Memphis and Shelby County formally affirmed their “sister city” relationship with a longtime cultural ally, Porretta Terme, a village in Italy.

Acting as local sponsor for the partnership was the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, which hosts the Memphis Music Hall of Fame and organizes a house band for the Porretta Soul Festival. Memphis ...

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