A farewell in presence, not in spirit
By: Travis Tinnin Sadly, today (October 14, 2022) marks my last day with City Leadership and Choose901: Alumni after almost five years. It’s nearly impossible…
Author: Travis Tinnin
A Local’s Guide to Movie Nights in Memphis
Memphians LOVE their movie nights! That’s why there’s never a shortage of ways to watch. Whether you’re on a date, a night out with friends,…
Memphis’ Best Food: Bucket List Eats
We may be the BBQ capital of the world, but there’s so much more than BBQ offered here in the Bluff City… Want to know…
City Leadership Celebrates 10 Years of Investing in Memphis and Memphians
By now, you’ve probably wondered where Choose901 came from, and I’m here to share a big part of its origin story! Ten years ago, a…
Experience Memphis On the Water
Whether it’s a River or a Lake, Memphis Has Plenty of Opportunities for You to Go With the Flow! Keep scrolling for some ways to…
Enjoy Live Music, Free Stax Museum Admission, & More at SOLID GOLD SOULSVILLE
It’s Friday in Memphis, so it’s time to get your groove on! Tonight the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Stax Music Academy…
Memphis Teacher Residency Invites You to Spend Your Summer Investing in Local Students
Even When School’s Not In Session, Important Work is Taking Place! Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) is helping local students put their big brains to good…
A Helpful Guide For Voting in Shelby County
The Next Shelby County Primary/General Election Will Be Held on August 4th. In this election you will be voting on who will represent Shelby County…
15 Places to Get Your Chicken Wing Fix in Memphis
MEMPHIS MAY BE KNOWN PRIMARILY AS THE BARBECUE CITY, BUT IT’S GOT A LOT MORE TO OFFER THAN SMOKED PORK AND BEEF BRISKET ALONE. We’re…
Summer Service Opportunities in Memphis
Guest post by dannon eubanks, volunteer odyssey director of community engagement School is out. Summer Service is in. Summer is your time to have more…
A Guide to Local Memphis Gardens: Stop and Smell the Roses
Grab a friend and enjoy an afternoon at one of our lovely, local gardens here in Memphis. As we welcome in the warm weather, take…
Your Guide to Spring & Summer Festivals in Memphis
July Festivals in Memphis Black Cream- Live From Studio A: July 12 Wanna hear some groovy music by some groovy Memphians. Stax Museum of American…
Using What You Do to Do Good: the South Main Book Juggler
The South Main Book Juggler is a downtown Memphis staple—a must-stop for any local book lover, downtown tourist, or Trolley Night attendee. But to co-owner…
Give Back With What You Know Best: Be a Career Mentor!
Memphis kids reaching their potential = Memphis reaching our highest level of success. One of the best ways to prepare the students of today to…
Memphis BBQ Musts
MEMPHIS IS HOME TO THE BEST BBQ IN THE WORLD. It’s not Nashville, it’s not Texas, and it’s not Kansas City… It’s MEMPHIS… The land…
Black History Lasts Longer Than 28 Days
Every year, Black History Month rolls around, and I’m left challenged both personally and professionally. How am I suppose to educate others about our historical…
Show ‘Em How to Network
The most important part of “making it” is connectivity to people. You could be the smartest and most decorated candidate for a job, but if…
Want to Be a Mentor in Memphis?
“Oh you want to be a mentor? Who do YOU think you are?” is a series of questions that I’ve asked myself many times. If…
Help Kids Stay on Track This School Year With Give901
Children in Memphis need our help. Did you know that almost half of our kids live in poverty? That may not surprise you, because Memphis is consistently at…