MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Blending economic development with the city of Memphis’ rich creative landscape is the goal of one local partnership.

The Office of Creative and Cultural Economy’s mission is to engage the community, promote growth, and highlight the amazing things happening across the Bluff City.

The office oversaw 901 Day, which welcomed thousands of Memphians in September.

DeMarcus Suggs, the director, said there’s a disconnect between communities, but with the “Bring Your Soul” campaign, that’s just one way to bridge the gap.

“Memphis has a legacy of young people leading really incredible creative change. And so we have that history with Stax music. We also have seen it more recently with Memphis jerking, and so youth being a part of this vibrant cultural fabric is really importan

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