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This site focuses mostly on FREE events.
Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, some
events, and activities may have been suspended or cancelled. It is
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Continuing
Events/Exhibits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many
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 30
Days of Opera (FREE)
April, 2022
Various locations (see
below)
- Apr 20, 2022 THE
HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY 3:00pm - 3:20pm 1530 N Hollywood St
- Apr 22, 2022
THE CENTRAL ATRIUM AT CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE 11:30am - 12:15pm
1350 Concourse Avenue
- Apr 23rd,
2022 PLAYGROUND KING Noon - 12:15pm Central Library,
3030 Poplar Avenue
A free 15 minute family opera.
- Apr 23rd,
2022 PLAYGROUND KING 1:00pm - 1:15pm Central Library, 3030
Poplar Avenue
A free 15 minute
family opera.
- Apr 24th, 2022
PLAYGROUND KING Noon - 12:15pm Rainbow Lake Pavilion,
Overton Park
A free 15 minute
family opera.
- Apr 24th, 2022
PLAYGROUND KING 1:00pm - 1:15pm Rainbow Lake Pavilion, Overton
Park
A free 15 minute
family opera.
- Apr 25th, 2022
MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 11:00am - Noon 2491
Winchester Road
- Apr 25th, 2022 THE
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS 4:30pm - 5:30pm University of Memphis, 191 Music
Building, room G6
- Apr 26th, 2022 AT
THE STATUE OF VENUS 2:00pm - 2:30pm Art Museum of the University of
Memphis
- Apr 27th, 2022
STROLLING IN OVERTON SQUARE Noon - 12:45pm 2101 Madison Avenue
- Apr 28th, 2022 AT
WHET THURSDAY @ THE METAL MUSEUM 6:00pm - 6:15pm 374 Metal Museum Dr
- Apr 29th, 2022 30
AT THE CAROLINA WATERSHED 6:00pm - 6:45pm 141 E Carolina Avenue
- Apr 29th, 2022 AT
TROLLEY NIGHT 7:00pm - 8:00pm 523 S Main Street
- Apr 30th, 2022
PLAYGROUND KING AT THEATRE MEMPHIS 2:00pm - 3:00pm630 Perkins Extd
- Apr 30th, 2022
NUEVAS CANCIONES COMPETITION 6:00pm - 8:00pm Clark Opera Memphis
Center, 6745 Wolf River Blvd
https://www.operamemphis.org/event-calendar?edl=all
 2022
Free Music Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell
(FREE)
May 29 - October 23
See the dates and line up here.
 Bike Nights
on Beale 2022 (FREE)
Every Wednesday night April
20 through the summer 6:00pm -
11:00pm
Motorcycle enthusiasts
descend on Downtown every Wednesday night to be able to park on the
most iconic street in America! It's all about bragging rights and
strutting your stuff with amazing motorcycles of every shape, size,
brand and year. Come on down to this family-friendly event, and don't
forget your camera!
Sunset Kayak
(FREE)
Thu Apr 28 6:00pm -
8:00pm and every last Thursday of a month through September, 2022
Mud Island Park, Mud
Island Park
Get ready for a new
series of Sunset Kayak! Come to the river and get out on the water with Memphis River Parks
Partnership and Kayak Memphis, starting April 28th. Enjoy FREE
30-minute kayak rentals and a smooth waterborne DJ, every last Thursday
of the month. Don't miss your chance to take in beautiful Memphis
sunsets while paddling around the harbor. Kayak rentals are first come
first served.
 Blues
on
Beale (FREE)
Wed April 20-September
21 (see dates and lineup below) 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Handy Park, 200 Beale
Street
Blues on Beale every
third Wednesday of the month in Handy Park!
Artist Lineup:
- Memphissippi Sounds - April 20
- Eric Hughes Band - May 18
- Rodd Bland - June 15
- Ghost Town Blues Band - July 20
- Toni Green - August 17
- Albert King Jr. - September 21
 Grizzlies
Playoff Watch Party for Game 3 (FREE)
Thu April 21, 6:00pm -
9:30pm
Fourth Bluff Park, North
Front Street
The Grizzlies (in
partnership with Downtown Memphis Commission and Memphis River Parks
Partnership) will host Official Playoff Watch Parties for Game 3 while
the team is on the road against the Timberwolves!
Grizzlies fans in attendance can pick up
sunglasses and koozies, while supplies last! Food and beverage will be available for
purchase. Special appearances and performances from
the Grizz Girls, Claw Crew, Grizzline and more.
 MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
(FREE)
Friay, April
22-24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Family-friendlydanceentertainmentsports-outdoor
Renasant Convention
Center, 255 N. Main Street
Come see luxury
vehicles, exotic cars, learn from the experts and test drive right at
the show.
TICKETS ARE FREE AT the
Memphis Int'l Auto Show April 22 - 24, 2022!
 29th
Annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival benefiting
Porter-Leath (FREE)
Sunday, April 24 11:00am
- 7:00pm
Wagner Place (street)
Porter-Leath is celebrating 29 years of its Rajun Cajun Crawfish
Festival! The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival presented by Orion Federal
Credit Union is Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in
Downtown Memphis on Wagner Place and Riverside Drive between Union
Avenue and Beale Street. Known as the unofficial start of spring
in Memphis, Rajun Cajun is one the few remaining Memphis festivals that
does not charge an admission price in order to welcome all Mid-South
families to enjoy a fun-filled day together.
OPERA MEMPHIS AT WHET
THURSDAY @ THE METAL MUSEUM
Thursday April 28 6:00pm
- 6:15pm
Metal Museum, Metal
Museum, Metal Museum Drive
Stop by Whet Thursdays
at the Memphis Metal Museum and catch a special 30 Days of Opera pop up
performance!
 Shell on Wheels Jazz Concert (FREE)
Friday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Benjamin Hooks Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue
In conjunction with Overton Park Shell’s Shell on Wheels 5 Fridays of
Jazz Series, the Stax Music Academy Jazz Ensemble will perform Friday,
April 29 at 6:30 pm at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library. Free
admission.
 Food
Truck Thursday with live music
Every Thursday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Court Square Park, Court Avenue and Main Street
An assortment of delicious food with Food Truck Thursday.
The food is not free, but the music and ambiance is.
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East High School
 At
least drive by the old school and look at the impressive
architecture. But if I were you, I'd at least want to see the
impressive marble lobby.If you wish to visit the campus or inside the
school,
contact the school's office.
 The
school underwent a $12.7-million dollar renovation in 2007. From the
outside, the only notable distinction is the appearance of the first
floor windows, where a heavy screen has been added. It makes the lower
windows appear dark or even completely covered when you look at it from
a distance. For more information about the renovation, see the "Photo tour of $12.8 million renovation as
construction rushes toward completion."
By the way, the 2012-2013 was the last that East High
was a Memphis City School. The city school system voluntarily
surrendered its charter so all city schools became part of the Shelby
County school district in the summer of 2013.
Big River Crossing (FREE)
Daily, Sunrise to 10pm
Harahan Bridge, access from Channel 3 Drive/Virginia Avenue West
At nearly a mile in length, big river crossing is the longest public
pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi. Big River Crossing is also
the country’s longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge. It serves
as the connection point of Main Street to Main Street, a 10-mile
multi-modal corridor that also features the Delta Regional River Park
and Big River Trail, creating ties to attractions between Memphis,
Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas. No matter how you travel it, Big
River Crossing provides opportunities for recreation and fitness with a
whole new point of view.
Access from Memphis, TN: (Channel 3 Drive/Virginia Ave. W.) or from
West Memphis, AR (Bridgeport/Dacus Lake Rd., I-55 exit 1).
Only non-motorized equipment is allowed, with the exception of
ADA-compliant wheelchairs. Bridge is monitored by security cameras 24
hours a day. Two emergency call boxes are located on the bridge. All
pets must be on leashes no longer than 6 feet. There are no garbage
cans on the bridge - if you carry it on, carry it off.
Special note: the late Charles "Chas"
McVean
(East High Class of '61) is credited with being a major force in
bringing this amenity to reality!
http://www.bigrivercrossing.com/
2022
Free Music Concert Series (FREE, unless otherwise noted)
Various dates (see schedule below)
Overton Park Shell, 1928 Poplar Avenue
Free shows in the 2022 Orion Free Concert Series at the Shell. Picnic
baskets, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. This
is also food and beverage for sale in the shelleats community area.
Dogs on a leash are welcome in the designated puppy bar (a brand new
dog-friendly social spot). The shell in a nonsmoking facility.
- Sun, May 29 Sunset Symphony 7:30 p.m.
- Thurs, June 2 Jackie Venson 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, June 3 Shamarr Allan 7:30 p.m.
- Sat, June 4 Shwayze 7:30 p.m.
- Thurs, June 9 Sensational Barnes Brothers
7:30 p.m.
