Contemporary Memphis Sound

Back to Center: Everyday Ways to Recharge

In a world that rarely slows down, meaningful rest is often found in the quiet rhythms of everyday life — thoughtful routines, shared meals, organized spaces and moments of stillness that help us recharge and reconnect. Not a reinvention, just a simple reset. Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify. Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9]. Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.

Insider-Approved Outings: Memphis Originals

The vibrant culture and community of Memphis is best experienced through local tastemakers, artisans and visionaries who are committed to their work, and whose stories resonate deeply with all of us. These are insider-approved outings! Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify. Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9]. Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.

Our Favorite Eats: Downtown Memphis

We’re sharing our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner—all within walking distance. From a morning coffee to an evening cocktail, this is a thoughtfully mapped-out guide to dining in Downtown Memphis. Prefer to watch? Full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify. Music: composed and performed by native Memphian Sherman Tabor [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9]. Hear more of Sherman's originals on Spotify.

Suit Up and Show Up

Community spotlight: It is abundantly clear from the moment you encounter Sharon Cash that she is living out her purpose. Since the beginning of her career at the Salvation Army, Sharon has, as she says, “suited up and shown up” with empathy and compassion for those in need. Featuring local musician Sherman Tabor, [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0U0TZH5UNXi9w8ymhaG9K9] a native Memphian who composed and performed our intro, “Come Back Carolina," plus background sounds by Memphis' Young Avenue Sound

Contemporary Memphis Sound

Insights into contemporary sounds of Memphis with the musicians of Young Avenue Sound, featuring Ryan Peel. He's a professional drummer, producer and songwriting teacher. Ryan was born and raised in Memphis and into the music industry. Interview by Christian Owen and Kit Garrott. Introduction by fellow musician and sound technician, Dane Giordano. Original music by Ryan Peel and Dane Giordano, including "Good Sheep," the first release by Young Avenue band, Dandriff [https://music.apple.com/us/album/dandriff-ep/1679810157]