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Shop Black Fest heading to Downtown Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 01, 2026 2:19 PM CT | Published: March 29, 2026 4:00 AM CT

A Memphis native and her husband are finding ways to support small business owners across the country amidst a fluctuating economy.

Taneisha “Tee” Westbrook and her husband, Greg Westbrook, founded the Shop Black Fest in Nashville in 2019 as the Shop Black City Tour.

The annual marketplace began with 14 vendors. Since then, it has included thousands of businesses across more than a dozen cities. 

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Joi Malone

Joi Malone

Joi Malone is a Milwaukee native and a graduate of East Tennessee State University. As an enthusiast of creativity, Joi strives to incorporate art and culture into her work in any way she can.


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