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11/29/18

Starry Nights Memphis: The Mid-South’s Most Magical Holiday Tradition

Starry Nights Memphis is more than just a drive-through light show. It’s the official start to the holiday season in the Mid-South. Held annually at the breathtaking Shelby Farms Park, this beloved tradition has been bringing families together since 1988. As one of the largest light displays in the region, Starry Nights Memphis 2025 promises…

Activities

11/26/18

Things to do in Memphis to make the most of a chilly day!

If you’re looking to avoid rainy or chilly weather in Memphis, you might opt to stay home with a cup of hot chocolate and a movie or two—but that’s not your only option. After all, sometimes it can be fun to take advantage of the situation and brave the wet and misty weather. Next time you…

Culture

11/21/18

How Crosstown Arts is influencing the Memphis art scene

  Crosstown Arts is having a huge impact on the Memphis artscape. Today, the integrated venues provide spaces for exhibition, music performances, film, and video screenings, and workshops and programs for visiting artists—and the current program for Memphis artists is set to be expanded into a full-scale, residency program. This program will host 16 visiting and Memphis-based…

Food & Drink

11/21/18

Top 5 Upscale Memphis Restaurants

While Memphis is known for our casual foods like savory wings and smoky barbecue, there’s always the right time to sit down for a white table cloth dinner. It’s time to get dressed up, grab a special someone (or even treat yourself), and head to some of Memphis’ finest restaurants. Here are just a handful…

Memphis Facts

11/19/18

7 celebrities you didn’t know were from Memphis

Take a gander at these seriously talented individuals who hail from Memphis, Tennessee. Celebrities from Memphis include: Justin Timberlake, who was born in Memphis to Lynn and Randall Timberlake on Jan. 31, 1981. This former “Mickey Mouse Club” regular and Man of the Woods also has several films under his belt, including “Friends with Benefits”…

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11/14/18

3 things to do during Thanksgiving break (besides shopping)!

Thanksgiving is a rare opportunity for rest and relaxation across Memphis, particularly once the oven has cooled from Thanksgiving dinner, the mountain of dishes has been bested, and the relatives have all gone their separate ways. With the long weekend at hand, it’s the perfect time for Memphians to enjoy all the fun and beauty that the…

Activities

11/08/18

Enjoy sunshine and exercise with Explore Bike Share Memphis!

Explore Bike Share has come to Memphis, TN, and is taking the city by storm with a bike-sharing network sure to help Memphians get their blood pumping and their heart rates up just in time for the sweltering heat of summer to be coming to a close. So, now that Explore Bike Share has opened its doors,…

Culture

11/06/18

Literacy Mid-South Promoting Lifelong Learning here in Memphis

Tony Allen unwittingly captured the spirit of Memphis with his now famous quote: “It’s all heart. Grit and Grind”. It’s true – Memphis is all heart and we Memphians grind harder than most just to make it. This is evident even when it comes to literacy. In Memphis, 1 in 7 adults do not read…

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10/24/18

Discovering the richness of Memphis culture thanks to the New Memphis Initiative

From businesses and local attractions that bring in visitors from all around, to schools and local community activities that keep locals engaged with their neighbors, the city of Memphis is always on the lookout for fresh, new ideas and strong talent. This is where the New Memphis Initiative comes in and is making a world of difference for locals and visitors alike. 

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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