Memphis, TN Guides, Vacations, Tourism

Perched above the Mississippi River, Memphis welcomes visitors to celebrate the city that gave the world blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll, as well as to chow down in the unrivaled barbecue capital of the nation. If it's the Elvis connection that draws you here, you won't leave disappointed. But even the King represents just one small part of the rich musical heritage of the home of Sun and Stax studios. Culturally and geographically, Memphis has always had more in common with the delta of Mississippi and Arkansas than with the rest of Tennessee. Founded in 1819 and named for Egypt's ancient Nile … more »