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Using a concrete canvas, fifth grade class says, 'I belong here'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Dual-language teacher Brandon James Scott and his group of students celebrated diversity and inclusion by transforming a pathway in Memphis.

Memphis Movies This Week: Cannes winner ‘Fjord,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ restored

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:03 -0500

Two winners of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or (first prize) are on Memphis screens this week.

New sculpture reflects South City's history

kramsay@dailymemphian.com (Kyan Ramsay) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

“Reflections,” designed by local artist Arnold Thompson, was erected in the 6-acre L.E. Brown Park in South City. The park, located at 617 S. Orleans St., contains a multicolored playground and adjoining pool.

A former drummer in Central High's award-winning jazz band finds his own beat

kramsay@dailymemphian.com (Kyan Ramsay) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Now a University of Memphis student, drummer Corbin Brassell has released his debut single.

Broad Avenue celebrates its continued reinvention with the annual Art Walk

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:51:35 -0500

As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.

Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show

kramsay@dailymemphian.com (Kyan Ramsay) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:43:09 -0500

Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.

Barbecue fest coming in 2027, but not SmokeSlam

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:47:36 -0500

A combined World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam is officially not happening as Memphis in May announces 2027 festival dates. Also an MIM official talks about the future of Beale Street Music Festival.

Dia de los Muertos, Irish autumn and a Southeast Asian anniversary party

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:10 -0500

This week, Collage Dance Collective opens its 17th season, the Broad Avenue Art Walk returns and “Monty Python’s Spamalot” opens at the Orpheum.

Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar-winning Brit actresses, ‘Everything’ expands

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:06:02 -0500

Oscar-winning British actresses in high-concept new films. It’s an accidental theme of sorts at the movies this week.

Memphis takes center stage before more than 550 arts funders

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:24 -0500

More than 550 arts funders from across the country are in Memphis this week for a national conference examining how investments into local artists and organizations can strengthen communities.

Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee

mleimkuehler@mtsu.edu (MTSU Seigenthaler News Service) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:15 -0500

In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.

UFO dresses, flying-monkey wings and a killer's jacket? Playhouse costume sale has it all.

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:42:39 -0500

Playhouse on the Square held its annual clothing and prop sale Saturday. Shoppers included the owner of a new costume shop at the site of the old Mr. Lincoln’s in Overton Square.

Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Mark Jones) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:21:32 -0500

“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”

Holiday movie set in Memphis to premiere on OWN

smcdermott@dailymemphian.com (Sophie McDermott) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:57 -0500

Memphis will take center stage this holiday season in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s new dance-driven movie “Tapping into Christmas.”

Memphis Jazz Festival planned to return in 2027

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:45:13 -0500

The Downtown Memphis Commission said more than 12,000 tickets were reserved for the inaugural festival.

Aliens, vampires and a market of monster-inspired oddities

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:33:58 -0500

This week, the Tambourine Bash is back with a new name, Cooper-Young Beerfest takes over the Midtown Autowerks lot and a music show lasts six hours with no breaks.

1 concert, 6 hours of music, no stops: What is Memphis Drone?

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Attendees might bring yoga mats or sleeping bags as they listen to hours of nonstop music from various artists.

Memphis Movies This Week: Mammoth docs on Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:04 -0500

It’s an unusual week at the movies in Memphis, with at least a dozen new titles and the two most notable, both super-sized biographical documentaries.

Project Pat to headline LeMoyne-Owen’s ‘LOChella’ homecoming fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:28:51 -0500

The LOChella Music Festival and Tailgate is open to the public and will feature student performers and food trucks on Oct. 24.

Here for the boos: Guide to Halloween parties and trick-or-treating

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:37:46 -0500

Local haunts are hosting DJ nights, costume contests and even a hearse giveaway for adults. And there’s plenty of chances for the kiddos to stock up on candy all month long.