At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City
by William Smythe On a rare night off, I went to Lamplighter Lounge. They were playing a movie: Vegas in
William Smythe
March 10, 2026
Memphis
Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted
Vaniel Simmons
January 29, 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.
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2026
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
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
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
Shelby County 2025 HIV Summit
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Interim Health Director & Officer, Shelby County Health Dept. opens at 9:10 am. Call to action and
Focus Mid-South
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
Focus Mid-South
September 24, 2025
Reviving the Soul: Stax Music Academy’s Summer Showcase Celebrates 25 Years
by Tricia Dewey On a humid mid‑June morning, the halls and classrooms at Stax Music Academy in South Memphis buzzed
Daphne Butler
August 9, 2025
Where the Punk Spirit Lives: Inside HavenHaus and Memphis’s Queer DIY Scene
by William Smythe When I was young, I used to be punk. I attended house shows at places in Memphis
William Smythe
August 4, 2025
What Karaoke Night Reveals
by Briar Brakhage It was a Thursday night in Midtown Memphis, and a karaoke singer tied their oversized flannel around
Briar Brakhage
July 9, 2025
The Reunion Project Hosts Memphis Town Hall: “Life Beyond HIV” – A Two-Day Community Convening for People Living and Aging with HIV
Memphis, TN – June 12, 2025 — The Reunion Project, the national alliance of HIV long-term survivors, is proud to
Focus Mid-South
June 17, 2025
