Featured Bicentennial News
And finally: Memphis joins in Harlem’s party
August 14, 2019
"Memphis and Harlem are over 1,000 miles apart, but they share a love of soul music and soul food." Check out what The New York Times said about Memphis' partnership with Harlem at HARLEM WEEK 2019! Learn More
Harlem Week
July 18, 2019
Harlem, New York City and New York State honor Memphis’ 200th anniversary celebrating “A New Century Of Soul” between two iconic communities. Learn More
Memphis@200: Race an intrinsic aspect of Memphis’ complex story
July 2, 2019
See more Bicentennial stories on Daily Memphian. Learn More
Memphis in May just released the entertainment lineup for Celebrate Memphis!
April 18, 2019
Memphis in May joins the city’s bicentennial commemoration with a new event: Celebrate Memphis on May 25, 2019! Check out the entertainment lineup! Learn More
The river defines who we were and who we will become
April 3, 2019
The Mighty Mississippi. Perhaps more than anything or anyone else – Elvis or Beale, barbecue or basketball – the formidable river that gave life to the city on its banks defines who we are. It seems appropriate, then, that the river and its relationship with Memphis should be the starting point for an exploration of the city during its bicentennial year. Learn More
Press Releases
- Memphis In May Opens Team Registration for World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Memphis, TN | November 19, 2018
The Nation is Talking About Memphis
- Memphis Is The Delicious Destination You Need To Put On Your Must-Visit List
forbes.com | Nov 16, 2022 - The Secret Is Out on How Good the Grizzlies Can Be
nytimes.com | Nov 14, 2022 - LeMoyne-Owen College cybersecurity program gears up, set to build technology center
bizjournals.com | Nov 11, 2022 - Memphis rapper GloRilla brings a female voice to the city’s hip-hop renaissance
commercialappeal.com | Nov 11, 2022 - This Memphis-based VC firm has a $52M fund and FedEx, AutoZone as partners
bizjournals.com | Oct 24, 2022 - Big Brother star Memphis Garrett bringing Ya Mas Taverna to Edge District
bizjournals.com | Oct 24, 2022 - Starter Homes Are Only Affordable in Four Cities
thestreet.com | Oct 24, 2022 - A ‘win-win:’ U of M, BBA, and Community LIFT join forces to create venture fund for Black tech businesses
bizjournals.com | Oct 18, 2022 - Vic on Union gets 12-year PILOT for its $46.6 million apartments, pool, lazy river
dailymemphian.com | Oct 12, 2022 - UTHSC, Methodist tuition-free program offers fast track to nursing career
dailymemphian.com | Oct 12, 2022