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 One of the World’s Greatest Places
time.com | Jul 20, 2021 - Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announces $95.4M expansion
bizjournals.com | Jul 19, 2021 - UTHSC has big year, rakes in $121.7M in research awards
bizjournals.com/ | Jul 16, 2021 - Black Arts Rising: A New Generation of Arts Organizations is Poised to Transform Memphis
memphisflyer.com | Jul 14, 2021 - Minority-led group proposes $50M hotel and high-end condo project in Pinch District
bizjournals.com | Jul 13, 2021 - A FATHER AND SON ARE WORKING TO BRING A LARGE FILM STUDIO TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
blackenterprise.com | Jun 25, 2021 - Memphis to build second largest Black-owned film studio
localmemphis.com | Jun 15, 2021 - 8Ball & MJG: ‘It’s the culture. It’s the time.’ Memphis music and Grizzlies highlight the Grind City
| Jun 7, 2021 - Tennessee just saw a historic surge in new business filings. And Shelby County led the charge.
bizjournals.com | May 28, 2021 - South is the fastest growing region, according to 2020 US Census results
commercialappeal.com | Apr 28, 2021