Herrington: The culture we love can bind us, carry us through and take us home

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 04, 2022 10:30 AM CT | Published: January 04, 2022 4:00 AM CT
Chris Herrington
Daily Memphian

Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.

Wanda Fern Herrington wrote gospel songs. Robert Curtis collected country and folk records. The music they loved was part of who they were, and helped carry them through to the end. 

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Arts & Culture Johnny Cash Gospel music Aretha Franklin

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