On 901 Day, Memphis was full of music, food and pride
“Everyone’s having a moment to showcase and share their thing that makes them a special artist, and Memphis is here to eat it up.”
Topic: 901 Day
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September 2025
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Ask the Memphian: Justin Timberlake, his tequila and two annoyed women: How 901 Day began
After a barrage of ads for Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila annoyed them, two social media whizzes came up with the idea for 901 Day. Thirteen years later, it’s bigger than ever.
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Calkins: He’s going to get people believing in this city once again — if he has to do it one Memphian at a time.
William Dunavant III has a speech he has already given to 20,000 Memphians. The topic? Why the city is on the cusp of great things.
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August 2025
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A parade on the river, free live music and block parties set the tone for 901 Day in Memphis
This guide to 2025’s 901 Day events can help Memphis lovers choose how to celebrate the annual civic holiday.
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September 2024
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901 Day Celebration takes over Beale Street
The 901 Day festival had a jookin’ flashmob, youth talent showcase, spoken word performances, a fashion show and plenty of music.
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Crossword: 901 Day
Memphis celebrates 901 Day each year on Sept. 1, also known as 9-01. This week’s crossword is a collection of clues all about festivities within the 901 area code.
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Optometry students from across the US, Canada have eyes on Memphis
On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states.
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August 2024
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Weddings, festivals and a lot of food: Here’s how to celebrate 901 Day
A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.
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August 2023
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The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day
This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.
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901 Day to feature concerts, markets, food, beer, art exhibitions, more
The unofficial local holiday falls on Friday, Sept. 1, a date that corresponds to the city’s 901 phone area code. It’s a chance for groups to show off their civic pride and celebrate all things Memphis.
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September 2022
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Guest Column: We have seen how fragile, vulnerable — and resilient — Memphis is
“After this awful past week, many of us have something in common with Robert Church — we have the option to leave and the privilege of choice. I am so glad Robert Church chose to stay.”
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Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
There’s been a lot to celebrate this week, from the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival to high school football games all over the Shelby-Metro area, to 901 Day. And our photogs were there to capture it all.
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August 2020
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901 Day, alley seating at the Rendezvous, and a choice of Ireland or Spain this week
901 Day will still go on Tuesday, but there won’t be a large public event. Some local restaurants are celebrating with $9.01 menu items; on Thursday, your choice is Irish and Scotch whiskey or Spanish food and wine.
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