Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Memphis.
Today, the Gumption Revival Parade (paying tribute to Tom Lee’s lasting contributions) took place along the riverfront and brought the community together.
The Memphis Fire Department held its annual memorial service today to honor fallen firefighters.
The event brought the community together to remember the sacrifice of first responders.
The Agricenter's Mid-South Corn Maze in Cordova opens its 20th season today with a Peter Pan and Neverland theme, hosting family adventures by day and a haunted attraction by night; it runs through Oct.
31 with varying hours.
Downtown Memphis is hosting the first-ever Memphis Jazz Festival from Oct.
9 to 11—this free event brings local and national jazz artists to Main Street with performances including Jazz After Hours on Friday, Main Stage on Saturday, and Sunset Jazz at Court Square Park on Sunday.
Hundreds attended the second annual Gumption Revival Lantern Parade Saturday night along the riverfront at Tom Lee Park to honor Tom Lee, whose century-old act of bravery continues to inspire local families.
Several of his descendants joined the celebration on the first Saturday in October, now recognized as Tom Lee Day.
This weekend, the Metal Museum hosted Creative Exchange where Netflix executive Felicia Pride urged local creatives to explore behind the camera roles including editing and production to build authentic stories (technical skills help boost local talent).
The sold-out event, hosted by Princeton James’ The Cooler, showcased Memphis’ growing creative energy.
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