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Creative Resilience: Commemorating 50 Years of Stax Records

Join us at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the closing of the iconic Stax Records. Together, we’ll honor the artists, activists, and community members whose resilience shaped the soul of Memphis, and explore how their legacies continue to guide us through today’s challenges. REGISTER HERE This

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FREE Field Trips for Title 1 Schools

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is offering admission-free field trips to all Title 1 Schools, with special emphasis on Memphis Shelby County Schools and schools in the South Memphis neighborhoods surrounding the Stax Museum and Stax Music Academy.

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December Holiday Family Day

Join us for our free Saturday Family Day at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music! REGISTER HERE Every second Saturday of the month from 1–5 PM, the museum opens its doors for an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community—with FREE admission for all ages. This December, we’re celebrating the season of gratitude with: Holiday-themed

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Soul Music’s Hidden Gems

A new feature from NewsBreak shines a light on ten soul bands whose sound and spirit rivaled even Motown’s influence. Among those recognized is one group who recorded with Stax Records during its golden era, underscoring the label’s lasting impact on American soul music. We’re proud to see the legacy of Stax and its artists

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Limited-time Exhibit! BETTYE’S BIN: The Personal Archives of Stax Songwriter Bettye Crutcher

On display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music November 6th, 2025 – March 31st, 2026 Bettye Crutcher was a heavy hitter at Stax Records as their only female songwriter on staff. In 1968, she made history co-writing the platinum-selling hit “Who’s Making Love” for Johnnie Taylor, helping define the sound of Southern soul. As part

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