06/15/23
The 10 U.S. cities where $250,000 goes the furthest are all in the South
A six-figure salary is a goal for many Americans, but depending on where you live, it might not go as far as somewhere else. The purchasing power of a …
Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City
06/01/23
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels
Top Hotels – United States We award Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best to hotels with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from our community over a 12-month period. Each winner has passed our rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the…
05/24/23
A Gospel Revival in Memphis Breathes Fresh Life Into Sacred Sounds
A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, giving their music — old and new — a second chance. Shipp, a local D.J., had just founded the label D-Vine Spirituals, and despite having no experience as a producer, he knew what he wanted…
05/17/23
National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis plans ‘transformative’ expansion and renovation
The new park will be more visitor-friendly, with some seating areas, a space for performances and screen projection, water features, artwork installations, and other enhancements. Despite the improvements, the park will remain unfenced and open, 24 hours a day. “There won’t be any gates here,” Self said.
05/09/23
These Black-Owned Southern Coffee Shops Are Hubs for Inclusivity and Community
Visit these Black-owned coffee shops in the South that build community and inclusivity.
05/09/23
The Rappers Pushing Memphis Hip-Hop Forwards
In this episode of ‘Scene Reports’, we tour the city that gave the world Three 6 Mafia.
04/24/23
Drake adds Memphis date to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drake will be coming to the FedEx Forum Thursday, June 29. The rapper added a total of 12 new shows to his highly-anticipated tour. According to reports, tickets for the new dates will be available starting with Cash App Card and Sprite presales. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs act to extend…
04/06/23
Moneybagg Yo Opens A Restaurant In His Hometown Of Memphis
Moneybagg Yo has joined the list of musicians who have ventured into the restaurant industry. On March 31, the rapper held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his restaurant and lounge, Cache 42 Kitchen & Cocktails, which is located in his hometown of Memphis, TN. Commercial Appeal reports that Chef Daris Leatherwood — who has worked for the likes of Ruth’s…
03/24/23
SmartAsset study finds Memphis is the No. 1 U.S. city where your salary goes the furthest
In recent years, Memphis has earned spots on a variety of lists that could draw people into the city. For example, in late 2019 — shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — Forbes named it one of the 25 Best Places to Visit in 2020. In 2021, Time Magazine touted it as one of the World’s…
![The countdown is ON, Memphis! We’re officially 30 days out from the @unitememphis 5K + 1-Mile Walk/Run—and this year, we’re stepping into unity on 901 Day 🙌🏽
📍 Monday, September 1 | National Civil Rights Museum
🕘 Start time: 9:01AM
🎶 Food, music & fun to follow
Whether you’re walking or running, this isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. And there’s no better time to join in than now. 👟✨
🎓 COLLEGE STUDENTS: Be one of the first 100 to register using your .edu email with promo code NEXTGENUNITE and your ticket is just $10 (that’s a $32 savings 👀). Limit 2 per person, so tell a friend!
Let’s walk. Let’s run.
Let’s #UniteMemphis 💛
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