Klondike Smokey City to Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary of Tom Lee’s Heroic Act

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at 1396 Jackson Avenue, Klondike Smokey Community Development Corporation will host a 100-year anniversary celebration of Tom Lee’s heroic act.  

Event Purpose:  To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tom Lee's heroic act.  Also bring awareness to the history of the community/KSCCDC and the future developments in the neighborhood led by KSCCDC.

Event Specifics:  We are opening up our popup community museum that will display a detailed history of the first community incorporated in the city of Memphis for Black people where Tom Lee lived.  In addition, we will have entertainment that includes singers, Memphis Symphony, New Ballet Ensemble, etc.  We will also announce being awarded the historic designation of Tom Lee's house.

For more information or to sponsor this event, call (901) 527-9491.