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Could Memphis handle a massive earthquake, and how likely is one? What the experts say
From Dec. 16, 1811, to Feb. 7, 1812, three major earthquakes violently shook part of the central United States. Trees bent and snapped. Sand blows erupted. Chimneys toppled and cabins collapsed. Crashing waves tormented boats on the Mississippi River, which appeared to run backward. A swath of marshes became the 15,000-acre Reelfoot Lake.
Memphis Gears Up for Soulful Night with Joselyn and The Sweet Compression at Railgarten
As the city of Memphis shakes off the rain and welcomes clearer skies, music enthusiasts have a vibrant performance to look forward to at the end of the week. Joselyn and The Sweet Compression are set to bring their dynamic blend of soul and funk to Railgarten, promising a night of lively entertainment and soulful melodies.
Fun events planned for the weekend in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s time to take a look at several activities happening across the greater Memphis area this weekend. Of course, both barbecue festivals are happening this weekend– The Smoke Slam at Tom Lee Park and The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park. But there are also so many other things happening […]
A new curriculum on desegregation teaches elementary students the legacy of the ‘Memphis 13’
Read more of Chalkbeat's coverage of the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Memphis-Shelby County Schools and statewide education policy.When elementary schoolers learn about Dwania Kyles, they’re struck by her bravery. When Kyles was in first grade, she and 12 others became the first Black students to walk into all-white classrooms in Memphis to begin desegregating the city’s school system.Another thing the elementary students marvel at about those pioneers, Kyles says: “They’re still alive!”The milestones of the Civil Rights Movement may seem like part of...
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