Espresso Yourself
Special to Focus From neighborhood coffeehouses and artisan bakeries to bookstore cafés and creative gathering spaces, Memphis is full of places where people come together to work, create, converse, and
August 4, 2026
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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 humanity’s story and ensure important histories endure. In Memphis, a
August 4, 2026
Art is Revolting: Creativity Fuels Community Action
photos by Vaniel Simmons Art became a powerful form of civic expression at Art Is Revolting! And So Should You!, a silent auction created by Memphis artist Brantley Ellzey and
July 21, 2026
Pride, Paper and Plenty of Creativity
Organized by Like Really Creative Things got delightfully messy at the inaugural Pride Collage Party on June 24, presented by Like Really Creative in partnership with OUTMemphis, Lisa Berry, and
July 21, 2026
Step Into the “Pride & Progress: The Raging ’20s” at the 10th Annual Focus Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Focus is excited to announce the return of the 10th Annual Focus Awards, taking place Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ballet Memphis. This year’s celebration, “Pride &
July 17, 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 of civic engagement hosted by the Mid-South LGBT Chamber of
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 input.
June 30, 2026
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 also a time to recognize the impact of LGBTQ+ and
June 1, 2026
Pride Journeys: Easy Day Trips from Memphis
by Joey Amato For this Discovery issue, we take a short drive beyond Memphis to uncover destinations that feel both accessible and unexpected. Each of these cities offers a distinct
June 1, 2026
Kill Your Phone: Rediscover Your Creative Self
by Zack Orsborn Let me be real: I am struggling to stay off my phone and social media. I need to get off my phone. We all need to kill
June 1, 2026
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 a playground and only worry about how we will get
May 11, 2026
