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Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Sunday 2pm - 5:30pm

Center for Southern Folklore

Name: Center for Southern Folklore
Address: 119 S. Main, Suite 106, Memphis, TN, 38103, US
Telephone: +19015253655
Price range: $$
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Southernfolklore.com Center hosts customized cultural programs for groups of all ages. Main. The Center presents music programs on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Maintains an exhibit hall that presents music, photographs, and media that showcase Memphis's rich cultural heritage. The voices and music of hundreds of men and women form the basic of the Center's Multimedia Archives. The Center is engaged in digitizing elements of the Archives so that this information can be available in cds, dvds, and photographs. Selected portions of Center's work is available in the Center's Folklore Store at 123 S. The Center's major public event is the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.

11/02/2026

We all like posters. Well we've got 'em. All our colorful and festive posters are on sale for only $15 dollars. The first image represents the full array of our works over the years and is for display only. But the others highlight examples of each years' celebration and is available for purchase at our store at 119 S. Main or at a click away at www.southernfolklore.com/mmhf-posters?page=2.
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10/09/2026

One of our favorite paintings from our friend Frank Lilly: "Angels Still Worship Here," on acrylic. Looks good on this platform, looks great in person.
You can view and purchase this and other paintings at the Center for Southern Folklore at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
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07/30/2026

New in from Art by Art. The Berry Girl and Beans and Cornbread. Check out his other works and efforts from our other artists at www.southernfolklore.com/store or come visit us at our store behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art at 119 S. Main.
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07/17/2026

These hot days make you want to stay inside with a good book - especially when the subjects concern some of Memphis' treasures: from memories of Elvis to those quaint old city homes in Midtown.
These books and more are available at a click away at www.southernfolklore.com/store
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06/11/2026

Now that was a band. This 1928 photo taken at the Beale Street Appomattox Club features Maurice Hulbert's Lo-Down Hounds.
Images like these are available by clicking on www.southernfolklore.com/historical-prints?page=2 .
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06/09/2026

This was one of the views from our show last Sunday. Dr. Bill Hurd played in front of a packed and enthusiastic house here at the Center for Southern Folklore. If you weren't here your next chance for Jazz at the Folk will be July 5.
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05/19/2026

Precious Cargo Exchange PCE is brining the smooth sounds of Gospel and Jazz to Downtown Memphis!

Grab your music friends and we'll see you here at the Center for Southern Folklore on Sunday, June 7th.

Head to preciouscargoexchange.com to purchase your tickets today.

04/23/2026

New at the Center for Southern Folklore: our classic T‑shirt in size Large — comfy, iconic, and only $20. Grab yours today and wear a piece of Southern culture. https://wix.to/Cv6aYFj

04/10/2026

Appearing nightly at the Center for Southern Folklore are the sounds of Daddy Mack, Barbara Blue, FreeWorld, Kate Campbell and a salute to the Beatles. These and other sounds are available at only a click away at www.southernfolklore.com/cds
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04/10/2026

Address

119 S. Main, Suite 106
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	2pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19015253655

Website

http://southernfolklore.com/

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