All About Memphis in May

Bringing the World to Memphis....and Memphis to the World!

Memphis in May hosts the city's largest events like the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Memphis in May also produces extensive education, international, and economic programs for the city.


Memphis in May International Festival is more than its events. It's also a 501-C(3) not-for-profit, community-based organization that contributes to the economic growth of the community, fosters civic pride, promotes awareness of Memphis heritage and builds international relationships.


Memphis in May: At a Glance

  • Generates more than $40 million in economic impact.
  • Improves the quality of life in the region.
  • Promotes tourism like no other event in the city.
  • Develops diversity and cultural pluralism.
  • Remains Memphis' largest and most dynamic consumer event time and time again.

The Festival is governed by a board of directors and operated by a full-time professional staff.

Memphis in May International Festival
88 Union Ave., Suite 301
Memphis, TN 38103
phone: 901/525-4611
fax: 901/525-4686

MIM Staff: Behind the Scenes

Our staff members are listed below with e-mail addresses.
For general inquiries and festival information, please contact Carrie Callens-Moran.

Senior Staff:
James L. Holt
President & CEO
Memphis in May International Festival

Diane Hampton
Executive Vice President

Mack Weaver
Vice President of Finance & CFO

Randy Blevins
Vice President of
Programming
Merek Swaim 
Operations Director

Kevin Grothe
Sponsorship Manager


Jack Daniels
Volunteer
Coordinator

 April Foxx
Graphic Designer

LaTorya Ceruti
Executive Assistant

Dionne Nerren
Marketing
Assistant

Carrie Callens-Moran
Receptionist


Rebecca Fennell
Program Assistant

Nobie McFarland
Finance Assistant
Myra Sellers
  Program Manager






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