- Fri, June 10 The Reigning Sound
7:30 p.m.
- Sat, June 11 The New Respects 7:30 p.m.
- Tues, June 14 Navy Week Mid-south Presents:
Navy Band Great Lakes 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, June 17 Battle of Santiago 7:30 p.m.
- Sat, June 18 Isaiah Sharkey 7:30 p.m.
- Thurs, June 23 We Banjo 3 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, June 24 The Nude Party 7:30 p.m.
- Sat, June 25 Stax Academy 7:30 p.m.
- Thurs, June 30 Making Movies 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, July 1 Gaby Moreno 7:30 p.m.
- Sat, July 2 Cameron Bethany 7:30 p.m.
- Thurs, July 7 Celisse 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, July 8 Maggie Rose 7:30 p.m.
- Sat, July 9 The Altons 7:30 p.m.
- Fri, July 22 3 p.m. - Sun, July 24 Dreamfest
Weekend
- Fri, Sept 2 Don Ramon Band 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Sept 3 Stone Soul Picnic 3:00 p.m.
- Sun, Sept 4 Occupy the Shell 11:00 a.m.
- Fri, Sept 9 Gone Gone Beyond 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Sept 10 Lissie 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Sept 16 Don Lifted 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Sept 17 Country Blues Festival 7:00
p.m.
- Sat, Sept 24 Memphis Powerpop Festival
4:00 p.m.
- Fri, Sept 30 Dottie 7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Oct 1 The Collection 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Oct 7 Arlo Mckinley 7:00 p.m.
- Fri, Oct 14 North Mississippi Allstars
Shell
7:00 p.m.
- Sat, Oct 15 Tuba Skinny 7:00 p.m.
- Sun, Oct 23 Shakespeare at the Shell 4:00
p.m.
https://overtonparkshell.org/freeconcertseries
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Main Trolley Night (FREE)
When: last Friday, every month all year, 6-9 p.m.
Where: South Main Arts District - Memphis
Every last Friday of the month in the
South Main Arts District. The ring of the trolley sounds as the shops,
restaurants and galleries
in the area open their doors to the throngs of Memphians and visitors
who make Trolley Night on Main an fun downtown event. It's a good time
to browse the stores and galleries for that unique piece of
art, clothing or jewelry while sipping a glass of wine and partaking of
the wide array of tasty party foods. Slip onto the trolley for a free
ride to the next stop and more shops. Obviously, the merchandise is not
free.
http://southmainmemphis.net/trolley-nights/
 The
Magevney House (FREE)
CLOSED -- closed during the pandemic and has not reopened as of April 2022.
Open the first Saturday each month, 1-4 p.m.
198 Adams Avenue
This small, white clapboard cottage was built in the
1830's and was home to Irish immigrant, Eugene Magevney. The house is
one of the city's oldest remaining residences, perhaps the oldest.
Typical of pre-Civil War, middle-class homes, it is furnished as it
might have been in 1850 and features several personal possessions of
the Magevney family, including a desk bureau and other antiquities. A
kitchen garden and grape arbor are found behind the house.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/magevney-overview/
 Mud
Island River Park (FREE)
Mud Island Park, foot of Poplar Avenue at Front Street
Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily
Mud Island Park is open every day from dawn to dusk. The Mississippi
River Museum is closed during the pandemic and has yet to reopen although the operator says it will open in 2022.
Admission to the park is free but museum and concert tickets cost
extra. A monorail runs beneath the walking bridge and operates only
during
concerts and select special events.
Experience the River on The River!! See the Mighty Mississippi River up
close. Hike down the 5 block long riverwalk model and see the
Mississippi in miniature. Explore the 18-gallery Mississippi River
Museum including two full size boat models you can board. (Museum is
NOT free, tram ride is NOT free, bridge is free.)
http://www.mudisland.com/
 Mississippi
River (FREE)
Pretty impressive site. Walk along the Bluff Trail (daylight hours
only) or the sidewalks in the parks along/overlooking the river.
