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Come Meet In Memphis

DESTINATION & SPORTS PLANNING GUIDE

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YOUR HOME FOR MEETINGS ON THE COURT. AND OFF.LET FEDEXFORUM HOST YOUR NEXT MEETING, PARTY, OR EVENT FOR 20 TO 20,000 IN STYLE. CHOOSE FROM THE UNIQUE SETTINGS OF THESPACIOUS GRAND LOBBY TO ONE OF OUR FOUR RESTAURANTS. CALLGENESHA McCRAVEN AT 1.901.205.1521 OR VISIT FEDEXFORUM.COMFOR MORE INFORMATION.

INFORMATIONON THE WEB

If you’re a TOUR OPERATOR bringing a group to town, check out our itineraries on topics like Memphis music, dining and culture. You can follow them exactly or mix and match attractions for your group.

If you’re a SPORTS PLANNER wanting to host your next tournament or event in Memphis, you can check out different venues, search popular sporting events and contact our staff for assistance.

If you’re a MEETING PLANNER and want to hold an event in Memphis, you can submit your RFP by fi lling out our online form or uploading a document with your meeting specifi cations.

All entries are in Memphis, Tenn., unless otherwise noted. Business listings that are highlighted refer to advertisers, and listings for advertisers in this guide also show ad page numbers so you can fl ip to a business’ ad for more information.

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EDITORIAL CONTENT BY Samantha Crespo. Elvis images used by permission, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All photos are copyrighted.©2012. The 2012 Memphis Destination & Sports Planning Guide is published for the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, 47 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 by Miles Media, 6751 Professional Pkwy. W., Ste. 200, Sarasota, FL 34240. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information retrieval system known or hereafter invented, without written permission from the publisher. Neither the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau nor Miles Media is responsible for any errors or omissions that might occur. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the business listings in this guide at the time of publication. Please call ahead for business opening times and availability. The listings and advertisements in this publication do not imply any endorsement by the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau or the publisher.

Sun Studio, Birthplaceof Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Beale Street,Home of the Blues.

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WELCOME TO MEMPHIS!

Before you dive into this guide, let me give you a few reasons why you should “Come Meet in Memphis” … Authentic, Accessible and Aff ordable!

• Affordable One-Stop Shop – As managers of the Memphis Cook Convention Center and Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, one call does it all.

• AccessibilityRunway, river, road and rail – how easy can it be?

• AuthenticWe’re gri y and a li le rough around the edges, but our meetings are smooth and seamless.

Let us show you our Memphis. Give us a call!

KEVIN KANEPresident & CEO, Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

FEATURES 4 Come Meet in Memphis

6 Top Reasons to Meet Here

8 What’s New

10 Destination Highlights

11 Services & Staff 12 Convention & Conference Facilities

18 Sports Facilities & Venues

22 Sporting Events

23 Things to See & Do

59 Towns of Shelby County

RESOURCES 24 Hotels & Lodging

34 Dining & Nightlife

40 Shopping

42 Attractions

50 Stages, Arenas & Entertainment Venues

52 Business Services

57 Transportation

MAPS 60 City map

61 Downtown map

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If you need a full-service convention center, state-of-the-art conference facility, fi rst-rate sports arena or one-stop planning, we can help you. If you want it in a vibrant city legendary for its river, rhythm and ribs, let us hook you up.

That’s because our facilities, infrastructure and aff ordability make Memphis a smart choice, while our a ractions, entertainment and dining make it a soulful one.

You could say we’re a place where wants meet needs, where smart meets soul. Are you ready to “Come Meet in Memphis”?

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MEMPHISBY SAMANTHA CRESPO

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A DESTINATION AS ON-THE-MOVE as Memphis is constantly reinventing itself by dreaming up new features and offering fresh takes on old favorites.

It’s easier than ever to plan events downtown these days. Memphis Management Group, a subsidiary of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, took over operations of the Memphis Cook Convention Center and Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in the summer of 2011. Planners, that’s a one-stop solution for you!

Music fans will anticipate the 35th annual Elvis Week in 2012 (Aug. 10-18) with bigger-than-ever

concerts, and the February 2012 run of Million Dollar Quartet at the historic Orpheum Theatre – not far from Sun Studio, where the jam session that inspired the musical took place.

The Great American Steamboat Company is reviving Mississippi River luxury steamboat vacations. Watch (or plan to hop aboard) as the American Queen makes her inaugural voyage in April 2012. Her home dock is new, too – part of the Beale Street Landing project

that will include green spaces, event spaces and a restaurant by 2013.

For golfers, Justin Timberlake-owned Mirimichi is as green as ever – receiving a Tennessee Governor’s Environmental

Stewardship Award and a spot on Mother Nature Network’s list of the “5 Greenest Courses.” Plus, hole 10 made Golf Digest’s list of the 18 most fun holes to play in America!

Want a different perspective on the river? When the circa-1917 roadways of the Harahan Bridge are repurposed as a multi-use boardwalk by 2015, you can walk or bike across the Mississippi from Memphis to Arkansas.

FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS ON EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS AROUND TOWN, visit www.MemphisTravel.com.

WHY MEET IN MEMPHIS?

Let’s start with the smart.Gather your group – It’s easy in a location as central as Memphis!Put them up – Nationally known hotels and independent boutique properties are waiting from the airport to downtown, in the ‘burbs and beyond.Plan your event – Large spaces stand ready to be fi lled up or divided out, with more intimate se ings fi ing smaller groups like a glove.Be er yet, let us – Memphis Management Group has taken over operations of two of the city’s major facilities, off ering invaluable one-stop planning!

Now relax – Rest assured, it can all be done on any budget.

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Now, cue the soul.You can feel Memphis’ Southern authenticity the moment you arrive, but to get to the real heart of the city, give your group an only-in-Memphis experience.Treat them to a private tour of one of our many musical landmarks, then hit Beale Street to hear who’s playing the clubs or enjoy a Broadway show. Thrill them with NBA or Minor League Baseball

action in downtown’s modern arenas. Woo a endees with cocktails amid tulips or fi ne art, or fascinate families on a zoo outing. Whatever the activity, serve it with our signature barbecue or Southern fare off ering a soulful new twist on tradition, and you’ll capture their hearts in no time.

No wonder so many folks love to come play – and meet – in Memphis!

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REASONS TO MEET IN

MEMPHIS� ONE-STOP PLANNINGMemphis Management Group now operates both the Memphis Cook Convention Center and Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, providing a hassle-free single point of contact!

� ACCESSIBILITYWith more than a hundred arriving flights daily and its status as a Delta hub, Memphis International Airport (MEM) delivers more than 10 million passengers here annually. But I-55 and I-40 also run through the city (within 400 miles of Atlanta and St. Louis) and Amtrak runs from New Orleans to Chicago.

� AFFORDABILITYThe Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau loves creating more bang for your (and your attendees’) buck. We’ll lead you in the right direction for budget-friendly event planning and free (or nearly free) activities for your guests.

� FACILITIES AND VENUESName your needs – and we’ve got a solution! From the Memphis Cook Convention Center to fun bars and swanky lounges at FedExForum, a variety of only-in-Memphis options abound. Want something unique? Host a dinner at the Pink Palace mansion, amid art of the Brooks Museum or inside Graceland’s unique spaces.

� TOP ATTRACTIONSLegendary attractions offer legendary experiences. See the sites by day (at countless museums or city tours, or hit several with a themed package) and host a private event at the Memphis Zoo or Graceland by night. Or let us help you organize a progressive free-for-all taking in the many sights and sounds of legendary Beale Street.

� RICH HERITAGEDelta heritage and Civil Rights stories live in our landmarks, bringing the city’s past into the present. Explore the Mississippi River during a visit to Mud Island or on a popular riverboat tour. Stand on the Cotton Museum’s exchange floor and visit the National Civil Rights Museum.

� DININGIt’s hard not to make barbecue your first meal (it’s so incredibly “Memphis” here) but save room for other signatures, too. Think classic diner (Arcade, the city’s oldest restaurant), soothing soul (new Southern specialties at Felicia Suzanne’s)

and regional influences (Cajun cookin’ at King’s Palace Café or Delta fare at B.B. King’s Blues Club).

� NIGHTLIFE No place else do bars and bands relate so famously. This is the home of Beale Street, baby, plus there’s swanky Mollie Fontaine Lounge, Minglewood Hall and hip districts like Cooper-Young.

� ARTS AND CULTUREUnique Memphis museums, galleries, gardens and creative districts buzz with art, films and social events. Explore 17 gorgeous acres at Dixon Gallery and Gardens and impressive collections at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. The historic Orpheum Theatre on Beale Street, Cannon Center and FedExForum move audiences with headliners, plus the city’s own ballet and symphony. And let’s not forget the NBA – basketball is part of our culture here.

� FAMILY FUNMemphis is a magical place for kids – and the kid in all of us. Bring the gang together at the impressive Memphis Zoo, blooming Memphis Botanic Garden and our cool collection of parks and playgrounds. Keep the fun going as you watch the ducks march at The Peabody, then take a riverboat or trolley tour through parts of the city. Indoors, our planetarium, Children’s Museum and Fire Museum are big hits with families, too.

� SPORTSThe NBA and AAA Minor League Baseball fill downtown arenas with plenty of spoils for spectators. For active teambuilding, tee off at Mirimichi, rent kayaks or bikes for a great view of the Mississippi, or get rockin’ and runnin’ along the new Greenline at Shelby Farms Park.

� TOURSIn addition to trolleys, horse carriages and tourist shuttles, Memphis offers several city tours. American Dream Safari provides access to backstreets and backrooms – from the back of a ’55 Caddy! Backbeat Tours takes you on musical pilgrimages and “ghost” tours (often with live music en route) and The Great American Steamboat Company puts you right on the mighty Mississippi.


Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi Photo: Andrea Zucker

Over 25 Clubs and Shops onHistoric Beale Street. Photo: Vasha Hunt

Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Photo: Jack Kenner FedExForum and Beale Street

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Carriage Rides Along the Mighty Mississippi. Photo: Baxter Buck

Groovy Tunes in Cooper YoungPhoto: Troy Glasgow

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Crafting Guitars at Gibson Guitar FactoryPhoto: Baxter Buck

The National Civil Rights Museum Sheds Light on the Trials and Successes of the Movement. Photo: Troy Glasgow

MEMPHIS HIGHLIGHTS

■ CLIMATE With an abundance of sunny days year ‘round, Memphis weather is mostly mild. Spring temperatures run in the upper 60s, with late summer reaching the low 90s. Fall is beautiful (60s and 70s by day, 40s and 50s by night) and winter even brings a few snowfalls, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to 50s.

■ CURRENCY EXCHANGE International visitors can exchange their currency at Memphis International Airport (MEM) and most major banks throughout the city. Ask the front desk at your hotel for the nearest exchange location.

■ VISITOR CENTERS A friendly face will point you in the right direction or provide a wealth of attractions brochures, maps and tips. Just stop in one of three Visitor Information Centers, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April-September and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October-March.

Tennessee State Welcome Center (Downtown) – 119 N. Riverside Dr.

Memphis/Shelby County Visitor Center (East/Shelby County) – Arlington Trail at I-40, exit 25

Memphis Visitor Center (Southeast, near Graceland and the airport) – 3205 Elvis Presley Blvd.

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MEMPHIS FAST FACTS

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MUSIC!Truth is, there’s no other place you can experience music heritage – and feel the true beat of a city – quite like this. Visit legendary sites like Beale Street, Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum, Orpheum Theatre and the W.C. Handy House Museum.

FOOD!Sure, the fi nger-lickin’ barbecue is legendary (Rendezvous, Neely’s, Central, Corky’s and Interstate are just a few of the more than a hundred – yes, 100 – BBQ spots in town) but there’s every mouth-watering cuisine under the sun here, too. From Southern-style favorites like Alcenia’s to upscale dining experiences like Chez Philippe at The Peabody, Memphis is one delicious destination.

HERITAGE!Feel the city’s history come to life as you witness a contemporary new spin on a storied past. Walk along Beale Street, visit the Center for Southern Folklore, cast a panoramic gaze over the Mississippi River and ride the trolley down South Main Street to the National Civil Rights Museum.

EVENTS!Popular annual events honor Memphis institutions. Memphis in May highlights music and barbecue, Elvis Week in August commemorates the King and the St. Jude Memphis Marathon brings thousands of runners, walkers and cheerleaders to town for a good cause in December. Seasonal skating performances delight crowds and weekly roo op parties at The Peabody and Madison Hotel are the places to be all summer long.

FOR AN ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, visit www.MemphisTravel.com/events.


SALES &SERVICES TEAM

Once you decide to have your meeting here, the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau becomes an invaluable resource for planning your event.

We can help with the basics to big-picture planning, including coordinating space at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, FedExForum, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts or Agricenter International.

We also can coordinate hotel meeting space and sleeping rooms, arrange personalized site inspections and fam tours, and locate the perfect speaker or performer for your event.

CONVENTION ASSISTANCEOur staff can be your one-stop shop for convenient and seamless meeting details – from arranging delegate transportation and off -site event assistance to fi nding you the best Memphis musicians and caterers.

We also can make your convention a success even before it begins. Pre-convention promotion off erings include a video showcasing Memphis’ a ractions and brochures promoting the city’s highlights. Press kits, images, videos and local media guides are available for your in-house publications.

Once delegates arrive, our knowledgeable and friendly personnel can help register them and make suggestions for tours, entertainment, sporting events and activities for spouses. Plastic bags, postcards, stickers and lapel pins with the MCVB logo are available for a nominal fee.

HELP WITH HOUSINGLet our housing staff help relieve the stress of making hotel reservations for your a endees. We off er a fully computerized central reservation system that provides real-time online reservations, fl exible inventory programs that allow for tracking of all room blocks and call center support for phone, fax and email reservations, among other perks. That means you can arrange and recognize accommodations for all of your delegates without the hassle.

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MIRIMICHI INCENTIVE TAKE YOUR MEETING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!1 Be the fi rst to book 5,000 room nights and you can have Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi Golf Course all to yourself! You’ll win an 18-hole tournament for up to 120 people and guests will receive a goodie bag and complimentary food and beverages. The Peabody hotel will throw a pre-tournament party and we’ll provide an after-party with prizes and photos for the winners.

2 Book 2,500 – 4,999 room nights and receive a round at Mirimichi for you and 47 of your delegates. This package includes lunch for everyone, use of the practice facilities and a hat for each player.

3 Book 1,000 – 2,499 room nights and win a set of Callaway RAZR® Golf Clubs. This package includes professional club fi tting, golf bag and more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.memphistravel.com/memphis-and-mirimichi

BOOK YOUR NEXT MEETING WITH US and you could be eligible to win fantastic

golf prizes. Here’s how …

� J. JOHN OROS Executive Vice President/COO, Convention Development Phone: (901) 543-5304 • [email protected]

� ANDRE WALKER National Sales Manager - Washington, DC Offi cePhone: (443) 394-2780 • Cell: (443) 465-2707 • Fax: (443) 394-2781E-mail: [email protected]

� MALVIN GIPSON Director, Memphis Sports Council Phone: (901) 543-5366 • E-mail: [email protected] Markets: Sports - Events and AssociationsCertifi cations: Certifi ed Sports Event Executive (CSEE)

� EVA GOODSON EAGEN National Sales Manager Phone: (901) 543-5329 • E-mail: [email protected] Markets: Banking, Financial, Insurance, Food Service, Food Retail • Geographic Territory: U.S. Southeast

� KIM WARREN National Sales Director Phone: (901) 543-5312 • E-mail: [email protected] Markets: Agriculture, Farm Products, Law Enforcement, Small Meetings (Under 200 RN)

� KERMIT MADISON National Sales Manager Phone: (901) 543-5323 • E-mail: [email protected] Markets: Religious, Transportation, Minority, Music

� MIKKI REITANO WALLS National Sales Manager Phone: (901) 543-5318 • E-mail: [email protected] Markets: Health, Medical, Bioscience, Legal, Pharmaceutical, Technology • Geographic Territory: U.S. Central, U.S. Northeast

� COLLEEN PALMERTREE, CHSE National Sales Manager - TourismPhone: (901) 543-5341 • E-mail: [email protected] (All U.S. and International) • Group Tour (Regional to Memphis - 500-mile radius) • Geographic Territory: U.S. West

� LISA M. CATRON, CTTP National Sales Manager - TourismPhone: (901) 543-5337 • E-mail: [email protected] Tour (All of U.S. - outside 500-mile radium to Memphis) Student Groups • Family Reunions (Any size) International F.I.T. & Receptive Operator

MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER SALES TEAM� NICOLE SELTZER Director, Convention Center Sales Phone: (901) 576-1253 • E-mail: [email protected]

� KAREN BARKERNational Sales Manager, Convention Center SalesPhone: (901) 576-1220 • E-mail: [email protected]

� MELANIE RICENational Sales Manager, Convention Center SalesPhone: (901) 576-1206 • E-mail: [email protected]

� NIKKI LEKHYSales Coordinator, Convention CenterPhone: (901) 576-1207 • E-mail: [email protected]

CONVENTION SERVICES STAFF� CASSANDRA TAYLOR Convention Services Director Phone: (901) 543-5320 • E-mail: [email protected]

� PAT JONES Convention Services Manager Phone: (901) 543-5322 • E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL SALES STAFF� DAVID NICHOLSON Phone: +44 1462 440784 • E-mail: [email protected]: Europe

� MARJORIE DEWEY Phone: (03) 4360 5643 • E-mail: [email protected]: Japan

� WOLFGANG STREITBORGER Phone: 011-49-521-896-0415 E-mail: [email protected]: Germany, Austria, Switzerland

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Special Level

Whether your scope is large or small, take it to our full-service convention center, event spaces or “smart” conference facilities. Confi gure them any which way, or create some Memphis magic in one of our landmark venues.

Memphis Cook Convention Center

THIS DOWNTOWN ANCHOR IS FULL OF OPTIONS (ballrooms, meeting rooms, a conference center and exhibit halls); Southern hospitality (a new welcome center unveiled in fall 2011) and simplicity (a skywalk to Marriott Memphis Downtown featuring 600 rooms). The Memphis Management Group also offers one-stop planning for events here and at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, which connects to it. www.memphisconvention.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: 350,000, including two exhibit halls (the largest is column-free at 125,000 square feet), a 28,000-square-foot ballroom and 31 meeting rooms totaling 74,000 square feet

■ SEATING CAPACITY: Numerous configurations, from a 25-seat executive conference center to halls that seat thousands to 2,100 theater-style in the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

■ CATERING SERVICES: Provided by the Memphis Marriott Downtown

■ DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT: About 12 miles

■ DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN: Located downtown

■ DID YOU KNOW? Cook’s outdoor terrace grants break time with a view of the Mississippi River.

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MODERN ARCHITECTURE, PUBLIC ART, AND A STAGE for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, ballets, concerts and dramas identify the center as a creative nexus – and an inspiring option for general sessions. Bonus: It connects to the Memphis Cook Convention Center and is also operated by Memphis Management Group for true one-stop planning. www.thecannoncenter.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SEATING CAPACITY: 2,100 when configured for theatrical productions; 1,900 when it’s set up for symphony performances



■ DID YOU KNOW? The Cannon Center’s location makes it easy for attendees to get to it from downtown hotels. It’s also within walking distance of restaurants, shops and attractions.

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Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Sports Bar

FedEx Institute of TechnologyFEDEX CALLS MEMPHIS HOME, and this University of Memphis locale packs meeting space with personality (the glass-walled, multi-function “Fishbowl” augments a conference center and theater) and tech-goodies like a wireless network, touch-panel technology and video conferencing. www.fedex.memphis.edu

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: Just under 100,000 square feet: 5,326 in The Zone; 2,014 in the Fishbowl; 1,418 in the Methodist Presentation Theatre

■ SEATING CAPACITY: The Zone – 190; the Fishbowl –130 theater-style; Methodist Presentation Theatre – 85. Breakout rooms and classrooms seat 10-84.

■ CATERING SERVICES: Shares catering services with its next-door neighbor, Fogelman Executive Conference Center & Hotel


■ DISTANCE FROM DOWNTOWN: About 7 miles

■ DID YOU KNOW? The Zone boasts the second-largest implementation of digital congress units outside the United Nations. A unit at each seat allows attendees to speak and be seen by everyone in the room.

FedExForum off BealePhoto: Vasha Hunt

FedEx Institute of TechnologyPhoto: Andrea Zucker

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: The Grand Lobby is the Forum’s largest space at 12,500 square feet

■ SEATING CAPACITY: Lexus Lounge, a casual restaurant – 130; Grand Lobby – 700; Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Sports Bar –185 inside and out, reception-style; Opus – 350; Legends Lounge – 125. Blue Note Lounge accommodates receptions for up to 200 guests.

FedExForumIN THE DEN OF THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (and touring headline acts), you can add a game or concert to your agenda, survey Beale Street from Legends Lounge, dine at Opus and host a reception (with a blues band) at the onsite Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Located in the heart of the entertainment district, FedExForum is just steps away from popular conference hotels like the Westin, Hampton Inn and The Peabody. www.fedexforum.com

■ CATERING SERVICES: Levy Restaurants is the exclusive food and beverage provider



■ DID YOU KNOW? Its location, art and on-site Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum emphasize the Forum’s music theme.


Agricenter International

THE KIND OF VENUE THAT’S AS COMFORTABLE hosting a fair as it is a banquet, its versatility comes courtesy of exhibit space, an amphitheater, boardroom and banquet room in its Expo Center – plus indoor and outdoor areas in its Show Place Arena. Surrounded by cotton, cornfi elds and horse farms, it sits in an agricultural setting like no other – yet is just 10 minutes from fi rst-class hotels. www.agricenter.org

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: More than 80,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Expo Center; nearly 100,000 square feet across Show Place Arena’s main, multipurpose and outdoor arenas

■ SEATING CAPACITY: Expo Center amphitheater – 575-800; 6,500 in Show Place Arena’s Main Arena, 2,000 in its Outdoor Arena

■ CATERING SERVICES: The Agricenter maintains a list of preferred caterers and concession vendors



■ DID YOU KNOW? The Agricenter has a farmers’ market, outdoor classroom, observation tower and eight-acre corn maze in September and October.

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University of Memphis Celebrates Centennial

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ANOTHER UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FIXTURE, this center features a ballroom, lounge areas and notable dining. Better yet, executive guest rooms at the Fogelman Executive Conference Center and its adjacent all-suites Holiday Inn distinguish it as Memphis’ only full-service, self-contained conference facility. www.bf.memphis.edu/fecc

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: 30,500 in the conference center; 18 meeting rooms and three amphitheaters across both facilities

■ SEATING CAPACITY: Hotel ballroom – 1,000; Conference Center amphitheaters – 120-400

■ CATERING SERVICES: The venue’s chef and banquet staff serve special events as well as three meals daily in dining rooms and restaurants



■ DID YOU KNOW? A private wine cellar on site invites intimate dinners prepared by the resident European-trained chef.

