The Southern Heritage Classic is one of the premier HBCU matchups in the nation, boasting a 35-year legacy of celebrating and elevating HBCU sports. This rich history is now showcased in a new exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Titled The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition, the exhibit opens on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and will run through February 28, 2025.

Opera Memphis is back with their annual 30 Days of Opera, where they bring free opera performances to all across the city showing people that opera is cool.

30 Days of Opera is in its 14th year and runs all September long. Opera Memphis also celebrates 70 years for the 2025-26 season!

Here’s where you can find them each day:

With events ranging from outdoor movie screenings to walking tours that bring the cemetery’s history and residents to life, Elmwood offers a blend of spooky fun and rich storytelling making it a must-visit this fall.

Dive into Memphis history through love stories, eerie epitaphs, and more at this Victorian landmark.

Have some time to kill over the lunch break? Hit Putt-Putt Golf and Games’ driving range for half-off buckets.

I recently started golf lessons and that has meant a lot of visits to Putt-Putt Golf & Games and by the looks of my drive, I’ll be making many more visits before hitting a course anytime soon.

This blog was written in collaboration with our friends at Campfire Collective.

September in Memphis is packed with festivals, concerts, and local favorites that make the most of the last days of summer and the first hints of fall. From live music under the stars to neighborhood celebrations and foodie events, here’s your guide to what’s happening all month long.

Since 2002, passionate runners from around the country have gathered each year in the historic and vibrant city of Memphis to participate in the annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend. 

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 a reflection of Memphis and just how cool the people and places are in this city. Your support, enthusiasm, and love for this incredible city make it all worthwhile. Here's to many more years of highlighting the best of the 901 together because we know there is a lot to celebrate here!

The Olympics may be over but you can live out your Olympic dreams here in the 901–which now seems much more achievable after watching that breaker from Australia.

Here is a list put together by Cecilia Fay and Teri Del Rosso of their favorite spots to play, watch and enjoy many Olympic sports.