Mississippi River parks in Memphis - http://www.memphisriverfront.com/parks
River Walk & Bluff Walk - http://www.memphisriverfront.com/parks/riverwalk
 Shelby
Forest State Park (now know as Shelby-Meman State
Park & T.O. Fuller State Park
Tennessee state parks, free. Hiking, camping, picnicking, disk golf,
fishing, biking, cabins, horseback riding (horse rental not available),
swimming. Check individual park web sites for amenities available at
each park.
http://tn.gov/environment/parks/MeemanShelby/
http://tn.gov/environment/parks/TOFuller/
 Major local parks
Overton Park (FREE) - Golf
course, trail through the Old Forest State Natural Area, Rainbow Lake,
Overton Park Shell, etc. Some attractions are not free (Golf, some
concerts at the shell, the zoo, etc.)
http://www.overtonpark.org/
Shelby Farms - (you remember it as the Penal Farm!) (FREE) - good but mostly flat
hiking, lakes, horseback riding rentals (not free), etc
http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/
Memphis Botanic Gardens (Not free)
http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/
Greenlines & Rails to Trails (FREE):
Greater Memphis Greenline - http://greatermemphisgreenline.org/
Shelby Farms Greenline - website
Wolf River Greenway - website
 Famers'
Markets (FREE*)
Quite a few farmers' markets offer fresh and locally grown produce
during the growing season and in some cases beyond. farmers' markets
have become entertainment and social events as well as a food vending
venue. Generally speaking, admission is free and any entertainment at
the venue is also free. The produce and other products, of course, are
not free. So here are a few of Memphis area farmers' markets that seem
to verify via the Internet that they are, in fact, in operation as
advertised. You are urged to verify the operation of any market via
their Internet presence before traveling to one.
- Agricenter International Farmers Market
April 18- October 29, 2022
Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7777 Walnut Grove Road
https://www.agricenter.org/farmers-market
- Bartlett Station Farmers Market
Saturdays May 21st - September 24th 8:00 Am - 12:00 Pm
At the A. Keith Mcdonald Pavilion, Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett
http://www.bartlettstationfarmersmarket.org/
- Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market
8am to 1pm Spring/summer (April thru October); 9am to 1pm Fall/winter (November thru March)
1st Congregational Church parking lot, 1000 S. Cooper St., Memphis
http://www.cycfarmersmarket.org/
 Memphis
Farmers Market
Saturdays, April through October, 8am to 1pm,
Central Station, G.E. Patterson and South Main Street, Memphis
https://www.memphisfarmersmarket.org/
- Millington Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 8am-1pm from May through October
5152 Easley Street, Millington, TN
https://www.millingtontn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Millington-Farmers-Market-3
Comedy
Open Mic Night (FREE*)
Thursday, every Thursday night 9:00pm – 11:30pm
P&H Cafe, 1532 Madison Avenue
Free as in no cover, food and beverages cost. Open Mic Comedy features
some of the best and worst comics in Memphis taking the stage every
week at the famous P&H Cafe. All are welcome to test their comedy
skills or just to come laugh and watch. Ages 21+
For more information: 901-726-0906 or PandHcomedy@gmail.com
Trivia Night at Huey's Downtown (FREE*)
Wednesdays, 9pm
Huey's Downtown, 77 S. Second Street
Free as in no cover charge, food and beverages cost. Play trivia at
Huey's Downtown. The winning team receives a Huey's gift card. All ages.
http://hueyburger.com/live-music/events-calendar/
 Memphis
Music Hall of Fame (not free)
Open
Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Beale Street and Second Street, Memphis
$8
adult; $6 youth ages 5-17
Memphis Music Hall of Fame museum and
exhibition will introduce guests to the greatest musicians of all time
– each responsible for shaping modern music and changing the world
forever, and each an inductee of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. This
fun, fascinating and educational exhibition will feature
never-before-seen memorabilia, rare video performances and interviews,
interactive exhibits, and more.
http://memphismusichalloffame.com/museum/
 National
Civil Rights Museum (generally not free but see below)
Summer hours: 9am-5pm, Closed Tuesdays
450 Mulberry Street
Located
at the historic Lorraine Motel in downtown Memphis where Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. It chronicles the
civil rights movement from 1619 to 2000 with historical exhibits,
including Room 306, the hotel room where Dr. King stayed in April of
1968.
Tennessee residents with state-issued ID may visit the museum for free
on Mondays from 3 p.m. until closing, except holidays and special
occasions. Not applicable for tour groups and operators. All Adults in
attendance must present Tennessee ID. Maximum 2 Adults & up to 4
Children or 1 Adult & up to 5 Children per reservation. All Adults
in attendance must show Tennessee ID.
Special free admisssions: age 4 & under, museum members, and Active U.S. Military.
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
 Memphis Zoo (not free)
March 5 - October 17, 9 am - 6 pm daily. (Last admission is at 5 pm)
October 18 - March 4, 9 am - 5 pm daily (Last admission is at 4 pm)
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2000 Prentiss Place
Recognized as one of the top zoos in the nation.
