The Memphis Music Magnet concept originated in the Graduate Program in City and Regional Planning at the University of Memphis among a group of students and faculty exploring the relationship between creativity, culture, and community development.

The concept has moved forward in partnership with the following organizations:

The City of Memphis Division of Housing & Community Development

Memphis & Shelby County Office of Planning & Development

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We have also received valuable direction and input from neighbors and representatives of the following organizations:

Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission

Stax/Soulsville Foundation

Cadence Bank

Memphis and Shelby County Office of Economic Development

Greater Memphis Chamber

The Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy

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Special recognition goes to the following current and former students of the Graduate Program in City & Regional Planning, who helped develop the concept and the content for this website:

John Paul Shaffer

Sam Powers

Scott Denkman

Andrew Trippel

Nate Ferguson

Patrick Napier

Kevin Neill

Kendall Kolheim