We’ve learned a few things in the past year. The pandemic made West Clinic doctors aware of the need for a special acute care facility for cancer patients. Overton High’s class of 2021 remembered the 2020 grads who didn’t get a traditional ceremony. Memphis 901 FC showed out in the first no-restrictions home game since March 2020. And the Memphis disco scene is stayin’ alive.
Two Memphis nonprofits — Collage Dance Collective and Memphis Music Initiative — recently received grants from MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
If it all comes together the undeveloped intersection of Elvis Presley Boulevard and Holmes Road in Whitehaven could be home to the second-largest Black-owned film studio in the U.S. within a few years.
Students in the Stax Music Academy “All Star Song Lab” got to present their work to none other than Justin Timberlake.
Hundreds gathered at Health Sciences Park for the second day of the weekend-long celebration. Juneteenth events were also scheduled at Fourth Bluff Park, Orange Mound Tower and LeMoyne-Owen College.
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said Friday, June 18, the city emailed resident Nick Toombs because of vagueness over the city’s sign ordinance.
The city’s decision on Nick Toombs’ inflatable items at his home created much discussion on social media. Many showed support for Toombs and/or their disappointment about Bartlett code enforcement’s handling of the matter.
After being postponed a year, the inaugural Bluff City Balloon Jamboree in Collierville is finally here.
Juneteenth celebration this weekend moves from Robert R. Church Park to Health Sciences Park only days after remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest are removed.
Frayser has its challenges. But it’s also seeing nearly $100 million in investments and new development. The Frayser Community Development Corporation has a robust program that helps residents buy their own homes. There are investments being made in parks, streetscapes, the library and more.
Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Live music was one of the first sacrifices when the COVID pandemic hit last spring, and it has unsurprisingly been among the slowest to return.
After a year’s absence, Paula and Raiford’s Disco — and Paula Raiford — are back.
On view through Sept. 26, an exhibit introduces visitors to the couple whose home and 17 acres of gardens became the Dixon Gallery & Gardens 45 years ago.
Our photographers grabbed some great shots of places and events around town. If you can’t be there, this is the next best thing.
BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.
The popular series at Memphis Botanic Garden starts July 17 with Little Big Town. Tickets are on sale now.
Craigmont High graduate Katori Hall was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Friday, June 11 in the 2021 drama category for her latest work “The Hot Wing King.”
It seems that the people managing the museums want to call themselves something other than the Pink Palace. But we “the locals” will never call the Pink Palace anything else. Even with a primer to explain whatever a MoSH is.
Director Keenon McCloy discusses the tens of thousands of calls the Memphis Public Libraries receives gets each year that have nothing to do with books.
After five consecutive away games, the Memphis 901 FC will return to AutoZone Park for its season home opener.
“Persevere and Resist: The Strong Black Women of Elizabeth Catlett” will be at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art through Aug. 29.
‘Here’s what I’ve loved about this,’ says Verlinda Henning of her ‘Jeopardy!’ win. ‘Memphis is a weird town. I mean, we are hard on each other, and we beat each other up, but if somebody comes for one of us, we’re after you.’ Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard dayRelated story:
On select Fridays and Saturdays through September, visitors can experience the zoo after the crowds have gone and nocturnal animals come to life.
The music begins on Aug. 7 with a performance by Otis Redding III, son of the legendary Stax musician, followed by a performance by another Stax legend, William Bell, on Aug. 27.
Memphians Cornelius Martin, Marquis White and Matt Roumain founded the Downtown business that combines sales and experiences for customers.
Proposed is a 15,000-square-foot building that includes a 7,000-square-foot soundstage, all to help young Memphians prepare for careers in film and television.
The opening show features Grammy-winning singer PJ Morton on June 5. Ten more free concerts will follow on Thursdays through Aug. 12 at the newly renovated W.C. Handy Park on Beale Street.