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Marie Fong

Arkansan-Memphian sophomore at the University of Memphis. In three words, I can sum up everything I've learned about life: eat B-B-Q nachos.

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  • How should you go about celebrating Memphis’s 200 years? By doing some of the dope things that this city has given you! We’re giving one lucky winner all of the tools to have a blast in the Bluff City including: a one night stay at Hotel Indigo, a $100 gift card to 117 prime, a City Tasting Tour for 2, a Choose901 swag bag, a free Kayak Rental at Shelby Farms Park, and a Curious Bike Tour for 2. Enter to Win: 🎉 Like this post 🎉 Must follow @choose901, @hotelindigomemphis, @117prime, @citytastingtours, @shelbyfarmspark, and @curiousbiketours - and yes, we will check 👀 🎉 Tag two people who deserve a gift for Memphis’s birthday 🎉 We’ll pick a winner on Friday (5/24)Good Luck! #choose901
  • Memphis has seen some things in 200 years and while we could wax poetic about all the ways Memphis has grown, and changed, and been a hub for innovation, and a launching pad for people that changed the world, we thought instead we’d put together a little happy birthday video- a video showcasing just a few of the things that make our heart flutter when we think about how lucky we are to be here. Happy birthday, Memphis 🥳 These next 200 years are going to be the best ones yet. #choose901
  • Ever had dreams of owning your own store front? Well the @downtownmemphis Open on Main 2019 initiative could help make that come true. Local makers and entrepreneurs are invited to submit a proposal for a chance to activate a temporary shop space on Main Street for a month or longer, 🗣RENT 🗣FREE! Use the link in our bio to learn more and apply. #choose901
  • 200 laps around the sun is a big deal and to celebrate Memphis' old ass, we're teaming up with @railgarten to throw down this Wednesday (5/22) @black_cream901 is bringing the party tunes and there'll be free @makedas_cookies and @muddysbakeshop treats available, PLUS free beer for the first 200 guests! So what do you say? Let's ball out for the birthday bae 🎉 All of the details can be found w/ the link in our bio. #choose901 ⠀ ⠀
  • Whether they're snatching our wigs with death drops or lip syncing for the lordt herself, we've got some local queens and kings who stay ready to serve us sickening performances throughout the week 🤩 Where might you see these fierce festivities? Use the link in our bio because we've done the work for you darling. #choose901 📸: @mralexcsfa
  • Not a bad day for some outdoor tunes, aye? 🌞Thanks to the @obrunidanceband and @yazanknows for keeping us entertained during the River Series at Harbor Town Amphitheater 📸: @adgphd #choose901
  • @volunteerodyssey and @uwmidsouth are hoping you'll lend a helping hand in giving back to our city during A New Century of Service on May 22nd 🤝 Spots are filling up fast because Memphis' love language is service, so use the link in our bio to sign up for a project before it's too late! #choose901 📸: @mikekerrmemphisphoto