05/17/19
Memphis is about to reach a historic birthday. 2019 marks the Memphis Bicentennial celebration, an opportunity to bridge the past with the future and a new century of soul. The celebration is here, and the city is braced to usher in a celebration to end all celebrations. The Memphis Bicentennial celebration scheduled for this year is…
05/16/19
From high school proms to Sunday brunches, here are the top 10 Memphis rap songs that Memphis millennials hold near and dear to our hearts. Let’s keep it real: no one rides down Elvis Presley Blvd. blasting “Blue Suede Shoes.” Maybe on his birth…nevermind. They don’t. It never happens. On any given day, however, you…
05/14/19
People coming from all over the world know about some of the things to do in Memphis. There is hardly a person alive who is not familiar with the annual pilgrimage that fans, artists and the like make to visit Graceland, the historic former home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Pressley. Equally, students…
05/06/19
When talking to first-time home buyers, one of the constants I’ve come across has been the overall shock many feel at the amount of property tax they end up paying. There are always underlying expenses with most purchases, and home buying is no different. If you have already purchased a home in Memphis and are…
05/01/19
You have plenty of things to do in Memphis. This city of more than 652,000 (making it the 25th largest in the United States!) is home to lots of attractions that can appeal to every appetite. Speaking of appetite, some of the best barbecue on earth is smoked and served right in Memphis. It is…
04/19/19
The year 2019 marks the bicentennial of Memphis. Over the next year, the city will celebrate not only its history, but look ahead to the future. Across town and in every corner of Memphis, projects, activities and events are all planned. These are just some of the few to look forward to. One Beale Beale…
04/15/19
The Memphis bicentennial, which is the 200th birthday of the city, is May 22, 2019. This day marks an important date in the history of the city and one that will be observed with a lot of hoopla and fanfare. Taking its name from the ancient Egyptian capital on the Nile River, Memphis was founded…
03/25/19
No discussion about American music can be complete without a discussion about Memphis. Memphis is, hands-down, home to much of what we know as modern American music. Soul, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and other genres of music all have their roots in the city. Three specific landmarks exist in the city as a tribute…
02/21/19
Creativity is all around us in Memphis. Our many musical venues are obvious go-to destinations for soaking up creativity, but go looking and you’ll find lots of opportunities for appreciating creatives or being one. Here are some opportunities to help you get inspired. Cover Photo Credit: downtownmemphis.com Appreciating creativity Here are some places for sparking your imagination…
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