The Memphis Zoo allows free general admission to Tennessee residents
with ID on Tuesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to close. NOTE: There is a $3
Conservation Fee to enter the CHINA exhibit where the Giant Pandas are
located.
If you do not attend when it is free, it is
expensive and there is an additional parking fee if you park in the
zoo's lot. The parking fee probably applies during the free admission
period, also. The zoo has a capacity of 10,000 people, it has reached
that on a free Tuesday. It is advised you check with the Zoo about
capacity issues if you plan to visit on a Tuesday afternoon.
https://www.memphiszoo.org/
 Pink
Palace Museum, which they now call MoSH (Museum of Science & History (not free)
Wed. - Sunday 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
3050 Central Avenue
The Pink Palace Family of Museums opens the door to a world of
exploration, discovery and fun for all. Marvel at ancient history at
our exhibits, experience science and technology on the big screen in
the CTI 3D Giant Theater, travel into outer space in the AutoZone Dome
Sharpe Planetarium, take a walk on the wild side at the Lichterman
Nature Center or take a tour of our historic homes. Visit today and
discover there’s so much more to explore at the Pink Palace Family of
Museums.
(the exhibits are not what remember from our childhood)
Free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their
families, including National Guard and Reserve. The 2022 Blue Star
Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 2022 and
ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/
 Lichterman Nature Center (not free)
Wed. - Saturday 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Lichterman Nature Center is located in the heart of metropolitan
Memphis, featuring exciting exhibits, native wildflowers and trees, and
a tradition of excellence.
http://www.memphismuseums.org/lichterman-overview
 Brooks
Memphis
Museum of Art (Free on Wednesday)
Overton Park, 1934 Poplar Avenue
Wednesday 10a – 8p, Thursday 10a – 4p, Friday 10a – 4p, Saturday 10a – 5p, Sunday 11a - 5p
Every Wendnesday, the museum is FREE and open late. Children 13
years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout the
year.
http://www.brooksmuseum.org/
 Dixon
Gallery & Gardens (FREE)
Park Avenue & Cherry Road
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Third Thursdays 10 am - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm,
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. Admission to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is now
free through the end of 2024. The Dixon is closed on the Fourth of
July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
http://www.dixon.org/
 Sun Studio
Union Avenue & Marshall Avenue
Where
the first rock 'n' roll record was ever
recorded, whether you
believe that was Elvis's "That's all right," or Ike Turner and his
Kings of Rhythm band's "Rocket 88". Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry
Lee Lewis, and once again an active recording studio. A National
Historic
Landmark Not free except on rare occasions but highly
recommended. The photo to the left shows the main entrance for visiting
the studio, though it is and was then a restaurant, not the studio. The
studio is next door.
http://www.sunstudio.com
Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul
Museum, by the Smithsonian Institution (not free)
FedEx Forum
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m daily, Final museum admission at 4:15 p.m.
Museum Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Telling the Complete Memphis Music Story, offering a comprehensive
experience from the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930s,
to Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, and its global influence.
http://memphisrocknsoul.org/
 Cotton Museum
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admisstion 4 p.m.)
65 Union Avenue, Memphis
The main exhibit is located on the Historic trade floor of the Memphis
Cotton Exchange- where cotton traders once stood at the center of the
global cotton economy. This space is now filled with artifacts and
exhibits that tell the story of "King Cotton" and its impact on the
world. Highlights include original films, detailing specific aspects of
the cotton industry, oral histories from individuals involved, and
exciting temporary exhibits.
http://memphiscottonmuseum.org/
 Graceland (not free)
Graceland is open daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. December 24 hours are 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Experience
120 acres dedicated to the life and career of an American legend, Elvis
Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. See his mansion, the gold records,
the jeweled jumpsuits, the classic cars, and interactive exhibits that
let you experience Elvis like never before.
http://www.elvis.com/graceland/
 Danny Thomas / ALSAC Pavilion (FREE)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week (including holidays)
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis
The life of Danny Thomas and the history of ALSAC and St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital are commemorated in the Danny Thomas/ALSAC
Pavilion, located on the campus of St. Jude. It contains memorabilia of
late entertainer Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude. The Pavilion is
home to Emmy Awards and accolades for Thomas’ television show Make Room
for Daddy, as well as other entertainment and lifetime achievements.
Part of the Pavilion is dedicated to Thomas’ life as a humanitarian,
highlighting the awards and honors he received for his work on behalf
of the world’s children. A centerpiece of this exhibit is Thomas’
Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by Congress.
