I moved to Memphis in 2019 after only a two-day visit. I didn't know what to expect other than humidity and barbecue. What I found, and what has been shown to me, is a rich cultural center with more heart than any city I've ever lived in. I hope you join me here and make your own discoveries!
WHY CHOOSE MEMPHIS?
We Want You Here
Organizations like New Memphis and We Are Memphis are working hard to celebrate our talent, businesses, and culture, and to encourage you to join us.
Appreciate You!
When you live here, you'll hear a lot of "appreciate you!" Memphis is a friendly, welcoming place with warm manners. People may drive fast, but they don't honk! Memphis has repeatedly ranked as one of the most philanthropic cities in the U.S.
All Your Friends Will Come to Visit!
Condé Nast Traveler named our city to the 23 Best Places to Go in 2023 list and the 3 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023 list.
Arts & Culture
MUSEUMS
Metal Museum
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
The Pink Palace
Dixon Gallery and Museum
Center for Southern Folklore
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
Graceland
Memphis Museum of Science and History
Withers Collection Museum and Gallery
ARTS DISTRICTS
Historic South Main Arts District
Broad Street Arts District
Flicker Street Arts District
Crosstown Concourse
PERFORMING ARTS
The Orpheum
Ballet Memphis
Collage Dance Collective
Hattiloo Theatre
Theatre Memphis
Playhouse on the Square
Opera Memphis
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Tennessee Shakespeare Company
New Ballet Ensemble
Circuit Playhouse
Neighborhoods
With over 100 to choose from, there's a neighborhood for everyone in Memphis.
We Are Memphis has created a comprehensive guide to our neighborhoods.
Learn from Locals
BLOGS, WEBSITES, SOCIAL
Blues in the Basement Podcast
LOCAL JOURNALISM
LOCAL RADIO
WKNO 91.1 NPR for the Mid-South
WYXR 91.7FM is an eclectic community radio station headquartered in the historic Crosstown Concourse
WYPL FM 89.3 is the Memphis Public Libraries' broadcast radio station
WEVL 89.9 is a volunteer, independent member-supported radio