West Tennessee Day Trippin'

03/01/2022

As we look forward to the tournament, let's look back at great players from the past!

Image 1 features Betty Booker-Parks, who still holds multiple points records for U Mem/Memphis State even though they didn’t have a three-point line when she played!

Image 2 includes renowned badminton player Elma Roane, for whom the Fieldhouse at UM is named!

Check out the Women's Sports History tour, a **FREE** driving tour that celebrates women's sports accomplishments around the city and across the state. Visit nashvillesites.org to learn more and take the virtual or in-person tour.

08/11/2021

Pulitzer Prize-winning author was born on this day in 1921. Please join the Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center this Saturday as they celebrate Haley's legacy and enjoy a variety of entertainment!

For more info, ➡️ www.alexhaleymuseum.org

07/26/2021

Tomorrow! The Summer Road Show, an event by Tennessee History For Kids, will be at the Cotton Museum. This educational event is intended for teachers but open to everyone! You don't want to miss the impressive speaker line-up discussing Memphis's history!

Limited to 32 attendees so don't wait!

For more info ➡️ http://ow.ly/bipl50Fr8Gk

07/21/2021

Mark you calendars!

The Summer Road Show, an event by Tennessee History For Kids, will be at the Cotton Museum. This educational event is intended for teachers but open to everyone! You don't want to miss the impressive speaker line-up discussing Memphis's history!

Limited to 32 attendees so don't wait!

For more info ➡️ http://ow.ly/WkFk50Fr9QV

07/15/2021

As a reminder, the Ida B. Wells Parade on Beale Street & Statue Unveiling at Robert Church Park is happening tomorrow. You don't want to miss this!

For more info ➡️ idabwellsmemphis.org

07/08/2021

This weekend!

The 37th Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival will take place July 9th and 10th. Enjoy crafts, entertainment, and vendors!

For more info ➡️ http://ow.ly/4eGv50FrbER

07/07/2021

Mark you calendars for the Ida B. Wells Parade on Beale Street & Statue Unveiling at Robert Church Park! This historic event is happening Friday July 16.

For more info ➡️ idabwellsmemphis.org

06/19/2021

If you want to take your celebrations a step further, consider making a donation to your favorite Black-led organizations! We suggest one of our favorite West TN institutions, the Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center ➡️ http://ow.ly/Lm6T50FcB8F

06/17/2021

If you're looking for another event outside the city, Davies Manor Historic Site / Hillwood Hall is hosting local author/historian Dwight Fryer to discuss slavery's "Conspiracy of Silence" and the history of Juneteenth. Details ➡️ http://ow.ly/CJYN50FcyWP

06/17/2021

You don't have to go to Memphis to celebrate ! Somerville-Fayette NAACP is hosting an event in Oakland, complete with food, fun, and a voter registration table. Details ➡️ http://ow.ly/EuFW50FcxLm

06/16/2021

This is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to learn more about !

is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future.

Celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture with a day of virtual programming and educational resources, including our social media toolkit, Juneteenth reading list, limited edition merchandise collection, and more: https://s.si.edu/2U1L4XW

06/16/2021