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CLOSE TO EAST MEMPHIS HOTELS, THIS POWER PAIRING – elegant event hall meets tech-friendly conference center – is located in the easy-to-access Memphis suburb of Germantown, picturesque and full of possibilities for dining, shopping and outdoor team-building. www.thegreathallevents.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: Great Hall – 8,000 (divisible into five 1,600-square-foot rooms); 2,013 square feet of meeting space in the Conference Center

■ SEATING CAPACITY: Great Hall –500 banquet-style/600 theater-style; Conference Center – 85 tiered theater-style

■ CATERING SERVICES: There’s no catering service on site, but a kitchen off the Great Hall accommodates caterers



■ DID YOU KNOW? The Conference Center is just across a corridor from the Great Hall and features stadium seating and built-in “tech goodies,” including a SMART Board.

The Great Hall &Conference Center

The Great Hall & Conference CenterPhoto: Chuck Porter

DeSoto Civic Center

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Special Event VenuesDURING A PRIVATE EVENING AT GRACELAND you can tour the mansion, mingle amid Elvis’ cars and dine to jukebox rock. At MEMPHIS ZOO, gather inside a luxurious lodge or reserve the CHINA THEATER AND GARDEN TEAHOUSE for a meeting and lunch. At the PINK PALACE, go formal (with dinner in the mansion) or unexpected (with an IMAX® movie). The gorgeous grounds of the NATIONAL ORNAMENTAL METAL MUSEUM on the banks of the Mississippi River make it a popular spot for group gatherings.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF UNIQUE SPACES, visit www.memphistravel.com/meeting-facilities and click on “Special Event Venues.”

DeSoto Civic CenterGRAND IN ITS CONVENTION HALL AND ARENA (outfi tted with an LED ring board and new video boards), the center shows its cozy side in a 400-seat theater, meeting rooms and boardroom. And it’s just 15 miles south of downtown Memphis. www.desotociviccenter.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ SQUARE FEET OF MEETING AND EXHIBIT SPACE: 17,000 in the Convention Hall

■ SEATING CAPACITY: 10,000



■ DID YOU KNOW? DeSoto Civic Center is only 15 miles south of downtown Memphis, which means it combines a convenient location with flexible facilities and state-of-the-art technologies.

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Professional SportsThere’s always a buzz around FedExForum, as if courtside cheers and the beats of Beale Street combine to super-charge the home of the Memphis Grizzlies. To be here is to believe in this team (which in 2010-2011 posted the most successful season in franchise history) and in its phenomenal fans.

From April through September, follow the crowds to nearby AutoZone Park. The home team may be the AAA Minor League Baseball affi liate of the St. Louis Cardinals, but the Memphis Redbirds guarantee big-league entertainment. Watching fi reworks from the bluff

beyond le fi eld is a must among Memphis experiences.

Drive a few minutes south of downtown and you’ll fi nd hockey, too – the Mississippi RiverKings of the Southern Professional Hockey League call DeSoto Civic Center home.

Collegiate SportsAs if the Grizzlies’ banner season weren’t enough excitement, the University of Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team won its conference and an NCAA tournament bid in 2010-2011. You’ll catch this team at FedExForum, too.

For football and tradition, follow the tailgate celebrations of Tiger

Location. Accommodations. Food. Legends. Meeting in Memphis helps you cover every base. And when sports come into play – be it professional, collegiate or youth events – we’ve got the perfect venue for you.

IN MEMPHIS, IT’S ALWAYS GAME TIME!


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Want more? Christian Brothers University, LeMoyne-Owen College, Rhodes College and Southwest Tennessee Community College all fi eld additional athletic programs around town.

EventsMemphis’ sports calendar draws preps, pros and amateurs annually. Memphis Cook Convention Center is a hotspot for youth games of all kinds. The FedEx St. Jude

Classic, founded here in 1958, has been hosted by local TPC Southwind since 1989. (For public play, eco-minded Mirimichi is a short drive from downtown and satisfi es with a variety of courses and amenities, including one of the country’s few Callaway Performance Analysis systems.) Summer’s Bluff City Classic brings collegiate and professional basketballers to the area, while the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships bring tennis pros to The Racquet Club of Memphis. The annual Germantown Charity Horse Show is a grand gala in gorgeous surroundings.

SEE THE WIDE WORLD OF MEMPHIS SPORTS at www.memphistravel.com/sports-council.

■ Maria Sharapovaat the Regions Morgan Keegan ChampionshipsPhoto: Andrea Zucker

■ Aerial View of Downtown Memphis and AutoZone ParkPhoto: Jack Kenner

■ Calloway Performance Center at Mirimichi Photo: Andrea Zucker

■ Liberty Bowl Memorial StadiumPhoto: Andrea Zucker

■ Fencing Competition at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Photo: Dan Ball

■ Memphis WelcomesEquestrian EventsPhoto: The Commercial Appeal

■ Dragon Boat Races on the Mighty MississippiPhoto: Marvin Garcia

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Facilities &VenuesFrom state-of-the-art facilities to venues stepped in Southern tradition, the Memphis metropolitan area off ers an array of premier sports venues and facilities to suit the needs of your professional, college or recreational athletic event.

Memphis Cook Convention CenterYou can do a lot in 350,000 square feet, as this conference and exhibition center proves. A fl exible layout accommodates a variety of sporting events from basketball to badminton to fencing, amenities fl ow from the box offi ce to concession stands, and a larger-than-life location downtown creates visibility and easy access to your event. www.memphisconvention.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ CAPACITIES: Seats: 10,000; parking spaces: 1,200

■ AMENITIES: Box office, concession stands, elevators, escalators, lighting, allows service animals

■ AVAILABLE FOR... Badminton, basketball, cheerleading, fencing, gymnastics, ping pong, tae kwon do/karate, volleyball

FedExForumThis is where basketball lives in Memphis – and the arena even pays tribute to the city’s robust music heritage. Home court to the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Tigers, the arena also hosts ice shows, wrestling bouts and concerts. (It is on Beale Street, after all.) But sports come fi rst here, as an oversized, sculptural basketball out front attests. www.fedexforum.com


■ AMENITIES: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, escalators, lighting, scoreboard, media room, limited wheelchair storage, allows service animals

■ AVAILABLE FOR... Basketball, boxing, ice shows, motocross, wrestling

DESOTO CIVIC CENTER

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AT-A-GLANCE ■ CAPACITIES: Seats: 14,320; parking spaces: 20,000 in city garages/surrounding lots

■ AMENITIES: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, lighting, scoreboard, training room, media room, limited wheelchair storage, allows service animals

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Liberty Bowl Memorial StadiumThe stadium showcases college football through traditions that play out on its fi eld annually, involving the University of Memphis Tigers and players in the Southern Heritage Classic and AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Attendees take advantage of sky boxes, suites and tailgate-friendly Tiger Lane, which leads into the stadium. www.thelibertybowlstadium.com


■ AMENITIES: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, lighting, scoreboard, training room, medical/X-ray room, media room, wheelchair storage, allows service animals

■ AVAILABLE FOR... Band competitions, concerts, football, trade shows, galas

MirimichiThis public facility just 15 minutes from downtown is known for its affi liation with Justin Timberlake (the Memphis-born superstar owns the course with his family) and an award-winning commitment to eco-friendliness. It’s the fi rst course in the country to receive offi cial Audubon Classic Sanctuary certifi cation and one of just 10 worldwide to be certifi ed by the Golf Environmental Organization. www.mirimichi.com

AT-A-GLANCE ■ AMENITIES: Tournament services and group golf outings available

■ AVAILABLE FOR... Golf

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Baseball, basketball, cross country (off-campus), fi eld hockey, football, golf (off-campus), outdoor track, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball

Baseball Baseball Golf, tennis, swimming

Bull riding, canine events, equestrian, karate, rodeos, sword fi ghting, archery, cheerleading

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE FACILITIES AND OTHERS at www.memphistravel.com/sports-council/sports-facilities.

GAME TIME!

■ Memphis Grizzlies Roar at FedExForum Photo: Marvin Garcia

■ Mirimichi Golf Course Photo: Andrea Zucker

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SPORTING EVENTS

GAME TIME!

JANUARY 2012� International Volleyball Championship, Memphis Cook Convention Center

� River City Gymnastics, Memphis Cook Convention Center

FEBRUARY 2012 � Regions Morgan Keegan Championships tennis tournament, Racquet Club of Memphis

� MLK Basketball Championships with the Memphis Grizzlies, FedExForum

� USTA Regional Mixed Doubles Championship, Racquet Club of Memphis

MARCH 2012� Adidas Blues City Blowout soccer tournament, Mike Rose Soccer Complex

� University of Memphis base-ball season begins, FedEx Park

� C-USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship

APRIL 2012 � Memphis Redbirds baseball season begins, AutoZone Park

MAY 2012 � Midsouth USSSA Super NIT baseball tournament, Snowden Grove Park

JUNE 2012� FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament, TPC Southwind

� Germantown Charity Horse Show, Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds

� AAU 2nd Grade and 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Division I National Championships, citywide

� USTA-TN Tennessee Adult and Senior State Championships, various locations

JULY 2012� 14th Annual Firecracker 5K Run for St. Jude, Racquet Club of Memphis

� USTA Girls’ 18 National Clay Court Championships, Racquet Club of Memphis

AUGUST 2012� New Era National Youth Baseball Championships Gameday Baseball, First Tennessee Fields

� USTA Tri-Level District (State) Championship, Leftwich Tennis Center

SEPTEMBER 2012� University of Memphis football season begins, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

� Southern Heritage Classic, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

OCTOBER 2012� Memphis Grizzlies basketball season begins, FedExForum

� Mississippi RiverKings hockey season begins, DeSoto Civic Center

� University of Memphis basketball season begins, FedExForum

� University of Memphis soccer season begins, Mike Rose Soccer Complex

NOVEMBER 2012� Germantown Invitational Tournament, Mike Rose Soccer Complex

� NIRSA / NCCS National Soccer Championship, Mike Rose Soccer Complex

DECEMBER 2012� AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

� St. Jude Memphis Marathon, Downtown Memphis

� 10th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game, Memphis University School

FOR MORE EVENTS, go to www.MemphisTravel.com/events

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Children’s Museumof MemphisPhoto: Andrea Zucker

Memphis in May Honorsthe Philippines in 2012Photo: Marvin Garcia

� MEMPHIS ATTRACTIONSMake plans to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Elvis Week in 2012, take a steamboat tour with Great American Steamboat Company or visit the National Civil Rights Museum. Glimpse pandas at Memphis Zoo or play in Memphis Botanic Garden’s “My Big Backyard.” Get all arts-and-cultured at the Pink Palace’s planetarium and IMAX® theater, or at indoor and outdoor displays at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Enjoy Trolley Night on South Main or wade in a scale model replica of the mighty Mississippi at Mud Island River Park.

� MUSICSun Studio reveals the roots of rock ‘n roll – and the careers of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. For soul (starring Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes), visit the Stax Museum of American Soul, which tells the complete story of Memphis music, and the Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum. Nearby, catch a tour of the Gibson Guitar Factory or a free concert at the Center for Southern Folklore. Graceland and Beale Street are iconic, but small venues around town also make music nightly.

� CUISINEYou can dine fine in Memphis. Start with elegant low-country cuisine at Felicia Suzanne’s or a signature Sweet Tea Mojito at Itta Bena on the third floor of B.B. King’s Blues Club. But you also can’t miss the mystique of the dry-rubbed barbecue and alleyway entry of Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous. Or Gus’ fried

chicken. Or a burger from Huey’s. Or all-day breakfast at the historic Arcade. You get the (culinary) picture!

� FESTIVALS & EVENTSThis city sure knows how to party! Biggies include Memphis in May (May 4-26, 2012), when individual events like the Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest celebrate all things Memphis. There’s also the FedEx St. Jude Classic (June 4-10, 2012), one of the oldest continuously operated stops on the PGA TOUR; Elvis Week (Aug. 10-18, 2012), a commemoration of the King at venues and events about town; and the Southern Heritage Classic (Sept. 6-9, 2012), a celebration centered around the annual Tennessee State University and Jackson State University football game. And don’t forget Memphis is home to the NBA Grizzlies and AAA baseball Redbirds!

� SHOPPINGPick up a local artisan’s treasure or something “uniquely Memphis” (cotton seeds, anyone?) as a gift or souvenir; they’re available at most Memphis galleries and markets. Try on fashions from Lansky® at The Peabody or a boutique clothier, or make a music selection from an attraction gift shop or indie record store. Great local shops grace South Main, antiques abound in Cooper-Young, and malls and numerous shopping centers carry everything you’ll need while in town.

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SEE & DOYou don’t just come to Memphis. You get all wrapped up in its Southern authenticity and soul, its music and museums, its barbecue joints and haute cuisine, its contemporary charms and historic haunts. And we’re just ge ing started!

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LOOKING FOR FUN? Plan your gathering around one of Memphis’ signature events. For an annual calendar, visit www.MemphisTravel.com/events.

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DOWNTOWN

Comfort Inn - Downtown

1 IZRWXaB $$$ 60/11 0 1 75

K-9 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/tn235 $$$ 901-526-0583, 800-228-5150100 N. Front St., MemphisOne block from convention center; 1,250 sq. ft. of meeting space; corporate and government rates available. Perfect for small meetings up to 75.

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Court Square

2 IRW $$$ 131/30 0 4 75

K-9 www.marriott.com 901-522-2200 75 Jefferson Ave., Memphis AD PAGE 25Board and meeting rooms, theater-style space, rooftop deck for events, business center, wireless Internet; separate desk, ergonomic chair in rooms.

Crowne Plaza

3 IZRWXaAB $$$ 230/3 7 266

K-9 www.cpmemphishotel.com $$$ 901-525-1800300 N. Second St., Memphis AD PAGE BCModern hotel one block from Memphis Cook Convention Center. Offering complimentary Internet and downtown shuttle service.

DoubleTree Hotel Memphis Downtown

4 IZRXaAB $$$ 280/5 7 450

K-10 www.memphisdoubletree.com $$$ 901-528-1800, 800-222-8733185 Union Ave., MemphisAD PAGE 31Steps from restaurants, clubs, shopping, museums, Beale Street; upscale guest rooms with data ports, complimentary wireless internet; TGI Friday’s.

Downtown Vista Inn & Suites

5 ZWC $$$ /60

K-10 www.vistainnmemphis.com 901-527-4305 265 Union Ave., MemphisWalking distance to downtown attractions, convention center, Peabody Place, Beale Street, FedExForum, AutoZone Park. Free Internet, parking.

EconoLodge Downtown

6 IZRWA $$ 116/3 1 50

K-10 www.choicehotels.com $$ 901-522-705022 N. Third St., MemphisWalking distance to attractions; easy access to I-40 and I-55; on-site parking, outdoor pool, nightclub, fi tness center and BBQ restaurant.

Hampton Inn and Suites @ Beale Street

7 YRWXaAB $$$$ 144/30 2 25

K-10 www.bealestreetsuites.hamptoninn.com $$$ 901-260-4000175 Peabody Pl., MemphisBorders Beale Street - meeting space, indoor pool, business and fi tness centers. Walking distance to business district, restaurants, FedExForum.

Holiday Inn Select - Downtown

8 IZRXB $$$ 192 5 400

K-10 www.hisdowntownmemphis.com $$$ 901-525-5491, 888-300-5491160 Union Ave., Memphis AD PAGE BCLocated in the heart of downtown Memphis, steps from Beale Street; features Sports Bar & Grill, free internet, fi tness and business centers, outdoor pool.

Madison Hotel

9 IYRXA $$$$ 110/44 3 200

K-10 www.madisonhotelmemphis.com $$$$ 901-333-1200, 866-44-MEMPHIS 79 Madison Ave., Memphis AD PAGE 27Conveniently located in the heart of downtown. Offers the discriminating traveler luxury accommodations, superior service and impressive amenities.

Memphis Marriott - Downtown 10

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K-9 www.memphismarriottdowntown.com $$$ 901-527-7300, 888-557-8740250 N. Main St., Memphis AD PAGE 31Memphis’ largest hotel featuring 600 guest rooms and over 300,000 sq. ft. of convention center and hotel meeting space.

The Peabody Memphis 11

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K-10 www.peabodymemphis.com $$$-$$$$ 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639149 Union Ave., Memphis AD PAGE 1Historic hotel with 464 luxurious completely renovated rooms and suites. Over 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Two blocks from Beale Street.

Residence Inn by Marriott 12

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K-10 www.marriott.com/memri 901-578-3700, 800-331-3131110 Monroe Ave., MemphisArt-deco 1930 hotel in heart of downtown fulfi lls extended-stay needs; listed on the National Historic Registry. Meeting space available on site.

River Inn of Harbor Town 13

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J-8 www.riverinnmemphis.com $$$ 901-260-3333, 877-222-153150 Harbor Town Sq., MemphisBoutique hotel in Harbor Town combines Old South, classic European charm. Luxurious rooms, suites, penthouses with traditional decor, river views.

Sleep Inn at Court Square 14

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K-9 www.choicehotels.com/tn451 $$$ 901-522-9700, 800-424-642340 N. Front St., (Enter at Front and Court Street),Memphis AD PAGE 25In the heart of downtown and on the trolley line, blocks from the Memphis Cook Convention Center and Mud Island Park. Enter at Front St. and West Court.

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K-9/10 www.marriott.com/memmp $$$ 901-522-2100, 800-593-641585 W. Court, (Enter at Front & Court Street), Memphis AD PAGE 25All-suite hotel with meeting space, state-of-the-art suites, business library, phones with dataports, high-speed Internet, complimentary breakfast.

The Westin Memphis Beale Street 16

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K-11 www.westin.com/bealestreet 901-334-5900, 800-WESTIN-1 170 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., Memphis AD PAGE 29State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, high-speed Internet access, 6,768 sq. ft. of meeting space. Experts will plan menus/activities for any affair.

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Best Western Plus Gen X Inn 17

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C-4 www.bestwestern.com 901-692-91361177 Madison Ave., MemphisTrendy, urban boutique hotel situated on the Madison Avenue trolley line with convenient access to Beale Street and the Memphis Medical Center.

Holiday Inn Express - Medical Center 18

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C-4 www.hiexpress.com $$ 901-276-1175 1180 Union Ave., MemphisConveniently located in the Medical Center Complex and within a two-mile radius of the heart of downtown and attractions.

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E-4 book.bestwestern.com $$ 901-385-19996045 Macon Cv., MemphisIn the heart of East Memphis, 20-30 minutes from Beale Street, FedExForum, Graceland, Memphis Zoo, Liberty Bowl, airport and downtown.

Clarion Hotel 20

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F-4 www.choicehotels.com $ 901-388-70506101 Shelby Oaks Dr., MemphisHotel and conference center for meetings with from-the-heart hospitality that makes stays pleasant and memorable; a true home away from home.

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F-5 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tn398 901-757-78007787 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138In quiet, upscale suburb with easy access to I-240 and I-40; homey atmosphere; breakfast buffet; high-speed Internet in rooms; heated pool; spa.

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D-6 www.choicehotels.com $$ 901-369-80054225 American Way, MemphisStandard king, double queen rooms; king suites; Jacuzzi suites. Free Internet, micro/fridge, coffee maker, iron/board; fi tness and business centers.

Comfort Suites - Cordova 24

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G-3 www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/tn278 $$$ 901-213-3600, 800-424-64232427 N. Germantown Pkwy., MemphisExit 16/16A on I-40; spacious suites and Jacuzzi suites, separate sitting/work areas, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, wet bar.

Comfort Suites - Southwind 25

YRWCaAB $$$ /93 2 100

G-7 www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/tn521 901-309-30204090 Stansell Ct., MemphisAll-suites hotel near attractions offers free breakfast, indoor pool, spa, fi tness and business centers, high-speed Internet, meeting space.

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H-7 www.marriott.com/memvl 901-850-93904640 Merchants Park Cir., Collierville, TN 38017Enjoy a splendid stay in historic Collierville at The Avenue Carriage Crossing; within walking distance of upscale shopping and dining.

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F-5 www.marriott.com/memgt $$$ 901-751-0230, 800-335-35467750 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138Spacious guest rooms with separate areas for work and relaxation are ideal for business travelers. Indoor pool and spa with fi tness center.

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F-6 www.courtyard.com/memlx $$$ 901-365-6400, 800-321-22113076 Kirby Pkwy., MemphisFor our guests we offer oversized desks, data ports on phones, voicemail, coffee makers, iron/board, hair dryer, cable TV.

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E-5 www.doubletreememphis.com $$$ 901-767-6666, 800-222-87995069 Sanderlin Ave., Memphis AD PAGE 33Upscale hotel in lovely neighborhood; easy access to all attractions; ample parking for buses; full-service restaurant; complimentary airport shuttle.

Embassy Suites Memphis 32

IYRWCXaAB $$$ /220 15 7 150

F-5 www.memphis.embassysuites.com $$$ 901-684-1777, 800-EMBASSY1022 S. Shady Grove Rd., MemphisTwo-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast; high-speed Internet throughout hotel for nominal fee. Complimentary airport transportation.

Fairfi eld Inn & Suites 33

YRWaA $$-$$$ 63/17 20

G-3 www.marriott.com/memfg 901-757-9100, 800-288-28009320 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138Amenities include free high-speed Internet, cable TV, iron/board, coffee maker, data ports, complimentary USA Today and deluxe continental breakfast

Fairfi eld Inn & Suites 34

YRaA $$$ 64/10

G-6 www.fairfi eldinn.com 901-381-0085, 800-288-28008489 U S Hwy. 64, MemphisSpacious guest rooms or suites; indoor pool, spa; continental breakfast. In-room wireless Internet, coffee, two-line phone, dream bedding package.

Fairfi eld Inn & Suites by Marriott 35

ZRWCA $$$ 72/17 12

E-6 www.fairfi eldinn.com/mempl 901-795-1900, 800-228-28004760 Showcase Blvd., MemphisNewly renovated. Fresh, clean rooms with well-lit work desk and cable TV. Free hot breakfast. Minutes from Graceland and Beale Street.

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Fogelman Executive Conference Center 36

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D-5 www.memphis.edu/fecc $$$ 901-678-5410330 Innovation Dr., Suite 206, MemphisThe Fogelman Executive Conference Center and Hotel is the city’s only accredited conference center, offering 133 guest rooms and 18 meeting venues.

Four Points By Sheraton Memphis East 37

IZRWCaAB $$$ 123/1 5 50

E-5 www.fourpoints.com/memphiseast $$$ 901-767-63005877 Poplar Ave., MemphisFit for a King. Brand new guest rooms feature modern decor with a Memphis theme. Five meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 80 people.

Hampton Inn - Collierville 38

ZRWXaAB $$$ 91 1 24

H-7 www.hacollierville.com/ $$$ 901-854-9400, 800-426-78661280 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN 38017Twenty miles east of the airport and downtown via I-240; abundant shopping at The Avenue Carriage Crossing, Germantown and Wolfchase Galleria Simon Mall.

