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What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song

Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.

By Sophie McDermott 12 hours ago
Spirit of Memphis

Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony

The National Civil Rights Museum honored four leaders at its 35th Freedom Award ceremony, amid calls to protect historical truth and civil liberties from ongoing rollbacks.

By Brandon LaGrone II October 02, 2026
Arts & Culture

Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ to close Indie Memphis Film Festival

Memphis native Ira Sachs will attend the festival, as will actor Seth Green and Memphis production designer Vivian Gray from “Obsession.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff October 01, 2026
Premium Performing Arts

Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years

This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.

By Noah McLane October 01, 2026

  • The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Creator behind ‘A Different World’ sequel to give talk in Memphis

    Felicia Pride’s talk is a little more than a week after her “A Different World” sequel series debuted on Netflix. It’s currently the platform’s most-watched TV show. 

    By Elle Perry October 02, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Outdoor fests from Evergreen to V&E to Broad Ave; plus, a Tom Lee parade

    This week, the Mid-South Fair opens in Southaven, and there’s a vegan fest at the Pink Palace.

    By Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry October 01, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Movies This Week: Tom Cruise vs. Anne Hathaway, ‘The History of Concrete’

    Choose your fighter, celebrity movie-opening edition.

    By Chris Herrington September 29, 2026
  • Music

    The Indigo Girls, Linda Perry show at the Shell rescheduled

    According to the Shell’s website, the concert was sold out.

    By Elle Perry September 29, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Pumpkin to talk about: Your guide to gourds, haunted houses and more

    This Holidays in Memphis guide covers where to pick pumpkins and all you need to know about corn mazes, haunted attractions, spooky movies and more Halloween fun.

    By Bianca Phillips, Nick Lingerfelt October 01, 2026
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition

    The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.

    By Brandon LaGrone II September 28, 2026
  • Premium Shelby County

    Looking for Monarchs, Red Admirals and Carolina Satyrs

    During several counts each spring and summer, volunteers check on the health of the state’s butterfly population — “a proxy for everything.” 

    By Jane Schneider September 27, 2026
  • Premium Music

    Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts

    October concerts in the Memphis area include Lakecia Benjamin, The Avett Brothers, Amy Grant, Brittney Spencer, Bryson Tiller, Hayley Williams, and Morris Day and the Time and The S.O.S. Band.

    By Elle Perry September 25, 2026
  • Music

    Gonerfest is here, and so are the unofficial afterparties

    The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.

    By Elle Perry September 25, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Gonerfest, Weird Al, Morgan Freeman, Project Pat and ‘9 to 5’ times four

    If you have trouble finding something to do in Memphis these days, well, we don’t know what to say.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Nick Lingerfelt September 24, 2026
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!

    The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is taking place in Memphis on Thursday and Friday. Pick the winner, and Geoff Calkins will buy you lunch.

    By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2026
  • Visual Arts

    Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage

    On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.

    By Elle Perry September 23, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’

    Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.

    By Chris Herrington September 25, 2026
  • Music

    Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith

    The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.

    By Elle Perry September 21, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis poet wins Tennessee Book Award

    A Memphis poet beat Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jack White for a state writing award. 

    By Elle Perry September 22, 2026
  • The AM/DM

    The AM/DM podcast: Last day at the Brooks

    At least two of this week’s main events are happening in Overton Park. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 21, 2026
  • Music

    Memphis will have a voice on newly formed Tennessee music panel

    The Tennessee Music Advisory Council, which will focus on economic opportunities, professional development, industry connections and preserving the state’s musical heritage.

    By Sophie McDermott September 21, 2026
  • Music

    10 bands to see at Gonerfest 23

    There are 35 bands or solo musical acts on the official Gonerfest schedule, not including others likely in town just for unofficial shows and after parties. Here are 10 of note.

    By Chris Herrington September 21, 2026
  • Premium Arts & Culture

    New Sultana Disaster Museum prepares to embark in Marion

    The museum to commemorate the nation’s worst maritime disaster is set to open just 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis.

    By Noah McLane September 21, 2026
  • Music

    Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed

    Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.

    By Elle Perry September 19, 2026
  • Update Music

    Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose

    Metro Nashville police officers found him dead in his apartment Thursday, June 18, the department said.

    By Elle Perry September 28, 2026
  • The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Summoning fall

    What event or festival embodies fall in Memphis to you?

    By Elle Perry September 24, 2026
  • Premium Education

    Herrington: For 38 years, ‘Knowledge Bowl’ showcased a different kind of Memphis ‘student-athlete.’ What now?

    Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.

    By Chris Herrington September 18, 2026
  • The To-Do List

    Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners

    In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.

    By Abigail Warren, Alys Drake, Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry September 17, 2026
  • The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

    How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel

    Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.

    By Eric Barnes September 26, 2026

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