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
Community
Celebrating our LGBT+ community and our allies by bringing you stories of our life, music, food+entertainment, health+wellness, and advocacy in the Mid-South.
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
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
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
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