Hampton Inn - I-240 at Thousand Oaks 39

ZRWaAB $$$ 130/10 1 35

E-6 www.memphishamptoninn.com $$ 901-367-1234, 800-426-78662700 Perkins Rd. S., MemphisMinutes from most major attractions, East Memphis and downtown; eight minutes from Memphis airport; 15 minutes to local attractions.

Hampton Inn - Poplar Avenue 40

ZRWaAB $$$ 124/15 1 30

E-5 www.memphispoplar.hamptoninn.com $$ 901-683-8500, 800-426-78665320 Poplar Ave., MemphisBeautiful East Memphis location within walking distance of several restaurants. Easy access to I-240, 10 minutes from the airport; newly renovated.

Hampton Inn - Walnut Grove 41

ZR $$$ 121

F-5 www.hamptoninnwalnutgrove.com $$901-747-370033 Humphrey Center Dr., MemphisConveniently located to Hickory Ridge Mall, The Avenue Collierville, restaurants, Germantown and Collierville. Continental breakfast and wireless internet.

Hampton Inn and Suites - Bartlett 42

ZRWXA $$$ 125/41 24 1 40

G-3 www.hamptoninn.com $$$ 901-382-2050, 800-426-78662935 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133King, double and handicap-access rooms/suites with fully equipped kitchens; fi tness center, guest laundry, complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi.

Hampton Inn and Suites - Shady Grove 43

ZRWCa $$$ 76/57 2 80

F-5 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/ mem-shadygrove $$

901-762-0056, 800-426-7866962 South Shady Grove, MemphisMinutes from local attractions; large suites are complete with separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens.

Hilton Memphis 44

IZRWCXaA $$$-$$$$ 405/7 15 19 1000

E-5 www.hiltonmemphis.com $$$ 901-684-6664939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis AD PAGE 33Landmark 27-story hotel with skyline views. Spacious guest rooms, full-service amenities and leisure outlets. Free parking.

Holiday Inn - University of Memphis 45

IRWCXaA $$$ /82 7 5 1000

D-5 www.memphis.edu/fecc $$$ 901-678-8200, 800-465-43293700 Central Ave., MemphisAll-suites hotel in central Memphis. Four-story atrium lobby, restaurant, 1,000-seat ballroom; adjacent conference center has 18 meeting rooms.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Southwind 46

ZRWCAB $$$ 89/33 22 2 100

G-7 www.hiexpress.com 901-309-6474, 800-465-43294068 Stansell Ct., MemphisConveniently located near many attractions, this hotel offers continental breakfast and wireless internet. Wheelchair accessible, motorcoach parking offered.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Germantown 47

YRWX $$$ 72/25 15 3 220

F-5 www.hiexpress.com/germantowntn $$-$$$ 901-309-6700, 888-869-44087784 Wolf Trail Cove, Germantown, TN 38138Well-appointed accommodations with many amenities. Three meeting rooms from 600-2,100 sq. ft. can handle up to 220. Catering and audio/visual available.

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Germantown 48

ZRWCXaA $$$ /92 20 1 20

G-5 www.memphisgermantown. homewoodsuites.com $$$

901-751-2500, 800-225-54667855 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138Suites with living and bedroom area, fully equipped kitchen, complimentary Internet and hot breakfast buffet. Outdoor pool, fi tness and business centers.

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Hacks Cross 49

ZRWCaA $$$ /123 21 2 50

G-7 www.memphissouthwind. homewoodsuites.com $$$

901-758-50183583 Hacks Cross Rd., MemphisWithin walking distance of a variety of restaurants. Reception area serves dinner with beer and wine four nights a week.


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Memphis, TN 38103www.westin.com/bealestreet

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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Poplar 50

ZRWCA $$$ /140 16 4 40

E-5 www.memphispoplar. homewoodsuites.com $$$

901-763-05005811 Poplar Ave., MemphisOne- and two-bedroom suites; fully equipped kitchens with microwave, refrigerator, stovetop, dishwasher and coffee maker. Complimentary breakfast

Hyatt Place Memphis Germantown 51

IPZRWX $$$ /127 15 3 80

G-7 www.hyattplacegermantown.com $$$ 901-759-1174, 888-492-88479161 Winchester Rd., Germantown, TN 38138All-inclusive meeting package includes a host dedicated to meeting, audio/visual equipment, food-and-beverage options and more.

Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Parkway 52

IZRWXA $$$ /126 15 2 50

E-6 www.hyattplace.com $$$ 901-680-9700, 800-833-15161220 Primacy Pkwy., MemphisAll suites have 42-inch plasma TVs that integrate with laptops and electronic devices; a video-and-music entertainment system; complimentary Wi-Fi.

Hyatt Place Memphis Wolfchase 53

IPZRWaA $$ /126 20 1 75

G-3 www.hyattplace.com $$$ 901-371-0010, 800-833-15167905 Giacosa Pl., MemphisSpacious guest rooms with 42-inch fl at-panel TV, signature bedding, oversized sofa-sleeper separate from sleeping area, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

Memphis Marriott - East 54

IYZRWCXaAB $$$ 319/4 14 14 800

E-6 www.marriott.com/memtn $$$ 901-362-6200, 800-627-35872625 Thousand Oaks Blvd., MemphisRooms feature two doubles or one king bed and a pull-out sofa. Deluxe rooms have data port, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/board, Web TV.

Microtel Inn & Suites 55

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F/G-3 www.hotels.microtelinn.com/473 $$ 901-213-4141, 800-771-71712423 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova, TN 38018Free wireless Internet and long distance; rooms have iron/boards, hair dryers, coffee makers. Suites have micro, fridge, wet bar, sleeper-sofa.

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Motel 656

ZWA $ 80/4 22 2 90

H-2 www.motel6.com $ 901-388-71209822 Huff n Puff Rd., Lakeland, TN 38002Close distance to downtown Memphis and only a mile away from the Wolfchase mall and restaurants.

Quality Suites57

YRWXaA $$-$$$ /103 25 3 70

G-3/4 www.choicehotels.com $$$ 901-386-46008166 Varnavas Dr., Cordova, TN 38016All-suites hotel with spacious rooms. Whirlpool suites available, indoor pool/hot tub, fi tness room, guest laundry, high-speed Internet.

Residence Inn & Suites Memphis Germantown58

ZRWXaAB $$ /78 19 1 20

G-6 www.marriott.com/MEMGR $$ 901-752-0900, 888-426-51899314 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138Versatile suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchen and plenty of space for entertaining or meeting with colleagues.

Residence Inn - Memphis East59

ZRWC $$$ /105 15 2 30

F-5 www.marriott.com $$$ 901-685-9595, 800-331-31316141 Old Poplar Pike, MemphisHot breakfast bar. Daily housekeeping and grocery-shopping service. In-room Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, sports court, fi tness center, laundry.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott 60

YRA $$$ /79

G-3 www.marriott.com/memss 901-380-9700, 888-287-94002800 New Brunswick Rd., MemphisExit 18 off I-40. Stylish suites cleverly divided, with pull-out sofa. Plush bedding, free Wi-Fi, pantry with mini-fridge, coffee maker and microwave.

Staybridge Suites61

ZRC $$$ 1 40

E-5 www.staybridgesuites.com 901-682-17221070 Ridgelake Blvd., MemphisMinutes from downtown Memphis and area attractions, this all-suites hotels offers complimentary shuttle service to Memphis International Airport.

Wingate by Wyndham Wolfchase62

ZRW $$$ 97/3 2 45

G-3 www.wingateinnmemphis.com 901-386-11102270 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova, TN 38016Conveniently located in Cordova just off Germantown Parkway and I-40. Near restaurants and shopping. Refrigerator, microwave and indoor whirlpool.

NORTH

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 63

YRWB $$$ 98/15 17 2 200

D-1 www.hiexpress.com/millingtontn 901-872-36405090 Copper Creek Blvd., Millington, TN 38053Beautiful standard, deluxe, and suite accommodations. Indoor pool, fi tness/business centers; complimentary breakfast; 2,500 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Quality Inn Millington 64

IZWA $$ 72/15

D-1 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/tn560 901-873-2222, 800-424-64237726 Hwy. 51 N., Millington, TN 38053Conveniently located; easy access to I-40 and Hwy. 51. Minutes from the Naval Support Activity Mid-South Navy base and USA Stadium ballpark.

Sleep Inn - Austin Peay 65

YRWA $$ 70 15

D-3 www.sleepinn.com $$ 901-312-77772855 Old Austin Peay Hwy., MemphisConveniently located just minutes from downtown with easy access to I-40 and I-240.

SOUTH/AIRPORT

America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 66

ZC $-$$ 77/3 7

C-6 www.americasbestvalueinn.com $ 901-396-36201360 Springbrook Ave., MemphisFree continental breakfast, outdoor pool, free local calls. Near Graceland and airport, seven miles from downtown. Corner of I-55 and exit 5-A.

Best Western Olive Branch Hotel & Suites 67

ZRW $$$ 66/25 1 25

G-7 www.bestwesternplus.com/ olivebranchhotelandsuites

662-892-268010915 Business Center Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654Amenities include 37” fl at-panel TVs, microwave, refrigerator, Internet, outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise facility, business center and small meeting rooms.

Candlewood Suites 68

RWaA $$$ 70/6 1 20

E-7 www.candlewoodsuites.com/olivebranch 662-890-7491, 888-226-35397448 Craft Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654Lovely rooms have full kitchens, queen beds, fl at-screen TV with DVD/VCR and lending library. Free laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, fi tness room.

Clarion Memphis Airport/Graceland 69

IPZWC 245 5 300

C-6 www.clarionhotel.com /hotel-memphis-tennessee-TN394

901-332-35001471 E. Brooks Rd., Memphis245-room full-service hotel offers cutting-edge technology accompanied with quiet sophistication. Dedicated staff focused on making your event a success.


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E-7 www.choicehotels.com 662-895-04567049 Enterprise Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654The hotel offers free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, Internet access and is pet-friendly. Located off Hwy. 78, fi ve minutes from Memphis and 10 miles from airport.

Courtyard by Marriott - Memphis Airport71

ZRWCaAB $$$ 145/14 2 30

C-6 www.courtyard.com/memca 901-396-3600 1780 Nonconnah Blvd., MemphisMinutes from the airport and interstates. Ideal location for business and leisure travelers who are looking for Marriott service and quality.

Days Inn - Graceland72

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B-7 www.daysinn.com/memphis04767 $$ 901-346-5500, 800-329-7466 3839 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisDedicated to the memory of Elvis Presley; fall asleep to an Elvis movie on luxurious Tuscan-inspired bedding; dip into a guitar-shaped swimming pool.

Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel 73

ZRWCXaA $$$ 128/4 10

B-7 www.elvis.com/graceland $$$ 901-332-1000, 877-777-06063677 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisFashionable boutique hotel across the street from Graceland features 24-hour Elvis movies, free airport shuttle, outdoor heart-shaped pool.

Gold Strike Casino Resort 74

IYRW $$$ 1133/75 7 766

C-7 www.goldstrike.com 662-357-1111, 888-245-7829 1010 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664 AD PAGE IFCUnderstated elegance, outstanding service with more than 1,100 spacious rooms steps from 50,000-sq.-ft. casino and 30,000-sq.-ft. convention center.

Harrah’s Tunica 75

IPYZRWC $$$ 1356

A-7 www.harrahstunica.com 800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664D PAGE IFCFeaturing 188-room Casino Hotel with indoor pool, 568-room Veranda Hotel with Paula Deen-themed suites and 600-room Terrace Hotel with Bellissimo Spa.

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SOUTH/AIRPORT

Hilton Garden Inn - Southaven76

IPYRWCaB $$$ 117 2 50

C-7 www.hiltongardeninn.com $$$ 662-349-02776671 Towne Center Loop, Southaven, MS 38671Off I-55 near Southaven Towne CenterMall; rooms have two-line phones, high-speed Internet, HDTV, Garden Sleep System, room service, shuttle service.

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel77

IPZR $$$ 500/311

A-7 www.horseshoe.com 800-303-74632021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 3866465,000 sq. ft. of gaming all on one level. A wide variety of table games, including a 16-table poker room, blackjack, craps, roulette and poker.

Memphis Airport Hotel & Conference Center78

IPZRWCX $$$ 374/13 8 13 1400

C-6 www.magnusonhotels.com $$ 901-332-11302240 Democrat Rd., MemphisRestaurant, lounge, business and fi tness centers, coffee makers, two-line phones, tennis courts, pool and free airport shuttle.

Sleep Inn - Horn Lake, MS79

ZRWCXaAB $$-$$$ 79

C-7 www.sleepinn.com $$ 662-349-2773, 800-424-6489708 Desoto Cv., Horn Lake, MS 38637Located near restaurants like Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Roadhouse Grill, Waffl e House, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel 80

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A-7 www.tunica-roadhouse.com 800-391-3777 1107 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Spacious accommodations, including elegant Tunica hotel rooms. Relax after the gaming action, and have dinner at one of four fi rst-rate restaurants.

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IZRWCXaAB $$$ 181/5 18 40 700

G-7 www.wwconferencecenter.com $$$ 662-892-2941, 866-851-039311200 E. Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654Enjoy the serene retreat-type setting of manicured lawns, walking trails with lakes and sports facilities on site.

WEST

Comfort Suites - West Memphis 82

YW $$ /82 1 125

A-4 www.comfortsuites.com/ hotel-west-memphis-arkansas-ar167

870-733-9900850 Stephen Blvd., West MemphisConvenient location off I-40 and I-55. Minutes from downtown Memphis. Smoke-free hotel; complimentary Savory Starts Breakfast, hot breakfast buffet.

Holiday Inn West Memphis 83

IPYRWXaAB $$$ 126/11 9 500

A-4 www.holidayinn.com/wmemphisar 870-735-40552007 S. Service Rd., I-55 & Ingram Blvd., West MemphisFull-service hotel and convention center with 1,000 theater and 550 banquet-style capacity. Restaurant and lounge on site. Off Interstates 40 and 55.

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Not too large. We provide an intimate experience and our undivided attention. Not too small. Over 5,500 square feet of space in nine flexible meeting rooms. The DoubleTree by Hilton Memphis is just right. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 266 beautifully appointed guest rooms,

nine suites and two private Executive Levels. Call 901-767-6666 or visit memphis.doubletree.com.

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X C-7 Bonne Terre662-781-51004715 Church Rd. W.Nesbit, MS 38651Bonne Terre - French for Good Earth - is a perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Located on 23 wooded acres south of Memphis, this quaint country inn will make you feel miles away from the stresses of everyday life. Multiple packages offered including the Wine & Dine Package, which offers a one-night stay, three-course dinner, and a bottle of the house wine. Gift certifi cates are also available.

C A3 The Cedars of Marion870-739-4088200 WashingtonMarion, AR 72364Ideal for one-day meetings, training sessions and retreats. The Cedars ground fl oor has meeting rooms, full commercial kitchen and a dining capacity of 96. Built-in A/V capability, patio area that seats 40. The garden features the Grand Gazebo, which makes a perfect setting for weddings and receptions.

V K/L-11 The Inn at Hunt Phelan901-525-8225533 Beale St.Memphis, TN 38103Southern hospitality with professional service. Perfect for local getaways, business travelers and vacation-seekers. Pets allowed.

B C-7 Magnolia Grove Bed & Breakfast662-429-2626866-404-2626140 E. Commerce St.Hernando, MS 386321900s-era Greek revival home with 12-ft. ceilings, chandeliers, antique furnishings and stained-glass windows. Full breakfast. Thirtyminutes from downtown.

N C-7 Spahn House Bed & Breakfast662-562-9853401 College St.Senatobia, MS 38668This modern 1904 Victorian mansion is suitable for retreats, meetings or family events. Accommodates 10 for overnight stays, 50 for one-day seminars.

M K-10 Talbot Heirs Guesthouse901-527-9772800-955-395699 S. Second St.Memphis, TN 38103In the heart of downtown, this guesthouse provides spacious, comfortable and creative accommodations. Offers private, intimate surroundings. Smoke-free.

CAMPING

< F-5 Agricenter International RV Park901-757-77777777 Walnut Grove Rd.Memphis, TN 38120Three hundred sites. Water, 30-amp and 50-amp service, sewer hookups, dump station, laundry and shower facilities. East Memphis location with easy access from I-40 and I-240.

> G-3 Memphis East Campground901-388-30533291 Shoehorn Dr.Lakeland, TN 38002Seventy-fi ve 50-amp, 30-amp sites available. Fishing, swimming, game room, shower house, 24-hour laundry room, grocery store, propane and dump station.

? B-7 Memphis Jellystone RV Park888-305-46781400 Audubon Point Dr.Horn Lake, MS 38637Yogi Bear and his friends will fi ll the day and evenings with activities and fun. Big rigs are welcome. Lodges for those without an RV.

¡ A-3 Memphis KOA800-562-32407037 I-55 Marion, AR 72364Full-service campground with easy access from I-55. Shaded sites, monthly rates and only a 30-minute drive to Graceland. Playground and pancake breakfast.

™ B-7 Memphis-Graceland RV Park & Campground901-396-7125866-571-92363691 Elvis Presley Blvd.Memphis, TN 38116Pull-through sites, 50-amp service. Tent sites and cabins. Two-minute walk to Graceland.

£ A-7 Mid-South RV Resort800-946-4946Harrah’s Casino, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N.Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Sundries/supplies, 200 full hookups, laundry, showers, TV lounge, volleyball, shuffl eboard, basketball and playground. Free shuttle service to Harrah’s and attractions.

¢ I-13 Mississippi River RV Park901-946-1993800-827-1714870 Cotton Gin Pl.Memphis, TN 38106With famous Tennessee kindness and a wealth of entertainment, many come to this striking campground. Don’t miss Chickasaw Bluff Number Four.

∞ A-4 Tom Sawyer’s Mississippi River RV Park870-735-97701286 S. Eighth St.West Memphis, AR 72301Full-service concrete pull-throughs on the unspoiled Arkansas banks of the Mississippi River. Ten minutes from downtown Memphis.

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DOWNTOWN

Alcenia's Southern Style Cuisine $-$$ 50

www.alcenias.com V B,L 901-523-0200317 N. Main St., Memphis Come enjoy hot-water cornbread, fried chicken, pork chops, baked/fried catfi sh and more. Vegetarian dishes, preserves and desserts.

Alfred's $$ 500

www.alfredsonbeale.com PSV L,D 901-525-3711, 888-433-3711197 Beale St., Memphis Voted No. 1 dance club on Beale Street. Enjoy the two-story patio and large collection of gold records complemented by Elvis photos.

Arcade Restaurant $ 150

www.arcaderestaurant.com V B,L 901-526-5757540 S. Main St., Memphis Memphis' oldest cafe (1919) and on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the South Main Arts District on the Trolley Line.

Automatic Slim's $$ 100

www.automaticslimsmemphis.com PSV L,D 901-525-794883 S. Second St., Memphis Fine-dining restaurant with a funky twist. Can customize menus and accommodate up to 100. Balcony seats up to 50 people.

B.B. King's Blues Club $$ 300

www.bbkingclubs.com PSV L,D 901-524-5464143 Beale St., Memphis Enjoy B.B. King's favorite down-home Southern food while listening to authentic Memphis music.

Bangkok Alley $-$$ 70

www.bangkokalley.com P L,D 901-522-2010121 Union Ave., Memphis Offering an innovative style in Thai cuisine. Fresh sushi. HDTVs. Great variety of wine, mixed drinks and beer.

Bardog Tavern $-$$

www.bardogtavern.com P B,L,D 901-275-875273 Monroe Ave., Memphis Simple and fresh menu of American classics with international fl avors mixed in.

Beale Street Tap Room $$ 50

www.eatdrinkboggy.com PSV D 901-521-1851168 Beale St., Memphis Featuring 26 beers on tap and 22 in the bottle. Live music, game machines and big screens. Join the World Famous Mug Club.

Bleu $$$ 90

www.bleumemphis.com P B,L,D 901-334-5950 221 S. Third St., Memphis Located in Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel. American cuisine with heavy European technique infl uence. Private dining room for 36.

Blue Monkey - Downtown $-$$

www.bluemonkeymemphis.com PS L,D 901-527-6665513 S. Front St., Memphis Offering plate lunches, steaks, seafood, sandwiches and more. Extensive wine list and the best scotch selection in town. Interior is full of handcrafted woodwork and offers an authentic European style pub feel.

Bluefi n $$ 36

www.bluefi nmemphis.com P L,D 901-528-1010135 S. Main St., Memphis Unique restaurant and contemporary lounge with globally infl uenced cuisine, sushi, pizza and entrees. Music from Memphis' best DJs.

Blues City Café $$

www.bluescitycafe.com PS L,D 901-526-3637138 Beale St., Memphis Ribs, catfi sh, steaks, tamales, gumbo. Seen in Travel Channel's "A Taste of America," Food Network's Bobby Flay, Bon Appetit BBQ issue.

Butcher Shop Steakhouse $$$ 200

www.thebutchershop.com PV D 901-521-0856101 S. Front St., Memphis Prime-aged seasoned beef cooked on charcoal pits, fresh Atlantic salmon, marinated chicken and more in a unique atmosphere.

Capriccio Restaurant/Bar & Café $$$ 150

www.peabodymemphis.com PSV B,L,D 901-529-4199, 800-732-2639The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave., Memphis Enjoy the fi nest steaks and most satisfying cuisines of Northern Italy.

Chez Philippe, The Peabody $$$ 100

www.peabodymemphis.com PV D 901-529-4188, 800-PEABODY149 Union Ave., Memphis The South's premier and Memphis' only four-star restaurant. French cuisine.

Circa by John Bragg $$$ www.circamemphis.com P L,D 901-746-91306150 Poplar Ave., Memphis Inspiring cuisine with complementing styles of service, wine and drinks that lead to the same enduring experiences for guests.

Cockadoos $$ www.cockadoos.com B,L 901-590-061083 S. Second St., Memphis Full-service coffee lounge serving breakfast and lunch. Potato and salad bar daily 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Coyote Ugly Saloon $-$$$ www.coyoteuglysaloon.com 901-888-8459326 Beale St., Memphis "The most famous bar on the planet." As seen in the movie. Located in the heart of Memphis on world-famous Beale Street.

Denny's Restaurant $ www.dennys.com B,L,D 901-522-1304 166 Union Ave., Memphis 24/7 full-service restaurant located in downtown Memphis. Full breakfasts, lunch specials and dinner served daily.

Do Sushi Bar and Lounge $$ www.dosushimemphis.com PV D 901-272-0830 964 Cooper St., Memphis California-meets-Tokyo sushi lounge with a creative blend of sushi selections and entrees.

Dyer's on Beale $ 100www.dyersonbeale.com PV L,D 901-527-3937205 Beale St., Memphis Retro, historic and known for world-famous grease and fried burgers. Featured on Food Network, Travel Channel and several magazines.

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Felicia Suzanne's $$$ 300

www.feliciasuzanne.com PSV D 901-523-0877 80 Monroe, Ste. L1, Memphis American cuisine with a Southern fl air of Creole and Low-Country infl uences. Extensive wine list. A la carte and prix-fi xe menus.

