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
- Ja Morant wins 2019-20 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award
nba.com | Sep 4, 2020 - Battle Hymns: 10 Memphis Protest Songs for Our Current Moment
| Sep 4, 2020 - Graceland to host Miss USA pageant 2020
commercialappeal.com | Sep 2, 2020 - How Meditation Changed NLE Choppa’s Life
hiphopdx.com | Sep 2, 2020 - Memphis musicians continue protest music tradition
dailymemphian.com | Sep 2, 2020 - Facebook adds new tool to help users find local Black-owned businesses
usatoday.com | Aug 19, 2020 - Here’s How You Can REALLY Support Black-Owned Restaurants
huffpost.com | Aug 21, 2020 - How to Turn Your Teen’s Bedroom Into Their Dream Dorm Room
parents.com | Aug 11, 2020 - My Sistah’s House Is Providing A Black Trans Community With Emergency Resources
refinery29.com | Aug 13, 2020 - MonoNeon Plays On Nas’ New Track Featuring Anderson .Paak, “All Bad”
bassmagazine.com | Aug 21, 2020