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"Welcome to Memphis" sign on U.S. Route 51 (2008). Memphis, Tennessee has a long history of distinctive contributions to the culture of the American South and beyond. Although it is an important part of the culture of Tennessee, the history, arts, and cuisine of Memphis are more closely associated with the culture of the Deep South (particularly the Mississippi Delta) than the rest of the state.
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is the largest pork barbecue-cooking contest in the world. In April, downtown Memphis celebrates "Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival", or simply Africa in April. The festival was designed to celebrate the arts, history, culture, and diversity of the African diaspora. Africa in April is a ...
Randolph, Tennessee was founded in the 1820s at the second Chickasaw Bluff upriver of Memphis; for a time it was a major competitor to Memphis for commerce along the Mississippi River. However, Randolph gradually lost commerce and influence to Memphis, particularly after it was bypassed by railroad construction.
The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, and colloquially known as the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, [5] is a pyramid-shaped building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the bank of the Mississippi River.
Memphis was the highest-rated U.S. destination on Travel Lemming's “50 Best Places to Travel" list for 2024. Memphis was named one of the top 5 travel destinations in the world for 2024 Skip to ...
The 2017 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest was the first time the event spanned four days instead of three. In addition, the Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q team became the first five-time champion of the event (2017, '14, '11, '03, '00). No contests were held in 2020-21.
She is the chef/owner of two restaurants, the author of two cookbooks, and a seven-time world American barbecue champion. [1] In addition, Cookston has twice won top prize at the Memphis in May American Barbecue World Championship and is the only female American barbecue world champion. [2] [3] [4]
Down 24-18, Memphis put together a 14-0 run and held FAU scoreless for a span of 4:37, during which the Owls shot 0-for-7 from the field. Walker broke the run with a 3-pointer and FAU was within ...