The City of Memphis is largest city of Tennessee, in Shelby County. Located in the southwest corner, it sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. Memphis is well-known for its cultural events and love for the arts. The city's central location has led to much of its business development. Memphis is ideally located for commerce among the transportation and shipping industry. River barges are unloaded onto trucks and trains. The city is home to Memphis International Airport, the world's busiest cargo airport.

Memphis is a well-known city by people all over the world. There are world-famous attractions and their music and nightlife is truly one of a kind. The 5-start restaurants, upscale hotels, designer malls, and quirky downtown Memphis shops make this city to be known as simply “Memphis”. When you first enter the grand city it welcomes you its pure energy and its pure soul. The Memphis Music scene is an irresistible vibe of musical talent from street corner live music performance to downtown Memphis blues clubs.

To many, Memphis, Tennessee is recognized as the home of Elvis Presley. His home in Graceland is the second most visited house in the country. Aside from this popular attraction, Memphis in May Festival attracts people from around the world to compete in the International BBQ cooking contest. This festival draws thousands to the banks of the Mississippi for live concerts and the Sunset Symphony.

Other Attractions

The Memphis Belle - See the most famous aircraft of the Second World War, The B-17 Flying Fortress - Memphis Belle. The star of two Hollywood films, newsreels, newspapers, books, and studies. http://www.memphisbelle.com

Mud Island - Mud Island River Park is the nation's premier tribute to the mighty Mississippi River. The beauty and majesty of the river is detailed in the Mississippi River Museum and the River Walk, a 5-block long outdoor replica of the river from Cairo, IL to New Orleans, LA with city plots, scale-model bridges and levees and 800,000 gallons of water flowing every minute. http://www.mudisland.com

Fire Museum - If you've ever wanted to follow a fire truck or slide down a brass firehouse pole, if you agree that firefighters are a brave and dedicated band of public servants, and if you realize that deadly fires affect us all, then visit the finest Fire Museum in the nation in Memphis. http://www.firemuseum.com

The Pyramid Arena - The 32 story Pyramid is the third largest pyramid in the world and soars even taller than the Statue of Liberty or the Taj Mahal. This 21,000 seat sports and entertainment facility is home to the University of Memphis Men's Basketball Program and is well known for hosting national basketball tournaments, concerts and family shows. http://www.pyramidarena.com

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum - This historic 1890s home belongs to America's most legendary railroad man. The museum features railroad artifacts, original steam locomotive engine and a 25-foot model railroad exhibit. http://www.caseyjones.com

Art Museum of the University of Memphis - Located on the campus of The University of Memphis, AMUM offers visitors permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities and West African artifacts, and changing exhibitions of Contemporary Art. http://www.people.memphis.edu/%7Eartmuseum/amhome.html

Elvis Presley's Graceland - Visit Elvis' 14-acre estate which includes a mansion tour, The Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Elvis' Custom Jets, and a museum featuring personal items reflecting the private side of the legend. http://www.elvis.com/graceland       

… and much more that could be found here, http://www.cityofmemphis.org/