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03/20/20

What Memphians Can Do From Home While Social-Distancing

#TheRona has made it to Memphis and Shelby County which has caused for thousands of people to work from home, cancel social gatherings and events in an attempt to #FlattenTheCurve by social distancing and self-isolating themselves in their homes. We’re not sure when this tide will subside. However, we can get over this hump together…

Culture

03/20/20

Sharing Their Souls: What does Soul mean to you?

You might’ve noticed our new billboards popping up around the city. They feature real Memphians who are bringing their souls to what they love every day. Take Sheila Guerrero, for example. One of our Next Century Memphians, she is passionate about Memphis, Soul, and how both inspire her every day. “Memphis brings the best out…

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03/19/20

Living in Memphis: Finding a forever home, or testing the waters?

As the Mississippi ebbs and flows, living in Memphis is quickly becoming one of the most enticing cities you can call home. This City has grown from the home of the blues, bar-b-que, and Beale Street, into the bustling hub of commerce, art, history, architecture and all flavors of entertainment, that you see before you.…

Food & Drink

03/09/20

Our Top 5 Picks for Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Memphis

Hip: Check. Trendy: Check. Delicious Food: Check. Kid-Friendly: Ummmm… When you want to go out to eat as a family, it’s not as simple as choosing from the top ten list on Yelp. You want a chance to unwind, relax with your partner and have a variety of menu options that sound delicious to your…

Business

03/06/20

Women of The Bluff – Top 10 Breakers of Barriers and Glass Ceilings

by. Kirstin Cheers March kicks off another International Women’s History Month, and Memphis doesn’t slack in powerful women calling the shots everyday in their respective fields. There’s a number of women in Memphis – from the nonprofit sector to Fortune 500 companies – who are demolishing glass ceilings and breaking barriers for the upcoming…

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03/03/20

Behind The Curtain: Discovering Memphis’ Hidden Gems

In Memphis, you’re always dancing on a fine line—dancing between what you know and what you have yet to find out. We’re perfectly happy enjoying our world-famous live music, sports, and barbecue all while charting our own course searching for hidden gems off the beaten path. For those not in the know, we invite you…

Culture

02/27/20

In Memphis, Every Month Can Be Black History Month

“Alexa, play Boys II Men “Goodbye” Is it me or does the last week of Black History Month feel somewhat gloomy? But let’s be honest – in Memphis where 60 some percent of Memphians are Black – every month can be Black History Month. Every month, we should dedicate some time to uplift our history,…

Business

02/25/20

Memphis Is a Top Town for Female Entrepreneurs

According to a 2020 study, Memphis is a top town for female entrepreneurs. It’s not surprising. Women entrepreneurs are on the rise nationally. But don’t take our word for it! We’ve compiled a compelling list of recent statistics that reflect this trend as reported by the National Women’s Business Council’s 2022 Annual Report plus resources…

Arts

02/21/20

The Who’s Who of Black Memphis Art Renaissance

Black History Month gives us an opportunity to pay homage to some great black artists Memphis: from Aretha Franklin (yes, Detroit – she was born here), Issac Hayes, Ernest Withers and George Hunt. Memphis has and continues to birth culture creators and shifters. There’s been a fresh wave of creatives sweeping over Memphis over the…