For a large urban setting, Memphis strangely has only a single hostel to offer travelers looking for non-traditional lodging. Here we offer lessons from Denver for creating a thriving hostel scene that balances style and amenities with affordability.

For new local startup Code Crew, Memphis has all we need to be a thriving tech city – if we are willing to teach our youth. The organization empowers kids from underserved communities to be tech innovators through computer science training. Their pilot program, Grizzlies Code Camp, has kids learning app development while hopefully developing a love for tech. 

Two new music festivals will launch in Memphis this year in late summer.