Memphis is a city of doers, dreamers, and believers. We create, we invent, we experiment. That’s what drives this unstoppable city. Here along the mighty Mississippi, people and ideas mix to do something magical and redefine the world around us.

As Memphians, we all have a story. We invite you to share yours. How are you creating change in ways both big and small? Submit your story, video, photo, work of art, poem and more. We want to hear from you and share your story of change with the world to inspire others.

There is only one Memphis.
We are original. We are soul. We are change. We are Memphis.
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