What is Memphis, TN known for?

Find out the top 10 things to do in Memphis, Tennessee, from attractions to museums to barbecue. These are the best things to do in Memphis ... It serves as Memphis' western border and is the reason why Memphis is known as "The River City" and "Bluff City. read more

Memphis is known for many different things, some good, some bad. We think (as do many others who aren’t Memphians) the best barbeque in the world comes from Memphis. We were Elvis Presley’s home. read more

Memphis is known for its great barbeque, so it's not surprising that the annual World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest is held there. Every May, thousands of grill masters head to Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis to pit their culinary skills against one another. read more

Carnival Memphis, formerly known as the Memphis Cotton Carnival, is an annual series of parties and festivities in June that salutes various aspects of Memphis and its industries. read more