Attractions & Activities

In Memphis you’ll find a city rich in history, fine arts and contemporary culture. If you like the outdoors, check out one of the largest urban parks in America, Shelby Farms, or the world-renowned zoo just across the street from campus.

The Arts

ArtsMemphis 
Ballet Memphis 
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center 
Canon Center for the Performing Arts
Germantown Performing Arts Centre
Germantown Symphony Orchestra 
Indie Memphis Film Festival 
Live from Memphis 
Memphis Rock and Soul Museum 
Memphis Symphony Orchestra 
The Orpheum Theatre
Playhouse on the Square 
Theatre Memphis

Museums & Historical Sites

Beale Street 
Brooks Museum of Art 
Chucalissa Archaeological Museum 
Dixon Gallery and Gardens 
Graceland 
National Civil Rights Museum 
Pink Palace Museum & IMAX Theatre 
Stax Museum and Academy (Soulsville USA)

Sports & Outdoor Recreation

FedEx St. Jude Classic
Meeman-Shelby State Park 
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball 
Memphis Redbirds Baseball 
Memphis Roller Derby 
Memphis Runners 
Memphis Zoo 
Mississippi Riverkings Ice Hockey 
Regions Morgan Keegan Tennis Championships 
Shelby Farms Park