- MEMPHIS IS A MUSIC CITY LIKE NO OTHER.
In the Home of Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll – named one of the 23 Best Places to Go in 2023 by Conde Nast Traveler – live music rocks seven nights a week on Beale Street. Legendary music attractions — including the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Elvis Presley’s Graceland — double as event venues.
- MEMPHIS’ RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER IS ALL NEW.
The venue recently debuted its $200M modernization: Expect a 118,000-SF, column free exhibit hall — the largest in the region — with flexible space, natural light and mighty Mississippi River views. A 28,000 SF ballroom, 18,000 SF secondary hall/ballroom, 2,100 seat theater and 46 breakout rooms round out the 300,000 SF facility, which has already been lauded for its customer service and onsite support.
- THAT IS NOT ALL THAT IS NEW IN MEMPHIS…
2,000 new hotel rooms opened in Memphis between 2020 and 2022, and more than 6,000 additional rooms are in development through 2026. Between 2022 and 2023, Liberty Park, a $200M sports and events center in the heart of the city, opened, and Memphis International Airport (MEM) debuted a $245M upgrade along with nonstop air service to Austin, Boston and Raleigh-Durham.
- STILL, MEMPHIS IS A VALUE FOR GROUPS.
Memphis offers groups a relatively low cost per attendee, thanks to reasonable airport transfers, average daily rate and food and beverage costs. Just ask Lonely Planet: The travel site recently raved about Memphis’ affordability.
5. MEMPHIS IS EASY TO GET TO (AND AROUND).
Memphis’ central location means the city is a short flight, drive or train ride from almost anywhere in the U.S. In fact, Memphis is a six-to-eight-hour drive from approximately 60% of the country, and MEM services 100 flights daily with 30 plus nonstop destinations. Market, groups will enjoy Memphis’ compact, walkable downtown and vintage trolleys.
- MEMPHIS IS A ONE STOP SHOP FOR PLANNERS.
The Memphis Tourism team works with planners every step of the way, whether you need logistics assistance or a local speaker in your vertical. If you host your event at the Renasant Convention Center, it is managed by Memphis Tourism, making your job even easier.
- OF COURSE, MEMPHIS HAS MANY UNIQUE VENUES.
Whether you opt for an afterhours tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland or a reception on a glass bottom deck atop one of the world’s largest pyramids (Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid), only in Memphis venues guarantee memorable events.
- MEMPHIS IS ALSO KNOWN FOR DELICIOUS FOOD.
World famous barbecue, soul food and local favorites from casual to fine dining are all within walking distance of the Renasant Convention Center which helps create that authentic Memphis experience.
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MEMPHIS BARBECUE. CHICKEN WINGS. SOUL FOOD. Feeling hungry yet? Eating in Memphis is an experience for the soul. Our specialty may be barbecue — Memphis is home to more than 100 barbecue restaurants — but make no bones about it: Dining out in Memphis doesn’t stop at ‘cue. In fact, Memphis might be just as famous for our wings. You will find just as many wing joints — tossing their wings in that sweet, sticky Memphis honey gold sauce — as you do barbecue spots around town. Ask any local to share their favorite spot with you, whether for wings or our endless spins on barbecue, and claim your own favorite – from the flavor punch of dry rubbed ribs to piquant barbecue nachos, saucy pulled pork sandwiches and more. Memphis also dishes up soul food (like golden fried chicken and homestyle mac and cheese) as well as fine dining and elevated twists on Southern classics. And our award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, brewers and distillers will welcome you with a dose of southern hospitality every time. In fact, the city is proud of its James Beard Award-nominated chefs, including Kelly English of Restaurant Iris and Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman of Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, establishments that provide unforgettable experiences for meeting delegates. Even better culinary news for meeting planners? Several of the city’s best dining options are located downtown near Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center. Check out the best of Memphis eats at MemphisTravel.com/eat, or head to the I Love Memphis Blog for an in-depth (and mouthwatering!) look at the Memphis culinary scene.
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Malvin Gipson Vice President of Sales, Sports & Convention Services Phone: 901-543-5366 |
