Have you ever wondered what a perfect day would be like if everything went according to plan? Mine comprises a cup of coffee, a beautiful sunny day and another fantastic day of pool just south of Memphis, Tennessee in a town called Southaven Mississippi with a full field of fifty-one scotch doubles teams awaiting the outcome of a spectacular tournament. Walking into Southaven Rec Room which hosts seven 9-foot gold crowns that have their own room on your right and eleven 7-foot valley tables to your left, your only decision is regulation or bar box. This legendary room was home to one pocket professional Nick Vita, located at 987 Town and Country Drive, an easy turn off the interstate.  Working my way through the crowd to locate owner Andy Warren, I find him anxiously awaiting the draw for the bracket, gunning for bragging rights too. Warren is the new owner of this humble room, which has been around since 1974, purchased recently from Bill Rousey before the pandemic began. Andy and his wife Nicole took advantage of the lockdown by recovering tables and expanding restrooms to accommodate their patrons, which we all know is a must to survive. Sitting cozy at my end of the bar, Joey Luna keeps me comfortable with the southern charm and hospitality you expect from a southern pool room, with an array of beverages and a simple bar menu. What else could a girl ask for, right? Some of the South’s finest showed up for this huge double’s tournament such as Kenny Loftis, Blake Todd, and 14-year-old Blake Johnson aka” Baby Shark”, just to name a few.