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
- The Stax Heritage: William Bell Honored by NEA
memphisflyer.com | Jul 30, 2020 - Stax Music Academy to “Pump It Up” with Elvis Costello to Keep Music Flowing
memphisflyer.com | Jul 30, 2020 - July playlist: Silver Linings
dailymemphian.com | Jul 30, 2020 - Eddie Floyd Brings the Memphis Soul Sound to Life in New Memoir
americanbluesscene.com | Jul 30, 2020 - ALSAC/St. Jude tops Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators
fastcompany.com | Jul 30, 2020 - Ned Canty: “Act as if access to the arts is a basic human right”
thriveglobal.com | Jul 29, 2020 - 15 Black Owned Wellness Brands You Should Buy For Your Next Self-Care Day
essence.com | Jul 23, 2020 - This Organization Is Building Tiny Homes for Trans Women of Color
advocate.com | Jul 17, 2020 - Starz’ new series ‘P-Valley’ brings Bluff City influence to cable
dailymemphian.com | Jul 22, 2020 - Musicians earn tips on virtual concerts with Crosstown Arts platform
dailymemphian.com | Jul 22, 2020