04/26/18
The Mississippi River can be found throughout American history, mythology and folklore. Whether you’re charting its mighty course with “Huckleberry Finn” or drifting away to the lonesome chords of the Delta blues, the Mississippi River’s pull is impossible to resist. Although the river is a fixture of everyday life in Memphis, that does nothing to…
04/19/18
Entrepreneurship is a core component of the American dream. Here in Memphis, the spirit of entrepreneurship has spilled into Memphis, where a strong entrepreneurial culture is brewing across different sectors of the economy. In addition to Memphis’s popular Beale Street and BBQ locations, this constant growth is also being felt in other areas, including technology,…
04/18/18
True to its motto of “Never Settle. Always Meddle.,” the Meddlesome Brewing Company of Memphis has taken home the title of best hometown brew. Meddlesome’s 201 Hoplar was dubbed King of Memphis beers in the “Memphis Flyer” second annual Beer Bracket Challenge. Shocking the world The honor was something of a surprise for Richie EsQuivel…
04/09/18
Memphis is a great place to call home no matter what, but for aspiring musicians, it’s particularly special. Memphis has become a mecca for musicians for many reasons. We have our share of musical landmarks, as famous artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Otis Redding and more have called Memphis home. But present-day Memphis is…
04/06/18
MLK50 was only a few days ago, but Memphis’ hope for the future of its community is stronger and fresher than ever. The National Civil Rights Museum challenged the city, asking us all “Where do we go from here?” Following this anniversary, Memphis is going to honor Dr. King’s legacy by making strides towards building…
04/04/18
Black entrepreneurship is on the rise nationwide, but not without its challenges. Getting venture capital funding for black business owners remains a struggle—fewer than 1 percent of black founders receive funding, according to Fast Company—which leaves many unable to hire employees. Despite these challenges, Memphis has emerged as America’s top city for black-owned businesses. Ranking…
03/26/18
On April 4th, 1968, the life of one of the world’s greatest influencers and innovators was taken here in Memphis, Tennessee. Fifty years later his words have not been forgotten as Memphis and our nation continue to fight the battle for equality among all people. During his life and leadership, Dr. King spoke out against…
03/24/18
As we mark the occasion of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination 50 years ago this April, the community of Memphis is taking the opportunity to look back at what Dr. King did for our community all those many years ago, while also looking to the future and what it holds. Join us for “Where do we go…
03/23/18
There will be many people making a trek to Memphis at the end of March for the MLK50 commemoration, including a group of high school students from Dundee, Mississippi. A good long walk Participants in the 50 Mile March to Memphis will be walking to raise awareness and build a new sense of community along…
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