Memphis is a major southern center for commerce, education, art, entertainment, and music, and it has a long history of people doing the right thing, making it an ideal place to spend a year making a difference.
Best of Memphis Blog
Get a taste of Memphis’s energy and excitement with these suggestions. Explore museums, listen to live music, and commemorate the city’s soulful history with these places to eat, activities, and some of our most popular attractions in Overton Square, Cooper-Young, Highland Row, and Downtown Memphis!
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Places To Eat in Memphis
Here are some of the best places to eat and drink in Memphis! The Bar-B-Q Shop 1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104; (901) 272-1277 The Bar-B-Q Shop, voted #1 ribs in America by the Food Network’s “Top Five Restaurants.” Located at 1782 Madison Ave, in the heart of Midtown, less than a mile from the Overton Square Entertainment…
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Shelby Farms
At 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the Park is both a vibrant community hub and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The Park features more than 40 miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, that are popular for walking, biking,…
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Memphis Zoo
Consistently voted one of the best zoos in America to visit, the Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. Created in April 1906, the zoo has been a major tenant of Overton Park for more than 100 years. Address: 2000 Prentiss Pl, Memphis, TN 38112Hours: 9 a.m. to 5…