memphis history

Photo: Alex Warble It can be tempting to hibernate for the winter but Memphis has a ton of options for enjoying the 901, even when …

Photo: Memphis Type History Memphis has an extensive history, and it is easy to overlook parts of the city’s interesting past. Read on to …

This week I had the privilege to attend the 2nd Annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Spirit of the Dream Fundraiser presented by Phillip …

When Kimberly Bailey sat on a panel about women and justice in January 2016, she was inspired to take a closer look at how …

In 1893, construction of the building now known as Clayborn Temple was completed by Second Presbyterian Church. At the time it was the largest …

One thing about moving to a new city is learning the history of the people and the places. Slave Haven in downtown Memphis has …

Featured image: Mural by Birdcap at Wiseacre, Photo: Amanda Hill Guest post by Kellan Bartosch “Isaac Hayes used to wear chainmail for shirts and …

Overton Square is planning a 45th Anniversary Party for May 21st, and they need your stories, contacts with musicians, and historical photos. This year, we’re throwing …

Tourists and Memphians alike whizz by dozens of signs everyday. If they could speak up and tell their story to us, it would open …

There are 75,000 people buried in the Historic Elmwood Cemetery. On August 28 at noon, one specific group, the Memphis Chinese-American community, will be …