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 announces renovation plan for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
dailymemphian.com | May 13, 2022 - Memphis cements generous reputation during pandemic
dailymemphian.com | May 13, 2022 - YO GOTTI ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BIRTHDAY BASH IN MEMPHIS
hiphopdx.xom | May 5, 2022 - Another Medical District multifamily project is in the works
bizjournals.com | May 5, 2022 - Deeper connections: Seattle-based tech company Ookla lands at UMRF Research Park
bizjournals.com | May 5, 2022 - Memphis-made movie premieres on Starz
| May 3, 2022 - M stands for Memphis, Miami and embellishments
dailymemphian.com | May 3, 2022 - Memphis entrepreneur Bill Townsend launches College Rover, a college-search website
bizjournals.com | May 3, 2022 - Hard Rock Hotels in serious talks to build a property on Beale Street
bizjournals.com | Apr 29, 2022 - Memphis real estate: What neighborhoods have seen largest home price increases in 2022?
commercialappeal.com | Apr 22, 2022