Flight Memphis $$$

www.fl ightmemphis.com P L,D 901-598-399239 S. Main St., Memphis Entrees and appetizers come in "fl ights" - themed trios of dishes. Lunch features a destination-themed menu. Bar open late.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium $ 400

www.beerknurd.com PSV L,D 901-523-8536130 Peabody Pl., Memphis Offering a comfortable atmosphere with over 80 beers on tap and over 100 bottled varieties, as well as wine and great food.

Front Street Deli $

B,L 901-522-984377 S. Front St., Memphis Located in a 155-year-old building. Tennessee country ham and biscuits, traditional delicatessen fare with a view of the Mississippi.

Hard Rock Café $$ 500

www.hardrock.com/memphis PSV L,D 901-529-0007315 Beale St., Memphis Classic all-American chow from burgers to brownies. Bring a group and save. AD PAGE 45

Huey's - Downtown $ 50

www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-527-270077 S. Second St., Memphis Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues on Sun. and try a world-famous Huey burger - "Best Burger" since 1984.

The Inn at Hunt Phelan $$-$$$ 200

www.huntphelan.com PSV D 901-525-8225533 Beale St., Memphis Enjoy Creole cuisine reminiscent of the grand house of New Orleans featuring a menu that showcases seasonality, freshness and simplicity.

Interstate Bar-B-Que $

www.interstatebarbecue.com L,D 901-775-2304 2265 S. Third St., Memphis Specializing in pork and beef brisket. Ribs, rib tips, beef ribs and sausages. Turkey, chicken, barbecue spaghetti and barbecue bologna.

Itta Bena $$$ 140

memphis.bbkingsclubs.com PV D 901-578-3031145 Beale St., 3rd Level of B.B. King's Blues Club, Memphis A warm, friendly place to eat, drink and have fun in an authentic Beale Street environment.

King's Palace Cafe $$ 160

www.kingspalacecafe.com PSV B,L,D 901-521-1851162 Beale St., Memphis Cajun cuisine ranging from shrimp and crawfi sh etouffee to blackened catfi sh, voodoo potatoes, jambalaya. Live blues and jazz nightly.

Kooky Canuck $-$$

www.kookycanuck.com PV L,D 901-578-9800 97 S. Second St., Memphis American food, Canadian twist. Barbecue egg rolls, poutine, fried pickles, four-pound Kookamonga burger, maple fl ank steak, catfi sh.

Little Tea Shop $

L 901-525-600069 Monroe Ave., Memphis Featured on the Food Network. Down-home cook-ing. Famed pork-less turnip greens and corn sticks.

The Majestic Grille $-$$ 500

www.majesticgrille.com PV L,D 901-522-8555 145 S. Main St., Memphis What began in 1913 as the Majestic Theatre is now a 1940s-style bar and grill specializing in steaks, fresh seafood and gourmet burgers.

McDonald's $

www.mcdonalds.com B,L,D 901-489-8861905 Union Ave., Memphis McDonald's is known worldwide for great food and great service. "We love to see you smile!"

McEwen's $-$$$ 50

www.mcewensonmonroe.com PV L,D 901-527-7085120 Monroe Ave., Memphis Award-winning Southern Progressive cuisine and wine. Sophisticated food in a casual atmosphere. Private dining for groups of 10-20.

Mesquite Chop House $$$

www.mesquitechophouse.com P L,D 901-527-533788 Union Ave., Memphis Delicious steaks and seafood with superb service in a mature business-casual setting. Prime certifi ed Angus beef and extensive wine list.

The Mollie Fontaine Lounge $-$$$ 100

PV D 901-524-1886679 Adams Ave., Memphis Fontaine Sliders to Middle Eastern combos. Lamb souvlaki, Mexican chocolate creme brulee, chocolate brioche sandwiches and cobbler.

Mr. Handy's Blues Hall $

www.rumboogie.com PS 901-528-0150174 Beale St., Memphis Only real juke joint left on Beale Street. "Blues Hall," as it is most often called, features live music seven days a week.

Neely's Bar-B-Que Restaurant $-$$ 150

www.neelysbbq.com V L,D 901-521-9798, 888-780-7427670 Jefferson Ave., Memphis Featured on "Down Home with the Neelys" and "Paula's Party" on the Food Network. Great atmosphere serving great barbecue.

Pa Pa Pia's $$$

www.papapias.com PV L,D 901-521-433183 Union Ave., Memphis Family-style restaurant. Authentic Italian dishes like Spaghettini Bologonese, Rigatoni de Pa Pa Pia's, Four-Cheese Manicotti, grilled pizzas.

Paula & Raiford's Disco $

www.paularaifords.com P 901-521-249414 S. Second St., Memphis Dance club that offers retro and disco; '70s, '80s, '90s music with lights, fog; limo service; valet parking and self-parking.

Paulette's $$-$$$

www.riverinnmemphis.com PS B,L,D 901-260-3333River Inn of Harbor Town, 50 Harbor Town Sq., Memphis Fine-dining restaurant; serves beautifully presented gourmet cuisine with a French fl air.

The Peabody Hotel Lobby Bar $$ 1600

www.peabodymemphis.com P 901-529-4000, 800-732-2639149 Union Ave., Memphis Hub of the region's social activity. Fine wines, cocktails and beers. High tea in afternoons.

Pig on Beale $ 75

www.pigonbeale.com V L,D 901-529-1544167 Beale St., Memphis Pork with an attitude. Ribs, pork and chicken. Retro '50s atmosphere with a display of collectible movie posters.

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Rendezvous, Charlie Vergos' $$ 300

www.hogsfl y.com V L,D 901-523-2746, 800-827-742752 S. Second St., Memphis Family owned since 1948. Known for charcoal ribs, sausage/cheese plates, beef brisket, BBQ nachos, soulful jukebox.

Rum Boogie Café $$ 350

www.rumboogie.com PSV L,D 901-528-0150 182 Beale St., Memphis Championship gumbo, hickory-smoked Memphis-style ribs, red beans and rice, and blue-plate lunch specials. Live blues nightly.

Silky O'Sullivan's $-$$

www.silkyosullivan.com PSV L,D 901-522-9596 183 Beale St., Memphis Casual dining with family and friends. Menu ranges from BBQ and ribs to fresh oysters on the half-shell. Dueling pianos nightly.

Spindini $$$

www.spindinmemphis.com P D 901-578-2767383 S. Main, Memphis Carrying on the 100-year family tradition of fi ne Italian dining in a contemporary upbeat setting.

Starbucks $

www.starbucks.com B,L,D 901-334-5940201 S. Third St., Memphis Enjoy hot or cold coffee, sandwiches, salad, fresh fruit, parfaits, pastries and more. Adjacent to the Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel.

Superior Bar of Memphis $-$$

www.superiorbealestreet.com PS L,D 901-523-1940159 Beale St., Memphis New hot restaurant on Beale. "Best ribs on Beale." Live local blues band daily. Karaoke Sun. - Thurs. Reservations required for groups.

T.J. Mulligan's $-$$

www.tjmulligans.com PS L,D 901-523-1453362 N. Main, Memphis Casual atmosphere with full bar and weekday lunch specials. Catch your favorite sports team on one of the many TVs.

TGI Friday's $-$$

www.tgifridays.com P B,L,D 901-523-8500185 Union Ave., Memphis The fi rst American casual dining chain and a favorite pastime for millions of guests since 1965. Unique atmosphere, food and beverages.

Tug's Restaurant $-$$$

www.riverinnmemphis.com P B,L,D 901-260-3344River Inn of Harbor Town, 51 Harbor Town Square, MemphisA casual grill. Signature sandwiches. Patio and indoor seating.

Westy's $$

www.eatatwestys.com P L,D 901-543-8646, 866-543-8646346 N. Main St., Memphis Great wild rice, sandwiches, steaks, catfi sh, pastas - and the world-famous hot fudge pie. Full-service bar and extensive wine list.

MIDTOWN

The Bar-B-Q Shop $$ 120

www.dancingpigs.com V L,D 901-272-1277, 877-372-82371782 Madison Ave., Memphis Real pit barbecue for over 30 years. Dry ribs, barbecue sandwiches on Texas toast, barbecue spaghetti, gourmet sauces/seasonings.

Bari Ristorante $$ 40

www.barimemphis.com PV L,D 901-722-224422 S. Cooper, Memphis True taste of Italy. Fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared simply. Homemade bread, pastas, fresh seafood. Reservations recommended.

The Beauty Shop $$$ 100www.thebeautyshoprestaurant.com/ PV L,D 901-272-7111 966 S. Cooper, Memphis 1940s beauty salon converted into a hip restaurant with dining under original hair dryer chairs. Featuring eclectic American cuisine.

The Blue Monkey - Midtown $-$$$

P L,D 901-272-25832012 Madison, Memphis Good food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. A great place to get the real feel of Memphis. Custom-built back bar and artistic appeal.

Boscos Squared $$ www.boscosbeer.com PV L,D 901-432-22222120 Madison Ave., Memphis Enjoy a relaxed experience during our Sunday Jazz Brunch. Share the comfortable atmosphere of one of our bars with friends.

Brushmark Restaurant $$ 600www.brooksmuseum.org PV L 901-544-62251934 Poplar Ave., Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Southern gourmet in a bistro atmosphere. From small and intimate to lavish setting for meeting lunches and special parties. Registered U.S. National Landmark.

Central BBQ $-$$ www.cbqmemphis.com L,D 901-272-9377 2249 Central Ave., Memphis Voted No. 1 BBQ in Memphis for award-winning, mouthwatering pulled pork and hot wings. Professional catering. Banquet facilities.

The Cove $$ 30www.thecovememphis.com PS D 901-730-07192559 Broad Ave., Memphis Retro-nautical themed bar and restaurant; specializes in fresh oysters. Smoking is allowed. 21-and-older-only establishment.

Huey's - Midtown $ 50www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-726-43721927 Madison Ave., Memphis Test skills at frill-pick shooting, blues on Sunday, and try a world-famous Huey burger. "Best Burger" since 1984.

Sekisui - Midtown $$ 20www.sekisuiusa.com PV L,D 901-725-000525 S. Belvedere, Memphis Traditional sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki and udon noodles. Top of the line sakes, martinis, Japanese beers and wines.

Ubee's $-$$ 75www.ubeesmemphis.com PV L,D 901-323-0900521 S. Highland, Memphis Incredible sandwich shop. Delivery, catering or rent. Can customize a healthy menu or get a burger made with their world-famous grease.

EAST

America's Incredible Pizza Company $ www.incrediblepizza.com/memphis L,D 901-309-31321245 Germantown Pkwy., Memphis Indoor smoke- and alcohol-free family entertainment center. All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, drink and dessert buffet.

America's Incredible Pizza Company - Hickory Ridge $ www.incrediblepizza.com/hickoryridge L,D 901-334-11126015 Hickory Ridge, Memphis Indoor smoke- and alcohol-free family entertainment center. All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, drink and dessert buffet.

Butcher Shop Steakhouse - Cordova $$$ 175www.thebutchershop.com P D 901-757-4244107 S. Germantown Pkwy., Memphis Prime-aged seasoned beef cooked on charcoal pits, fresh Atlantic salmon, chicken and more in unique atmosphere.


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www.cbqmemphis.com P L,D 901-767-46724375 Summer Ave., Memphis Voted No. 1 BBQ in Memphis, serving up award-winning, mouth-watering pulled pork, hot wings and more.

Corky's B-B-Q $$

www.corkysmemphis.com V L,D 901-685-9744, 800-926-75975259 Poplar Ave., Memphis Voted No. 1 BBQ by readers of Memphis Magazine for 22 straight years. Barbecue ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, beef, sides and desserts.

Equestria Restaurant & Lounge $$$ 300

www.equestriacuisine.com PV D 901-869-26633165 Forest Hill Irene Rd., Memphis Exceptional dining in a casual yet elegant atmosphere with unparalleled quality and service! 100% local and organic.

Erling Jensen, The Restaurant www.ejensen.com PV D 901-763-37001044 S. Yates, Memphis Globally inspired and classically executed cuisine featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients to produce a meal of the highest quality.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar $$$ 65

www.fl emingssteakhouse.com PV D 901-761-62006245 Poplar Ave., Memphis Stylish, contemporary dining. Prime beef, chops, seafood, chicken, salads, sides and desserts. Finest wines available by the glass.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House $$$ 80

www.folksfolly.com PSV D 901-762-8200, 800-467-0245551 S. Mendenhall, Memphis One of the city's most extensive wine lists and consistently voted "Best Steak" by readers of all four major Memphis publications.

The Half Shell $$ 25

www.halfshell-memphis.com P L,D 901-682-3966688 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis Fresh seafood, including Alaskan king crab and Louisiana Gulf oysters, fl own in daily. Hand-carved steaks, sandwiches, salads.

Half Shell Restaurant - Winchester $$ 30

www.halfshell-memphis.com PS L,D 901-737-67557825 Winchester Rd., Memphis Fresh seafood, including Alaskan king crab and Louisiana Gulf oysters, fl own in daily. Hand-carved steaks, sandwiches, salads.

Huey's - Collierville $ 50

www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-854-44552130 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN 38017 Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues on Sunday and try a world-famous Huey burger - "Best Burger" since 1984.

Huey's - Cordova $ 50

www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-754-38851771 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova,TN 38016 Test skills at frill-pick shoot-ing, listen to the blues on Sun. and try a world-famous Huey burger - "Best Burger" since 1984.

Huey's - Poplar $ 50

www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-682-7729 4872 Poplar Ave., Memphis Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues on Sun. and try a world-famous Huey burger "Best Burger" since 1984.

Huey's - Southwind $ 50

www.hueyburger.com PS L,D 901-624-8911 7825 Winchester Rd., Memphis Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues on Sun. and try a world-famous Huey burger "Best Burger" since 1984.

Joe's Crab Shack - Horizon Center $$-$$$

www.joescrabshack.com P L,D 901-384-74787990 Horizon Center, Memphis Awesome crab cooked in a variety of ways; outdoor patio.

Judd Grisanti's Trattoria $$-$$$

D 901-552-30502855 Poplar, Memphis Carrying on the 100-year family tradition in a trattoria-style setting. Making old Italian dishes new again.

Leonard's Pit Barbecue $

www.leonardsbarbecue.com/ L,D 901-360-19635465 Fox Plaza Drive, Memphis Since 1922, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, barbecued chicken, catfi sh or all-you-can eat buffet with meats and homemade sides. Separate dining room for private parties and catering services vailable.

Napa Café $$ 65

www.napacafe.com PV L,D 901-683-0441 5101 Sanderlin Ave., Ste. 122, Memphis Extraordinary menu and award-winning wine list makes this restaurant a local favorite.

Neely's Bar-B-Que Restaurant - Mt. Moriah $-$$ 100

www.neelysbbq.com V L,D 901-795-4177, 888-780-74275700 Mt. Moriah Ave., Memphis Featured on "Down Home with the Neelys" and "Paula's Party" on the Food Network. Great atmosphere, great barbecue.

Owen Brennan's Restaurant $$ 100

www.brennansmemphis.com PSV B,L,D 901-761-0990 6150 Poplar Ave., Ste. 150, Memphis Family owned and operated. Dedicated to bringing the taste and tradition of New Orleans to Memphis. Sunday brunch buffet.

Rooks Corner $$

www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MEMPHHF-Hilton-Memphis-Tennessee/dining.do P B,L,D 901-684-6664 Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis American bistro serving classic foods with a whimsical twist. Breakfast buffet daily with omelets and waffl es.

Ruth's Chris Steak House of Memphis $$$ 65

www.ruthschris.com PV D 901-761-0055, 800-655-0808, ext. 996120 Poplar Ave., Regalia Shopping Center, Memphis Custom-aged Midwestern beef, steaks hand-cut daily. Live Maine lobster, fresh fi sh, veal, lamb.

Sekisui - Bartlett $$ 40

www.sekisuiusa.com PV L,D 901-377-27272990 Kirby Whitten Rd., Bartlett, TN 38134 Authentic Japanese cuisine, award-winning sushi and hibachi-style dining where food is cooked in front of patrons.

Sekisui - Collierville $$ 50

www.sekisuiusa.com PV L,D 901-854-06222130 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN 38107 Award-winning traditional Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki. Premium sakes, martinis, Japanese beers and fi ne wines.

Sekisui - Cordova $$ 40

www.sekisuiusa.com PV L,D 901-309-88001884 N. Germantown Pkwy., Memphis Award-winning Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki. Premium sakes, martinis, Japanese beers, fi ne wines

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Sekisui - Humphreys Center $$ 40

www.sekisuiusa.com PV L,D 901-747-000150 Humphreys Center, Ste. 14, Memphis Award-winning Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki. Premium sakes, martinis, Japanese beers, fi ne wines. Hibachi grill.

Sekisui Pacifi c Rim & Sushi Bistro $$ 20

www.sprusa.com PV L,D 901-767-77704724 Poplar Ave., Memphis Blend of Asian cuisines. Open late. Sushi bar and robata grill, plus creative salads, entrees and desserts. Sakes, Japanese beers, wines.

The Woman's Exchange of Memphis $$ 40

www.womans-exchange.com V L 901-327-568188 Racine St., Memphis Opened in 1962. Good cooking served in delightful surroundings. Private parties available. Handmade toys, clothing and more.

NORTH

Jerry's Snow Cones & Burger Shack $

www.jerrysnocones.com L,D 901-767-26591657 Wells Station, Memphis Site of the movie "Great Balls of Fire" and Home of the Snow Cone Supreme, the original Jerry's Burger and more.

SOUTH/AIRPORT

'37 Fine Dining $$$ www.harrahstunica.com D 800-946-4946Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Named for the year that Bill Harrah opened his fi rst bingo parlor in Reno, Nev. Fresh seafood, beef, pork, chicken and lamb.

Ace High Snack Bar $-$$ www.horseshoe.com B,L,D 800-303-7463Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38671 Perfect for a quick bite, Ace High Snack Bar serves hot appetizers and sandwiches 24 hours a day.

Atrium Cafe $$-$$$ 30www.goldstrikecasino.com PV B,L,D 662-357-1111, 888-24K-PLAYGold Strike Casino, 1010 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664 Breakfast is served throughout the day, along with a variety of soups, salads, traditional ribs, sandwiches, pasta dishes and mouthwatering desserts.

The Big Kitchen Buffet $-$$ www.tunica-roadhouse.com L,D 800-391-3777 Tunica Roadhouse, 1107 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 A 500-seat international buffet featuring home-style Southern and all-American favorites, authentic Italian and Chinese dishes, salads, desserts and seafood.

Chicago Steakhouse $$$ 30www.goldstrikecasino.com PV D 662-357-1111, 888-24K-PLAYGold Strike Casino, 1010 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664Traditional Midwestern steakhouse decor and atmosphere with a Southern charm. Wine list has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence multiple times.

Cottonwoods Clubhouse Restaurant $ www.harrahstunica.com P B,L 800-946-494613615 Old Highway 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Offering a spectacular view of the golf course fairways and featuring traditional American infl uenced menu with a variety of breakfast and lunch entrees.

D'Bo's Wings N' More $ 50www.dboswings.com V L,D 901-345-9464 4407 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis Wings prepared "Buffalo-style," batter-less, crispy and dipped in award-winning sauces. Voted Best Wings in the Mid-South.

Delta Blues Cafe www.harrahstunica.com B,L,D 800-946-494613615 Old Highway 61 N., Harrah's Tunica, Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Serving up favorite Mid-South dishes in a cozy little cafe.

Dunkin Donuts $ www.harrahstunica.com B 800-946-4946Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., 13615 Old Highway 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Large variety of donuts and coffee beverages as well as bagels, break-fast sandwiches and other baked goods.

Ground Zero Blues Club $$-$$$ 200www.groundzerobluesclub.com PSV L,D 662-621-9009 O Blues Alley, Clarksdale, MS 38614 A down-home-style restaurant and juke joint co-owned by Morgan Freeman. Weekly performances by local and national blues acts.

Huey's - Southaven $ 50www.hueysburger.com PS L,D 662-349-70977090 Malco Blvd, Southaven, MS 38671 Test skills at frill-pick shooting, listen to the blues on Sun. and try a world-famous Huey burger - "Best Burger" since 1984.

Interstate Bar-B-Que - Southaven $ www.interstatebarbecue.com L,D 662-393-5699150 Stateline Rd., Southaven, MS 38671 Specializing in pork and beef brisket. Ribs, tips, beef ribs and sausages. Turkey, chicken, barbecue spaghetti and barbecue bologna.

Jack Binion's Steak House $$$ www.horseshoe.com P D 800-303-74631021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Recipient of Southern Gamings Best Tunica Casino Restaurant, the Dirona Award and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Java Grande $ www.harrahstunica.com B,L,D 800-946-4946 Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Specializing in gourmet coffee, sandwiches, salads and assorted pastries.

Madidi $$$ 100www.madidires.com PV D 662-627-7770 164 Delta Ave., Clarksdale, MS 38614 Fine-dining restaurant co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman and Bill Luckett. Perfect for corporate gatherings, luncheons, receptions, cocktail parties and small dinners.

Marlowe's Restaurant $$ 100www.marlowesmemphis.com PV L,D 901-332-41594381 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis World-championship BBQ and loaded with Elvis memorabilia, free Pink Limo rides from Graceland-area hotels. Featured on Food Network's,"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

Mesquite Chop House - Southaven $$$ www.mesquitechophouse.com P D 662-890-24675960 Getwell, Ste. 119, Southaven, MS 38672 Delicious steaks and seafood with superb service in a business-casual setting. Prime certifi ed Angus beef and wine list.

Noodles Asian Restaurant @ Horseshoe $$ www.horseshoetunica.com L,D 800-303-7463Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664 Mouth-watering selections of soup, dim sum, noodle and rice dishes and chef's specialties.


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Paula Deen Buffet $$

www.harrahstunica.com B,L,D 800-946-4946 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 "Bring your stretchy pants, y'all" to this down-home eating experience. After dining, browse through the retail shop.

Pool Cabanas $

www.harrahstunica.com 800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Harrah's Tunica, Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 During summer, meet your friends poolside at the Pool Cabanas at Harrah's Tunica for drinks.

PUSH The Night Club at Horseshoe $$

www.horseshoetunica.com P 800-303-7463Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664 Casual chic night club with DJs every Fri. and Sat. night.

Range Steak House by Tunica Roadhouse $$$

www.tunica-roadhouse.com D 800-391-3777Tunica Roadhouse, 1107 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Warm, inviting steakhouse with Tunica's most expansive buffet, home-style Southern cooking and a great seafood spread.

Sekisui - Southaven $$

V L,D662-536-44041255 Goodman Rd. W., Horn Lake, MS 38637, Award-winning traditional Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki. Premium sakes, martinis, Japanese beers and fi ne wines.

Sphere Bar $

www.harrahstunica.com P 800-946-4946 Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Hearken back to the Vegas of old with highballs and martinis served by the intoxicatingly beautiful.

