What makes you a Memphian? Do you have to be born here, or is living in the Bluff City for a set number of years enough?

Does it happen after you’ve sampled every barbecue joint in town or voted in at least one local election?

Or do you become official when you’ve finally mastered driving in the right lane on Poplar Avenue?

The answer is, of course, none of the above. Cheesy as it may sound, you’re officially a Memphian when you accept the grit and grind into your heart.

But you might not be there just yet. So we’re here for you with our “Make Me a Memphian” newsletter series, written by our local staff of Memphis experts.

We’ve broken down everything from local history and politics to sports and food, and we’ve even got a course to help Memphis newbies settle into the right neighborhood.

Even if you’ve lived in Memphis since birth, you’ll surely learn a thing or two. 

Sign up for this one week series and we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about our famous food and restaurant scene, unique neighborhoods, exciting music and nightlife and more.