Arts and Culture

Sidewalk Festival for the Performing Arts Mary Jo Kariminia installs her interactive art work What really sets NBE apart are its students. Simply put: these are not the kinds of kids you usually see in a dance studio.
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Innovation & Job NewsTeresa Escobar, junior Finance major with a Political Science minor at CBU, shares her story at the Inside Out art installation.

Inside Out/Dreamers art project drums up support for Memphis' undocumented young people

Kim and Jim Coleman Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature StoryKids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound.

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline Faber Wednesday, December 06, 2017
Feature StoryJimmy Garner raises his hand during the Sunday service at Beulah Baptist. (Andrea Morales)

Keeping the faith: Beulah Baptist Church has served Orange Mound since 1904

Andrea Morales Thursday, November 30, 2017
Feature StoryPeet Strydom, general manager of The Hub in East Memphis.

An outpouring of coffee shop openings point to a shift in Memphis

Shelby Black Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature StoryA draft concept image from the City's updated Fairgrounds plan, featuring a youth sports complex. Youth sports is a lucrative, growing tourism sector. Mayor Strickland said the proposal is unique in that it focuses on indoor sports, as the city alrea

City tables Coliseum repurposing, presents sports complex in latest Fairgrounds plan

Aisling Maki Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Innovation & Job NewsDavid Brown, executive vice president and chief preservation officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, addresses the crowd at Clayborn Temple.

Clayborn Temple named a 'national treasure'

Kim and Jim Coleman Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Feature StoryThe exterior of the Brooks Museum, at 1934 Poplar Avenue in Overton Park. (Kevin Barre)

Brooks Museum's $110M move Downtown could be completed by 2022

Mark Jordan Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Feature StoryThe Art Center, located at 1636 Union Ave., is owned by Tom Wilson and Susan Steele.

The Art Center leverages community investments to enrich visual arts in Memphis

Kim and Jim Coleman Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Development NewsMud Island Aquarium and Museum

Plans approved for Mud Island Aquarium Museum and Downtown home for the Brooks Museum

Michael Waddell Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Development NewsAgricenter Showplace Arena

Agricenter ShowPlace Arena ready for modern-day makeover

Michael Waddell Monday, October 16, 2017
Innovation & Job News Creative Works Design Bootcamp student Jeannie Tomlinson-Saltmarsh works with Creative Works COO, Dan Price,​​​​ to finalize the logo for her neighborhood development project.

There's opportunity in Memphis for creative professionals

Madeline Faber Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Feature StoryClub patrons dance and vogue as part of a Kiki Ball at Club Memphis.

Orange Mound club serves the black LGBTQ community

Erica Horton Wednesday, October 04, 2017
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Memphis is a rich with authentic arts and culture assets. From the thriving music industry with deep roots in every important American genre to an impressive p[erforming arts district blossoming in Overton Square, Memphis' creative talents are not left in the history books. The city is  home to a nationally acclaimed professional ballet company, opera and symphony orchestra. We boast an array of incredible museums, including the newly renovated National Civil Rights Museum. 
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