South City HeritageFest
South City HeritageFest is returning for the second year to L.E. Brown Park to celebrate the rich history of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Memphis. Saturday, June 28th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., everyone is invited to participate in a day of fellowship and fun featuring live entertainment, food, art, vendors, games, a kids’ zone, an outdoor museum, and more! L.E. Brown Park is located at 617 S. Orleans St. This event is FREE and open to the public.
South City was established in 1864 and is located directly southeast of Memphis’s Central Business District. It spans about 880 acres and contains the 38126 and 38106 zip codes. It is best known for the significant African American culture and history that originated there and historic landmarks like Booker T. Washington High School, Clayborn Temple, The NAACP, The FedEx Form, the Universal Life Insurance Building, and the former Foote Homes public housing development. Some of the more notable Memphians who called the area home are Maurice White of the legendary band Earth Wind & Fine, past City of Memphis Mayor Dr. W.W. Herenton, Civil Rights leaders Maxine Smith and Rev. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, Founder of the Southern Heritage Classic Fred Jones, former NBA player the late Lorenzen Wright, renowned artist Brenda Joysmith and Co-Founder of Africa In April cultural celebration Mrs. Yvonne Acey.
For more information about SCORE CDC and South City HeritageFest, visit www.scorecdc.org or call 901.504.5392.
