The Center for Southern Folklore is a Memphis cultural organization that was originally founded in 1972 by Judy Peiser and William Ferris to promote the arts and culture of the American South, with a focus on the region's folk, rockabilly, and country music heritage. The center is free and open to the public, hosting a significant audiovisual recording library and collection of historical photographs and artifacts. Photography and folk art exhibits are showcased at its Heritage Hall, which also hosts performances by regional Memphis musicians and dancers. Works by regional folk artists are sold at the center's Folklore Store, which also hosts live performances. Each year, the center hosts the annual Memphis Music and Heritage Festival over Labor Day, celebrating the arts and culture of the Delta region.
119 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: 901-525-3655