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AI will never replace graphic designers.

Temple mound at the Chucalissa mound site in Memphis, Tennessee. Decades ago the front of the mound and ramp were covered with concrete to help "preserve" it, which is now thought to be a mistake. The site used to have several realistic house reconstructions.

In 2022, Zach Randolph wrote about his love for the city of Memphis: “Listen man, Memphis is one of the most underrated cities in the country. They have so much underground talent in that city that hasn’t even been tapped yet. I know that for a fact. Memphis has so much creativity and history, just on the music side, from the blues to Isaac Hayes, to even Elvis. There’s no denying it’s a cultural city. But it’s a hard working town, you feel me? With blue collar, hard working people. It has its tough spots and rough moments, but the thing that makes Memphis special is that they accept all their people. People who got knocked down and got up resilient. People who ain’t got the prettiest journey story. Bottom line is, you can be you in Memphis — you don’t have to act a certain way. So when I got there, I felt like I fit right in.” playerstribu.ne/ZBo

harbor town, memphis tn

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Hopefully next year, Project Pat finally gets to do the SB and come out to Cheese and Dope

was just thinking “they should make a mouthwash you can swallow” to myself and suddenly the half empty bottle of rumple minze in my kitchen lit up like an interactive item in a video game

There's so much beauty in the world. Here are the beautiful snow capped mountains of Tennessee.

Stomping into stores early this year, Pabst Blue Ribbon has announced an epic kaiju-sized 99 PACK of Godzilla-themed beer! The new 99 Pack wraps 99 Pabst Blue Ribbon cans in a gigantic, all-new original illustration featuring characters from the Godzilla universe!

“Memphis — one of the great Southern cities — rarely gets its due.” Thank you to the The New York Times for loving on Memphis. ❤ “It’s easy, even on a brief trip, to tap into a vibrant and unpretentious city with plenty to be proud of.” nytimes.com/interactive/20…

The Music Roadtrip app is rolling into Memphis, Tennessee, a city where studios, neighborhoods, and working musicians shaped the sound of American music. Beale Street, Soulsville, Midtown, and Whitehaven each carry their own chapters, and the places making noise today connect directly to that history. Here are five essential stops in Memphis: 🏛️ Sun Studio (@sunstudio) is the small Union Avenue room where Sam Phillips recorded early sides from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. The studio still operates, and tours bring visitors straight into the original tracking space. 🎸 Minglewood Hall (@minglewoodhall) is a multipurpose Midtown venue housed in a former printing warehouse. It hosts national rock, hip-hop, and country tours with clean production and a room built for volume. 🎤 The Hi-Tone (@thehitonecafe) is a long-running pillar of Memphis’s indie and punk circuit. Gritty, loud, and tied closely to its community, it remains one of the city’s most active rooms for touring bands. 🎶 Graceland (@visitgraceland) is the former home of Elvis Presley and one of the country’s major music landmarks. Tours cover the mansion, archival exhibits, and rotating installations at the Graceland Exhibition Center. 💿 Goner Records (@gonerrecords) is a cult record store and label that helped define modern Memphis garage punk. It’s the force behind Gonerfest, the city’s annual underground rock pilgrimage. 🧭 Memphis Tourism (@memphistravel) is the city’s official tourism organization and the best place to plan your visit and keep up with festivals, shows, and events across the Memphis area. 🚐 We’re Music Roadtrip, a travel app for music fans. Follow us to discover legendary venues, record stores, and music landmarks across the country. Our app launches this January. Learn more at musicroadtrip.com.

Playing a solo show 9/13 at @thehitonecafe

Memphis is more than the negative they put on the news.

@Liv_Agar Everybody transgender gettin tipsy

Everybody transgender

The wait is finally over! 901 legends tonight at @thehitonecafe

@Mericamemed Who tf takes 6 bites? 3 max

no place like the 901 😂

@TheCinesthetic When our 85 y/o grandmother died my 15 y/o brother looked at me at the funeral and said “the gangs breaking up”.

this will never not be funny

Live at The Hi Tone 7/25/25! Tix on sale now at hitonecafe.com

We got at a release show Sat night at @thehitonecafe for the Memphis peeps