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
- SmartAsset study finds Memphis is the No. 1 U.S. city where your salary goes the furthest
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redbull.com | Mar 23, 2023 - Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to Memphis: What to know about the street dance contest
commercialappeal.com | Mar 23, 2023 - Memphis International Airport receives $15M in FAA funding
dailymemphian.com | Feb 28, 2023 - Memphis Black Restaurant Week returns, with estimated $2.5M impact on the menu
bizjournals.com | Feb 28, 2023 - Shelby County prepares to switch to solar power for two buildings
dailymemphian.com | Feb 27, 2023 - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital files permits for high-rises in $1B project — largest in city history
bizjournals.com | Feb 27, 2023 - Memphian plans Culture Collab coworking space in Hickory Hill for the BIPOC community
bizjournals.com | Feb 27, 2023 - As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?
dailymemphian.com | Feb 27, 2023 - Local partnership secures $15M federal grant to support community schools
bizjournals.com | Feb 6, 2023