Message from the Editor
I hope the new newsletter design feels fresh and helpful. We’re trying out a more simplified layout and packing in more content to spotlight what’s happening across our ecosystem.
It’s a work in progress, and your feedback means a lot. Whether you love it, feel meh about it, or have ideas to make it better. Just let me know. This space is for all of us.
Poll: What do you think of the new newsletter design?
Editor/Founder: JC Smiley
📸 Our Community in Action

Design and Code

BDPA Memphis

Memphis Data Professionals
𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬
💻 DevMemphis
Sept. 3 — 6pm CDT
Join DevMemphis for an AI-powered Show & Tell! From coding workflows to design, content, or new AI builds, share your demo, lessons learned, or simply explore how peers are experimenting. No slides required, just ideas and inspiration! Learn more details.
🔐 Memphis InfoSec Tech Meetup
Sept. 5 — 5pm CDT
An event to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals, share insights, and enjoy some delicious Garibaldi's pizza. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our community is welcoming and eager to share knowledge. Join us in room 225 at the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) at the UofM campus. RSVP is TBD.
💬 Code and Share
Sept. 6 — 1pm CDT
Bring your project, finished or in progress, and share it with fellow devs. Don’t have one? Come support and connect! Celebrate learning, building, and collaboration. This is a virtual event. Learn more details.
See what’s next → Visit the Code Connector page for upcoming events.
See the community in action → Here’s a highlight from one of their past events.
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
📻 Actual Intelligence Radio w/ Audrey Willis
Sept. 5 — 4pm CDT
Catch Audrey live as she dives into Memphis’ tech stories, startups, and people shaping the Digital Delta. Tune in on 88.5 FM or at voiceofmscs.com.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
🥞 Code School Demos & Partner Breakfast
Sept. 5 — 8:30am CDT
Enjoy breakfast while graduates demo their AI projects and showcase innovation. This is a celebration of talent and the future of tech in our community! A must-attend event for companies scouting emerging talent. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Sept. 5 — 7pm CDT
End your week with creative energy. Tour Midsouth Makers, explore projects, and connect with fellow tinkerers, hackers, and builders. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🔧 Makerspace Saturday Open House
Sept. 6 — 11am CDT
Weekend warriors, this one’s for you! Explore the Makerspace, meet the community, and see projects up close. A creative kickoff to your Saturday. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
Entrepreneurship, Startups, & Innovation
💰 Epicenter Capital Readiness Accelerator
Sept. 3 — Deadline 9am CDT
Deadline alert! Apply now for Epicenter’s 6-week program designed to prepare founders to raise capital with confidence in a shifting fundraising landscape. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
Cyber Summit 2025: Cybersecurity Conference for Small Business Owners
September 18, 2025
Protect your business from cyber threats! Join Black Chamber of Memphis and Greater Memphis IT Council for this essential cybersecurity conference. Learn from industry experts about proactive defense strategies and organizational resilience. Perfect for small business owners and professionals. Complimentary event at FedEx Event Center. Secure your spot now! Learn more details.
Next in Tech: Cybersecurity & AI Conference
September 19, 2025
LeMoyne-Owen College invites you to a one-day experience exploring how emerging technologies are shaping our lives. From evolving cybersecurity landscapes to real-world AI solutions, this event brings together tech professionals, educators, students, and community leaders for a day of innovation and insight. Learn more details.
St. Jude BioHackathon
September 29 to October 1, 2025
Meet and collaborate with St. Jude bio-informaticists, computational biologists, biostatisticians, imaging experts, data scientists, software engineers, and more. The Hackathon is where diverse, multidisciplinary participants gather, collaborate, and build software-based solutions that address real-world needs during a 48-72-hour span. Learn more details.
DelTech Conference
October 8-10, 2025
DelTech 2025, is a dynamic two-day conference in Memphis, at the Epicenter downtown location, celebrating the intersection of technology and culture. Experience inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and a startup pitch showcase highlighting the Delta's brightest minds. Learn more details.
Magnolia JS Conference
October 21-23, 2025
This premier conference, in Jackson, MS, brings together industry leaders, developers, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest in content management systems, headless architecture, and digital experience platforms. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, learn from expert speakers, and discover cutting-edge solutions that will transform your digital strategy. Learn more details.
Explore the World of Local Tech Events

Tech Event: Memphis Design and Code
Speaker: Tremaine McKinley
Talk Summary: From ADA and WCAG standards to hands-on tools like Lighthouse, VoiceOver, and Funkify, here’s what I learned at Tremaine McKinley’s powerful web accessibility session.

Tech Event: Memphis Tech Luncheon
Event Recap: A vibrant Memphis Tech Luncheon where cybersecurity pathways, AI ethics, and passion projects sparked community, collaboration, and inspiration at Mosa Asian Bistro.

Tech Event: DevMemphis
Speaker: Bryce Sharp
Join BDPA Memphis
Ready to advance your career in IT and STEM? Join the BDPA of Memphis! Our chapter offers professional development, networking, mentoring, and community outreach to help you thrive. Connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable skills, and make a positive impact.
Join the Memphis Technology Foundation
The Memphis Technology Foundation (MTF) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting the technology community in Memphis, Tennessee. It acts as a central hub for local technology professionals, enthusiasts, and students by organizing events, meetups, and educational programs that focus on software development, IT, cybersecurity, and other technology-related fields.
We invite you to join our dedicated Discord server for networking opportunities and discussions on various technology topics.
With Deep Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Tech 901 and Memphis Technology Foundation. Your generous support powers fresh content and fuels the connections that make Tech Scene Media thrive. Because of you, we’re able to celebrate Memphis’ tech community through storytelling, shared experiences, and a spirit of belonging.
If you believe in the power of community and want to support inclusive storytelling, consider becoming a sponsor. Visit our sponsorship page for more information.