Former bartender turns misfortune into ‘Laid Off Lawn Care’
Scott Briggs shovels mulch out of the back of his borrowed truck while planting hydrangeas at a client's home in East Memphis on April 11, 2020. Briggs is a laid-off bartender who, rather than pulling unemployment, decided to start a lawn-care business called Laid Off Lawn Care, which has exploded with business over the first two weeks. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Scott Briggs, a laid off bartender in Memphis, borrowed a truck and turned his misfortune into a lawn care business that can pay the bills.
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.