Media Archives
Browse through our archives and media about Revival Memphis and our beloved city. Get to know some of our history, what successes we experienced, and how we made them happen.
News & Media
Memphis in May | Lyman Aldrich
WMC Feature with Joe Birch: Memphis in May as a Catalyst in rebirthing downtown Memphis
Tennessee Voices Podcast, Ep, 162: Bringing downtown back to life
The Story of Memphis City Beautiful
Interviews
Memphis in May Story with Joe Birch | Lyman Aldrich
Memphis in May Story with Joe Birch | Rodney Baber, Sandra Burke, Denise Bollheimer, Jeann Arthur, Lyman Aldrich
Memphis in May Story with Joe Birch | Mayor Bill Morris, Judge George Brown, Lyman Aldrich
Memphis in May Story with Joe Birch | Dr. John Gnuschke, Yvonne Hooks, Lyman Aldrich
Articles
Calkins: Memphis is on the Verge of a Food Fight. That doesn’t have to be bad. | The Daily Memphian | May 2024
World’s Greatest Places Memphis 2021: Expanding on a Legacy | TIME | July 20, 2021
Memphis’ revitalization in 1976 serves as a reminder that diversity is possible. | Commercial Appeal | Feb. 17, 2021
In 1977, the board of Memphis in May revived a downtown that had died along with MLK Jr. | Commercial Appeal | April 25, 2019
“Development – The Evolution of Downtown. Downtown has changed a lot over the years. | Memphis Magazine | August 22, 2019 | By Jon Sparks
Memphis Downtowner | Downtowner Magazine
Memphis In May Sets Records, Looks Ahead | Smart City Memphis | November 13, 2017
International Interaction: Memphis in May connects city with world, creates economic boom. Memphis Daily News | May 11, 2013 | By Andy Meek
What is Memphis in May International Festival, Inc.? | The Free Library | January 1, 2012
The Soul of Memphis: Despite setbacks, the Mississippi River city has held onto its rollicking blues joints, smokin’ barbecue and welcoming, can-do spirit. | Smithsonian Magazine | May 2010
Birth of a Tradition | Memphis Magazine | May 2, 2010
“Nation: THE ASSASSINATION” TIME | April 12, 1968
Videos
I AM A MAN Movie
Credits: John Hubbell – writer/co-producer; Jonathan Epstein – director/co-producer; Ryan Goble – cinematographer/co-producer/editor; Music supervision by Scott Bomar; “I Am a Man” song written by Deanie Parker, Calvin Taylor, and Deanie Parker – Executive Producers
Memphis in May origins: Beale, Blues and Barbecue | How diverse people came together for economic development in Memphis in 1977 and later. | By Rex Jones
A conversation with Lyman Aldrich | WKNO Public Television
WYPL library channel: 30 min program hosted by Joe Birch | The Origins of Revival Memphis
Beale Street: Then and Now
Beale Street revealed: Beale Street Revealed
Sounds on Beale Street 2014
Beale Street walking tour
Beale Street experience
The Home Of The Blues | The Birthplace of Rock and Roll
Memphis also is the Home Of The Blues and The Birthplace of Rock and Roll and there is no denying that because Memphis is the home of Sun Records and the recording place of the King himself Elvis Presley. The individuals involved in the making of such hits as Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender, Hound Dog, In The Ghetto, Jailhouse Rock and All Shook Up not only, made good music, they established an American musical art form. Such notables as Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash would also record hits at Sun Studios.
Music About Memphis
- Memphis Music History | Documentary by Lyle Mead
- The Story of Stax Records 01 | Jan 30, 2013 | By BBCFour
- Soulsville USA | CBS Morning News
- Ol’ Man River (1998) | Sunset Symphony | James Hyter
- Walking in Memphis Official Video | Marc Cohn | Grammy Winner for Song of the Year in 1991
- Memphis | Johnny Rivers
- Memphis | Elvis Preslet
- Memphis Tennessee | Cherry Berry
- Rollin’ on the River (Proud Mary) | Tina Turner | Live 1982
- Memphis, I’m Coming Home to You | The Breaks
- W.C. Handy’s – The Memphis Blues | Louis Armstrong
- North Memphis Blues | Memphis Minnie
- The Thrill Is Gone B. B.. King | B. King
- Night Train to Memphis | Jerry Lee
Memphis Blues Music
- W. C. Handy and his St. Louis Blues and Joe Turner Blues and from there the artist and musicians and singers are endless. It should be noted that little if any blues was recorded before 1910.
- Sweet Home Chicago
- Low Down Dirty Blues
- He Was A Friend Of Mine( gospel but known for its blues sound)
- The Thrill Is Gone
- My Lucille
- Rock Me Baby
- Every Day I Have The Blues
- Kissing In The Dark
- If You See My Rooster
- I’m a Bad Luck Woman
- Where Is My Good Man
- I Can’t Be Satisfied
- Got My Mojo Working Baby
- Please Don’t Go
- Hoochie Coochie Man
- Can’t Lose What You Never Had
Beale Street Walk of Fame - Brass Notes on Beale
- Elvis Presley | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Carl Perkins | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Isaac Hayes | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Willie Mitchell | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Rev. Al Green | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Rufus Thomas | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Carla Thomas | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Jerry Lee Lewis | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Brooker T & the M G’s | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Roy Orbison | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Johnny Cash | Memphis Music Hall of Hall of Fame
- David Porter | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Deanie Parker | Stax lengends | Women of Achievement
- Memphis Minnie | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- W. C. Handy | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- James Hyter (singer of Ol’ Man River for Memphis in May) | Tennessee Encyclopedia
- Aretha Franklin | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Thomas A. Dorsey (“Father of Gospel Music” Dorsey also recorded under the names George Ramsey, Memphis Jim, Memphis Mose, Railroad Bill, Smokehouse Charley, Texas Tommy, and others.
- Reverend W. Herbert Brewster gave the gospel world several of its first million-selling records and, alongside contemporary Lucie E. Campbell, made Memphis a city second in prominence only to Chicago during gospel’s golden era. | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- The Bar-Kays | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- William Bell | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- The Blackwood Brothers | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Bobby “Blue” Bland | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- The Box Tops | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Steve Cropper | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Jim Dickinson | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Little Laura Dukes
- Eddie Floyd | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Alberta Hunter | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- B.B. King | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Albert King | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Furry Lewis | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Ma Rainey (Lillie Mae Glover)
- The Memphis Horns | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Willie & Son “Boo” Mitchell | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- The Newborn Family and Phineas Newborn | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Roy Orbison | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Marguerite Piazza | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Otis Redding | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Sam & Dave | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- The Staple Singers | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Kay Starr | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Frank Stokes | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Justin Timberlake | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Tina Turner | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
- Nat D. Williams | Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Memphis Gospel Music
- Amazing Grace
- Lead me to the Rock
- Daniel Saw the Stone
- Old Ship of Zion
- I know I Got Religion
- It is Well with My Soul
- Oh Happy Day
- This Little Light Of Mine, Precious Lord
- I Shall Were a Crown,
- Soon and Very Soon
- Move on Up a Little Higher
- Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
- Sweet Chariot
- To God Be The Glory
- Blessed Assurance
- How Great Thou Art
- Jesus Paid It All
- Holy, Holy, Holy
- At The Cross