Although the craft beer phenomenon is relatively new to Memphis, the Bluff City has had a long love affair with alcohol. In fact, in 1915, both the mayor and a local judge were removed from their duties for failing to uphold contemporary prohibition laws! Fast-forward to the present time, when Memphis is experiencing a local […]
There is always something wonderful happening right here in Memphis. We are a city of doers, dreamers, and believers. That’s what drives this unstoppable city. With so much going on, we sometimes miss the stories that make this city great. Don’t worry, here is a recap of the week! Artist Spotlight: Marcella & Her Lovers Have you […]
“I’m Just A Tourist Here, Too: A Love Letter to Memphis Music” By Jayne Ellen White An 80-year-old man from a small town in India once told me that when he was a teenager, he earned 10 cents a week. There was a jukebox in his village with two Elvis records in it, and each […]
A bit of Bohemia will be coming to the Bluff City this spring. Since the mid-1970s, Memphis in May has celebrated cultural similarities and differences through the lens of exploring our city’s own heritage, and special events honoring the Czech Republic are at the forefront of this spring’s festivities. Event programming varies from year to […]
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 […]
