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 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 - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces historic, $11.5B stage of expansion, including 1,400 additional jobs
bizjournals.com | Apr 27, 2021 - Amazon confirms two new Memphis-area facilities
dailymemphian.com | Apr 26, 2021 - Memphis International named world’s top cargo airport thanks to FedEx
dailymemphian.com | Apr 26, 2021 - The Kelly Clarkson Show – Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
kellyclarksonshow.com | Apr 15, 2021 - Nonprofit builds tiny homes for transgender women of color facing housing insecurity in the South
CBS.com | Apr 15, 2021 - Promise of Vaccine Provides Emotional Relief — Even for Those Still Waiting
aarp.org | Mar 9, 2021