A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Joey Amato For decades, LGBTQ travelers have sought destinations that offered safety, acceptance, nightlife, and community. While those elements remain
by Joey Amato Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast As summer begins to wind down, Saugatuck/Douglas offers
Special to Focus Mid-South The 2026 Focus Awards brought together friends, community leaders, artists, advocates, businesses and organizations for a
The Ostranders Celebrate the People and Stories Behind Memphis Theatre
by Joey Amato Hi Substack Family! I thought it would be fun to publish an article I wrote about 5
by Joey Amato Travel has always been about more than simply checking destinations off a bucket list. For many LGBTQ
Special to Focus From neighborhood coffeehouses and artisan bakeries to bookstore cafés and creative gathering spaces, Memphis is full of
photos and story by Tricia Dewey Museums preserve treasures. Whether devoted to art, science, culture, or ideas, they help tell
photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is Revolting! And So Should You!,
Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party on June 24, presented by
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Focus is excited to announce the return of the 10th Annual Focus Awards, taking place Friday, August
