furniture

- Savings - 

Food and Drinks:

  • BABALU

    • $9.01 Grind City Ritas 

    • $9.01 Memphis Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

  • Bog & Barley 

    • $9.01 Giovanni Bellini featuring peach-infused Cipriani Prosecco

  • Bluff City Toffee

    •  20% off online orders up to $200. Use code 901. Local pickup orders only. 

    • Pick up from Madonna Learning Center. Order at www.bluffcitytoffee.com.

  • Brookhaven Pub

    • $9.01 Tiger Bleu Chips

  • Celtic Crossing 

    • Pork Katsu Sando for $9.01. 

  • ESCO Restaurant & Tapas

    • Specialty cocktails for $9.01

    • Infamous N’ Sain BBQ Turkey Ribs and a side for $19.01

  • French Truck Coffee 

    • Small Iced Nola and a muffin for just $9.01. Available at all Memphis locations.

  • The Four Way

    •  $9.01 Turkey wing plate comes with two sides and a canned drink

  • The Genre Memphis

    • $9.01 - Lemon Drops

    • $90.1 - 1 app 2 entrees a dessert

    • $9.01 Green tea

    • $9.01 Genre Mimosas

  • The Gourmet Gallery

    • $9.01 Chicken Sandwich & Fries

    • $9.01 Deep Fried Ribs & Waffles

  • Hive Bagel & Deli

    • Drop coffee & kouign amann = $9.01

  • Hueys

    • '901 Gold Nugget' margaritas only $5

    • Available at all 8 Memphis locations

  • Maciel’s

    • 3 tacos for $9 all day

  • MemPops 

    • Three pops for $9.01

  • My Cup of Tea 

    • Memphis-themed teas (minus Memphis Medley) plus all iced teas on sale for $9.01

    • Every signature mug in the house for $9.01.

    • Mocktails for $9.01. 

  • Sabor Caribe

    • Food Specials X $9.01

    • Cocktail Specials X $9.01

  • Vibe Foods 

    • 25% off on online orders. Use code 901!

  • Wrapzody Gourmet Wrapz

    • Free fountain drink or Bottle Water with a Wrapz

Local Businesses:

  • People's on Beale

    • Free pool all day 

  • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

    • Admission for $9.01 on 901 Day

    •  9% off all store items (includes memberships!)

  • Grizz Den 

    • 50% off the City Edition jerseys

  • Bank Plus Amphitheate

    • 901 Day discounts to five of its upcoming shows: The Smashing Pumpkins, Megadeth, Boyz II Men, The Black Crowes, and Kidz Bop Live this Fall! 

    • Discounted ticket prices vary by show, ranging from $29.01 to $69.01. No code needed, only while supplies last.

  • High Tee Country Club  

    • $9.01 per person bay rental and pickle ball court rental

  • The Luxury PinkNiq
    •  Sale runs from 9/1-9/8!
    • GA: $49.01 (originally: $65)
    •  VIP Umbrella: $299.01 (originally: $325)
    •  Open VIP $79.01 (originally: $95)

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