05/14/18
Memphis is a city rich with history and culture— what else would you expect from the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and the epicenter of the civil rights movement? There’s no time like the present to discover Memphis by foot, via riverboat or through an organized Memphis tour. Sun Studio Tour This small recording…
05/09/18
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development officially opened the Memphis Heritage Trail on March 30, 2018, offering both visitors and locals a new and exciting way to explore the city’s history and culture. “Memphis Heritage Trail will be another great addition to our city as we educate and celebrate…
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…
04/20/18
When black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs emblazoned with their rallying cry, “I AM A MAN.” Those words will be forever etched into the landscape of the Bluff City with the opening of the I AM A MAN Plaza near Clayborn Temple, the site from which…
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…
04/06/18
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…
02/07/18
At the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show, Memphis’ own Justin Timberlake performed in front of millions with a melody of his most famous songs. We want to hear from you on our Facebook page, what did you think of his performance? To stay up to date with the latest Memphis news, be sure to sign up…
01/24/18
Nashville may get a lot of attention for being a music hotbed around these parts, but there’s a soul and a vibe to Memphis that’s all its own. That soul will be on full display at the end of January, when a pair of musicians with Memphis roots will find themselves at the 60th Annual…
01/03/18
Old Dominick Distillery started as a whiskey produced by Domenico Canale and sold by his food wholesale company, D. Canale & Co. In 1880, Canale developed a bourbon-based cordial that eventually became one of his most popular liquors. While the family no longer owns the original business, Chris and Alex Canale, Domenico’s great-great-grandsons, are rejuvenating his legacy. Cover…
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