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
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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
- Raleigh’s newest community anchor springing into place
dailymemphian.com | Oct 19, 2020 - Memphis’ FedExForum named host site for first and second rounds of the 2024 NCAA Tournament
commercialappeal.com | Oct 16, 2020 - Memphis recording artist hosts fundraiser
wmcactionnews5.com | Oct 16, 2020 - Movie Music! Memphis Musicians are Getting their Songs in Films and TV Shows
memphisflyer.com | Oct 14, 2020 - BlocBoy JB Drops ‘FatBoy’ Album
complex.com | Oct 14, 2020 - BlocBoy JB Announces New Album FatBoy
pitchfork.com | Oct 14, 2020 - Jozzy Delivers New EP “Soul Therapy: APT 215”
hotnewhiphop.com | Oct 14, 2020 - Juicy J And NLE Choppa ‘Load It Up’ In Their Hyperactive, Hilarious New Video
uproxx.com | Oct 14, 2020 - Amazon plans to build delivery station along I-40 in Cordova
dailymemphian.com | Oct 14, 2020 - Black-Owned Businesses On Amazon To Support During Prime Day
huffpost.com | Oct 14, 2020