03/23/18
There will be many people making a trek to Memphis at the end of March for the MLK50 commemoration, including a group of high school students from Dundee, Mississippi. A good long walk Participants in the 50 Mile March to Memphis will be walking to raise awareness and build a new sense of community along…
03/14/18
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center’s vision is to create a community where children are safe. The center serves children who are victims of sexual and severe physical abuse through prevention, education and intervention. It houses a network of professionals from 14 local partner agencies who help with the investigation, healing process, and other needs. The…
02/22/18
While Memphis may be known for our barbeque, there’s a lot more to our community’s cuisine than meets the eye. Getting the spotlight on some of the best black-owned restaurants in the Bluff City is at the heart of what Black Restaurant Week is all about. The brainchild of Cynthia Daniels, Memphis Black Restaurant Week…
02/22/18
Memphis named the most generous city in the US! As citizens of Memphis, we like to think our community is always growing and creating change. Otherwise, why would we live here? Embracing and elevating Memphis is the job of every single person that lives here, and one of the best ways to do that is…
02/15/18
Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Hit the art galleries! Friday nights are big nights for openings, especially the first Friday of the month. Typically, they are from 6-8pm, so you can still do something else after, or get a good night’s sleep—whichever you prefer. Openings are basically big parties. There’s sure…
02/14/18
It’s no secret that Memphis has a history of amazing musicians. But did you know the impact Memphian music has on popular music? GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Boo Mitchell talks about his father Willie Mitchell’s continued influence on artists like the Talking Heads, Tina Turner, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Kanye West. It’s amazing to see the reach…
02/09/18
Memphis native, Evvie McKinney, is crowned the winner of the singing competition, ‘The Four.’ We’re proud of her Memphis roots and can’t wait to see where her journey takes her! Did you watch Evvie McKinney’s performances on ‘The Four?’ Let us know on Facebook and be sure to like our page! To stay up to date with…
02/07/18
At the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show, Memphis’ own Justin Timberlake performed in front of millions with a melody of his most famous songs. We want to hear from you on our Facebook page, what did you think of his performance? To stay up to date with the latest Memphis news, be sure to sign up…
01/25/18
The River City, Barbecue Pork Capital of the World, Bluff City, Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll and, of course, the Home of the Blues can now add another nickname to the list: Moviemaking Mecca. In 2o17, The City of Memphis ranked as one of the top 15 Best Places to Work and Live as a…
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