What's Good, Memphis? The Good News Roundup
A running roundup of the good stuff happening in our city because Memphis deserves to be celebrated loudly.
A running roundup of the good stuff happening in our city because Memphis deserves to be celebrated loudly.
Welcome to What's Good, Memphis?, a new series on I Love Memphis Blog. This city is full of people doing amazing things, landmarks earning national recognition, and community moments worth shouting about.
We created this space to collect it all in one place: the wins, the milestones, the fun stuff, and the little things that make Memphis, Memphis. Consider this your regular dose of hometown pride. We'll be updating every week or two with fresh stories, so bookmark this page and come back often. If you've got good news to share, we want to hear it.
Now, let's get into it.
Chez Philippe Makes History with AAA Five Diamond Designation
The Peabody's beloved Chez Philippe just became the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas and only the 65th restaurant in all of North America to hold the distinction. That puts Memphis in seriously elite dining company. The Five Diamond designation is the highest honor in AAA's nearly 90-year-old Diamond Program, reserved for restaurants where the cuisine, service, and surroundings all operate at the absolute highest level. Chez Philippe has held Four Diamond status since 1989, so this elevation has been a long time coming.
Chef de Cuisine Keith Clinton and his team earned this one through years of discipline and craft, and we couldn't be prouder to see Memphis represented at this level. If you've had the opportunity to dine at Chez Philippe, then you know exactly what we are talking about. They offer a 4-course menu and a 7-course chef's tasting menu Thursday through Sunday. They also do afternoon tea from noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Make your reservations! You won't be disappointed.
Memphis Redbirds Announce Opening Weekend Promotions
Did you catch Banana Ball over the weekend? What a great time! Baseball is almost back at AutoZone Park, and the Memphis Redbirds are kicking off the 2026 season with an opening weekend that's packed with family-friendly fun.
To Infinity & the Ballpark on April 3 -- a space-themed celebration with specialty jerseys, a pregame crafting station, character meet-and-greets, and an autograph session.
Bluey & Bingo Day on April 4 –– this duo needs no introduction! Make your kids day. Plus, the first 1,500 fans score a free Redbirds Dri-Fit Hoodie
Easter Sunday on April 5 -- free Easter baskets for the first 500 kids plus a postgame Easter egg hunt on the field.
Oh, and you NEED to know about the Heavenly Hot Dog Buffet: 21 toppings, two million possible combinations, available on the Party Deck for just $39.99 a ticket. That's how you kick off a season. Here's all the info for the first homestand week of the year.
National Civil Rights Museum Adds Tuesday Hours in March
The National Civil Rights Museum is opening its doors on Tuesdays throughout March — the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st — from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expanded schedule is designed to welcome more visitors during one of the museum's busiest seasons, including school groups and families traveling for spring break. Plan your visit!
In more exciting news, The Legacy Building Experience is expected to open May 16th! Once open, this space will feature five thematic galleries on poverty, education, housing, gender equity and nonviolence.
Rhodes College Named One of the Most Beautiful Campuses in the U.S.
If you've ever driven past Rhodes College, you already know there's a reason Memphians lovingly call it our own little Hogwarts. Now the rest of the country is catching on. Travel + Leisure featured Rhodes on its list of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, based on a University of Melbourne Online study that analyzed Tripadvisor reviews for more than 40 major campuses. Rhodes landed at No. 7, putting Memphis in some seriously impressive company alongside schools like Duke, Princeton, Stanford, and Vanderbilt. No surprise to anyone who's walked through those Gothic stone archways on a fall afternoon.
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