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5 Must-See Shows in October

After a long and sometimes brutal summer, the sweet release of fall is finally here, so prepare for some sweet […]

 

5 Questions with J. Howell

By Kierstyn Pryor If powerhouse was a person, singer-songwriter J. Howell would definitely be the man. In just a short […]

 

Meet Alex Pruitt, Memphis’ Hottest Young Drummer

By Kierstyn Pryor From Sun’s J.M. Van Eaton to Stax’s Al Jackson, Jr. and Hi’s Howard Grimes, Memphis has a […]

 

Don Lifted’s Overton Park Shell Performance to Mark the End of an Era

By Ezra Wheeler To put it mildly, it’s been a tumultuous few months for Lawrence Matthews, the multifaceted artist better […]

 

A Conversation with The Best Hype Man in The NBA, BLJ!

By: Brianna Smith-Herman If you’re a huge Grizzlies fan like me you’re probably missing Ja, DB, Jaren Jackson, Brooks, Adams […]

 

Black Owned Business Spotlight: Memphis 10 Magazine

By: We Are Memphis/Brianna Smith-Herman Throughout the years, Memphis has been home to the industry’s most successful artists and creatives, […]

 

How the Performing Arts in Memphis Shares the City’s Soul

By: Ariel Taranski When you think of Memphis, what comes to mind first? Is it the blues? The barbecue? The […]

 

Back-to-School Shopping, Bluff City Style: Memphis-Themed School Supplies to Buy

By: Elise Herron School is starting. And by now, you’ve bought all your back-to-school basics. But no back-to-school collection would […]

 

Princess Loko: The Memphis Rap Pioneer Featured on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”

By Ezra Wheeler Within days of the release of Beyoncé’s newest album Renaissance, critics were already hailing it as “a […]

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In The News

Did you know Memphis was named America’s most charitable city by the Chronicle of Philanthropy? Did you know Memphis was just named #1 on Inc. Magazine’s “Opportunity Index”? Did you know Memphis was named the top city for Black Owned Businesses by Blacktech Week? Memphis is making news! Check out some of our latest media coverage.

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City Culture

Memphis has changed the world… and we’re not done yet! We are a city of doers, dreamers and believers. We create, we invent, we experiment. That’s what drives this unstoppable city. Here along the mighty Mississippi, people and ideas mix here to do something magical and redefine the world around us. Now a new generation is taking its turn, hungry to make an impact and create change yet again.

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Government

Memphis is home to an array of government agencies that provide critical services to those who live in, work in and visit our city. Here’s a look at the major government services available to you in the City of Memphis.

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History of Memphis

Memphis- like all cities, has a history of both highs and lows. We’ve been touched by the best of mankind, but also the worst. The one constant in Memphis, however, is our relentless pursuit of positive change to make our city a better place.

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Memphis Facts

We Memphians have a little swagger in our step. Our town is home to world famous music, the best food, and that little something extra that pushes us over the edge. We’ve got a lot to be proud of in Memphis. We know who and what we are―and now it’s your turn to find out.

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Our Future

We are dreamers in Memphis. We give more, we have hope and we believe. We take action, compete and persevere. We are young and energetic, creative and innovative. We are the future—and the progress and future of Memphis is bright.

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History of Memphis

Juneteenth in Memphis Juneteenth doesn’t just celebrate freedom–for so many Black Memphians (and Black communities across the nation), it’s a […]

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5 Memphis Music Stores To Build Your Collection

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