The Nation is Talking About Memphis

The  Muddy’s Bake Shop “Pucker Up” cake made the roundup of the 50 best cakes in the 50 best states. You might also be interested in: Memphis Restaurants | Best Places to Eat In Memphis Near You

Honor Black History Month with these events as we approach the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination.

Memphis makes the list of underrated places to travel in the U.S. and abroad during winter.

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis remembers Martin Luther King Jr.‘s life and legacy of service with their King Day 2018 celebration.

According to a new study, the local nonprofit arts industry drives $197.3 million in annual spending and supports the equivalent of more than 6,100 full-time jobs. The sector created household income of more than $160 million and generated more than $22 million in government revenue.

What would Dr. King think about America today? We get this question all the time at the National Civil Rights Museum – especially with the museum’s yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his assassination in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel, culminating on April 4, 2018. You might also be interested in: Museums in Memphis…

Significant when it comes to Memphis’ rich music history, Beale Street is where the likes of Louis Armstrong, B.B. King and Muddy Waters perfected their respective sounds, contributing to the city’s distinct bluesy sound. You may also be interested in: Memphis named one of the best cities for jobs!