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12/11/23

How Memphis rap charted a passage from Delta blue

By Zandria F. Robinson GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, Gangsta Boo. Collage by Jackie Lay / NPR. Frazer Harrison / Scott Gries/ Greg Campbell / Jason Kempin/Getty Images As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop’s story on a local level, with more than a dozen city-specific histories of the music and…

11/27/23

L.Y.E Academy founder receives Lifetime Achievement award, signed by President Biden

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A big accomplishment. Ladia Yates, founder and coach at L.Y.E Academy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. L.Y.E Academy hosts talent show, tribute to Tyre Nichols MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A “stop the violence” talent show will honor individuals like Tyre Nichols … This is the highest humanitarian award that you can receive and…

11/21/23

FedEx founder Fred Smith donates $50 million for Memphis stadium renovation project

The University of Memphis announced Tuesday it has received a $50 million gift courtesy of FedEx founder Fred Smith’s family foundation intended to facilitate the city’s renovations of both Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum. The donation is the largest in school history and earmarked for the stadium project, the school announced. In addition, a resolution was…

11/08/23

Why Arrive Memphis was named among 20 best hotels in North America

Fodor’s Travel released a list of the best hotels in North America, and three Tennessee hotels are on the list. Arrive Memphis earned a spot on the unranked list of the 20 Best Hotels in the United States, Canada, and Central America for its uniqueness and all the hotel has to offer. Inside, the hotel has the bakery…

11/08/23

Memphis was named one of the top 5 travel destinations in the world for 2024

Memphis is one of the top five travel destinations for 2024, according to popular online guide Travel Lemming. Travel Lemming — which is read by more than 10 million people and is known for its focus on encouraging travelers to go “off the lemming path” — announced its annual list of the “50 Best Places…

10/11/23

Memphis accepts $350M to upgrade stadiums across city

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Your experience at Memphis sports games could be getting an upgrade. Memphis city council members accepted $350 million from the state for upgrades at stadiums across the city. The approval came from the Tennessee state legislature earlier this year, but the funding was just awarded to city leaders Tuesday. FedExForum, Simmons…

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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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