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Country Artists Reflect on Life-Changing Visits to St. Jude at 36th Annual Country Cares Event

“It's been life changing to get to visit St. Jude for the first time," Mae Estes told us. The post Country Artists Reflect on Life-Changing Visits to St. Jude at 36th Annual Country Cares Event appeared first on Country Now .

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Rhodes College Creative Writing Professor Receives Poetry Prize

Dr. Caki Wilkinson, Rhodes College professor of English and director of the creative writing department, whose 2021 poetry collection The Survival Expo was lauded by such monumental publications as The New York Times and, that’s right, Memphis Magazine, was honored last week at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Wilkinson received the 2026 Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry and was honored with a celebration at the college last week. The event included lectures on Wilkinson’s poetry by writers Alice Bolin and Daniel Hornsby.

Sewanee, TN · 8d

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Neon Signs And Chrome Stools Still Greet You At These 6 Tennessee Diners

Some Tennessee diners never got the memo that the 1950s ended, and honestly, that is the best part. You can still slide onto a chrome stool, order pancakes at the counter, and eat under a neon sign that has outlasted a few generations of customers. This list covers six retro...

Memphis, TN · 8d

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Honor Big Star, Memphis During Ryman Run

On Saturday, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit brought their six-show stand at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium to a close. The extended run had something of an overarching Memphis arc, with each show boasting a different opening act with deep ties to the city and Isbell busting out a unique Big Star cover each night.

Nashville, TN · 8d

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Memphis is turning Halloween into an epic week you won’t forget

Halloween week in Memphis starts tonight. Crosstown Arts is screening John Carpenter’s Halloween today as part of its Frightober Film Series. It’s the movie that launched a thousand masks, and it kicks off five days of parties, haunts and family fun before the holiday lands on Saturday, Oct. 31. Door opened at 6 p.m., the film started at 6:30 p.m., and admission is free. Whether you’re a horror buff, a hip-hop fan or a parent planning for the kids, here’s how to spend the rest of the week.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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Elvis Presley music owners sue Anthropic over alleged unauthorized AI songs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The owners of Elvis Presley’s music are suing AI company Anthropic after allegedly using his songs without permission and creating alternate versions. The lawsuit alleges Anthropic used lyrics from 274 songs to train its Claude chatbot. The rights holders are seeking up to $150,000 per...

Memphis, TN · 10d

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Jon Hassell’s Eerie Legacy

While many players who grew up in Memphis’ musical stew took the city’s inspirations further afield in the wider world, none of them did so as expansively as the late Jon Hassell. Though hardly a household name here, he’s a towering figure of innovation in international circles, emblematic of an element of Memphis music that’s not often recognized: its musos’ experimental tendencies.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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Irish Dancers, Gaelic Sports and a Parade: An Irish Halloween Plan for the Whole Family

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Irish Network Memphis has a plan that doesn’t involve a single fun-size candy bar. On October 31, the Memphis Samhain Irish Festival is back for its second year. It’s a free, all-ages day of Irish music, dance, food and sport at Madison Avenue Park and the Brass Door Irish Pub, running 11 AM to 8 PM. It kicks off with a parade at 11, so get downtown early.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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Mayor Paul Young, Operation HOPE's John Hope Bryant Set Cossitt Library Fireside Chat

Memphis Mayor Paul Young is teaming up again with Operation HOPE CEO and author John Hope Bryant for a fireside chat and book signing at Cossitt Library on Monday, November 9, 2026. The Downtown library at 33 S. Front St. will host a reception and workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by the fireside chat from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a book signing from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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Russell and Kailey Dickerson Receive St. Jude Angels Among Us Honor

Russell and Kailey Dickerson received the 2026 Angels Among Us honor during the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids seminar, held October 20-21 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. The gathering celebrated the country music community’s continuing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The award recognizes dedication...

Memphis, TN · 10d

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Elvis Presley’s music owners sue AI company Anthropic over copyright

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A group that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s musical catalog has sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for alleged copyright violations. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a federal court in Northern California, claims Anthropic used some of Elvis’s most famous musical works, including “All Shook Up,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and […]

Memphis, TN · 10d

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The Sound of Hope travels to Memphis to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional

MEMPHIS, TN – The Sound of Hope traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional, alongside bands from across the nation, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas!. Through hard work and dedication, our students brought home some new hardware!. CLASS 1A CHAMPIONS!. Outstanding...

Memphis, TN · 11d

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Apollo Theater inspired traveling tour comes to Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A free, traveling outdoor celebration that brings Harlem’s Apollo Theater’s arts, culture, and empowerment directly to local communities will make a stop in Memphis this weekend. Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis is partnering with the Apollo and Kwanza Jones for the ‘Culture In Motion“ national roadshow. The community boost block party […]

Memphis, TN · 13d

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Inaugural Mekong Memphis Festival to celebrate 50 years of Southeast Asian community

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis’ Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Thai communities will gather Sunday for the inaugural Mekong Memphis Festival. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1368 Jefferson Avenue. The event marks 50 years since Southeast Asian refugee families began resettling along the...

Memphis, TN · 11d

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Whitehaven Fall Festival brings family fun, free health resources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department is hosting the Whitehaven Fall Festival on Saturday to bring the community together and connect residents with helpful resources. The festival will be held from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4770 Elvis Presley Boulevard, across the street from the Whitehaven YMCA.

Shelby County, TN · 13d