05/01/19
You have plenty of things to do in Memphis. This city of more than 652,000 (making it the 25th largest in the United States!) is home to lots of attractions that can appeal to every appetite. Speaking of appetite, some of the best barbecue on earth is smoked and served right in Memphis. It is…
04/15/19
The Memphis bicentennial, which is the 200th birthday of the city, is May 22, 2019. This day marks an important date in the history of the city and one that will be observed with a lot of hoopla and fanfare. Taking its name from the ancient Egyptian capital on the Nile River, Memphis was founded…
03/25/19
No discussion about American music can be complete without a discussion about Memphis. Memphis is, hands-down, home to much of what we know as modern American music. Soul, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and other genres of music all have their roots in the city. Three specific landmarks exist in the city as a tribute…
03/08/19
For 42 years, Memphis in May has brought the world to Memphis by saluting the cultures of 38 different countries. But this year, instead of saluting a country, Memphis in May will honor a city. A city with a rich heritage and colorful history. A city whose culture has impacted the world, and is poised…
12/19/18
Memphis garnered a slew of accolades during its 199th year as a city. From travel and tourism to dining and entertainment to sports and recreation, the Bluff City took the spotlight. Tennessee’s second largest city shone in the New York Times this year when the publication ran “36 Hours in Memphis.” The article praised a…
11/19/18
Take a gander at these seriously talented individuals who hail from Memphis, Tennessee. Celebrities from Memphis include: Justin Timberlake, who was born in Memphis to Lynn and Randall Timberlake on Jan. 31, 1981. This former “Mickey Mouse Club” regular and Man of the Woods also has several films under his belt, including “Friends with Benefits”…
09/20/18
Memphis is full of historic landmarks, pavilions, and more. Many of these are still standing and structurally sound after many decades. The history of Memphis Central Station Railroads played an important role in the growth of Memphis, which has served as a commercial hub for years. The railroad transfer in Memphis was a key business transportation…
08/28/18
Memphis is known worldwide for its connections to Martin Luther King Jr. and Elvis Presley, but there’s a lot more to our city’s history than those famous names. Read on for five Memphis history facts that we bet you haven’t heard before! Memphis’ largest maritime disaster occurred in 1865 On April 27, 1865, a steamboat…
06/22/18
Memphis is resilient, hardworking, persevering and generous—it’s a tough city with a big heart that understands the need to change with the times while keeping the core identity that has defined it for generations intact. It’s a place that, increasingly, young people are calling home. Millennials are flocking to America’s cities in record numbers, but…
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