Blake’s Blog

In keeping with its tradition of having celebrity members, the Riverfront Development Corp. has added University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari to its board of directors.

The RDC’s list of former board members includes Jerry West, the Memphis Grizzlies former president of basketball operations, and actress and Memphis native Cybill Shepherd.

Next up for the RDC board’s consideration:

Incorporating a Coach Cal’s Championship Steakhouse into the plans for Beale Street Landing.

Just joking.

Unless that really happens.

In which case, you heard it here first.