While Memphis celebrates the 50th anniversary of the black city sanitation workers strike, a modern grassroots movement is underway throughout the mid-south, evoking the symbolism of 50 years ago. Continuing the Fight When minimum wage workers marched on February 12, 2018, it wasn’t just in remembrance of MLK50 or the efforts of the black sanitation […]
As citizens of Memphis, we like to think our community is always growing and creating change. Otherwise, why would we live here? Embracing and elevating Memphis is the job of every single person that lives here, and one of the best ways to do that is to continually invest in your community. When it comes […]
Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Hit the art galleries! Friday nights are big nights for openings, especially the first Friday of the month. Typically, they are from 6-8pm, so you can still do something else after, or get a good night’s sleep—whichever you prefer. Openings are basically big parties. There’s sure […]
It’s no secret that Memphis has a history of amazing musicians. But did you know the impact Memphian music has on popular music? GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Boo Mitchell talks about his father Willie Mitchell’s continued influence on artists like the Talking Heads, Tina Turner, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Kanye West. It’s amazing to see the reach […]
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 […]
