Espresso Yourself
Special to Focus From neighborhood coffeehouses and artisan bakeries to bookstore cafés and creative gathering spaces, Memphis is full of
Focus Mid-South
August 4, 2026
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience
photos and story by Tricia Dewey Museums preserve treasures. Whether devoted to art, science, culture, or ideas, they help tell
Tricia Dewey
August 4, 2026
Art is Revolting: Creativity Fuels Community Action
photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is Revolting! And So Should You!,
Vaniel Simmons
July 21, 2026
Pride, Paper and Plenty of Creativity
Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party on June 24, presented by
Vaniel Simmons
July 21, 2026
Vaniel Simmons
July 21, 2026
Step Into the “Pride & Progress: The Raging ’20s” at the 10th Annual Focus Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Focus is excited to announce the return of the 10th Annual Focus Awards, taking place Friday, August
Ray Rico
July 17, 2026
Candidate Connection with Community at Mid-South LGBT Chamber Event
By Ray Rico MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Community members gathered Thursday evening at The Pumping Station for Candidate Connection, an evening
Ray Rico
July 17, 2026
A Park for Everybody: Shaping the Future of Overton Park
Explore Overton Park’s 125-year legacy and discover how you can help shape future improvements through a community survey and public
Ray Rico
June 30, 2026
Pride Journeys: Easy Day Trips from Memphis
by Joey Amato For this Discovery issue, we take a short drive beyond Memphis to uncover destinations that feel both
Joey Amato
June 1, 2026
Mid-South LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Building Community Through Pride and Purpose
by Erin Swinney Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and the strength of our community. It is
Erin Swinney
June 1, 2026
Discovering Safe Spaces at Lichterman Nature Center
by Chris Pepple Safe spaces allow us to let our guard down and relax. We can take our kids to
Chris Pepple
May 11, 2026
Opening the River: Memphis Art Museum Redefines Connection
by Tricia Dewey In six months, the footprint along Riverside Drive in Downtown Memphis will see a major transformation. Memphis
Tricia Dewey
May 11, 2026
