The crowd at Wharton's event is a mix of African-Americans and whites, demonstrating Wharton's transracial appeal, which had already been apparent in polls.
(Ironically, the deejay is now playing the 80s rap song with the chorus, "play that funky music, white boy.")
Campaign volunteer Andrew Harvey, 63, of southeast Memphis, is among the people soaking up the atmosphere. He's watching proceedings from a table with his wife, Joan Harvey, who doesn't give her age.
"I feel jubilant," Andrew Harvey says. "I'm excited. I'm just thrilled."
On Saturday, he was with other Wharton supporters waving placards at an intersection in Whitehaven.
He says Wharton is a "professional, consummate politician" with a magnetic personality who will make things happen and will help Memphis and the economy.
A few moments later, the deejay is playing "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang.
Can we get the whole entire playlist? This is important stuff.