Starbucks at Horseshoe Casino $

www.horseshoe.com B 800-303-7463 Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Enjoy brewed coffee, hand-crafted espresso beverages, indulgent Frappuccino; ice blended beverages, tantalizing Tazo tea and Starbucks whole-bean coffee.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill $

www.harrahstunica.com P L,D 800-946-4946Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 American food, Southern-inspired cuisine, spirits and nightly specials. Named after his hit single.

Village Square Buffet $-$$

http:/www.horseshoe.com L,D 800-303-74631021 Casino Center Drive, Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffet that features a variety of authentic, international cuisines. Salad bar, bakery, desserts.

Wine Cellar - Horseshoe $$$

www.horseshoetunica.com P D 800-303-7463Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664Individualized meals paired with wine selections chosen by their Executive Chefs and Sommelier.

Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Restaurant $ 125

www.caseyjones.com V B,L,D 731-668-1223 , 800-748-9588I-40 at Highway 45 By-Pass Exit 80A, Jackson, TN 38305 One of the South's great restaurants with three delicious buffets served daily. Voted Jackson's best restaurant.

Food Court at Harrah's $-$$

www.harrahstunica.com B,L,D 800-946-4946Harrah's Tunica, 13615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Featuring Uno, Fuddruckers and Quizno's. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches and other specialities.

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Checkerberry Shoppe901-754-36012247 S. Germantown Rd., MemphisFeaturing folk art, The Cat's Meow Houses, Boyds Bears & Friends, Yankee and Keeper of the Light Candles, Salt Glazed Pottery and more.

Cooper-Young Business Associationwww.cooperyoung.biz901-276-72222120 Young Ave., MemphisLocated in historic Midtown, this retail district features shops and galleries with unique art and gifts, restaurants and coffee houses.

Elvis Presley Blvd. Flea Marketwww.elvispresleyblvdfl eamarket.com901-209-23662233 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisIndoor fl ea market with over 50 vendors, including food outdoors.

Everything Memphis901-543-5333, 888-633-909912036 Arlington Trl., MemphisVariety of souvenirs from cotton bales to T-shirts to Memphis music and discounted attraction tickets.

Everything Memphis901-345-93023205 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisVariety of souvenirs from cotton bales to T-shirts to Memphis music and discounted attraction tickets.

Flashbackwww.fl ashbackmemphis.com901-272-2304 2304 Central Ave., MemphisThe Vintage Department Store. Fashions and furnishings from the 1920s to 1980s. The 2,800-square- foot showroom displays vintage merchandise and new retro items.

Frontier Ranch Supply Western Storewww.frontierwesternstore.com662-895-4878, 800-314-50305880 Goodman Rd., MemphisWestern apparel, including hats, shirts, belts and buckles. Pet supplies, premium pet foods, livestock supplies, riding equipment and livestock feed.

Gibson Beale Street Retail Centerwww.gibson.com901-543-0800145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., MemphisThe retail store at the Gibson Beale Street Factory Tours is located off the large atrium-style lobby and offers a variety of Gibson products, including guitars and T-shirts.

SHOPPING MALLS/PLAZAS

1 H-7 The Avenue Colliervilleshoptheavenue.com/901-854-8240, 877-843-28364674 Merchants Park Cir., Collierville, TN 38017An open-air lifestyle center featuring more than 80 merchants, including national retailers, local merchants and restaurants in an attractive, pedestrian-friendly setting.

2 D-5 Oak Court Mallwww.simon.com901-681-0642530 Oak Ct., MemphisAnchored by Dillard's and the region's largest Macy's, it also offers high-end specialty stores, including Aveda and Ann Taylor LOFT.

3 F-5/6 The Shops of Saddle Creekwww.shopsofsaddlecreek.com901-761-7604 Poplar Avenue at West Street/Farmington Boulevard, MemphisOpen-air center featuring the fi nest national specialty shops and restaurants, along with convenient parking and distinctive architecture.

4 G-3 Wolfchase Galleriawww.simon.com901-381-2769 2760 N. Germantown Pkwy., Germantown, TN 38133Features Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears and Macy's, plus 130 stores like American Eagle Outfi tters, Hollister, Fossil, bebe and Brooks Brothers.

ART GALLERIES

1910 Frame Works and Gallerywww.1910frameworks.com901-274-19102029 Union Ave., MemphisSpecializing in framing fi ne works of art, photography, historical items, posters, certifi cates, memorabilia, corporate and more.

Graceland Harley-Davidsonwww.gracelandharleydavidson.com901-332-58473727 Elvis Presley Blvd., Ste. 3, MemphisTwo Legends - One Great Store. Graceland Harley-Davidson is proud to offer apparel, gifts and collectibles that celebrate Elvis's passion for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.

Lansky 126www.lansky126.com901-405-7625149 Union Ave, MemphisLansky 126 is the younger, more modern little sister store of the famous Lansky Bros. While the original Lansky is filled with their trademark flashy menswear (they used to dress Elvis, you know), the 3000-square-foot Lansky 126 is a contemporary denim boutique featuring clothing, assessories and shoes for men and women.

Lansky at The Peabodywww.lanskybros.com901-529-9070149 Union Ave., The Peabody hotel, MemphisThe Lansky family has been a staple in menswear in downtown Memphis since 1946. Bernard Lansky known as "the Clothier to the King" – Elvis. AD PAGE 1

Macy'swww.macys.com770-913-5961, 877-797-72272840 Germantown Pkwy., Bartlette, MemphisMacy's offers visitors an exceptional selection of fashion and affordable luxury. Be sure to ask for your Macy's Welcome Savings Pass at any Macy's.

Main Street Collierville Historic Districtwww.mainstreetcollierville.org901-853-1666125 N. Rowlett St., Collierville, TN 38017Offering unique shopping and dining experience in Collierville's historic downtown setting. Hosts special events throughout the year. Follow us on Facebook.

Memphis Drum Shopwww.memphisdrumshop.com901-276-2328, 888-276-2331878 S. Cooper, MemphisMid-South's largest inventory of drums, cymbals, hand percussion parts and accessories. Sales, service, repairs and rentals on all percussion instruments.

South Main Historic Arts Districtwww.southmainmemphis.netDowntown Memphis, South Main Street, MemphisHome to funky boutiques, trendy restaurants, art galleries, National Civil Rights Museum and the Arcade Restaurant, Memphis' oldest eating establishment.

Thomas Kinkade Inspiration Art Gallerywww.thomaskinkadememphis.com901-257-12122760 N. Germantown Pkwy., Suite #112, MemphisOriginal oils and limited edition art by Thomas Kinkade, Rod Chase, Andy Thomas, Mark Keathley, Emery Franklin and other local and national artists.

RETAIL/ONLINE STORES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

A. Schwab's Dry Goods Store901-523-9782163 Beale St., MemphisGeneral merchandise store in business since 1876. Still selling goods from the good ol' days. Family-owned and -operated by the Schwab family.

AutoZone, Inc. www.autozone.com901-495-6500 MemphisLeading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Check website for locations.

Beale Street Gift Shopwww.bealestreetgifts.com901-526-6829200A Beale St., MemphisMemphis souvenirs, sundries, gifts, tobacco, tees, caps and more.

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Memphis Flea Market - The Big Onewww.memphisfl eamarket.com901-276-35327777 Walnut Grove Rd., Agricenter International, MemphisThird weekend of every month (twice in December). Shop for bargains from 500-plus vendors. Variety of food concessions.

Memphis Music901-526-5047, 800-692-3253149 Beale St., MemphisRetail store with music theme. Specializing in blues, R&B, rock 'n' roll, gospel and some jazz. T-shirts, fi gurines, cards, sheet music, harmonicas and more.

The Peanut Shoppewww.memphispeanutshoppe.com901-525-1115 24 S. Main St., MemphisThe only peanut shop of its kind. All our nuts are prepared fresh every day throughout the day. Large selection of candies.

Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson®

www.southernthunderhd.com662-349-10994870 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671The Mid-South's largest selection of Harley Davidson® Motorcycles, Parts, Accessories and MotorClothes.Top-rated sales and service departments!

St. Blues Guitar Workshopwww.saintblues.com901-578-3588645 Marshall Ave., MemphisInside St. Blues, the builders and techs are hard at work making one-of-a-kind, hand-constructed electric guitars. Visitors are invited to watch the building process, explore the Wall of Fame and check out the retail shop.

Strange Cargowww.bealestreet.com/clubsshops/strangecargo.html901-525-1516 172 Beale St., MemphisUnusual and exotic items that make ideal gifts and conversation pieces. Also CDs, cards, wall decor, fi gurines, T-shirts and collectibles.

The Woman's Exchange of Memphiswww.womans-exchange.com901-327-568188 Racine St., MemphisFrom handcrafted one-of-a-kind whimsical animals to plush, huggable toys. Wide variety of unique gifts appropriate for any occasion.

SALONS & SPAS

Bellissimo Spa & Salonwww.harrahstunica.com662-357-7050, 800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., MemphisMassage to manicures and a wide array of other spa and salon services for men and women. State-of-the-art fi tness center and locker rooms.

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MUSIC

1 K-10 Beale Street Historic Districtwww.bealestreet.com901-526-0115203 Beale St., Ste. 300, Memphis UIDOne of America's most famous musical streets. Located in the heart of downtown Memphis with three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops.

2 J-10 Center for Southern Folklorewww.southernfolklore.com901-525-3655 119 S. Main St., Memphis UWTVDLearn about musicians, folk artists, cooks, craftspeople and talkers. Exhibitions of photography, folk arts and Southern crafts in addition to media shows and live performances.Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday and evenings by appointment. ADMISSION: Varies with programs. Call for details.

3 K-11 Gibson Beale Street Showcase Factory Tourswww.gibson.com901-543-0800145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave., Memphis UaWVDFrom cutting, binding, neck-fi tting, painting, buffi ng and tuning, see/hear how, for over 100 years, Gibson has helped make the world of music what it is today.Tours leave every hour; Monday - Saturday 11a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday noon - 4 p.m. ADMISSION: $10 per person, ages 5+ only.

4 C-7 Gracelandwww.elvis.com901-332-3322, 800-238-20003717 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis UaWTIVDATour includes Graceland mansion, Elvis Automobile Museum, Elvis' custom jets, the Sincerely Elvis Museum and other special, limited-time exhibits. AD PAGE 43

Open daily. Call for hours. ADMISSION: Call for admission prices.

5 K-11 Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museumwww.memphisrocknsoul.org901-205-2533 Located at 191 Beale St. on the plaza of FedExForum, Memphis UaWTVDAThe museum tells the story of the birth of rock 'n' roll and soul music. The museum features seven galleries and a digital audio guide. AD PAGE 47

Daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; last admission 6:15 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $11; ages 5-17 $8.

P L-10 St. Blues Guitar Workshopwww.saintblues.com901-578-3588 645 Marshall Ave., Memphis Watch the building process of one-of-a-kind, hand-constructed electric guitars, explore the Wall of Fame and check out the retail shop.Monday – Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

6 L-13 Stax Museum of American Soul Musicwww.staxmuseum.com901-261-6338926 E. McLemore, Memphis UaWTVDAMemphis soul music: think Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MGs, Isaac Hayes and more. Soulsville U.S.A. - "where it all happened in the '60s and '70s." AD PAGE 49

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Seasonal hours: closed Mondays,November-March ADMISSION: Adults $12; discounts for seniors and students

7 L10/11 Sun Studiowww.sunstudio.com901-521-0664, 800-441-6249706 Union Ave., Memphis UaWVDATake a guided tour through the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll." Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' fi rst microphone and hear the history of the studio.10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION: $12

8K-10 W.C. Handy Home & Museumwww.wchandymemphis.org901-527-3427352 Beale St., Memphis UaWVARecapture the fl avor of "Old Beale Street" at the home of the "Father of the Blues." Artifacts and memorabilia on display that depict the humble beginnings.Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (summer); 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (winter) ADMISSION: Adults $4; youth $3.

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS

1 K-10 Beale Street Historic Districtwww.bealestreet.com901-526-0115203 Beale St., Ste. 300, Memphis UIDOne of America's most famous musical streets. Located in the heart of downtown Memphis with three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and retail shops.

9 C-5 Cooper-Young Business Associationwww.cooperyoung.biz901-276-72222120 Young Ave., Memphis UTIDLocated in historic Midtown. Features shops and galleries with unique art and gifts. More than 18 restaurants and bars offer a variety of cuisine.

0 C-4 Overton Square Entertainment District901-278-63002157 Madison Ave., Memphis UIDMulti-block district featuring restaurants, retail shops, live theater, entertainment venues and Memphis' only independent movie theater.

- J-12 South Main Historic Arts Districtwww.southmainmemphis.netDowntown Memphis, South Main Street, Memphis IHome to the National Civil Rights Museum and Arcade Restaurant, boutiques, restaurants and numerous art galleries.

FAMILY FUN

= F-5 America's Incredible Pizza Companywww.incrediblepizza.com/memphis901-309-31321245 Germantown Pkwy., Memphis aTDIndoor smoke-/alcohol-free family entertainment center. The all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet will satisfy even the pickiest taste buds.Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ADMISSION: Prices vary. Call ahead.

q E-7 America's Incredible Pizza Company - Hickory Ridgewww.incrediblepizza.com/hickoryridge901-334-11126015 Hickory Ridge, Memphis TIndoor smoke-/alcohol-free family entertainment center. The all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet will satisfy even the pickiest taste buds.Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. ADMISSION: Prices vary. Call ahead.

w C-5 The Children's Museum of Memphiswww.cmom.com901-458-26782525 Central Ave., Memphis UaWVDHands-on fun. Sit in a real airplane cockpit, splash in the Mississippi River, be a news anchor on CMOM-TV, be a star on stage and much more.Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: $10 ages 1 to 100, free under 1.

e D-5 Crew Training International IMAX® Theaterwww.memphismuseums.org901-636-2362Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave., Memphis UaWTDThe ultimate fi lm experience, featuring the special giant IMAX¨ screen that stands four stories tall with crystal-clear images and digital surround sound.Call for show times. ADMISSION: Adults $8.25; seniors $7.50; ages 3-12 $6.25.

r K-9 Fire Museum of Memphiswww.fi remuseum.com901-636-5650118 Adams Ave., Memphis UaTVDInteractive and historical exhibits that teach the history of Memphis fi refi ghting and fi re safety. Historic fi res and fi re apparatus exhibits.Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $6; discounts for students and seniors

t B-4 Great American Steamboat Companywww.greatamericansteamboatcompany.com901-654-2550, 888-749-5280Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Dr., Memphis VJoin us for an unforgettable river adventure aboard the grandest, most opulent riverboat afl oat, the American Queen. Explore historic river towns, enjoy award-winning showboat style entertainment, dine in your choice of cuisine, then revel in the modern luxury of your spacious stateroom.

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y E-6 Lichterman Nature Centerwww.memphismuseums.org901-767-73225992 Quince Rd, Memphis UaWTVDFirst accredited nature center in the U.S. features life-like, life-sized parade of animals and a nature store. Programs for all ages and special events.Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. ADMISSION: Adults $6, discounts for children and seniors

u K-9 Main Street Trolleywww.matatransit.com901-274-6282547 N. Main St., Memphis TDVintage trolleys serve several downtown attractions, including South Main Arts District, Memphis Cook Convention Center, Beale Street and Orpheum Theatre.Every 10 minutes Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 11:p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION: $1 base fare. $3.50 all-day.

i J-10 Memphis Riverboats, Inc.www.memphisriverboats.net901-527-BOAT, 800-221-6197 45 Riverside Dr., Memphis UaWTAThe only riverboat adventure in Memphis. Large paddlewheel and showboats. Free parking in downtown Memphis on the historic cobblestones at the Memphis Harbor.Seasonal hours; call ahead. ADMISSION: Varies depending on cruise.

o C-4 Memphis Zoowww.memphiszoo.org901-333-6500 2000 Prentiss Pl., Memphis UaWTVDGet nose to nose with polar bears, grizzlies, gray wolves and sea lions. Interactive family fun with naturalistic exhibits, underwater viewing and daily shows. AD PAGE 47

March - October: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; November - February: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $15; seniors $14; ages 2-11 $10.

p K-10 The Peabody Duckswww.peabodymemphis.com901-529-4000, 800-PEABODY149 Union Ave., Memphis UTIDJoin the internationally famous Peabody Ducks as they marchthrough The Peabody's GrandLobby twice daily, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Ducks march daily 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

[ D-5 Sharpe Planetariumwww.memphismuseums.org901-636-2392Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave., Memphis UaWTD130-seat theater-in-the-round uses planetarium technology to project star fi elds, visual images and patterns on a domed ceiling.Call for showtimes ADMISSION: Adults $4.50, Seniors (60+) $4, Children (3-12) $4

HISTORICAL & MULTICULTURAL

] A-6 C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissawww.memphis.edu/chucalissa901-785-31601987 Indian Village Dr., Memphis UaWTVDALocated on a 15th-century American Indian Temple Mound Complex, the museum features artifacts, displays, video and a hands-on archaeology laboratory exhibit.Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $5; seniors $3; ages 4-11 $3.

\ J-10 The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchangewww.memphiscottonmuseum.org 901-531-7826 65 Union Ave., Memphis UaVMemphis was and is the world's center for "spot cotton," or cash crop trading. The cotton economy completely defi ned 150 years of the city's history.Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: $8 - $10. Call for details.

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a G-3 Davies Manor Plantationwww.daviesmanorplantation.org901-386-07159336 Davies Plantation Rd., Memphis aWTVAThe oldest furnished log-and-chink home in Shelby County open for tours. Modern meeting space for 200. Catering service available at Hillwood. Limited wheechair access.April - December: Tuesday - Saturday noon - 4 p.m. Last tour at 3:30 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $5; Seniors $4; Students $3; preschoolers free.

s L-13 Elmwood Cemeterywww.elmwoodcemetery.org901-774-3212824 S. Dudley St.,Memphis TVDOne of the fi rst rural garden cemeteries in the South and oldest active cemetery in Memphis. Ancient trees shelter honored, loved and feared.Grounds open daily 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ADMISSION: Tour charges vary.

d J-9 Mississippi River Museumwww.mississippirivermuseum.org901-576-7230 125 N. Front St., Memphis UaWTVDAEighteen-gallery museum of the natural and cultural history of the Lower Mississippi River Valley. More than 5,000 artifacts of river transportation, Civil War and music.Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except June and July 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed November - March ADMISSION: Adults $8; ages 60+ $6; ages 5-12 $5.

f J-11 National Civil Rights Museumwww.civilrightsmuseum.org901-521-9699450 Mulberry St., Memphis UaWTVDAInterpretive exhibits and audio/visual displays bring to life the most signifi cant moments of civil and human rights struggles and victories.Mon, Wed - Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; CLOSED TUESDAYS. Open until 6 p.m. June 1 - Aug. 31 ADMISSION: $13 - $9.50.

g D-5 Safari House Museum and Cultural Institutewww.safarihousemuseum.com901-452-43301035 Semmes, Memphis TVPrivate home and collection open for scheduled tours only to educate, share and inspire. Features African-designed art and artifacts.By appointment only. ADMISSION: Adults $8; students $6

h K-8 Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum (Burkle Estate)www.slavehavenundergroundrailroadmuseum.org/901-527-3427826 N. Second St., Memphis UaWVDFormer way station on the Underground Railroad. A secret cellar and trap doors reveal the escape route of runaway slaves. Limited wheelchair access.Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Seasonal hours September - May closes at 4 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $7; students $5

jK-8/9 St. Jude Children's Research Hospitalwww.stjude.org901-595-3300, 866-278-5833262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis UWTVDA historical record of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, founder Danny Thomas and the Boards of Governors and Directors.Sunday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ADMISSION: Pavilion free.

k L-10 Victorian Villagewww.originalmemphis.org901-523-0223671 Jefferson Ave., Memphis UWTIDVisit this neighborhood of house museums, churches and residences with great examples of 19th-century architecture located in downtown Memphis. Limited wheelchair access.

l L-10 Woodruff-Fontaine Housewww.woodruff-fontaine.com901-526-1469680 Adams Ave., Memphis UaWAFully restored 1870 three-story French Victorian mansion. All fl oors furnished with period furniture and accessories. Large collection of period clothing. Limited wheelchair access.Wednesday - Sunday noon - 4 p.m. Tours every half-hour with last at 3:30 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $10; seniors $8; students $6.

MUSEUMS

; C-7 American Contract Bridge League Museumwww.acbl.org662-253-3100, 800-467-16236575 Windchase Blvd., Horn Lake, TN 38116 WTPremier collection of bridge-related artifacts in the world and an interactive showcase of the history of the game. Photos, videos, art, instructional material and touch-screen technology.Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ADMISSION: Free to members and children 19 and under.

' D-5 Art Museum at the University of Memphiswww.amum.memphis.edu901-678-2224 Communication & Fine Arts Bldg., Memphis TVDOffers changing exhibitions of contemporary art and permanent displays of Egyptian antiquities.Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Free.

z J-10 Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Artwww.belzmuseum.org 901-523-2787 119 S. Main St., Pembroke Square Building/Concourse Level, Memphis UaWTVDACollection that spans the art of many cultures and time periods. Chinese, Jewish and Judaica; natural history specimens; and various contemporary art and crafts.Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday noon - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: $4 - $6, under 5 are free

x D-5 Dixon Gallery and Gardenswww.dixon.org 901-761-5250 4339 Park Ave., Memphis UaWTVDASet amid 17 acres of gardens, this fi ne art museum features a permanent collection of Impressionist paintings and diverse changing exhibitions.Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: $7 - $5.

c D-5 Kemmons Wilson Gallery901-678-80213700 Central Avenue, Kemmons Wilson School Holiday Inn, Memphis aWVDThis Smithsonian-quality museum features memorabilia from the career of Kemmons Wilson, the founder and developer of Holiday Inn.Open daily

v K-9 Lauderdale Courtswww.lauderdalecourts.com901-523-8662252 N. Lauderdale, Memphis aWVDFormer home of Elvis Presley (1949-1953) restored to period style of late 1940s to early 1950s. Available for public tours and overnight stays.Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: $10

b E-5 Memphis Botanic Gardenwww.memphisbotanicgarden.com901-576-4100 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis aWTIVDAPlan a meeting amidst the beauty of the gardens in Hardin Hall. Choice of

arrangements, style of tables, bar service, catering list, 400 seated/600 reception.Central Daylight Time hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Central Standard Time hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ADMISSION: $8; Ages 62+ $6.50; Ages 2-12 $5; Under 2 free

n C-4 Memphis Brooks Museum of Artwww.brooksmuseum.org901-544-6200Overton Park, 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis UaWIVDAExcellent setting for meetings, lunches and special parties. Indoor and outdoor facilities. Brushmark Restaurant, rotunda and private dining rooms available.Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (8 p.m. on Thurs.); Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $7; seniors $6; students $3; under 6 free.

m D-5 Memphis Pink Palace Museumwww.memphismuseums.org901-636-23203050 Central Ave., Memphis UaWTVDA regional national history, science and cultural museum, IMAX theater and planetarium all under one roof.Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday noon - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $9.75; seniors $9.25; ages 3-12 $6.25.

