Explore a stacked catalogue of Memphis books that dive into the soul of one of America’s most impactful cities.
Memphis is a city steeped in soul. Known worldwide as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock n’ roll, the Bluff City has kickstarted the careers of music icons from W.C. Handy to Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Three 6 Mafia and Justin Timberlake.
For the second year in a row, the 35th Southern Heritage Classic will welcome the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to face off against Tennessee State University. The Classic runs from September 11-14, 2024.
The Southern Heritage Classic goes way beyond the football game itself. It’s a weekend full of activities, music, and competitions that highlights all of the talent of HBCU’s.
Providing Memphians with ideas on what to do each week, where to eat, what’s new, giving you more reasons to love Memphis, and so much more would not be possible without the help of our growing number of contributors.
It's essential for the I Love Memphis Blog to represent the true tapestry of our community. So I’m proud to share that we are taking steps to amplify our city's culture by welcoming an ever-growing number of voices to contribute to our platform.
Downtown's biggest 901 Day celebration will be held this year by the Memphis Redbirds and will feature pregame concerts, plaza party, fireworks, and more.
The Memphis Redbirds are taking over downtown's 901 Day Celebration with plans to make it the biggest event yet. Us Memphians know 901 Day is Sept. 1 is a day to celebrate what we all love about our city and all things 901. 901 Day falls on a Friday this year - woot!
For the last two years, the beloved Dory Restaurant operated with a tasting-menu experience. The menu and service is about to get much bigger.
Since opening in March of 2021, Dory has quickly become one of the most respected fine-dining experiences in Memphis with their approach of a tasting menu.
That dining approach wasn’t always the plan for co-owners Dave and Amanda Krog. Instead, it became the staple due to the pandemic and limitations to the number of guests they were allowed during that time.
Grit and Grind is a mantra here. Across the city, passionate Memphians are working hard to showcase their skills and abilities through small business ventures. Here’s an ever growing list of local services and products to support.
This guide is meant to reflect the smaller unknown businesses, the pop-up creatives or Instagram stores. If you fall under that category, send us an email at [email protected] to be added to this list.
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Around every corner in Memphis, you’ll find a barbecue spot, but the uniqueness of each is what makes us the barbecue capital of the world. We have collected a list of our favorite eateries throughout the Midsouth that showcase a special twist on the barbecue scene you know and love.
Mark your calendars! The Asian Night Market returns for its third year on July 19, 2025, with more than 80 vendors.
A new Castalia Heights restaurant has two menus with two kitchens to serve up a fusion of vegan and meat dishes.
A House Divided: Plants vs. Meats
Arnold’s Smokehouse is the creation of a brother-sister duo: Shanon and Ivy Arnold. Shanon is the head chef with a deep culinary background. He’s not a vegan. However, his sister Ivy is a longtime vegan who helped inspire the restaurant as equally vegan as it is a smokehouse.
You can find Memphis’ very own Blue Note Bourbon in stores and many local bars but you can also experience it first hand in their tasting room which offers speakeasy vibes.
The awards they're winning alone should be enough motivation to give it a try.
Memphis' Oldest Licensed Distillery
If you’re unfamiliar with Blue Note, run by B.R. Distilling Company, it’s one of the oldest licensed distilleries out of the city and “embodies Southern Culture and Delta Flavor.”
