The neighborhood that birthed Stax celebrates rich history
Ekpe and Friends performs on the Mobile Shell stage at South City Heritage Fest June 28, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Hundreds gather to soak up the history (and heat) where former Mayor Willie Herenton, Booker T. Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White got their start.
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South City South Memphis Memphis Red Sox community festivalJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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