Celebrate Memphis on 9/01 Day!

September 1st is just another day to the world, but to us it is a day to be recognized. 9/01 will be written millions of times today, and billions will not know the significance; but in the Bluff City, we know 901 is a glorious 3 number combination. A date on all calendar books, 9/01 also signifies the area code for Memphis. For obvious reasons, Memphis have chosen to celebrate this brilliant federation of great neighborhoods on 9/01. Asking yourself why should you celebrate your city? Read this list and let it sink in all the amazing things happening in the 901 and all the people working together to make it the place we all love to call home. Then celebrate! Get together with friends, talk with your family about why you love Memphis, eat at your favorite local restaurant, or celebrate with others at The Levitt Shell! You can’t use being ‘too busy’ as an excuse. Even if its just reading this list and acknowledging the beautiful community around you, celebrate Memphis!

• The Grizzlies made it to the Western Conference Finals in the NBA
• Memphis’ Downtown was applauded by Forbes
• The KROC center opened
• The FedEx Forum was recognized for playing some of the best in game music.
• Huge leaps have been made in revitalization efforts in underserved communities such as Binghampton,Crosstown Arts, and Uptown
• Grantland featured Craig Brewer praising Memphis.
• Choose901 had its 1st birthday
• The center for urban education reformation, Memphis City Schools & Shelby County Schools celebrated their first day of school unified
• A.C Wharton’s Innovation Delivery Team launched MemFix initiative to promote revitalization and urbanization efforts in Memphis neighborhoods.
• The non profit micro lender, Accion, officially opened in the Emerge Memphis office
• Memphis claimed the title as The 2nd Most Generous City
• Crosstown finalized plans to turn the Sears Building into an outstanding example of urban living; housing college, residents,medical facilities, and businesses all under one roof
• Youth Villages brought computers and software to students
• Broad Avenue saw several new storefronts claimed and economic activity increase
• Upstart came to Memphis, empowering women entrepreneurs
• Church Health Center attracted new medical talent to Memphis to provide affordable healthcare to residents.
• Listed as 1 of the 10 Cheapest Cities To Live by Kiplinger
• Roots Memphis Farm Academy began their first semester of classes
• Memphis Chefs Kelly English, Michael Hudman, Andrew Ticer, and many other local chefs received national honors
• Leadership Memphis implemented initiatives to get more Memphis kids in college.
• The Binghampton Development Corporation celebrated its 10 year anniversary
• National Geographic said we were in The Top 20 Must See Places
• Service Over Self empowered households all over Memphis through urban home repair led through The Gospel.
• Downline Institute kicked off its 8th year of classes.

Source: Choose901.com