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Meet Memphis Legends on Backbeat's Mem 200 Living History Tour

Ed. Note: While reading Veena's piece below on this Sunday's Mem 200 living history tours, I got so excited! Backbeats Mem 200 Tour is a bus tour for one day only - this Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - and visits important landmarks around town to meet famous Memphians from the past, played by local actors. The tours are just $25 per person, but spots are running out fast. Reserve your spot here or call 901.527.9415.

Happy 200th Birthday, Memphis!

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Happy Birthday, Memphis! On May 22, 1819, this city was officially incorporated. We’ve come a long way from our early days as a trading town along the Mighty Mississippi. We’ve changed the world, from civil rights and rock ‘n’ roll to overnight shipping and childhood cancer.

20 Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Memphis In Summer

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The last day of school is coming soon (or already gone) and I can already sense the anticipation from parents who are wondering how to fill a whole summer with activities. With that in mind, here's a list of 20 kid- and family-friendly things to do in Memphis in the summer.

365 Things to Do in Memphis #139: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

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THIS INFORMATION IS OUTDATED THIS WILL BE UPDATED FOR 2022 soon.

Every year on the third weekend of May, brave men and women take to Tom Lee Park and fire up their smokers for three days of intense barbecuing during the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Assignment #139 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to join the fun.

Memphis Is in Full Bloom: Explore the City with Experience Memphis Gardens

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From backyard chicken coops and buzzing beehives to serene garden nooks and blooming flower farms, Experience Memphis Gardens is taking over the city this summer—and it’s totally free to attend.

You Can Help Bring the IRONMAN Triathlon To Memphis

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Memphis is trying to recruit another major athletic event for 2020: a new IRONMAN Triathlon. If we are the chosen city, all the triathletes and their families and everyone working on the event will come here and stay in our lodgings and eat our foods and support our local biz and learn about our city.

Explore The Herb Garden At Memphis Botanic Gardens

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The next time you're in need of a break from the everyday grind, head to the Memphis Botanic Garden. The Garden offers acres of beautiful flora in the middle of the city, with multiple sections for gardens, trails, orchards, and more.

Create Your Space 901: What Should We Do With These Beautiful Buildings?

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Overton Park will experience some big changes in the coming years, since MCA and the Brooks will both leave their buildings. Do you have a vision for the spaces?

10 Ways To Give Back To Memphis This Month (May 2019)

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This is a big month for volunteering in Memphis! Honor our city's bicentennial month with loads of fun ways to give back and share your time and talents, via Volunteer Odyssey.

Festival Food Frenzy: What To Eat At Beale Street Music Fest

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If you're planning to make it out to Beale Street Music Festival this weekend, you're going to get hangry at some point. If you want to stay in the park, don't worry, BSMF has you covered with some of the best festival food in the land.