1991 to 1999:  Exhibits, Festivals,
Performances centered on interpreting Beale Street and presenting Memphis/Delta Music and Culture
Locations: 1989 to 1993 (152 Beale.),1993 to 1997 (126 Beale), 1997 to 2000 (209 Beale)   

Memphis Music & Heritage Festival held at Court Square, Mud Island and Beale Street 1991 Exhibit at 152 Beale Street: Memphis Soul: Music of the 60s and 70s.

Ray Brassier & Walker Buford at MMHF. Herman Green & Freeworld at MMHF.

Seidenberg, King, Herenton, Morris at WDIA Exhibit.	1992 Exhibit at 152 Beale Street:  Black Waves: A Salute to WDIA's Radio Pioneers
1992 CSF erects interpretive exhibits on Beale. Series of out door exhibits on Beale Street using narratives, history and photographs. Several exhibits still standing.	Mark Stansbury & Maurice Hot Rod Hulbert CSF Beale Street walking tour

Robert Dye, Sr., Photographer

1993 Center moves to 126 Beale. Provided access and more opportunity for sales of folk art.    1993 Center opens Memphis Rocks: Rockabilly in Memphis 1994 Center opens exhibit about Sweet Soul Music festival in Porretta, Italy. 1996 and 1997 Center produces Viva Memphis Fiestas saluting Memphis' Latino Communities.

The Vaqueros at Viva Memphis Fiesta.

1997 www.southernfolklore.com begins. 1997 Moves to 209 Beale. Facility contains gift shop, performance and exhibit space, bar and food service. This space gave the Center a chance to provide a variety of music on a consistent basis.
Rufus Thomas at Mose Vinson's birthday.	Smoochy Smith and band	Cybill Shepherd & Mose Vinson

Othar Turner & family perform.

1999 Center closes on Beale  and moves to 119 S. Main