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This is a picture of the entire fleet of Memphis Riverboats docked at the base of Union Ave. I didn't realize this, but there are two Memphis Queens. The Memphis Queen II is 80 feet long, made of steel and was built in the 1950s. She was the first…
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When we think about places to enjoy the outdoors in Memphis, I feel like sometimes we forget Shelby Forest. I'm not sure if that's because it's a bit out of the way (as a state park should be, right?) or if we just don't know what all the place…
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In a world of constant input, how often do we stop to ponder a single image and truly enter the work? Memphis has a riverbed of creativity flowing through the city. Discover local talent at some of these independent art galleries. View this post…
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Get ready for four smoky, sauce-slathered days as the world’s top pitmasters fire up their grills for the 47th annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, May 14–17, 2025, at Liberty Park. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro at…
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The Sweden Kream, Memphis, Tenn. There's nothing particularly special about a cup from the Sweden Kream, at least, nothing special enough to make it stand out on the scavenger hunt list. Mine was medium-sized and made of plain white Styrofoam. It'…
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The New Olivet Baptist Church on Southern has a reputation for the creative (and often hilarious) sermon titles posted on their sign. This week's has to be one of my all-time favorites: I'm not entirely sure what the message of the sermon was, but…
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Next Wednesday (June 27th), I'm going to test my love of food in spectacular, carnivorous fashion. I'm taking the Kookamonga Challenge at the Kooky Canuck. The Kookamonga Challenge is this: eat the 7.5 lbs. Kookamonga burger in less than one hour…
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If you're living in Memphis, chances are you've heard of the Midtown Overlay. And if you've heard of it, there's at least a good chance that you're somewhat confused. Here's everything you need to know about the plan: What the Midtown Overlay is…
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Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band and The Red Clay Strays are set to headline the RiverBeat Music Festival, returning to Tom Lee Park in Memphis on May 1-3, 2026. It's year three for RiverBeat Music Festival! If you didn't make it last year, the…
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What a night! We could not be more grateful to all who lend their time and came out to celebrate 15 years of the I Love Memphis Blog! Most importantly, thank you all for LOVING MEMPHIS! Celebrating in The Ravine and Memphis Made's new taproom was…