Garrett McFadden, Jack Jordan, Nico Helms, Brooklyn Jordan, Spencer Beck, John Tecson on Lou's Patio. (Credit: Michael Donahue)

Guests at a party, held October 17th, got a first look at upcoming South Main Street location: Lou’s Lounge, an event center slated to open November 5th at 80 East G.E. Patterson Avenue — and Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy) with adjoining Lou’s Patio, which will open October 20th at 525 South Main Street.

Both are owned by Kevin Helms. He and property manager John Shields attended the gathering, which included family members, friends, and special guests.

Food was by CFY Catering. Zack “Poncho” Mack performed.

Nico, Mindy, Kevin, and Nathan Helms. (Credit: Michael Donahue)
Braedon Melton, Ashton Melton, John Shields, Jamie Shields, Dawson Shaver. (Credit; Michael Donahue)
Karla and Clay Templeton and Glennys Bryant. (Credit: Michael Donahue)
Alexis Miche, LeCharra McNeil, Dennis McNeil at Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy). (Credit: Michael Donahue)
Kendall and Brown Gill at Lou’s Lounge. (Credit: Michael Donahue)
Shawn and Lana Danko at Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy). (Credit: Michael Donahue)
Lauren and Mike Parker at Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy). (Credit: Michael Donahue
Zack “Poncho” Mack at Lou’s Lounge. (Credit: Michael Donahue)

Michael Donahue began his career in 1975 at the now-defunct Memphis Press-Scimitar and moved to The Commercial Appeal in 1984, where he wrote about food and dining, music, and covered social events until...