Inside the Legacy Experience at the National Civil Rights Museum

two women view poor people's campaign exhibit at NCRM's new Legacy Experience expansion

The $38 million expansion connects the Civil Rights Movement to the urgent issues of today and it's now open.

We got a first look at the Legacy Experience at the National Civil Rights Museum on Friday, ahead of its grand opening on May 16. I knew it was going to be good. The museum had been working on this $38 million project for years, and everything I'd heard had me counting down the days. But walking through it? It exceeded every expectation I had.

Amani Bath Brings Hot Spring Baths to South Main

Amani Bath business exterior

A new bath spa located in South Main brings the Hot Springs to Memphis with their mineral baths, massages, and skin services.

Go ahead and skip that drive to Hot Springs if you’re looking for a therapeutic bath. Amani Bath, a new bath spa in South Main, specializes in mineral baths that help soothe aches and pains while also providing a relaxing experience.

Momma’s is Back Open for Business

people sitting at momma's bar

Call your mommas because the last and first bar in Memphis is back open.

It has been two long years since Momma’s opened their doors to customers but I found from my visit, just days after reopening, that it was like no time had passed at all.

Long-time regulars of Momma’s and The Dirty Crow Inn, the beloved spot that predated Momma’s, settled right back into their bar seats like they never left. 

9 Ways to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Memphis

graphic for AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month all of May with a series of events, food outings, and activities. 

A nationwide celebration, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the rich history, contributions, and diverse experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Much More Than Avocado Toast: Hustle & Dough At ARRIVE Hotel In Downtown Memphis

The ARRIVE hotel in downtown Memphis has a lineup of food and drink concepts to serve you day and night. In the lobby you'll find the coffee shop Vice & Virtue and cafe, Hustle & Dough, along with Bar Hustle and the check-in desk all in one cozy, eclectic room.

Downstairs is home to Longshot, a basement bar with lots of booths and several shuffleboard tables that serves dinner, drinks, and beer.

Let's break it down.