Memphis/Renasant Convention Center

In Memphis, live music rocks seven nights a week on iconic Beale Street and legendary music attractions — like Elvis Presley’s Graceland and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music — double as meeting and event venues. The city’s Renasant Convention Center has been awarded 9 times since its $200M transformation in 2021, and the number of bookable hotels — in Memphis’ riverfront downtown and beyond — is growing annually.  Airport upgrades and new sports facilities are helping to keep Memphis’ offering fresh, though the city remains a value for groups. In fact, USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice ranked Memphis No. 1 for Best U.S. Destination on a Budget, and research shows that nightly hotel rates are 28 percent lower in Memphis when compared to the national average. It helps that Memphis’ central location makes it a short flight, drive or train ride from almost anywhere in the U.S. Of course, Memphis also has a reputation for feeding its visitors well, with world-famous BBQ, soul food and more.