, H-7 Museum of Biblical Historywww.biblical-museum.org901-854-9578140 East Mulberry, Collierville,TN 38017 UWTVDArtifacts and replicas of the Bible, a hands-on exhibit, Bible lab, library and museum shop. Video presentation included with group tours.Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Free for self-guided tours. Fee applies for groups

. I-13 National Ornamental Metal Museumwww.metalmuseum.org901-774-6380 374 Metal Museum Dr., Memphis UaWTAThe only institution in America devoted to the preservation and advancement of the art and craft of fi ne metalwork. Changing exhibits. Sculpture garden. Limited wheelchair access.Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday noon - 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 26, 31 and Jan. 1. ADMISSION: Adults $6; seniors $5; students $4; under 5 free.



/D-5 Public Earthquake Resource Centerwww.ceri.memphis.edu901-678-17233918 Central Ave., Memphis WTVExhibits feature paleoseismology, historical earthquakes, liquefaction, real-time earthquake information and a seismograph. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Limited wheelchair access.Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ADMISSION: By appointment

! B-4 Withers Collection Museum & Gallerywww.witherscollection.org901-523-2344333 Beale St., Memphis UaTVDShowcasing the photographic art of Ernest Withers, who documented the Civil Rights movement and other subjects. Free public gallery, plus additional gallery (small fee) that houses exhibits as well as an audiovisual kiosk. Private groups and rentals can be scheduled.Wednesday - Sunday open at 4 p.m.

RECREATION

@ K-10 AutoZone Park Tourswww.memphisredbirds.com901-721-6000200 Union Ave, Memphis UaVDPeek "behind the scenes" of the fi nest ballpark ever built below the major leagues. Listed as the No. 1 Minor League Ballpark by Baseball America in 2009.Call for schedule. ADMISSION: $5 per person for guided tour.

# C-7 Ghost River Rentalswww.ghostriverrentals.com901-485-1220Dockage on Wolf River, La Grange, TN 38057Abundant with wildlife and cypress swamp, this canoe or kayak trip features the scenic natural areas of the Mid-South. Although a Class-I river, guides are available.

$ E-4 Golf and Games Family Parkwww.golfandgamesmemphis.com901-386-2992 5484 Summer Ave., Memphis aWTDForty-acre park with golf driving range, putt-putt, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, kiddie rides, game room, virtual roller coaster and more.Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 a.m; Friday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Closes one hour earlier during school year. ADMISSION: Varies per activity.

% D-5 Laser Questwww.laserquest.com901-324-4800 3417 Plaza Dr., Memphis aDLive-action laser tag that combines the classic games of tag and hide-and-seek with a high-tech twist. Fun for groups, birthday parties and more.Wednesday - Sunday varying hours ADMISSION: $8 per game.

^ J-9 Mud Island River Parkwww.mudisland.com901-576-7241, 800-507-6507125 N. Front St., Memphis UaWVDEighteen-gallery Mississippi River Museum and fi ve block-long Riverwalk model. Canoe, kayak, pedal-boat and bicycle rentals.Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: River Park free; Museum: adults $10

Rockin' Running Tourswww.rockinrunningtours.com901-461-8735778 N. McLean Blvd., Memphis aTVRockin' Running Tours offers sight jogging tours of Memphis passing landmarks, attractions and points of interests. Walkers welcome as well.5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday ADMISSION: Starts at $25.

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& F-4 Shelby Farms Parkwww.shelbyfarmspark.org901-767-7275500 N Pine Lake Dr., Memphis D4,500 acres with 20 lakes for fi shing and paddle-boating, disc-golf course, rental horse stables, picnic pavilions, bicycle and walking trails, and more.Sunrise to sunset. ADMISSION: Free admission to park.

BREWERY TOURS

*J-13 Ghost River Brewing Companywww.ghostriverbrewing.com901-278-0087827 S. Main St., Memphis UWTDUses Memphis' artisan drinking water to brew four styles of fresh handcrafted beer. Sample the beers and tour the brewery. Free tours Saturday at 1 p.m.Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(H-2 Jack Daniel Distillerywww.jackdaniels.com931-759-6357182 Lynchburg Hwy., Tennessee Highway 55, Lynchburg, TN 37352 VNation's oldest registered distillery. Visitors may observe every step of the sour mash whiskey-making art. Open daily except major holidays.Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS

)C-1 Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Centerwww.alexhaleymuseum.com731-738-2240200 S. Church, Henning, TN 38041 UaWTVDABuilt in 1918-19. Childhood home of author Alex Haley. As a child on the porch of this house, Haley heard the family stories that inspired him to write "Roots."Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday by appointment only. ADMISSION: Adults $6; Seniors $5; Students ages 5-18 $4.

_H-2 Casey Jones Villagewww.caseyjones.com/731-668-1223, 800-748-958856 Casey Jones Ln., Jackson, TN 38305 UaWTIVDHistoric Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum and award-winning Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store restaurant. Best whistle-stop between Memphis and Nashville.Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Call for rates.

+C-7 Delta Blues Museumwww.deltabluesmuseum.org 662-627-6820One Blues Alley, P.O Box459, Clarksdale, MS 38614 UaWTVDALocated in the renovated circa-1912 Illinois Central freight depot. Art and artifacts tell the story of blues musicians and the region.Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Opens 9 a.m. March - October. ADMISSION: Adults $7; seniors and students $5.

QA-4 Southern Tenant Farmers Museumstfm.astate.edu870-487-2909117 S Main St., Tyronza , AR 72386 UaWTVDVisit this museum in the restored buildings that served as headquarters for a historic labor movement involving blacks and whites in the same union.Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday noon - 3 p.m. ADMISSION: $3/$5

WA-7 Tunica RiverParkwww.tunicariverpark.com866-517-4837One RiverPark Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664An extensive, one-of-a-kind interactive interpretive center that showcases the legend and the life of the river and its history.

ED-1 Veterans' Museumwww.dyaab.us731-836-7400100 Veterans' Dr., Halls, TN 38040 UWTVDLocated on the former Dyersburg Army Air Base B-17 training base, exhibits about the base as well as WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.Saturday - Tuesday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; appointments welcome.

RH-2 West Tennessee Delta Heritage Centerwww.westtnheritage.com731-779-9000121 Sunny Hill Cv., Brownsville, TN 38012 UWVDTourism center and three museums. Showcases West Tennessee towns, attractions, music and culture, including regional cotton history.Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Free

CASINOS & GAMING

TC-7 Gold Strike Casino Resortwww.goldstrike.com662-357-1111, 888-245-7829 1010 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS 38664 WIDMore than 1,100 spacious rooms just steps away from a 50,000-sq.-ft. Vegas-style casino fl oor and a 30,000-sq.-ft. convention center. AD PAGE IFC

YA-7 Harrah's Tunicawww.harrahstunica.com800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts MS 38664 UWIMore than 1,700 slot and video poker machines, 80 table games and non-smoking gaming areas. High-limit slots, table games, and more. AD PAGE IFC

UA-7 Horseshoe Casino & Hotelwww.horseshoe.com800-303-74632021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts MS 38664 UI65,000 sq. ft. of gaming all on one level. A wide variety of table games, including a 16-table poker room, blackjack, craps, roulette and poker.

IA-4 Southland Park Gaming & Racingwww.southlandpark.com870-735-3670, 800-467-61821550 N. Ingram Blvd., West Memphis, AR 72301 UaWTIDSouthland delivers the action without the drive. Blackjack, video poker, and new games! Just minutes from downtown Memphis. You bet we're closer!24 hours, 7 days a week ADMISSION: Free

OA-7 Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotelwww.tunica-roadhouse.com800-391-3777 1107 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts MS 38664 IMore than 1,300 of the newest and hottest slot and video machines, along with 36 table games featuring blackjack, $3 blackjack, craps, roulette and more.

GOLF

Cherokee Valley Golf Clubwww.olivebranchgolf.com662-893-44446635 Crumpler Blvd., Olive Branch MS 38654 T18-hole par 72 course featuring zoysia fairways, champion Bermuda greens and 50 bunkers. Rated four stars by Golf Digest. Practice facilities.

The Club at North Creekwww.northcreekgolf.com662-280-46538770 N. Creek Rd., Southaven, MS 38671 Semi-private 18-hole links-style golf experience. The signature double green on holes 13 and 15 is an innovative touch.



Davy Crockett Golf Coursewww.davycrockettgolf.com901-358-33754380 Rangeline Rd., MemphisBeautiful and challenging 18-hole Memphis Park Commission golf course. Affordably priced with Bermuda greens and zoysia fairways.

Forest Hill Golf Coursewww.foresthillgolfcourse.com901-835-3918200 Kubo Rd., Drummonds TN 38023This 18-hole course features 6,609 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

Glen Eagle Golf Course901-874-51686168 Attu St., Millington TN 38054This 18-hole championship course is one of the most challenging and best-maintained in the Mid-South area. A true test for all skill levels.

Irene Golf and Country Club901-752-15218141 Irene Blvd., Corner of Shelby Drive and Hacks Cross, MemphisPar 72; Distances - 7,048, 6,382, 5,579, 4,883. Guest fees are $39 Monday-Thursday, $49 Friday-Sunday and holidays.

The Links at Audubon901-683-69414160 Park Ave., MemphisThis 18-hole course features 6,488 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 68.7, and it has a slope rating of 111.

The Links at Cottonwoods Golf Coursewww.harrahstunica.com662-357-6079, 800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts MS 38664This 18-hole Hale Irwin-designed course recalls the feel of legendary Scottish links. Features three lakes, landscaped cart paths and 80 bunkers.

The Links at Fox Meadowswww.foxmeadowsgolf.com901-362-0232 3064 Clarke Rd., Memphis18-hole par 71 course featuring Bermuda fairways with 6,545 yards from longest tee.

The Links at Gallowaythelinksatgalloway.com901-685-78053815 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis18-hole par 70 course featuring Tif Eagle Bermuda fairways with 6,013 yards from longest tee.

The Links at Overton Parkwww.cityofmemphis.org901-725-9905 2080 Poplar Ave., Memphis9-hole par 34 course featuring Bermuda fairways with 2,192 yards from longest tee.

The Links at Pine Hill901-775-9434 1005 Alice Ave., Memphis18-hole par 71 course featuring Bermuda fairways with 5,929 yards from longest tee.

The Links at Riverside901-576-4296465 S. Parkway W., Memphis9-hole par 36 course featuring Bermuda fairways with 2,915 yards from longest tee.

Mirimichi Golf Coursewww.mirimichi.com901-259-38006195 Woodstock Cuba Rd., Millington, TN 38053Justin Timberlake's eco-friendly golf course proves stimulating to golfers both through the diffi culty of the course and visually through the landscape.

Orgill Park Golf Coursewww.orgillpark.com901-872-36109080 Bethuel Rd., Millington, TN 38053 WTThis 18-hole course features 6,584 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.

Plantation Golf Clubwww.olivebranchgolf.com662-895-35309425 Plantation Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654 UT18-hole par 72 course featuring plush zoysia fairways, champion Bermuda greens and four sets of tees; challenging for all skill levels.Daylight ADMISSION: $33.50 - $43.50

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Quail Ridge Golf Coursewww.thequailgolf.com/901-386-69514055 Altruria Rd., Bartlett, TN 38135This 18-hole course features 6,600 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.

Southaven Golf Center662-393-03708925 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671A public 9-hole golf course with 2,400 yards and par 33.

Tunica National Golf Coursetunicanational.com662-357-0777, 866-833-633113625 U.S. Hwy. 61, Tunica MS 38676 IFeatures an exciting 7,210-yard, par 72 championship layout designed by renowned PGA TOUR player and architect Mark McCumber. Rolling terrain and unspoiled course conditions blend with strategically-placed water hazards and bunkers with a generous landing area. Great for all levels of players. AD PAGE 46

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Wedgewood Golfers' Clubwww.wedgewoodgolfersclub.com662-895-7490, 5206 Tournament Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654This 18-hole course features 6,863 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.

HUNTING & FISHINGTennessee Wildlife Resources Agencywww.tnwildlife.org800-372-3928200 Lowell Thomas Dr., Jackson, MS 38301

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Meeman-Shelby State Parkwww.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/MeemanShelby/901-876-5215, 888-867-2757910 Riddick Rd., Millington, TN 38053The park contains two lakes and many miles of hiking trails, as well as one of the largest disc-golf courses in the Southeast.

Memphis Division of Park Services www.ci.memphis.tn.us/divisions/park.cfm901-576-4200MemphisOperates 101 playground facilities as well as 56 ballfi elds that are open in several city parks.

Shelby Farms Parkwww.shelbyfarmspark.org901-767-7275500 N. Pine Lake Dr., Memphis D4,500 acres with 20 lakes for fi shing and paddle-boating, disc-golf course, rental horse stables, picnic pavilions, bicycle and walking trails, and more.Sunrise to sunset. ADMISSION: Free admission to park.

SIGHTSEEINGAmerican Dream Safariwww.americandreamsafari.com901-527-8870 99 S. Second St., MemphisCustomized cultural expeditions exploring the heart and beat of Memphis from the backseat of a 1955 Cadillac. Eight different tours.

Backbeat Tourswww.backbeattours.com901-272-2328, 866-392-2328Ticketing and departures at Second and Beale streets, 140 Beale Street, Memphis aTours led by Memphis musicians performing live aboard a 1950s-era bus. A unique and entertaining insider's view of the city's rich musical heritage.Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Blues City Tourswww.bluescitytours.com 901-522-9229 325 Union Ave., MemphisDaily tours of Memphis and local attractions (Graceland, National Civil Rights Museum, Mud Island, Beale Street and more); casino and airport shuttle.

Carriage Companywww.carriagecomemphis.com901-507-2587, 877-589-18121051 N. Second, Memphis aAdd enchantment to tour packages with horse-drawn carriage rides. We can provide taxi service or tour guides from point A to point B and back.Monday - Friday 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Memphis Best Tours, Inc.www.memphisbesttours.com901-870-57607948 Winchester Rd., MemphisProfessional, humorous guide will help guests discover the rich history of Memphis, where the blues and rock 'n' roll were born.8 a.m - 7 p.m.

Memphis Talks and Tourswww.jimmyogle.com901-604-5002MemphisManhole covers, Millionaire's Row and historic churches are all an integral part of Memphis history. Walking tours of fascinating history and best-kept secrets. ADMISSION: Free

PC Transportationwww.pctransportmemphis.com901-489-38901000 Sutton Place, #912, Horn Lake, MS 38637Tours and sightseeing company offering Memphis International Airport/Downtown shuttle service plus car and limo services. Graceland tours include tickets to tour Elvis' aircraft, cars and mansion. Offered two times daily from March - August. Group service is available.

Tastin' 'Round Townwww.tastinroundtown.com901-267-4039276 Patterson St., MemphisFour to six restaurants, three hours, a real taste of Memphis. Tours provide a variety of unique food tasting and culinary excursions at the birthplace of the blues and the soul of barbecue.

SPORTSMemphis Grizzlieswww.grizzlies.com901-888-4661, 866-648-4667191 Beale St., Memphis DCatch Memphis' own Grizzlies as they take on visiting superstars of the NBA each October - April. Offi cial merchandise in The Grizzlies Den.

Memphis Redbirdswww.memphisredbirds.com901-721-6000175 Toyota Plz., Ste. 300, Memphis VDThe AAA Minor League affi liate of the St. Louis Cardinals is located in the heart of downtown Memphis. Games April - August. ADMISSION: $7 - $22

Mississippi RiverKingswww.riverkings.com662-342-1755DeSoto Civic Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671 aDThe RiverKings, now a part of the SPHL, are celebrating the 20th anniversary and are the longest running sports franchise in the Mid-South. Season runs October - April. ADMISSION: $16 - $27

University of Memphis Athleticswww.gotigersgo.com901-678-2331101 Athletic Offi ce Bldg., MemphisDivision I men's and women's athletics, including basketball, football, baseball and soccer.

Willows Hunting & Sporting Clays Centerwww.harrahstunica.com800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Sporting clays, trap, skeet and a variety of side games, including 5-Stand, Make-A-Break and Duck Flush. Low-recoil shotguns; instruction is available.

SWIMMING

Memphis Division of Park Services www.ci.memphis.tn.us/divisions/park.cfm901-576-4200, MemphisOperates 16 public outdoor swimming pools June - August and one indoor swimming pool year 'round.

TENNISMemphis Division of Park Services www.ci.memphis.tn.us/divisions/park.cfm901-576-4200, MemphisOffers lessons, tournaments and league play at 72 tennis facilities.

THEATERS & PERFORMING ARTS

Ballet Memphiswww.balletmemphis.org901-737-73227950 Trinity Rd., MemphisFounded in 1986. Performs at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Memphis as well as at non-traditional venues throughout the city and on tour.

The Cannon Center for the Performing Artswww.thecannoncenter.com901-576-1200, 800-726-0915255 N. Main St., MemphisThis 2,100-seat multipurpose facility boasts superior acoustics and unique ambiance. Home of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. A host for a wide variety of events.

The Circuit Playhousewww.playhouseonthesquare.org901-726-465651 S. Cooper, Memphis DSister theater to Playhouse on the Square. Memphis' only professional live theater. Offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway.

Malco Theatreswww.malco.com901-761-3480, 800-467-6677 5851 Ridgeway Center Pkwy., Memphis aWTDProviding Memphis with "the fi nest experience" since 1915. More than a dozen theaters conveniently located throughout the Greater Memphis area. "Malco means Movies."

Memphis Symphony Orchestrawww.MemphisSymphony.org901-537-2525585 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis aDThe Mid-South's premier orchestra creates meaningful experiences through a variety of spectacular performances. Student and group discounts available.

Music at Lindenwood www.lindenwoodcc.com901-458-16522400 Union Ave., MemphisThe Music at Lindenwood Concert series has presented the fi nest opera singers, conductors, Vienna Choir Boys, U.S. Marine Band, Canadian Brass and more.


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New Ballet Ensemble & Schoolwww.newballet.org901-726-92252157 York Ave., MemphisProfessional group of performers that brings children together for education in dance. Performances in various venues.Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Opera Memphiswww.operamemphis.org901-257-3100Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Pkwy., Memphis2011-2012 season features more Metropolitan Opera artists than in any year since the Met stopped touring. It opens with TOSCA and continues wiith DIE FLEDERMAUS and concludes with Don Pasquale.

The Orpheum Theatrewww.orpheum-memphis.com901-525-7800203 S. Main St., Memphis UVBeautifully restored 1928 movie palace. Hosts touring Broadway productions year 'round, plus as well as opera, ballet, concerts and other events. AD PAGE 49

Playhouse on the Squarewww.playhouseonthesquare.org901-726-465666 S. Cooper St., MemphisSister theater to The Circuit Playhouse. Memphis' only professional live theater. Offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway at affordable prices.

TOUR SERVICESAmerica's Trusted Tourswww.trustedtours.com/store/memphis-c495.aspx800-844-7601140 Beale St., Memphis VPlanning the next vacation to Memphis? Find information and buy tickets for Memphis tours, attractions and museums.

Coach America Memphiswww.wix.com/carylumley/coachmemphis901-508-9820109 N. Main, Ste. 812, MemphisGroup charter sightseeing to all Memphis/Tunica attractions. Customized itineraries for groups and special interests. Convention transportation specialists.

Cross Country Tours, Inc.www.crosscountrybizland.com901-398-4476, 877-468-77034043 Mary Lee Cove, MemphisTransportation provider for groups of 15 or more, inbound or outbound. Full-service motorcoach and tour operator. Fully licensed and insured.Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Germania Travel Consultantwww.germaniatraveltourguide.com 901-794-03473482 Fox Hunt Dr., MemphisSpecialized itineraries for overseas visitors. Step-on guide service. Inbound/outbound tours. Consulting and arranging for leisure, business and group travelers.

Heritage Tourswww.heritagetoursmemphis.com901-527-3427 280 Hernando St. , Memphis aDCultural and historical tours highlighting African-American sites and contributions to the city's heritage, plus all local attractions.

Our Family Farm Tours662-893-7888 14281 Stateline Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654A family farm that offers groups an opportunity to experience a real working farm.

See Memphis, Inc.www.seememphisinc.com901-525-4617, 800-235-7311378 S. Main St., Suite 3, MemphisA full-service receptive operator offering step-on guides, convention services, airport assistance, transportation and special events.

Sekisui Internationalwww.sekisuitravel.com901-747-000250 Humphreys Blvd., Ste. 16, MemphisJapanese-speaking guides, interpreters, translator services and transportation arrangements. Other foreign language services provided.

Sweet Magnolia Tourswww.sweetmagnoliatours.com901-369-9838, 866-320-52952506 Mt. Moriah, Ste. B-400, Memphis VFull-service receptive tour operator offering complete tour planning for groups and individuals. Specializing in customized itinerary planning for Memphis.


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1 F-5 Agricenter Internationalwww.agricenter.org901-757-7777, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd., MemphisAgricenter Show Place Arena has general admission seating to accommodate 4,500. The large arena is host to many equine and canine shows, circuses and concerts.

2 F/G-5 Agricenter Show Place Arenawww.agricenter.org901-757-7777, 105 S. Germantown Rd., MemphisMultipurpose main arena, plus outdoor and warm-up arenas for equestrian events, concerts, trade shows, boat shows and more.

3 C/D-1 America's Amateur Baseball Center - USA Stadiumwww.millingtontn.gov901-872-8326, 4351 Babe Howard Blvd., Millington, TN 38053Hosts amateur baseball events: Division I/II/III college, junior college events, high school national tournaments and international.

4 K-10 AutoZone Park - Memphis Redbirdswww.memphisredbirds.com901-721-6000, 200 Union Ave, MemphisDuring baseball season, a Redbirds game is perfect for a fun-fi lled family or group outing. In the off-season, AutoZone Park is available for a variety of special events.

5 A-7 Bluesvillewww.horseshoe.com800-303-74631021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Vince Gill, Roger Daltry and Ray Charles, just to name a few, have performed on the Bluesville stage. Live entertainment venue for up to 1,400 people.

6 K-9 The Cannon Center for the Performing Artswww.thecannoncenter.com901-576-1200, 800-726-0915255 N. Main St., MemphisThis 2,100-seat multipurpose facility boasts superior acoustics and is home to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and hosts a wide variety of events.

7 J-10 Center for Southern Folklorewww.southernfolklore.com901-525-3655, 119 S. Main St., MemphisThree distinct venues that can accommodate weddings, receptions, parties, tours, meetings, fund-raisers, performances, conferences and more.

8 C-4 Circuit Playhousewww.playhouseonthesquare.org901-726-4656, 51 S. Cooper, MemphisCity's only professional live theater offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway at an affordable price. Meeting and party facilities available.

8 F-5 The Crescent Clubwww.crescent-club.com901-684-1010, 6075 Poplar Ave., Ste. 909, MemphisMeals and receptions, full-service catering and facilities for any business or social event. Private dining rooms provide wireless Internet, video conferencing, the latest presentation tools and stunning views.

