05/14/26
Featured Photo by @visualsbytheartist Memphis has always had artists who do it all. Chris Townsend is one of them. A born-and-raised Memphian, Townsend has spent over a decade building a creative catalog spanning recording, songwriting, composition, and performance. Seven solo projects deep, he has never chased a single lane. On May 21, he’s opening the…
04/14/26
In Memphis, storytelling has always been part of the city’s creative DNA. From music to film, it’s how stories are shared, voices are heard, and communities are built. For filmmaker Noah Glenn, that belief led to the creation of something deeply intentional: Like You Film Club. After more than a decade in Memphis’ film community,…
04/02/26
In a city known for shaping the sound of the world, music isn’t just something you hear in Memphis, it’s something you feel, something you live. At The Studio Karaoke, that feeling is turned into an experience. Founded by Memphis native Deidre Ellis, The Studio Karaoke was created with one goal in mind: to bring…
06/25/25
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword in Memphis—it’s a way of life. From startups to social ventures, our city thrives when bold thinkers turn their ideas into action. And at the heart of that movement is a program that’s equipping the next generation to do just that. Hosted each year by the University of Memphis’ Crews…
02/22/24
This Black History Month, we want to highlight some of the incredible entrepreneurs around the city who are making waves and putting Memphis on the map. These Black business owners are creatives in many different fields that make the 901 proud. And you can support their businesses year-round, so let’s take a look at some…
01/18/21
“Memphis is a majority-black city. You can’t really talk about our heritage – food, history, music, and culture – without highlighting all the greatness that comes from the black community.” Cristina McCarter and Lisa Brown, the minds behind the City Tasting Box, have the right idea. Since the beginning of the pandemic, this dynamic duo has…
12/21/20
Let’s face it. 2020 has not been a walk in the park. But, here in Memphis, we know the grind never stops. Despite this year’s circumstances, Memphians across the city have harnessed their creative energy, put their soul into everything from business endeavors to creative projects, and used some of their worst moments to inspire…
12/10/20
By Kristin Cheers He is standing in the foyer of an ethereal mansion while wearing a coral original from his own designer line. With a scarf gently tied around his blonde hair, he points to a box adjacent to his hip. It’s a box of Henry Masks, his recent innovation of eclectic of colors, that…
03/26/20
The wonderful and supportive team at Epicenter Memphis have aggregated a list of resources and support for our local entrepeneurs, business owners and startups to aide us during the current health crisis. Please reference the following resources (and share with any local business!): Epicenter’s COVID-19 Business Support Form: Please fill out this form so the…
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