More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young
by William Smythe Sometime in 2019, I woke up with sciatica. It got so bad I could barely walk most
William Smythe
January 16, 2026
Culture
Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout the Mid-South.
Memphis Zine Fest: How Queer Underground Publications Build
by Gabriella Lindsay The Memphis Zine Festival recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary. Havenhaus, the downtown venue, was buzzing with creatives
Gabriella Lindsay
January 8, 2026
At the Table With Intention
by Chef Eli Townsend I am excited for you to take this journey with me as we explore food through
Eli Townsend
January 8, 2026
Digging Deep in the New Year
by Briar Brakhage At the start of the new year, Maria Tyszka (she/they), the proprietor of Lucyja Hygge on Madison
Briar Brakhage
January 8, 2026
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet
Interview with Nico Ochoa: Finding Identity and Joy on Stage in & Juliet Thanksgiving week, the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis
Cary Vaughn
December 1, 2025
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is thrilled to welcome Chef Eli Townsend as our new Food + Drink Editor.
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
Massage Therapy for Trans Joy
by Briar Brakhage A valuable tool for caring for the health and wellness of our bodies is massage therapy and
Briar Brakhage
November 12, 2025
Introducing Zack Orsborn: Connecting Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellness in 2026
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is excited to welcome Zack Orsborn, artist, creativity coach, and founder of Like Really
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
More Than Books: Hubs for Wellness, Community and Innovation
by Tricia Dewey Where in Memphis can you find classes with titles like Tween Cooking Challenge, Colorcopia with the Dixon,
Tricia Dewey
November 12, 2025
The Four Codes of Creative Energy: From Hating Birdsong to Connecting to My True Creative Self
by Zack Orsborn I lost my connection to my creative energy in the middle of the tangled scruff of life:
Zack Orsborn
November 12, 2025
Mystic Moons – November+December Readings
by Luna Starr, Your Queer Cosmic Guide Hey there, star seekers! Luna Starr here, ready to bring you your bi-monthly
Luna Starr
November 11, 2025
Writing Without Boundaries: The Surreal Worlds of Keegon Schuett
by Cary Vaughn Keegon Schuett, a gender non-conforming playwright from Memphis, Tennessee, has been crafting original works since the early
Cary Vaughn
September 30, 2025
