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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 May 11, 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 May 11, 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

Discovering Common Threads: How Sewing Builds Belonging

by Chris Reeder-Young, M.A. For Cari Harris, sewing became more than a craft. It became a communal language. A way

Chris Reeder-Young, M.A. May 11, 2026

LGBTQ+ Oklahoma City Travel Guide: Gay Bars, Inclusive Neighborhoods & Queer-Friendly Dining in OKC

By Joey Amato Oklahoma City isn’t a place that announces itself loudly. It doesn’t rely on spectacle or reputation to

Joey Amato April 21, 2026

‘A Historic New Era’ for Mid-South LGBTQ+ Services

OUTMemphis, the region’s oldest LGBTQ+ nonprofit, scales to meet record demand MEMPHIS, Tenn. — OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in

Focus Mid-South April 21, 2026

Evergreen Presbyterian Church: A Spiritual Home for All

by Vaniel Simmons Flourish Language (Church Mission Statement): Flourish. Alone. Together.We practice wholehearted life alone and together.Evergreen is an open and

Vaniel Simmons April 4, 2026