0 C-7 DeSoto Civic Centerwww.desotociviccenter.com888-280-91204560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671 Provides top-quality conference and meeting venues with state-of-the-art technologies.

- G-4 Esplanade Memphiswww.esplanadememphis.com901-753-3333, 901 Cordova Station, MemphisTechnologically sophisticated, accessible facilities accommodate 50 to 500 people for offi ce/professional needs as well as weddings and social celebrations.

= K-11 FedExForumwww.fedexforum.com901-205-1234,191 Beale St., MemphisState-of-the-art multi-level facility offering sporting and entertainment events, meeting spaces. Home of the Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis Tigers. AD PAGE 2

q D-5 Fogelman Executive Conference Centerwww.memphis.edu/fecc901-678-5410, 330 Innovation Dr., Suite 206, Memphis

w G-4 Gameday Baseball, First Tennessee Fieldswww.gamedaybaseball.com901-531-7410, 7800 Fischer Steel Rd., Memphis

This 60-acre park is a youth sports destination site for teams from across the nation. Currently a 10-fi eld baseball venue.C

e C-7 Gracelandwww.elvis.com901-332-3322, 800-238-20003717 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisUnique venues for you to hold your special event. It is the perfect choice for a party, wedding, corporate retreat or banquet. AD PAGE 43

r C-7 Graceland's Chapel in the Woodswww.elvis.com/chapel901-332-3322, 800-238-20103736 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisNestled in the legendary estate Elvis Presley so lovingly called home, is Graceland's Chapel in the Woods. Step back in time as the wooded area embraces the old-fashioned chapel in Southern style and grace. Perfect for ceremonies of two to 50 people.

t F-6 Great Hall and Conference Centerwww.thegreathallevents.com901-751-7661,1900 S. Germantown Rd., Germantown, TN 38053This hidden jewel in the heart of Germantown is ideal for a small business luncheon, or a corporate or social meeting.

y A-7 Harrah's Tunica Event Centerwww.harrahstunica.com800-946-494613615 Old Hwy. 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Features 40,000 sq. ft. of fl exible meeting space, including a 13,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. The center comfortably accommodates more than 2,000 guests.

u C-4 Levitt Shellwww.levittshell.org901-272-2722, 1930 Poplar Ave., MemphisOutdoor amphitheater located in Overton Park. State-of-the-art sound and lights; can accommodate up to 3,000 people. Presents 50 free concerts every year.

i C-5 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadiumwww.thelibertybowlstadium.com901-729-4344, 335 S. Hollywood St., MemphisSteeped in tradition. The home of University of Memphis football, the Southern Heritage Classic and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game.

o J-10 The Majestic Grillewww.majesticgrille.com901-522-8555, 145 S. Main St., MemphisPrivate groups of up to 200 for a seated dinner and up to 500 for a cocktail reception. Perfect for opening/closing night receptions, holiday dinners and more.

p L-13 Memphis Black Arts Alliance - FireHouse Community Arts Centerwww.memphisblackartsalliance.org901-948-9522, 985 S. Bellevue Blvd., MemphisHistoric 1910 converted fi re station offering multi-disciplinary classes, meetings and hands-on visual arts. Gallery, theater and monthly "Jazz-a F!re" jam session.

[ K-9 Memphis Cook Convention Centerwww.memphisconvention.com901-576-1200, 800-726-0915255 N. Main St., MemphisIncludes 190,000 sq. ft. of exhibit/registration/pre-function space, 31 breakout rooms with 74,000 sq. ft. meeting space. 350,000 sq. ft. of convention space.

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] H-2 Memphis/Shelby County Visitor Centerwww.memphistravel.com901-543-5331, 888-633-9099 12036 Arlington Trails, Arlington, TN 38002 Unique facility for small meetings, luncheons and weddings. Separate boardroom and outdoor patio in east Shelby County.

\ G-7 Mike Rose Soccer Complexwww.gomrsc.com901-751-4223, 9000 E. Shelby Dr., MemphisWorld-class soccer facility, 16 lighted fi elds and a 5,000-seat stadium. Twenty tournaments a year are held at the complex, attracting national and international teams.

a C-4 Minglewood Hallwww.minglewoodhall.com901-312-6058, 866-609-17441555 Madison Ave., MemphisThe state-of-the-art LED lighting and sound system, along with luxurious curtain-draped walls, create any atmosphere for concerts and events.

s J-9 Mud Island Amphitheatrewww.mudisland.com901-576-7241, 800-507-6507125 N. Front St., MemphisThe amphitheatre is a fi rst-rate facility with 5,000 seats rising up from the bank of the island from a stage set near the Mississippi River.

d E-1 NSA Mid-South Conference Centerwww.mwrmemphis.com901-874-5198, 5722 Integrity Dr., 5700 Attu St., Millington, TN 38053Offers an executive meeting room, individual meeting rooms, 230-person banquet room, 450- and 950-seat theaters, catering services and free parking.

f J-10 The Orpheum Theatrewww.orpheum-memphis.com901-525-7800, 203 S. Main St., Memphis"Where Broadway Meets Beale." Beautifully restored 1928 movie palace. Hosts touring Broadway productions as well as opera, ballet, concerts and events. AD PAGE 49

g C-4 Playhouse on the Squarewww.playhouseonthesquare.org901-726-4656, 66 S. Cooper St., MemphisCity's only professional live theater offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway at an affordable price. Meeting and party facilities available.

h E-5 The Racquet Club of Memphiswww.rcofmemphis.com901-765-4400, 5111 Sanderlin Ave., MemphisWith the ability to transform our private club into the home of a international tennis tournament every year, we can help you make your event special.

j A-7 Riverstage Showbarwww.tunica-roadhouse.com800-391-3777Tunica Roadhouse, 1107 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Offering live performances by the region's best musicians and entertainers.

k D-5 The University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technologyconferences.memphis.edu901-678-5000, 365 Innovation Dr., Ste. 303, MemphisOne-of-a-kind $23 million facility. 28,000 sq. ft. of meeting space enhanced by today's most advanced technology. 190-seat tiered amphitheater and 17 meeting rooms.

l K-10 W.C. Handy Performing Arts Parkwww.bealestreet.com901-255-0179 ext. 105, 200 Beale St., MemphisBeautiful historic open-air facility for conventions, receptions, weddings and reunions. Located in the heart of Beale Street. Holds 800 to 2,500.

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archer>malmowww.archermalmo.com901-523-2000, 800-535-894365 Union Ave., Suite 500, MemphisAdvertising, strategic planning, public relations, web development, online advertising, direct marketing and experiential marketing.

CS2www.cs2advertising.com901-526-6220, 400 Union Ave., MemphisFull-service advertising and PR fi rm.

Kossman/Klein and Companywww.kossmankleinco.com901-754-0025, 8281 Bryn Manor Ln., MemphisFull-service advertising and marketing services, including creative copy, graphics, media, PR and marketing support in U.S. and foreign markets.

Mayer Marketing, Inc.901-544-1678, 1862 Latham St., MemphisBrochures, graphic design, printing and distribution in greater Memphis; Millington, Covington, Jackson, Tenn.; West Memphis, Ark.; Tunica, northern Mississippi.

ARCHITECTS

Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc.www.hbginc.com901-525-2557, 104 S. Front St., MemphisNationally recognized designer of award-winning large-scale resorts such as Gaylord Resort and Convention Center properties in Orlando and Dallas.

ASSOCIATIONS

American Contract Bridge Leaguewww.acbl.org662-253-3100, 800-467-16236575 Windchase Blvd., Horn Lake, MS 36037North American Headquarters and Bridge Museum that has supported the game of bridge since 1937.

Arlington Chamber of Commercewww.arlingtontnchamber.com901-867-0545, P.O. Box 545, Arlington, TN 38002Economic development organization.

ArtsMemphiswww.artsmemphis.org901-578-2787, 575 S. Mendenhall, MemphisRaising funds to ensure excellence in the arts and build a vibrant cultural community for everyone. Visit our comprehensive calendar online.

Bartlett Area Chamber of Commercewww.bartlettchamber.org901-372-9457, 2969 Elmore Park Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134Businss service and economic development organization for northeastern Shelby County.

Beale Street Merchants Associationwww.bealestreetmerchants.com901-529-0999, 154 Beale St. (Upstairs), MemphisHistoric district retailers/restaurateurs.

Better Business Bureau of the Mid-Southwww.bbb.org901-759-1300, 800-222-87543693 Tyndale Dr., P.O. Box 17036, MemphisUnbiased organization sets and upholds high standards for fair, honest business behavior. Accredited businesses agree and adhere to Better Business Bureau standards.

Black Business Associationwww.bbamemphis.com901-526-9300, 555 Beale St., MemphisProvides technical assistance, training, marketing, networking opportunities to enhance growth and development of minority-, female-owned businesses.

City of Colliervillewww.collierville.tn.us901-457-2200, 500 Poplar View Pkwy., Collierville , TN 38017

City of Memphiswww.cityofmemphis.org901-576-6500, 125 N. Main St., Memphis

Collierville Chamber of Commercewww.colliervillechamber.com901-853-1949, 485 Halle Park Dr., Collierville, TN 380017Local organization supporting business and economic development in Collierville and surrounding areas.

Cooper-Young Business Associationwww.cooperyoung.biz901-276-7222, 2120 Young Ave., MemphisPromotes the district as a desirable place to live, work and patronize by maintaining a living, creative and safe environment.

Cultural Development Foundation of Memphiscdfmemphis.org901-312-9787, 516 Tennessee, Ste. 128, MemphisProvides education and cultural awareness for the underserved communities; promotes artistic excellence that inspires audiences.

Downtown Neighborhood Associationwww.memphisdna.org901-525-7118, 88 Union Ave., MemphisOrganization of residents, retailers, gallery owners and small business owners devoted to the growth and development of downtown Memphis.

Germantown Area Chamber of Commercewww.germantownchamber.com901-755-1200, 2195 Germantown Rd. S., Germantown, TN 38138Economic development organization.

Greater Memphis Chamberwww.memphischamber.com901-543-3500, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200, MemphisA diverse organization of civic, community and business leaders whose collective mission is to strengthen existing business, to serve as a catalyst for new commerce and economic development, to foster partnerships that build a qualifi ed workforce linked to targeted industry, develop effi cient infrastructure and an environment that stimulates growth.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Internationalwww.hsmaimidsouth.org901-601-7463, P.O. Box 172214, MemphisOrganization of professional hospitality, sales and marketing professionals. Lunch meetings are second Wed. of each month; students encouraged.

Lakeland Chamber of Commercewww.mylakelandchamber.com901-867-5411, 10001 Hwy. 70, Lakeland, TN 38002Economic development organization.

L'Ecole Culinairewww.lecole.edu888-214-1352, 1245 N. Germantown Pkwy., CordovaTeaching all aspects of the hospitality and food and beverage industry using a unique curricular structure based on a ten-week educational phase.

Memphis & Shelby County Film & Television Commissionwww.fi lmmemphis.org901-527-8300, 50 Peabody Pl., Suite 250, MemphisOffi cial city/county liaison for fi lm and television productions shooting on-location in the Mid-South. Publishes annual production resource directory.

Memphis Heritagewww.memphisheritage.org901-272-2727, 2282 Madison Ave., MemphisNon-profi t organization dedicated to preserving Memphis' rich history and architectural heritage.

Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Clubwww.memphishightailers.comP.O. Box 241275, MemphisDedicated to promoting cycling in the Memphis and Mid-South. Founded in 1962, it's a volunteer, non-profi t club with over 700 members that organizes weekly bicycle rides and social events for all levels and abilities.

Memphis Music Foundationwww.memphismeansmusic.com901-527-1029, 431 S. Main St., #201, MemphisA non-profi t, economic development agency that focuses on developing and growing the city's music industry.

Memphis Restaurant Associationwww.memphisrestaurants.com901-788-1000, P.O. Box 770027, MemphisForum for restaurants and food service businesses to provide Memphis with greatest places to eat out. Offering "Dining Out in Memphis" brochure.

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority/Memphis International Airportwww.mscaa.com901-922-8000, 2491 Winchester, Ste. 113, MemphisHigh customer satisfaction, shortest connections of any U.S. hub, second safest airport in U.S., #1 air cargo airport in North America/#2 in world.

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Metro Memphis Attractions Associationwww.memphisattractions.org901-345-2523, P.O. Box 11253, MemphisAdvances tourism in the metro Memphis area; fosters an open and ongoing dialogue among members.

Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging Associationwww.mmhla.com901-752-9902, 7730 Goshawk Cv., Cordova, TN 38016Association of hotel general managers with the purpose of legislative support, networking and improving local industry communication.

Mid South Area Business Travel Associationwww.msabta.comP.O. Box 608, MemphisCommitted to educational and professional development in corporate travel for all members while encouraging networking opportunities.

Millington Chamber of Commercewww.millingtonchamber.com901-872-1486, 7743 Church St., Millington, TN 38053Economic development organization.

NARAS: Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academywww.grammy.com901-525-1340, 1910 Madison Avenue, Suite 536, MemphisDedicated to providing educational opportunities and improving the cultural environment for music and its makers.

Navy Morale, Welfare & Recreation, Naval Support Activity Mid-Southnsamidsouth.navy.mil/cmd-mwr.htm901-874-5174, 5722 Integrity Dr., Millington, TN 38053Glen Eagle Golf Course located on the north side of the Naval Support Activity.

Southern Cotton Ginners Associationwww.southerncottonginners.org901-947-3104, 874 Cotton Gin Pl., MemphisMembership organization that serves as a resource center for information relating to cotton ginning.

AUDIO/VISUAL, LIGHTING, SOUND & RIGGING

Memphis Communications Corporationwww.memphiscommunications.net901-725-9271, 4771 Summer Ave., MemphisAudio/visual rental group specializing in communications equipment for businesses and organizations. Nation's largest total communications dealer.

Moonshine Lighting, Inc.www.moonshinelighting.com901-323-1111, 2635 Union Ave. Ext., MemphisProvides lighting equipment and personnel for trade shows, conventions, casinos, galas, concerts and churches.

Nolan AVwww.nolansav.com901-527-4313, 6225 Shelby Oaks Dr., MemphisEquipment sales, installation, service; rental equipment for all meeting sizes; on-site technical support, creative concepts, theming, coordination. AD PAGE 51

Open Road Technologies www.ortmemphis.com901-685-3004, 6707 Fletcher Creek Cv., MemphisFull-scale audio/visual and presentation services. Business equipment for conference command centers, full suite of IT services; technical expertise; creativity.

The Production Solutions Groupwww.tpsgonline.net 901-969-0255, 3085 Directors Row, MemphisA leading A/V service provider of broad presentation technologies and technical expertise to help deliver messages with maximum impact.

Running Pony Productionswww.runningpony.com901-683-6693, 877-891-76691770 Kirby Pkwy., Ste. 118, MemphisEmmy-winning TV veterans provide video taping, editing, A/V services, IMAG for meetings, conventions, reunions, TV programs, commercials and events.

Swank Audio Visualwww.swankav.com901-261-4402, 149 Union Ave., MemphisFull production company offers latest technology from PowerPoint presentations to intelligent lighting to captivate and fascinate your audience.

BANKS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

American Expresswww.americanexpress.com800-THE-CARD Financial and credit card services. Member sponsor of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Regions Bankwww.regions.com901-684-4688, 6263 Poplar Ave., MemphisSpecializes in working with small-to medium-sized business customers. Multiple Memphis locations.

CATERERS

Another Roadside Attraction Caterers901-525-2624, 679 Adams, MemphisFull-service catering company.

Catering for Uwww.cateringforu.com901-528-1748, 83 S. Second St., MemphisFull-service catering company offers casual to classy services for two to 5,000 people. Fully licensed to provide and serve alcohol. Designed to meet your customized catering needs.

Central BBQ Cateringwww.cbqmemphis.com901-767-4672, 4375 Summer Ave., MemphisVoted No. 1 BBQ in Memphis for award-winning, mouthwatering pulled pork, hot wings and more. Professional catering staff. Banquet facilities available.

Corky's B-B-Qwww.corkysmemphis.com901-685-9744, 800-926-75975259 Poplar Ave., MemphisFull-service barbecue caterer for home, offi ce or picnic events for groups 50 to 50,000. Voted No. 1 barbecue in Memphis 22 years.

Hog Wild - Real Memphis BBQ & A Moveable Feast Catering Companieswww.hogwildbbq.com901-522-9453, 1291 Tully St., MemphisOne of the top full-service catering companies in Mid-South will custom-build a menu and work within budget. "From Backyard to the Board Room."

Laura Lee's Lunchableswww.lauraleeslunchables.com901-730-1817, 5729 Raleigh LaGrange, MemphisGreen catering company can serve up to 500 guests at your location. Box lunches perfect for meetings, tour bus groups and groups on the go. Catering off-site.

Lenny's Sub Shop Catererswww.lennys.com901-454-7077, 521 S. Highland, MemphisPhiladelphia-style sub shop featuring sliced-to-order deli meats and fresh made subs perfect for your catering needs. Box lunches and party platters for everything from offi ce meetings, employee appreciation events and conventions to tailgating and holiday or birthday parties.

Me & My Tea Room Cateringwww.meandmytearoomcatering.com901-872-7798, #21 Dancyville-Eurekaton Road, Stanton, TN 38103Event catering with made-from-scratch specialties at affordable prices.

The Merry Cook, LLCwww.merrycook.com901-363-8777, 2898 S. Perkins, MemphisSouthern, Cajun, Southwestern and classic European culinary delights. Corporate luncheons, stylish buffets, sit-down dinners. Banquet rooms, chapel.

Robert Hayes Catering - Eventswww.roberthayescatering-events.com901-528-0275, P.O. Box 3025, MemphisFull-service off-premises caterer. Le Cordon Bleu Chef/food designer produces, caters upscale parties nationwide. Specialty: heavy hors d'oeuvres.

CHURCHES

Bountiful Blessings, Inc.www.bbless.org901-521-9160, 369 G.E. Patterson, MemphisReaching the universe of mankind with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Churchwww.worldovercomers.org 901-844-3000, 6655 Winchester Rd., MemphisNon-denominational ministry teaching God's word with simplicity for personal life application; equipping believers to reach the community and world.

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

AT&Twww.att.com901-557-6500, Memphis

Integrated Communicationswww.iciwireless.com901-366-4412, 800-753-44126630 Reese Rd., MemphisMotorola two-way radio sales, service and rental company. The only full-service Motorola warranty center in Shelby County.

COMPUTER RENTALS & SERVICES

Open Road Technologies www.ortmemphis.com901-685-3004, 6707 Fletcher Creek Cv., MemphisFull-scale audio/visual and presentation services. Business equipment for conference command centers, full suite of IT services; technical expertise; creativity.

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Hospitality Real Estate Counselors www.hrec.com901-791-2564,The Crescent Center, 6075 Poplar Ave., #903, MemphisLeading North American hotel and casino advisory fi rm. Services include market studies, appraisals, asset management, litigation support, brokerage.

Pinkowski and Companywww.pinkowskicompany.com901-684-1080, 6829 Eastridge Cv., Suite 201, MemphisFor more than 30 years, professional consulting for hotel industry in strategic and development planning, acquisitions, franchise-impact consultation.

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES

Destination Kingwww.destinationking.com901-766-1836, 866-873-0462265 S. Front St., MemphisOnly ADME-certifi ed DMC. Award-winning events, streamlined meetings, tours, transportation for 10 to 10,000. Global Events Partners preferred DMC.

Memphis Destination Managementwww.memphisdestination.com901-590-1535, 9055 Forest Centre Dr., Suite 103, MemphisOne-stop assistance in developing program content, registration, securing entertainment/speakers, developing themed events, planning formal dinners. AD PAGE 2

ENTERTAINMENT

Andy Childs Entertainmentwww.andychilds.com615-599-3571, 101 Gillespie Dr., Ste. 12102, Franklin, TN 37067Experienced independent entertainment producer/performer specializing in conventions/corporate meetings; offering network of associated providers.

Heartbeat Productions, Inc.www.heartbeatproductions.com901-278-0138, 832 S. Cooper St., MemphisProviding unforgettable private or corporate events with elegance, technical expertise; dance bands, headline artists for shows worldwide.

Resource Entertainment Groupwww.regmemphis.com901-543-1155, 153 Monroe Ave., MemphisEntertainment services company representing the region's top bands and entertainers and producing numerous events both large and small.

EVENT PLANNING


Fingerprint Events by Destination Kingwww.fi ngerprinteventsmemphis.com901-322-0270, 265 S. Front St, MemphisFingerprint Events is an event management fi rm that provides award-winning, high-level expertise in wedding, social and non-profi t events.


Summitt Management Corporationwww.southernheritageclassic.com901-398-6655, 800-332-1991 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Ste. 248, MemphisEvent management and marketing company. Concert productions and promotion.

EVENT SERVICES

Behind The Sceneswww.btsmemphis.com901-624-7047, 7850 Stage Hills Blvd., Suite 103, Bartlett, TN 38133Full-service event management or a la carte support for meetings, trade show, conferences, including communications, marketing collateral.

Classic Party Rentalwww.classicpartyrentals.com901-366-0670, 3347 Pearson Rd., MemphisFull-service special-event rental company. Tents, tables, chairs, props, staging, concessions, games, more.


Hicks Convention Services and Special Events, Inc.www.hicksconventions.com901-272-1171, 800-798-0262935 Rayner St., MemphisExperienced specialists providing exhibit booths, staging, sound, light, entertainment, custom decorating. Trade shows, events, parties, carnivals.

Mahaffey Tent & Party Rentalswww.mahaffeytent.com901-457-4538, 4161 Delp St., MemphisLeading provider of tents and party rentals in the Mid-South since 1924. From tables, linens, chairs, dance fl oors, lighting, stages, AC/heating to portable LED bars, lounge furniture, tableware, pipe and drape, tents.


Omega World Travelwww.owt.net901-624-7084, 800-773-5069 6401 Poplar, Suite 510, MemphisAs a top fi ve travel agency in the U.S., Omega provides a full range of meetings and incentives services for groups ranging from 10 to 10,000.

Socialites of Memphis901-590-4566, 1855 Poplar Woods Cr., #108, MemphisElite courtier/concierge service of Mid-South offers referral services for event planners, venue managers; facilitates transportation, setup.

FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS

Africa In April Cultural Festivalwww.africainapril.org901-947-2133, P.O. Box 111261, MemphisUsing education, economics, culture, fashions, arts/crafts, music, history and cuisine to create a diverse cultural marketplace; themed festivities.

AutoZone Liberty Bowlwww.autozonelibertybowl.org901-795-7700, 959 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Ste 101, MemphisOne of college football's oldest post-season bowl games features a Southeastern Conference team against the Conference USA champion.

Blues Foundationwww.blues.org901-527-2583, 800-861-8795421 S. Main St., MemphisServes as the hub for the worldwide passion for Blues music and produces the International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Awards annually.

