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New Airline at Memphis International Airport To Offer Nonstop Flights To Austin and Pittsburgh

New Airline at Memphis International Airport To Offer Nonstop Flights To Austin and Pittsburgh

New airline service to the Memphis Airport, Via Airlines, has announced it will launch service on June 25, with nonstop flights between Memphis and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and Pittsburgh International Airport.

Both flights will operate four times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The Memphis-Pittsburgh flight will also feature one-stop connectivity to Bradley…

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Explore Bike Share Offering Half-Off Annual Memberships This Month

Explore Bike Share Offering Half-Off Annual Memberships This Month

Explore Bike Share, the nonprofit which launched a 60-station, 600-bike bike share system in Memphis this past summer is now offering discounted annual memberships for $60 through January 31.

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The $60 annual membership offer coincides with Memphis’ new cycling-friendly developments in 2019, such as The Big Jump projectin South Memphis and Explore Bike Share’s system…

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Things to Look Forward to in Memphis in 2019

Things to Look Forward to in Memphis in 2019

Photo: Adarryll Jackson Sr.

As we look forward to 2019 we have a ton of exciting things to anticipate! Here are some of our picks: Photo: 901Fest

Memphis’ Bicentennial

It’s our bicentennial year! The city of Memphis was founded in May 1819. Memphis in May has already announced that the month-long celebration will be dedicated to the Bluff City in honor of its 200th bday. Beyond that, there’s a…

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Orpheum Announces Year Round Movie Series

Orpheum Announces Year Round Movie Series

Today the Orpheum announced the launch of a new year-round series, Movies at the Orpheum, presented by Orion Federal Credit Union. The first three films have been revealed and more titles will be announced throughout the year.

The change comes as the Orpheum’s summer calendar grows increasingly booked with Broadway, concerts, and other special events.

“With Hamilton playing the Orpheum the entire…

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New Community Greenspace, The Ravine, Approved for Development in Edge District

New Community Greenspace, The Ravine, Approved for Development in Edge District

A new public green space concept, The Ravine, has received approval to move forward on development between Union and Madison Avenues in the Edge District of Downtown Memphis. Source: Dalhoff Thomas Design Studio

“Designed for community, recreation and artistry, the intentionally flexible destination seeks to engage every type of Memphian and visitor to our growing and vibrant Downtown,” said…

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Vote Now: 2019 Beale Street Music Fest Musicians + 3 Day Pass Giveaway

Vote Now: 2019 Beale Street Music Fest Musicians + 3 Day Pass Giveaway

Let your voice be heard!

We are partnering with Memphis in May to share some of the artists under consideration to play at Beale Street Music Fest on May 3rd-5th, 2019. Who would you like to see next May? How to Vote:

Complete the poll below by November 5th at 5pm.

Comment on this post and tell us who you want to see the most for a chance to win a pair of 3 Day BSMF Passes!

Get an extra chance…

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8 Things You Need to Know About the Creative Works Conference Market

8 Things You Need to Know About the Creative Works Conference Market

Guest post by Emma Meskovic.

Haven’t you heard? The Creative Works Conferenceis SOLD OUT again this year! Its attendees will spend three days hearing amazing speakers, attending creative workshops, and connecting with other designers/artists/makers/movers/shakers from all over the U.S. I know you’re probably having some serious FOMO right now, but don’t fret. We’ve got something for you, too: The…

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The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in October 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in October 2018

Photo: Amanda Hill

Got an event to add? Submit it here for consideration. Ongoing Events:

Halloween Events

Levitt Shell Fall Music Concert Series – Free

Fall Movie Nights at Chimes Square – Free

Free Events at the Memphis Library

Memphis Tigers Games

Farmer’s Markets

Trivia Nights in Memphis

Crosstown Arts

Events at Church Health

Crosstown Concourse

Shelby Farms Park

See Comedy in Memphis

Memphis…

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Saucy Chicken Now Open at Crosstown Concourse

Saucy Chicken Now Open at Crosstown Concourse

Photos courtesy of Obsidian Public Relations

Saucy Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant offering traditional Southern cuisine, is now open in the West Atrium at Crosstown Concourse, in the former Mama Gaia’s space.

With antibiotic-free chicken and dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients, Saucy Chicken focuses on creating affordable, quality food that caters to the palettes of Mid-Southerners.

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The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in September 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in September 2018

Photo: Kate Lareau

Got an event to add? Submit it here for consideration. Ongoing Events:

Free Events at the Memphis Library

Memphis Tigers Games

Farmer’s Markets

Trivia Nights in Memphis

Crosstown Arts

Events at Church Health

Crosstown Concourse

Shelby Farms Park

See Comedy in Memphis

Memphis Tigers Games

Memphis Redbirds Games

Events at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Events at Memphis Botanic…

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The Memphis Weekender: September 22 - 24

The Memphis Weekender: September 22 – 24

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive,…

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Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Flights to Orlando

Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Flights to Orlando

Photo: Frontier Airlines Today Frontier Airlines announced a new nonstop flight service between Memphis International Airport and Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning November 2. The new service will run three times weekly on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The airline will utilize a 186-seat Airbus 320 aircraft for the flight. Tickets are now on sale here. The schedule is as follows:…

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Guide to Memphis Events in October 2017

Guide to Memphis Events in October 2017

Photo: Amanda Hill Got an event to add? Submit it here for consideration. Ongoing Events: Memphis Teacher Residency Applications Open Midsouth Maze Free Levitt Shell Music Shows Indie Memphis Fall Film Series Farmer’s Markets Trivia Nights in Memphis Events at Crosstown Arts Events at Church Health Center Events at Crosstown Concourse See Comedy in Memphis Memphis Tigers Games Events at Memphis…

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The Memphis Weekender: September 8th - 10th

The Memphis Weekender: September 8th – 10th

Photo: Jake Ruth With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant…

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Ways To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Memphis 2017

Ways To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Memphis 2017

Get your steins ready! Oktoberfest is coming and we’ve got several ways to celebrate in Memphis. Photo: Amanda Hill Beer Choir Oktoberfest at Wiseacre – Thursday, September 28th – 6:30pm to 8:30pm Beer Choir is a social singing event open to all. The concept is simple: you get a beer, find a seat, and get lead through a little over an hour of drinking songs from an official songbook. You can…

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Tennessee Taco Company Opens Monday

Tennessee Taco Company Opens Monday

Mural by MCA Alumni Lea Edwards, Terri Scott and Julie Bartlow, Photo courtesy Memphis College of Art A new Memphis restaurant by Belly Acres owners Ben McLean & Chef Rob Ray will be opening on Monday, September 11th that will offer 24 different kinds of street tacos. The co-founders of Belly Acres at Overton Square are opening a new street taco restaurant called Tennessee Taco Company at the…

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The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in September 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Events in September 2017

Photo: @filtered_focus on Instagram Heads up! Our usual method of curating the monthly events post will be limited due to technical issues with Facebook. You can still submit your events here for consideration. Ongoing Events: 30 Days of Opera Free Levitt Shell Shows Farmer’s Markets Trivia Nights in Memphis Events at Crosstown Arts Events at Church Health Center Events at Crosstown Concourse See…

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