Memphis, TN

Investigate the Supreme Court case Watson v. City of Memphis (1963). Participate in a free week-long program in conjunction with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Rhodes College, and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The Hometowns program includes:

• Expert speakers from your community
• Panel discussions with judges, attorneys, and other court staff
• Live court proceedings
• Collaborative learning activities
• Field Trips

Create a collaborative capstone project to educate your community about the case’s impact. Lunch, snacks, and Supreme Court swag will be provided to all participants.

Program Details

Date: March 16–20, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Odell Horton Federal Building & University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Important: Please submit your academic reference via the online submission form at the bottom of this page by the application deadline: January 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.

Learn about the Supreme Court in Your Hometown

• Explore a local civil rights case
• Collaborate with students from across your district
• Network with federal and state judges, area attorneys, historians, and local advocates
• Educate your community about its history with a capstone project

Eligibility

To apply for Hometowns Memphis, students must:

• Be a current or rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader
• Be able to attend all sessions in-person
• Obtain 1 (one) academic reference