Population:

650,100

Time Zone:

Central

Climate:

Summertime temperatures soar into the 90s, coupled with high humidity, so be prepared to seek respite in air-conditioned buildings. Although winter temperatures are mild, it does get cold enough to snow occasionally, but the white stuff doesn’t last long. Early spring brings the most rainfall, and daytime temps begin to warm up.

Airport:

Memphis International Airport (MEM)
2491 Winchester Road
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 922-8000

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Getting Around Memphis:

Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)
City Bus and Trolley
901-577-2640

Taxis:

City Wide Cab Company
901-722-8294

Yellow Cab Co.
901-577-7777

Metro Cab Company
901-323-3333

Renegade Transportation Services
901-398-2266

Visitor Information:

Memphis Visitors Center
3205 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38116
888-633-9099

Memphis/Shelby County Visitor Center
12036 Arlington Trail
Arlington, TN 38002
901-543-5333

Tennessee State Welcome Center
119 N. Riverside Drive
Memphis, TN 38103
901-543-5333

Dining:

Rendezvous, Charlie Vergos’
52 S 2nd St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-523-2746

Barbecue joints are around every corner, but if you’re downtown, check out Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, located in an 1890 building. The menu features World Famous Ribs as well as shoulder sandwiches, pork loin, chicken, shrimp and more.

Alfred’s on Beale
197 Beale St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-525-3711

Alfred’s on Beale offers plenty of southern comfort food, including burgers, pork chops, pasta, corn-fed catfish, and the best barbecued ribs.

Corky’s Barbecue
5259 Popular Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
901-685-9744

Some of the best BBQ in Memphis cooked the old fashioned southern way – choice meats in open and closed pits with hickory chips and charcoal cooked at low temperatures! Pork shoulders are cooked for 22 hours and ribs for more than 7 hours!

Paulette’s
2110 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-726-5128

Known for its European slant and continental dishes this upscale restaurant is also a great place to stop after visiting the theatre. Choose from many dessert and coffee selections.

Frank Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant
1022 Shady Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38120
901-761-9462

This 90-year-old family owed eatery boast an award winning cuisine.

Hard Rock Café
315 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-0007

Tasty all American treats are what you will find at the Hard Rock Café.

Nightlife:

Rum Boogie Café
182 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-528-0150

Eat, drink, dance, and party till the wee hours in the morning with live blues music every night of the week.

Zinnie’s
1688 Madison
Memphis, TN 38104
901-726-5004

Play pool, toss darts, catch a game on the TV, and if you get hungry you can even partake in some great bar food! Patio area gets hopping in the warmer months!

B.B. King’s Blues Club
143 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-524-5464

One of the most famous nightspots in Memphis! Live blues nightly, good food, cold beer, and loads of fun!

Hi-Tone Café
1913 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
901-278-8663

Upbeat bar considered to be a rowdy Overton Park nightclub! Featuring live music – mostly rock – but always a party band belting out tunes for you to drink a lot and dance to!

Earnestine and Hazel’s
84 East Calhoun
Memphis, TN 38103
901-523-9754

The jukebox gets the party started with jazz and blues. If you find yourself craving a burger this one is rumored to be the best in Memphis.

Wet Willie’s
209 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-578-5650

Get dizzy as a variety of frozen daiquiris mixing slushie machines on the wall spin. This bar tends to be crowded filled with great music and people.