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…
02/26/26
Memphis has long been a city that shapes culture, music, and community, and few have left a mark quite like Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks. Born and raised here, Dr. Westbrooks has spent more than five decades breaking barriers in the music industry, shaping the careers of Black artists, and opening doors for generations of African…
02/25/26
Black excellence in Memphis has never been accidental. It’s been engineered through vision, discipline, and a commitment to community. For Brent Hooks, that legacy is both inherited and actively built. The native Memphian and regional vice president at Cornerstone Engineering recently became the first professional from Memphis and Tennessee to earn dual recognition on two of the nation’s most…
02/03/26
At nine years old, Sabrina learned that words could save her. She was in fourth grade when her teacher assigned the class to memorize a poem. Sabrina chose Langston Hughes’ “Mother to Son,” a reflection on perseverance — a reminder that life “ain’t been no crystal stair,” but you keep climbing anyway. At that moment,…
07/14/25
At We Are Memphis, we love sharing stories that reflect the city’s soul—and sometimes that means seeing Memphis through fresh eyes. Noah Eckel, a fourth-year optometry student at Southern College of Optometry, didn’t plan to end up in Memphis. But what started as a move for school quickly became a personal journey of discovery, connection,…
07/02/25
When Christopher Bailey was elected the 76th Student Government Association (SGA) president for the 2025–26 academic year, he made history—not just for himself, but for the University of Memphis. Nearly 30 years earlier, his father, Andrew “Drew” Bailey, served as UofM’s 49th SGA president. Together, they’re the first father-son duo to ever lead the student…
03/14/25
Memphis has long been home to remarkable women whose courage, innovation, and leadership have left a lasting mark on history. From advocating for civil rights to pioneering new industries, these women paved the way for progress in their communities and beyond. This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating some of the women in Memphis who have…
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