Fat Bear Week: The Bears Are Back, and We Have Some Notes
Forget Fashion Week. Forget Shark Week. The thickest competition of the season is happening right now, and these bears have
Ray Rico
September 25, 2026
News
Updates and news from our community about people, places, events, and things to do in Memphis and surrounding areas.
Olivia Hill’s Southern Message of Hope
By Ray Rico In a Tennessee political landscape that has often made national headlines for legislation targeting transgender people, Nashville
Ray Rico
September 14, 2026
Focus Awards 2026 Celebrates a Decade of Pride, Progress and Community
Special to Focus Mid-South The 2026 Focus Awards brought together friends, community leaders, artists, advocates, businesses and organizations for a
Ray Rico
August 22, 2026
The Ostranders Celebrate the People and Stories Behind Memphis Theatre
The Ostranders Celebrate the People and Stories Behind Memphis Theatre
Ray Rico
August 14, 2026
Candidate Connection with Community at Mid-South LGBT Chamber Event
By Ray Rico MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Community members gathered Thursday evening at The Pumping Station for Candidate Connection, an evening
Ray Rico
July 17, 2026
A Park for Everybody: Shaping the Future of Overton Park
Explore Overton Park’s 125-year legacy and discover how you can help shape future improvements through a community survey and public
Ray Rico
June 30, 2026
‘A Historic New Era’ for Mid-South LGBTQ+ Services
OUTMemphis, the region’s oldest LGBTQ+ nonprofit, scales to meet record demand MEMPHIS, Tenn. — OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in
Focus Mid-South
April 21, 2026
Friends For All Names Amna Osman, President and CEO, Marking Next Chapter in Memphis Leadership
Memphis, Tenn. — Friends For All today announced that Amna Osman has been named President and CEO, marking a new
Focus Mid-South
April 21, 2026
Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive.
Focus Mid-South
January 21, 2026
A Year of Growth and Momentum for the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce
by Erin Swinney As we enter a new year, the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the
Erin Swinney
January 15, 2026
Shelby County 2025 HIV Summit
Dr. Bruce Randolph, Interim Health Director & Officer, Shelby County Health Dept. opens at 9:10 am. Call to action and
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
Memphis Launches First-Ever LGBTQ Business Week
October 13–18, 2025 | Presented by the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce Memphis, TN – The MidSouth LGBT Chamber of
Focus Mid-South
September 24, 2025