To ensure the Pavilion is not closed for a special event, please call
901-595-4414 or email paviliontour@stjude.org in advance.
http://www.stjude.org/
Bikes on
Beale (FREE)
Every
Wednesday April
17, 2019- September 25, 2019, 6pm-11pm
Beale
Stree Entertainment District, Memphis
Like
motorcycles? Then you'll probably like Bike on Beale. Motorcycles by
the dozens as thousands of bikers take advantage of the opportunity to
park "Where The Blues Were Born" every Wednesday through the end of
October! If you're riding, it's eastbound traffic only (2nd to 4th).
It's all about bragging rights and strutting your stuff! There are
gorgeous and amazing motorcycles of every shape, size, brand,
year...Bring your kids, your guests. Don't forget your camera.
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Major Annual Events (NOT Free)
 Memphis
in May
Month of May
In 2022, major events at the Fairgrounds (also known now as Liberty Park)
A month long series of events, including the Beale Street Music Fest,
the International Barbecue Cooking Contest, and the Sunset Symphony.
Most of the major events occur on or near the weekends.
http://www.memphisinmay.org/
FedEx St. Jude Championship (not free)
Aug. 10-14, 2022
Southwind Country
Club, 3325 Club at Southwind, Memphis
The
opening event of the FedExCup Playoffs. Golf’s postseason will begin at
the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which will invite the top 125 players
in the FedExCup standings at the conclusion of the regular season, with
only 70 players advancing to the following week’s BMW Championship.
https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/fedex-st-jude-championship.html
Liberty Bowl (not free)
Late December/early January
Liberty Bowl Stadium, Fairgrounds, Memphis
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is held annually at Liberty Bowl Memorial
Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bowl is the seventh oldest college
football bowl game and is one of the most tradition-rich and patriotic
bowl games in America.
http://www.libertybowl.org/
Elvis Birthday Celebration
(some events are free)
Second week of January
Graceland, 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis
http://www.graceland.com/events/birthday.aspx
Elvis Week (some events
are free)
August
Graceland, 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis
Elvis Week is a celebration of the music, movies and life of Elvis
Presley positioned on and around the date of Elvis Presley's death,
August 16. Events often expand beyond a single week. Thousands of
people from around the world will attend the Candlelight Vigil which free.
http://www.graceland.com/elvisweek/schedule/
 Africa
in April (some events are free)
April
Robert R. Church Park, Historic Beale Street
The festival was designed to improve communication between different
ethnic groups, fostering respect and academic excellence. Africa
In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc., a non-profit organization,
sponsors year round activities and the Africa In April Cultural
Awarenss Festival during the month of April designed to celebrate the
arts, history, culture, and diversity of the African Diaspora.
http://www.africainapril.org
 Downtown
walking history tours by Jimmy Ogle have ended. Robert Montgomery of
the Downtown Memphis Commission is taking over the tours. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, all tours are currently virtual which you can watch
on-line
live or see past such tours on a Downtown
Tours! (Virtual Edition) web
site (you don't have to join Facebook).
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Major Serial Sporting Events (NOT Free)
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA professional basketball)
FedEx Forum, 191 Beale Street, Memphis
http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/
University of Memphis
Athletics
Various times of the year, depending on sport
Various locations (home games, football: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium,
basketball: FedEx Forum).
http://www.gotigersgo.com/
Memphis Redbirds
Spring and Summer
Autozone Park, 200 Union Avenue, Memphis
AAA professional baseball farm club of the St. Louis Cardinals.
http://memphisredbirds.com
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HOTELS/MOTELS
As with any city, there are numerous places to stay if you are not
staying with family or friends. This writer would likely choose a
rather modest hospitality offering, but if you are here to enjoy a
Memphis vacation and have the resources, you might wish to splurge.
There are several very nice hotels downtown and out east in the Poplar
Avenue/Ridgeway/Shady Grove area. In the East High area, there is the
nice Holiday Inn University on Central Avenue across from the
University of Memphis. Among the fanciest of places would be Hu
(downtown), The
Peabody (downtown) and for those who would like a bed and
breakfast, the James
Lee House
(downtown-ish, but not in the core of downtown). These are not
sponsored suggestions, just places this writer has toured and by
reputation are extraordinary places to stay.
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Admission is free, however, there are possible costs for some
activites, i.e. food and beverages, produce, products. If you choose
not to purchase those items/services, the entertainment/activity
shouldn't cost you anything.
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