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September 1, 2026

GOOD NEWS FROM MEMPHIS - GOOD NEWS FOR MEMPHIS SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Duncan Williams

Today is a very special edition of FOR MEMPHIS because it’s 901 Day. What better way to celebrate this city than with good news! Isn’t that what 901 Day is about—celebrating the good in our city, having pride in who we are and what we’ve accomplished?

If you haven’t been sharing the positive Memphis news, today is the day. Celebrate 901 Day by sharing the good about our city and join in on the festivities.  

Duncan

Keep Reading the Good News For Memphis.

901 Day Celebrates Memphis Culture, Community, and Pride Across the City

Festivities for 901 Day started over the weekend. Music, art, food, and entertainment came together to show off the people and places that make Memphis, Memphis. Read about it here and join in on the fun here.

Tourists Have a New Way to Explore Memphis’ Music Scene with Free Mobile App

Getting involved in the Memphis music scene just got a whole lot easier. The City of Memphis and Memphis Tourism are partnering up with the creators of the Music Roadtrip app to create a year-round guide of all the people, places, and events that tell the history of the Home of the Blues, Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll—Memphis, TN. Find out more here.

$50 Million Challenge Gift from Smith Family fuels Zoo’s Next Chapter

Memphis Zoo announced the largest philanthropic investment in its history, a $50M gift challenge from the Smith Family intending to inspire an additional $50M in support from partners, donors, and community leaders. The investment will help reshape the Memphis Zoo by upgrading and reimagining the habitats, advancing care and conservation, and strengthening its role in the community. Read more here. Speaking of shaping the future of the Memphis Zoo, help them choose the direction of their brand refresh here. (Thank you, Michael Scarbrough for sharing this FOR MEMPHIS news.)

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