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

Center for Southern Folklore

Name: Center for Southern Folklore
Address: 119 S. Main, Suite 106, Memphis, TN, 38103, US
Telephone: +19015253655
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Center for Southern Folklore

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 availa

ble 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.

10/09/2024

Meet Our Artists; In fact, this week it's us - the Center for Southern Folklore. Over the years we've produced DVDs and CDs showcasing some of the unmistakable characters that call Memphis and surrounding areas home. Joyce Cobb singing her Beale Street Saturday Night Music, Tom Johnson and his praying pigs and Eudora Welty as one of four women artists, are just a few we've championed. To view and purchase our DVDs click www.southernfolklore.com/dvds or Cobb at www.southernfolklore.com/cds?page=2

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08/14/2024

Meet Our Artists. What better time to feature Elvis official photographer Betty Harper and other artists who write and photograph the King would be during Elvis week. Shop Elvis memorabilia at our store at 119 S. Main behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art or online at a click away at southernfolklore.com/shop-1
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07/24/2024

Meet our artists: Frank Lilly is a master at mixed media painting on canvas, is comfortable painting different subjects and has been with us for a number of years. Below are images of a trombonist, Chapel Hill Church and The Singing Southern Jubilee, a group that performed at one of our own Memphis Music & Heritage festivals.
See these and more here at the Center for Southern Folklore at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art
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07/18/2024

Even shoppers from the early 1900s liked a good sale. We're no different in the 2000s. All our great festival posters are now on sale for $10. In store only. Or call 525-3655 for more details.
We're located at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.
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06/25/2024

Historic Encounter by Carroll Cloar. While it's doubtful these city leaders ever met, they surely did in the imagination of the author. E.H. Crump, W.C. Handy, Clarence Saunders and Mike Cody are only four characters included in Cloar's masterpiece. This print was made exclusively for the CSF and carries our name. Most do not. Prints available at the Center for Southern Folklore at www.southernfolklore.com/mmhf-posters or by calling 525-3655. Prices vary.

06/14/2024

The Center for Southern Folklore remains your museum, retail store and rental destination that honors our city history the best, Pictured below are examples of each - from the files of photographer L.O. Taylor to artwork celebrating Memphis best singers, to our large rental spaces, the CSF fits all three bills. We're located behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art in Pembroke Square at 119 S. Main.
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05/23/2024

It's getting hot outside and that means it's bird-watching season and what better way to treat our winged friends is with a music-inspired house. Or treat yourself to a rock n roll, Memphis or 901 t-shirt for those sultry Memphis temps. Visit our store at 119 S. Main or online at www.southernfolklore.com/store to purchase yours.

05/14/2024

In addition to our full array of CDs and DVDs that include the talents of Kate Campbell, Daddy Mack and such compilations as Fried Glass Onions and In The Mood For Memphis, the CSF has produced our own products, All Day And All Night and Hush Hoggies Hush. With this lineup you can't miss - and all are available by clicking on www.southernfolklore.com/cds or www.southernfolklore.com/dvds
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05/07/2024

One of our Facebook friends requested a post on our old friend and CSF piano man Mose Vinson. Vinson hung out at the CSF for years wowing regular customers and guests alike with his magical turn as our resident boogie woogie and blues master. Pictured below is Mose settling in at the ivories. His piano is located at the Center for Southern Folklore, located at 119 S. Main behind the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art .
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03/14/2024

A few weeks ago it was announced that Macy's was going through some layoffs and a reader in one of newspapers commented that it hasn't been the same since Goldsmiths was bought out by them.
Well, this photo from our archives reminds us that "the South's Greatest Store," started here in downtown Memphis - in fact in the area where we're located.
These and other images are available at a click away at southernfolklore.com/historical-prints
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01/19/2024

This photo of two of our great volunteers over the years, enjoying a sip of water in the hot July sun, reminds us that the snow on the ground and the cold temps in the air won't last forever.

01/02/2024

Our rental spaces are still the place to go for those parties, meeting or conferences. Nestled behind Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art and our own retail store behind Pembroke Square, the CSF has our own kitchen or you can on you own. Just call 525-3655 or email us at [email protected].

12/03/2023

We've got books for all ages at our online store. Books on Elvis, books on Stax and on the history of Beale Street but we also some fun books for the kids. Check out our book selections at www.southernfolklore.com/shop-1

11/13/2023

Photos of Beale when cars were allowed. Some businesses survives, some remain to remind of yesteryear. These and other images are available at only a click away at: southernfolklore.com/store

09/07/2023

One of our favorite performers, Kate Campbell, usually favors The Center for Southern Folklore with one of her live concerts. Until then we have the next best thing. We carry a full array of her CDs, from "Sing Me Out," to "Damn Sure Blue," to her other recordings for that distinct and beautiful sound. To view and purchase any of them, click on our online store at www.southernfolklore.com/cds

08/22/2023

It's always a good time to look back at our cities; history. Old buildings and old forms of transportation lead some people to say, "those were the days." Are you one?
These images and others are available at www.southernfolklore.com/store.

08/03/2023

Christmas in the dog days of summer? Well, sort of. Time to think of that Christmas or Holiday party. Our large space can't be beat for your party or meeting. Call us at 525-3655 or email us at [email protected] and we'll discuss our options.

07/13/2023

Angels Still Worship Here, one of our favorite Frank Lilly paintings on display and for sale at our downtown store at 119 S. Main. This is just one of his incredible art paintings.

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

Telephone

+19015253655

Website

http://southernfolklore.com/

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