In Forbes, Joe Sills highlights how Memphis is emerging as a major live-music and cultural destination in 2026. The article explores the city’s expanding music scene — fueled by new venues, rising artists, and rich musical heritage — and how this momentum is attracting attention nationwide. It underscores the blend of historic institutions and contemporary innovators shaping Memphis’s artistic renaissance and positioning the city for renewed cultural and economic energy. Sills frames this revival not just as a local phenomenon but as part of a broader resurgence that honors Memphis’s legacy while spotlighting its potential.