Espresso Yourself
Special to Focus From neighborhood coffeehouses and artisan bakeries to bookstore cafés and creative gathering spaces, Memphis is full of
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August 4, 2026
Community
The National Civil Rights Museum’s New Legacy Experience
photos and story by Tricia Dewey Museums preserve treasures. Whether devoted to art, science, culture, or ideas, they help tell
Tricia Dewey
August 4, 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
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
Friends For All Names Amna Osman, President and CEO, Marking Next Chapter in Memphis Leadership
Memphis, Tenn. — Friends For All today announced that Amna Osman has been named President and CEO, marking a new
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April 21, 2026
How to Build a Creative Community Based on Your Passions: A Practical Guide
by Zack Orsborn Let’s say you’re a DJ. You’ve found the absolute sickest track to sample in your latest post-post-punk-bounce
Zack Orsborn
April 4, 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
Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud
by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently running for Shelby County Commission District 13. Having
Vaniel Simmons
March 10, 2026
Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive.
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January 21, 2026
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
Memphis Launches First-Ever LGBTQ Business Week
October 13–18, 2025 | Presented by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Memphis, TN – The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of
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September 24, 2025
