Guide to March Madness in Memphis

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Happy March Madness, Memphis! Before your brackets get busted, here’s a quick guide to help you navigate watch parties for March Madness as we cheer for the Tigers alllllll the way in Seattle.

The Memphis Tigers tip off on Friday at 1 p.m. against the Colorado State Rams. Several places will open up early. Just hope your work is okay with stepping out or maybe desperate times call for you to dip into that vacation time. 

GO TIGERS GO!

RiverBeat Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Crowd watching a performer on stage at night at RiverBeat Music Festival.

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 vibes were electric and we have no doubt this year will be no different. Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, Ice Cube, Marshmello, T-Pain, St. Vincent and more round out the lineup.

Here's the full lineup for the this year's RiverBeat Music Festival and the 3-day schedule.

Memphian Danny Barlow Prepares to make UFC Debut

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The newest Welterweight of the UFC comes right from the Westwood neighborhood of Memphis. His journey to the ring wasn’t always a part of his journey and despite his inexperience, he found success and a contract with the UFC.

Memphis-native Danny Barlow is set to make his debut at UFC 298 in Anaheim, California, on February 17, 2024. Ahead of his octagon debut, we got to know more about the Westwood High graduate.

Take a Walk Through A Forest of Blue Trees and Listen to the Tones of Nature

Blue Trees: Shelby Canopy

Even the trees bleed blue. Memphis’ newest two-part immersive public art installation is here! Shelby Canopy: Our Shared Connection along the Wolf River Greenway runs now til April 19, 2024.

100 Trees To Address Deforestation

If you’ve been walking or biking along the Wolf River Greenway trail, you may have seen quite a few vibrant ultramarine blue trees pop up.

Memphis Redbirds to Host Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular

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Editor's Note: Unfortunately, Deck the Diamond will not be returning for the 2024 holiday season.

AutoZone Park will be the host site of a new holiday light display featuring 190 structures, ice skating rink, a huge Christmas tree, and more. Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular opens at AutoZone Park on November 24, 2023.

The Memphis Redbirds are making good use of their space this off-season with the introduction of a new light display making downtown Memphis much brighter this holiday season.

5 Positive Moments from Memphis Grizzlies Opening Night

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The Memphis Grizzlies may have lost opening night against the New Orleans Pelicans but the evening wasn’t all bad. Here are five of the best things that happened during opening night.

1. Zach Randolph and Tony Allen Introduce Starters

The Dixon Pumpkin House is Back for the Perfect Photo Op

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The gourd-geous Dixon Pumpkin House is officially open and best of all–it's always free to visit!

People go crazy over a good pumpkin house and we understand why. It’s the perfect backdrop for family photos or to grace the timelines. 

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens is free to visit forever thanks to the generosity of their members and supporters.

A visit to the pumpkin house, which is made of more than 100 pumpkins and gourds, is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the free admission.

Get Immersed in 35+ Games at The Adventure Museum

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Amuse: The Adventure Museum is a state-of-the-art social gaming facility with 35+ games and over 100 levels of fun designed for groups of 2-6 players.

We had a chance to experience the one-of-a-kind Adventure Museum ahead of its October 13, 2023 grand opening and we had the most fun and left with stomachs hurting from laughing so much.

This made me feel like I was in "Double Dare" meets "Legends of the Hidden Temple" meets "The Challenge" – don’t forget to visit their version of the Hidden Temple too.