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
Mid-South
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Year of Growth and Momentum for the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce
by Erin Swinney As we enter a new year, the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the
Erin Swinney
January 15, 2026
Refocus and Redefine Your Needs
Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP Therapist at Ferren Family Counseling LLC “What needs your attention today?” This is a question I often
Ferren Family Counseling
January 15, 2026
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
Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet
Vaniel Simmons
November 12, 2025
The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the stage comes to life in Memphis, audiences are transported into
Cary Vaughn
November 12, 2025
Protecting Families, Protecting Futures: Susan Mackenzie’s Legal Legacy
by Ray Rico For nearly four decades, Susan Mackenzie, she/her, has been a steadfast advocate for families in Memphis, Tennessee.
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 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
Blue Suede Sisters: Gender-Affirming Joy in Memphis
by Ray Rico Since 2016, the Blue Suede Sisters, Memphis’ chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, have been bringing
Ray Rico
November 12, 2025
