qemist
DJ Qemist is one of Memphis' premiere DJs and an up-and-coming leader in the electronic music space of Memphis. He has performed with...
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THE LAST LAUGH
Starting Sunday July 9th, 2023, Memphis Current is partnering with three local comedians to create a rotating showcase comedy show to...
ADS FEST 901
We're joined with Brookelyn Culley, one of the organizers of ADS Fest 901 (Adopt Don't Shop!) to talk about the inaugural festival...
A Weirdo From memphis
Photographed by Bethany Reid Goodman For as long as he can remember, Memphis rapper AWFM has had a deep-seedeed passion for music that he...
Dr. Rosamund Garrett of the brooks museum of art
Dr. Rosamund Garett Chief Curator of the Brooks Museum of Art Photographed by Lucy Garett Chief Curator Dr. Rosamund Garrett shares with...
Mikey Kuntzman of the Cove
Bartender Mikey Kuntzman pours a drink for us as he shares his journey on how he went from a mischievous Catholic school student to a...
JOYBOMB
Embarking on a musical journey from Newton, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee, Joybomb’s lead vocalist Grant Beatty shares with us his...
Cherry Smoke
Cherry Smoke is a Memphis-based hardcore band that just released their second EP, "I Want to Make Everyone Happy." The band consists of...
Colin Wilson
We take a seat with Bardog Tavern and Slider Inn bartender Colin Wilson to talk about empathy, careers, life and the importance of being...
Duckmaster Kenon Walker
In this special profile piece, we are sharing the story of Kenon Walker, The Peabody Hotel Duckmaster, in his own words. Join us in...
Louise Page
Pianist and singer-songwriter Louise Page reminisces about finding herself through a bit of luck, persistence, optimism and betting on...
Jared Boyd
As a journalist for the Daily Memphian, a DJ, a co-host of Beale Street Caravan and the program manager of WYXR, Jared Boyd wears many...
Joe's Wines & Liquors
Photos by Emilee Robinson Joe’s Wines and Liquors has been a landmark of Midtown since 1960, with its famed sputnik sign serving as a...
Victor Sawyer
Trombonist Victor Sawyer, leader of the Lucky 7 Brass Band and Stax Music Academy teacher, guides us on his journey through the industry,...
Terri Lee Freeman
Photos by Houston Cofield - Terri Freeman shares with us her journey on becoming the President of the National Civil Rights Museum and...
NICK SCOTT & CO.
Photos by Bethany Reid Chef Nick Scott, owner of Alchemy and now Salt&Soy, discusses working his way through the food industry, the art...
Tony Nguyen
Bartender Tony Nguyen of Catherine & Mary’s shares a drink with us as we discuss flying, love and family. “ My parents both immigrated to...
The Poet, Havi
Photos by Ziggy Mack Songwriter, producer and rapper Havier Green explores his upbringing, curiosity, zen and philosophy. " I grew up in...
Mary Connor Jones
Bartender Mary Connor Jones of Ecco on Overton Park shares her story of family, cocktails and confidence. “ Food has always been a very...
The Memphis Zoo
Photos by Houston Cofield Since opening over a century ago, the Memphis Zoo has housed tens of thousands of different animals from all...
Chef Tam's Underground Cafe
For the past three years Texas native Tamra Patterson has been serving reimagined soul food to hungry Memphians.
Bailey Bigger
Tiptoeing the line between Americana and ‘Old’ Country, Bailey Bigger’s songwriting, told through her haunting southern voice.
Adele Winn
Adele Winn is a Louisiana-born photographer, designer and visual artist who moved to Memphis to attend the Memphis College of Art.
Church of the River
The architectural beauty exhibited by the Church of the River continues to leave members and visitors in awe.
Yellow Fever
Whether by family folklore, public education or kitschy ghost tours, you probably have been bombarded with stories of yellow fever in Memphi
Daykisser
Indie-rock quintet Daykisser is fresh off the release of their debut album ‘Selfhood,’ a 10-song collection of feel-good tunes and self-real
901 Wrestling
Since being rebranded as 901 Wrestling in January of 2019, Chris Thompson and his roster of wrestlers have been on a mission to bring Memph
Lucky Cat Ramen & High Noon
General manager Paul Gilliam has been with Lucky Cat since they opened on Broad Avenue. Gilliam and bar manager McKenzie Nelson since create
Aldo Dean
For the past 29 years Aldo Dean, owner and operator of Bardog Tavern, Slider Inn, Aldo’s Pizza Pies and Momma’s, of has been behind the bar,
Currently Quarantined: Louise Page, Morgan McKinney, Frances Berry, Claire Faulhaber
Life as we know it has come to a halt over the past few weeks. The words “quarantine” and “social distancing” have become sewn into our dail
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