How Memphis celebrated 901 Day
Fans watch a jookin’ battle during The 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans record rapper Big Boogie while he is performing at the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans held up Ja Morant signs during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A group of people cheer for rapper Big Boogie during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A young Memphian watches a jookin' battle during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans cheer as the music starts at the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Rockey the Redbird watches in dismay during a wrestling match at the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tierra Harris does the swag surf dance during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kendrixx Allen points out a drone to his mother, Kailein Dixon, during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Ivy Smith (from left), Christian Darnell and Devonna Smith pose during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans reach for T-shirts at the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Duke Deuce shakes hands with fans during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Wrestlers face off during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
MJG performs during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Fans cheer on a victorious wrestler during the 901 Day Grizz Bash held outside of FedExForum on Sept. 1, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Amy LaVere and her band give a performance at the Rockwalk Festival at Edge Plaza in the Edge District on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Choose901's event in The Ravine draws crowds on 901 Day, Sept. 1, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Amy LaVere and her band perform at the Rockwalk Festival at Edge Plaza in the Edge District on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Zalissa Stewart performs at Choose901's event at The Ravine in the Edge District on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Choose901's event in The Ravine in the Edge District is packed with hundreds of people, multiple food trucks, activites and merch stands on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Wes Eaton of Neighborhood Print Co. prints Memphis-themed T-shirts on site at The Ravine on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Festival-goers enjoy drinks from the pop-up bar at the Rockwalk Festival in the Edge District on Sept. 1, 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Choose901's event in The Ravine on 901 Day features food trucks, activites and merchandise. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
(Left to right) Ava, Terrion, Mum Darnisha, Chavis and Nova Deberry enjoy a family evening out at the Choose901 event on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Amy LaVere and her band give a performance at the Rockwalk Festival at Edge Plaza in the Edge District on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Still more people arrive at Choose901's event in The Ravine on 901 Day. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Area restaurants had $9.01 specials, venues held free performances from Memphis acts and locals supported their favorite businesses.
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Jasmine McCraven considers herself to be a music enthusiast and believes that she makes the best playlists ever. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State, but couldn’t wait to move back home to Memphis for the best food and culture in Tennessee.
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