05/07/26
Memphis has always grown its own. Jaylen Lyndon Hunter, a 16-year-old Briarcrest student, just appeared in Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, playing a young Marlon Jackson alongside Nia Long, Larenz Tate, and Colman Domingo. His path to Hollywood ran straight through this city. Hunter trained at the Young Actors Guild in Memphis under…
05/05/26
In a neighborhood that exudes warmth, culture, and community spirit, The Front Porch Memphis is reimagining what it means to gather, connect, and belong. Nestled along Walnut Grove Road in East Memphis, this thoughtfully designed community hub offers something increasingly rare: a welcoming place where people can slow down, connect across differences, and feel at…
04/30/26
In Memphis’ historic Klondike neighborhood, a place once defined by deep community roots and cultural significance is entering a new chapter shaped by reinvestment, opportunity, and intention. Northside High School, established in the mid-1960s, was originally envisioned as an integrated school serving a predominantly Black community during a time when segregation still shaped much of…
04/21/26
On any given day at the University of Memphis, you might expect to see students heading to class, studying between lectures, or gathering across campus. What you might not expect? A thriving urban garden providing free, organic food—right in the heart of campus. But that’s exactly what you’ll find at the TIGUrS Urban Garden. More…
02/11/26
LOVERS’ NIGHT W/ DJ NICO & QEMIST Friday, February 13 at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts For the second year in a row, two of Memphis’ most celebrated DJs are kicking the holiday weekend off right with Lovers’ Night, a love-filled dance party featuring an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, house, techno, and more.…
01/20/26
Since its founding in 2010, London’s influential Boiler Room series has organized more than 8,000 performances in upwards of 200 cities across the world, garnering millions of views along the way. Although the series’ premise is fairly simple–one camera, one DJ, one room—it has quickly grown into one of the most influential platforms in contemporary…
12/29/25
From global superstars to underground favorites doing things their own way (as always), 2025 was another defining year for Memphis music. Yet again, the city’s artists, venues, and audiences reminded the world why Memphis remains one of the most vital—and stubbornly original—music cities anywhere. We think that these 25 albums, shows, and moments help to…
12/23/25
As the year comes to a close, the University of Memphis is marking 2025 as a year of measurable growth, national recognition, and continued investment in student success and community impact. Through partnerships with local and regional organizations, programs like DRIVE continue to connect education, workforce development, and long-term economic growth. Research Funding Surpasses $100…
12/11/25
Memphis has no shortage of holiday classics. From the warmth of classic Stax Christmas cuts to Elvis’ unmistakable seasonal staples, the city has been shaping the sound of December for generations. But for every well-worn favorite, there’s a whole other side of Memphis holiday music that doesn’t get nearly as much shine. For this special…
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