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 […]
There’s no doubt that Memphis is steeped in music history. After all, it’s the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and the home of the blues. There’s been live music played on Beale Street since the 1860s, and if you stroll down the famous street today, you’ll see the stars of artists who were born, lived […]
So, you’ve graduated from college. First of all, congratulations! That’s a big deal, and we all know it’s not easy. We also know that once the celebrating is over, the hard part really starts—finding a job. We don’t need to go on about the current job market because we’re sure you’ve heard it all before, […]
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 […]
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 […]
