Mid-South LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Building Community Through Pride and Purpose
by Erin Swinney Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and the strength of our community. It is
Erin Swinney
June 1, 2026
Memphis
Discovering Safe Spaces at Lichterman Nature Center
by Chris Pepple Safe spaces allow us to let our guard down and relax. We can take our kids to
Chris Pepple
May 11, 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
Finding Safety on Stage: Reese Cameron on SIX, Representation, and Creating Space to Belong
by Ray Rico I had the pleasure of speaking with Reese Cameron, they/them, an alternate with the touring production of
Ray Rico
April 2, 2026
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
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
