Tyler Hubble has worked as a barista at JoJo’s Espresso for a couple of years, first in JoJo’s coffee trailer until they opened their brick and mortar shop in November of 2022.

Each year, Welcome to Memphis presents an award that is very near and dear to our hearts. The Michelle Land Award is presented annually to a nominee who provides exceptional service in exceptional circumstances.

Meddlesome Brewing Company is a Cordova-based brewery with a wide selection of distinctive beers on tap. As the co-owner of Meddlesome, Richie EsQuivel has been brewing professionally for eight years.

The hospitality and tourism industries would not be complete without the stories that make Memphis a travel destination for so many visitors. And there are no better storytellers than the numerous tour guides who work within our city’s museums, attractions, galleries and more.

As a tour guide with A Tour of Possibilities, Jackie possesses a deep knowledge and love of Memphis, as well as boundless kindness and enthusiasm.

As a bartender and server working at Huey’s for the last nine years, Will Jasper is known for his friendly, kind, and easygoing attitude.

Docent Winner, Shannon Walton Baker, Backbeat Tours: As the Lead Tour Guide at Backbeat Tours, Shannon Walton Baker is upbeat, accommodating, and knowledgeable about Memphis. In this role, she has also learned to think on her feet.