Memphis in May leader Mack Weaver high on future of the festival, despite challenges

Mack Weaver is the new head of Memphis in May International Festival, and he's a certified barbecue contest judge. It is also abundantly clear that he has a competitive streak. At a Rotary Club of Memphis luncheon speech Tuesday at the Brooks Museum of Art, an attendee asked Weaver about SmokeSlam, the competing BBQ festival that happens on the same weekend as the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The Memphis in May contest is May 15-18 at Liberty Park, while SmokeSlam is May 16-18 at Tom Lee...