FedEx St. Jude Classicwww.stjudeclassic.com901-758-0534, 3325 Club at Southwind, MemphisSince 1958, annual PGA TOUR golf tournament that has raised millions for the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Memphis in May International Festivalwww.memphisinmay.org901-525-4611, 88 Union Ave., Suite 301, MemphisMonth-long celebration features Beale Street Music Festival, Destinations International Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Sunset Symphony.

Memphis Italian Festivalwww.memphisitalianfestival.com901-767-6949, Marquette Park - Corner of Mt. Moriah and Park Avenue, MemphisAuthentic Italian cuisine, games for children, cooking demonstrations, live music, arts, crafts, bocce and regional volleyball and Italian Mass.

Mid-South Fairwww.midsouthfair.com901-274-8800, Pepper Chase Dr. & Venture Drive, Southaven, MS 38671Celebrating family fun; offering education about region's agricultural heritage; promoting local industry; rewarding agricultural, craft achievement.

Summitt Management Corporationwww.southernheritageclassic.com901-398-6655, 800-332-1991 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Suite 248, MemphisEvent management and marketing company. Concert productions and promotion.

Universal Fairswww.universalfairs.com901-867-7007, 866-99-FAIRSP.O. Box 1327, MemphisProducer of Delta Fair and Music Festival at the Agricenter. Spectacular rides, midway, motorsports, thrill shows, music, rodeos.


FLORISTS & GIFTS

Holliday's Flowers and Events, Inc.www.hollidayfl owers.com901-753-2400, 800-346-54902316 S. Germantown Rd., MemphisComplete event and party company. Fresh fl owers, plants and prop rentals. Experienced planners, coordinators.

Piano's Flowers & Gifts, Inc.901-345-76704532 Elvis Presley Blvd., MemphisFlowers for all your needs, including head table, buffet tables, dining table, plus gifts and gourmet baskets.

FOOD & BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS

Athens Distributing Companywww.athensdistributing.com901-774-8888, 905 James St., MemphisWholesale distributor of fi ne spirits and wines.

Gordon Food Company901-454-4100, P.O. Box 41534, MemphisWholesale imported food distributor.

Pepsi Americaswww.pepsiamericas.com901-583-5765, 671 S. Rowlett, Collierville, TN 38017The company's South Division sponsors the Memphis Grizzlies, Beale Street, Memphis Zoo, University of Memphis and partners with many areabusinesses.

Rendezvous Rib Shippingwww.hogsfl y.com901-522-8840, 888-HOGSFLY355 N. Main St., MemphisOffering FedEx shipping of world-famous pork loin back ribs, pork shoulder, mustard-based coleslaw, baked beans, barbecue sauce and seasonings.

Star Distributors Wholesale Wines & Liquorswww.starmemphis.com901-363-5555, 888-552-02106290 Shelby View Dr., MemphisWholesaler of fi ne wines and spiritsto the trade in West Tennessee.

SYSCO Food Services, LLCwww.sysco.com901-795-2300, 800-347-12374359 B.F. Goodrich Blvd., MemphisWholesale distributor of food and related products to hotels, restaurants, schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes and other operations.

GRAPHICS, PRINTING & COPY SERVICES

Brunner, Inc.www.brunnerprinting.com901-362-8356, 800-887-06864695 Winchester Rd., MemphisProvides full-color printing, ad specialties, in-house screen printing, large-format printing, brochures, business cards, pocket folders, posters and digital-format print.

FASTSIGNSwww.fastsigns.com/81901-725-7446, 1604 Union Ave., MemphisHigh-quality, quick-turnaround signs, graphics solutions. Banners, displays, large-format digital printing, lamination, logos. Also in East Memphis.

Hot Graphics & Printingwww.hot-graphics.com901-387-1717, 5241 Elmore Rd., MemphisPre-press printing, offset and digital mailing services. Variable data/ink jet/laser printing services provided. Fulfi llment including inserting of the envelope,tabbing and other fulfi llment needs.

Toof Commercial Printingwww.toofprinting.com901-274-3632, 800-722-4772670 S. Cooper St., MemphisLargest commercial printer in theMid-South with a wide array of services, including sheet-fed andweb printing, direct mail services, and fulfi llment.

MAIL DELIVERY & MESSENGER SERVICES

FedEx Corporationwww.fedex.com901-369-3600, 3610 Hacks Cross Rd., MemphisProviding customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services.

Priority Courier901-327-3121, 119 Racine, Ste. 112, MemphisSmall package delivery.

The UPS Storewww.theupsstorelocal.com/2855901-324-7282, 111 S. Highland, MemphisFor package delivery, printing documents, mailboxes, moving and shipping supplies.

MEDIA

The Commercial Appealcommercialappeal.com901-529-2211, 800-444-6397495 Union Ave., MemphisDaily newspaper serving greater Memphis with news and information, including entertainment, attractions,dining options; in print and online.

Contemporary Media www.memphisfl yer.com901-521-9000, 460 Tennessee St., MemphisDesign, layout, camera and four-color stripping services. Produces Memphis Magazine, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent and other regional publications.

Downtown Productions, Inc.www.memphisdowntowner.com901-525-7118, P.O. Box 3367, MemphisArt, design, layout, typesetting. Specializing in newsletters, brochures. Publishes The Downtowner Magazine and The Downtown Directory.

Edible Memphis Magazine www.ediblememphis.com 901-552-4742, P.O. Box 3091, MemphisQuarterly magazine celebrating the abundance of local food in the Mid-South season by season.

Free Map of Memphiswww.freemapofmemphis.com901-881-7690, 4314 Van Dyke Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919Free local tourist publication that features city map and discount hotel coupons. Available at all state welcome centers, rest areas and more.

KEY Magazinewww.keymemphis.com901-458-3912, P.O. Box 111266, MemphisFree Memphis visitors magazine distributed at area hotels. Maps, dining, shopping, events. Also distribute Tour Memphis brochure.

Memphis Q www.barbqmemphis.com901-573-7155, MemphisA complete directory to the joints that make Memphis the barbecue capital. Offering Memphis-Q Tours - personally customized outings designed to provide insider-guided tours to the best Memphis BBQ. Tour, food, history and comfortable, clean, chauffeur-driven transportation included.

TravelHostwww.travelhost.com901-355-3334, 2095 Exeter, Suite 80, Box 252, Germantown, TN 38138America's No. 1 travel magazine, recognized by the traveling public as the authority on where to dine, shop and what to do in Memphis.

PHOTOGRAPHY & MULTIMEDIA

Running Pony Productionswww.runningpony.com901-683-6693, 877-891-76691770 Kirby Pkwy., Ste. 118, MemphisEmmy-winning TV veterans provide video taping, editing, A/V services, IMAG for meetings, conventions, reunions, TV programs, commercials, events.

Steve Roberts Photographywww.steverobertsphotos.com901-210-6430, 5099 Princeton, MemphisPhotography for events, corporate and advertising in the Memphis and Mid-South area since 1980. Music and entertainment photography.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Dugger Printed Business Productswww.duggerpromo.com731-668-7667, 232 State St., Jackson, TN 38301Promotional products, apparel, promotions, graphic design service, printing, business forms and supplies, and fulfi llment.

P.O.P. Solutionswww.popsolutionsgroup.com901-795-5936, ext. 24, 8555 Cordes Cir., Germantown, TN 38053Full-service resource for promotional products and print materials, including signage, apparel, banners, custom awards and point-of-purchase displays.

Signet, Inc.www.gosignet.com901-387-5555, 800-654-3889 1801 N. Shelby Oaks Dr., #12, MemphisCorporate logo merchandise/apparel, company e-stores, event/trade show support, kitting and collation, materials warehousing and fulfi llment.

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Zebra Marketingwww.zebrapromos.com901-682-3632, 800-844-4332 3150 Lenox Park Blvd., Suite 115, MemphisName badges, bag tags, fun packs, golf amenities/awards. Embroidered apparel. Convention/meeting planning

PUBLIC SPEAKERS

Don Hutson Organizationwww.donhutson.com901-767-0000, 800-647-9166 516 Tennessee St., Ste. 219, MemphisSpeeches and seminars on sales, negotiations and leadership. All solutions tailored to client.

REAL ESTATE & APARTMENTS

Crye-Leike Relocation Serviceswww.crye-leike.com901-758-5660, 800-243-99226525 Quail Hollow Rd., Ste. 400, MemphisSpecializing in marketing, showcasing and negotiating. Dedicated to meeting the needs and expectation of customers. Mortgage programs for relocating families. Discounted national van lines rates. Award-winning service.

Judy McLellan/Crye-Leike Realtorswww.judymac.com901-277-5839, 800-467-59396525 Quail Hollow, MemphisSpecializing in marketing, showcasing and negotiating. Dedicated to meeting clients' needs and expectations.

Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORSwww.marx-bensdorf.com901-682-1868, 800-866-00925860 Ridgeway Center, Suite 100, MemphisEstablished in 1868. Outstanding reputation for market knowledge and integrity with our clients.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS

Belz Enterpriseswww.belz.com901-767-4780, 100 Peabody Pl., Ste. 1400, MemphisFull-service real estate and investment development fi rm. Hotels and commercial properties.

Carlisle Corporationwww.carlislecorp.com901-526-5000, 263 Wagner Place, MemphisRestaurant and commercial properties.

Hospitality Real Estate Counselors www.hrec.com901-791-2564, The Crescent Center, 6075 Poplar Ave., #903, MemphisLeading North American hotel and casino advisory fi rm. Services include market studies, appraisals, asset management, litigation support, brokerage.

Performa Entertainment Real Estatewww.bealestreet.com901-526-0110, 203 Beale St., Suite 300, MemphisManagement and development company for the Beale Street Entertainment District.

River City Management901-525-3891, 168 Beale St., MemphisManager group for some of Memphis' favorite eating spots, including Rum Boogie Cafe and Kings Palace Cafe.

Riverfront Development Corporationwww.memphisriverfront.com901-312-9190, 22 N. Front St., Suite 960, MemphisNon-profi t corporation's mission is to plan, promote and coordinate development and amenities leading to creation of a world-class Memphis riverfront.

Wright Investment Propertieswww.wrightinvestments.com901-755-9501, 277 German Oak Dr., MemphisHotel management company with 43 hotels located primarily in the Southeast, including 5 n Memphis.

REGIONAL TOURISM AGENCIES

DeSoto County Tourismwww.sodesoto.com662-393-8770, 4716 Pepper Chase Dr., Southaven, MS 38671Information about meeting locations, 2,000 hotel rooms, B&Bs, golf courses, great shopping, Southern charm and heritage in northwest Mississippi. AD PAGE 41

Hardin County Tourismwww.tourhardincounty.org731-925-8181, 800-552-3866495 Main St., Savannah, TN 38372Whether interested in history, golf, championship fi shing or meeting with friends, family or co-workers, Hardin County is sure to captivate.

Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureauwww.visithollysprings.org662-252-2515, 888-687-4765 148 E. College Ave., Holly Springs, MS 38635Unique small town features historic homes, churches, museums and stately Strawberry Plains and grounds. Home of the Audubon Society in Mississippi.

Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureauwww.memphistravel.com901-543-5300, 47 Union Ave., MemphisThe offi cial hospitality and tourism marketing organization for Memphis and Shelby County is dedicated to tourism and convention development.

Mississippi River Corridor - Tennesseewww.msrivertn.org901-278-8459, 291 Kenilworth Pl., MemphisVisit the newly designated FHWA National Scenic Byway/Great River Road to experience the river and the region's historic and natural amenities.

Tourism Association of Southwest Tennesseewww.tast.tn.org731-616-7474, 866-261-7534P.O. Box 10543, Jackson, TN 38308Non-profi t tourism promoter serves Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy counties. Call for free guide.

Tunica County Convention and Visitors Bureauwww.tunicatravel.com662-363-3800, 888-488-642213625 Hwy 61 N., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664Minutes away from Memphis and miles away from worry, Tunica is your destination for world-class action and non-stop fun.

West Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureauwww.westmemphis.org870-732-7598, 877-732-7598 212 W. Polk Ave., West Memphis, AR 72301Providing information on West Memphis lodging, dining and convention/meeting facilities.

RENTAL COMPANY

Stardust Baby Equipmentwww.stardustbaby.com901-219-8992, MemphisAn extensive line of baby equipment rentals for the Memphis visitor traveling with infants or toddlers. Delivery, set-up and pick-up of needed essentials to hotels, condos or homes eliminates the burden of traveling with numerous and cumbersome items. Member of the Better Business Bureau

SECURITY SERVICES

Andy Frain Serviceswww.andyfrain.com901-435-6757, 8596 Farmington Blvd., Suite 106, Germantown, TN 38139Commercial security services: sports and entertainment, transportation and technology.

GT Security, Inc.www.gtsecurity.us901-834-2927, 3340 Poplar Ave., Ste. 306, MemphisGT Security's mission is to provide clients with a professional, state-certifi ed security offi cer with a friendly personality.

Phelps Security, Inc.www.phelpssecurity.com901-365-9728, 2760 Colony Park Dr., Suite 7, MemphisEstablished in 1953, it's one of the oldest owned and operated security companies in Memphis.

TICKET SALES

America's Trusted Tourswww.trustedtours.com/store/memphis-c495.aspx800-844-7601140 Beale St., MemphisFind information and buy tickets for Memphis tours and attractions.

Ticketmasterwww.ticketmaster.com901-527-5700, One Commerce Sq., Ste. 1760, MemphisThe world's leading ticketing company provides ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution of event tickets and information.

UTILITIES

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Divisionwww.mlgw.com901-544-MLGW, 220 S. Main St., MemphisThe nation's largest three-service municipal utility serving more than 420,000 customers in Shelby County.


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AirCanadawww.aircanada.com888-247-2262Memphis International Airport, 3318 Winchester Rd., MemphisGo Far.

AirTran Airwayswww.airtran.com800-AIRTRAN2491 Winchester Rd., MemphisGo. There is nothing stopping you.

American Airlineswww.aa.com800-433-73002491 Winchester Rd., Memphis We are dedicated to making every fl ight with us something special. Your safety, comfort and convenience are our most important concerns.

Continental Expresswww.fl ycontinental.com800-525-02802491 Winchester Rd., Memphis

Delta Air Lineswww.delta.com 800-221-12122491 Winchester Rd., MemphisWorld's largest airline with service to more than 350 destinations in 70 countries and more than 160 million passengers each year. AD PAGE 17

Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. dba Delta Connectionwww.fl ypinnacle.com901-348-4100, 800-225-2525One Commerce Sq., 40 S. Main, MemphisOperating as Delta Connection, Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines operates daily fl ights across the U.S. and Canada using 42 regional jets.

United Express www.ual.com800-241-65222491 Winchester Rd., Memphis United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 965 destinations in 162 countries worldwide.

US Airways www.usairways.com800-428-43222491 Winchester Rd., Memphis The new US Airways, the product of a merger between America West and US Airways in September 2005, is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers our customers 17,000 daily fl ights to nearly 900 destinations in 160 countries worldwide.

AIRPORTS

Charles W. Baker Airportwww.charleswbakerairport.com901-873-17683870 Fite Rd., Millington, TN 38053Located on the north side of Memphis. Services include rental cars, fuel, hangars, tie-downs, ice, fl ight school and aircraft charter.

General DeWitt Spain Airportwww.generaldewittspainairport.com901-358-00282787 N. Second St., MemphisThe closest airport to downtown Memphis. Services include rental cars, fuel, hangars, tie-downs, catering, ice, fl ight school and aircraft charter.

Memphis International Airportwww.memphisairport.org901-922-8000 2491 Winchester Rd., MemphisMinutes to downtown Memphis. Delta hub. Non-stop trans-Atlantic service to Amsterdam with connections to/from Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East.

West Memphis Municipal Airportwww.westmemphisairport.net870-735-4656737 S. Airport Rd., West Memphis, AR 72301Designated reliever to Memphis International Airport. Ten-minute drive to downtown. Rental cars, courtesy van, fuel, hangars and maintenance.

Wilson Air Centerwww.wilsonair.com901-345-2992, 800-464-29922930 Winchester Rd., MemphisAward-winning corporate aviation support facility at Memphis International Airport. Hangar, fuel, rental cars, maintenance, charters.

Midnight Train to MemphisPhoto: Troy Glasgow

TRANSPORTATION

The King Rocks on Beale Street. Photo: Vasha Hunt

ALSAC Pavilion at St. Jude

Children's Research Hospital

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Fire Museum of MemphisPhoto: Ramona Rogers

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Backbeat ToursPhoto: Baxter Buck

Southland Gaming & Racing


My Big Backyard atthe Memphis Botanic GardenPhoto: Andrea Zucker

Memphis Pink Palace Museum Photo: The Commercial Appeal

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Groupwww.dollar.com901-346-3161, 800-800-40002600 Rental Rd., MemphisLocated at Memphis International Airport. The Dollar EXPRESS car rental program will get renters in and out to destinations in a fl ash.

Enterprise Rent-A-Carwww.enterprise.com901-380-7700, 800-736-82222424 Appling Rd., MemphisOver 40 makes and models, including minivans, trucks, SUVs, luxury cars and 15-passenger vans. Free pick-up service.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

All Points USAwww.memphisbuses.net901-432-90423180 Millington Rd, MemphisFull-service charter bus and tour operator. Late-model 56- and 47-passenger motorcoaches with PA systems and VCR/DVD, satellite, Wi-Fi.

All Star Limo, Inc.www.allstarlimoinc.biz901-854-4488P.O. Box 1772, Collierville, TN 38027For business, leisure, special events or airport transportation, All Star Limo, Inc. guarantees the best value for the highest quality services.

Arrow Cab Company901-332-7769901 Vance Ave., MemphisGround transportation company specializing in taxi cabs, wheelchair-accessible transport, 15-passenger vans, luxury charter buses and limousine services.

The Bettie Buswww.bettiebus.com901-217-71791423 Elvis Presley Blvd., Ste. 5, MemphisQuick and convenient transportation to and from Memphis and regional airports, hotels, offi ces or home. Tours available by appointment.

Blues City Tourswww.bluescitytours.com 901-522-9229 325 Union Ave., MemphisCorporate transportation, limo and sedan service. Also provides casino and airport shuttle service.

Coach America Memphiswww.wix.com/carylumley/coachmemphis901-508-9820109 N. Main, Ste. 812, MemphisGroup charter sightseeing to all Memphis/Tunica attractions. Customized itineraries. Convention transportation specialists. Meet-and-greet service.

Cross Country Tours, Inc.www.crosscountrybizland.com901-398-4476, 877-468-77034043 Mary Lee Cove, MemphisTransportation provider for groups of 15 or more inbound/outbound. Offering 15-passenger vans, limos or motorcoaches. Full-service motorcoach and tour operator.

Destination Kingwww.destinationking.com901-766-1836, 866-873-0462265 S. Front St., MemphisOnly ADME-certifi ed DMC in Memphis. Events, streamlined meetings, tours and transportation, unique outings and gatherings for groups of 10 to 10,000.

Main Street Trolleywww.matatransit.com901-274-6282547 N. Main St., MemphisVintage trolleys serve several downtown attractions, including The Pinch District, Memphis Cook Convention Center, Beale Street and Orpheum Theatre.

Megabuswww.megabus.com/us877-462-6342 4400 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, 60609A low-cost express bus service with fares as low as $1 connecting Memphis with major Midwest cities. Offers high-quality safe and convenient travel.

Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)www.matatransit.com901-274-6282444 N. Main St., MemphisCitywide bus service. Call for specifi c route and schedule information. MATAplus lift-equipped van provides service for visitors with disabilities.

Memphis Destination Managementwww.memphisdestination.com901-590-15359055 Forest Centre Dr., Suite 103, MemphisOne-stop assistance in developing program content, registration, securing entertainment/speakers, developing themed events, planning formal dinners. AD PAGE 2

PC Transportationwww.pctransportmemphis.com901-489-38901000 Sutton Pl., #912, Horn Lake, MS 38637Tours and sightseeing company offering Memphis International Airport/downtown shuttle service plus car and limo services. Graceland tours include tickets to tour Elvis' aircraft, cars and mansion. Offered two times daily from March-August. Group service is available upon request.

Premier Transportation Serviceswww.premierofmemphis.com901-577-7700, 800-796-7750581 S. Second St., MemphisCall for airport and hotel transfers, meeting shuttles, sightseeing tours, day trips, gambling excursions, golf outings and more.

T-Star Limousinewww.tstarlimos.com901-853-5466, 877-409-07216236 E. Shelby Dr., MemphisQuality service at competitive pricing for the Memphis metropolitan area.

TennCo Downtown Shuttle Servicewww.tenncoexpress.com901-522-000122 N. Third, MemphisA local transportation company providing downtown, airport and casino shuttle. Other transportation services available upon request.

Tennessee Limousine Servicewww.tennesseelimo.com901-452-6207, 800-207-94992555 Poplar Ave., MemphisMeeting the luxury transportation needs of the Mid-South for over 30 years. Luxury sedans to 10-passenger super-stretch limos. Safe, courteous 24-hour service.

Yellow Cab and Checker Cabwww.yellowcabofmemphis.com901-577-7777, 800-796-7750581 S. Second St., MemphisConveniently open and staffed 24 hours, seven days a week. All drivers are licensed, permitted and professionally trained. All major credit cards accepted.

Kayaking on the Mississippi River Photo: The Commercial Appeal

Segway Tours of Memphis

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� ARLINGTONArlington’s depot hints that the town grew with the railroad – and its circa-1900 post office, 19th-century blacksmith shop and general store offer further proof. At the latter (established in 1893 as S.Y. Wilson & Co.), browse antiques or play checkers on the porch. Visit during Arlington in April or Arlington BBQ Fallfest for demonstrations of community heritage, arts and crafts, rides, live music and concessions.

� BARTLETTIn this quaint contrast of old and new, tour Davies Manor Plantation (c. 1807) and the Gotten House (a Civil War veteran’s 1871 home-turned-museum); shop and dine around historic Bartlett Station; or see a show at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center. In fall, come for the Bartlett Festival & Car Show or a hayride at Priddy Farms.

� COLLIERVILLEThe Battle of Collierville burned this town back in 1863, but its town square –and spirit – rose again. That same spirit unites the community to this day, and you can feel it during May’s Fair on the Square, a summertime concert series or on a walking tour of a historic district now filled with shops and restaurants. A historic train depot and the Collierville Train Museum give a nod to the town’s railroad history, while a new connection to National Civil War Trails begins at town square. The Avenue Collierville also presents national retailers and restaurants, plus Friday night music and movies.

� GERMANTOWNPretty as a picture with tree-lined streets, horse farms, shopping enclaves and a cozy historic district, Germantown’s genteel nature is complemented by lots of public art, a premier performing arts center and a charity horse show celebrating its 65th year in 2012. “Old Germantown” enchants with its 1948 train depot (now home to the Tennessee Shakespeare Company) and barbecue you won’t forget at Germantown Commissary.

� LAKELANDLakeland’s woods and waters make it a picturesque playground. Area parks invite fishing, hiking and picnicking amid dogwoods, oaks and poplars. Even the town’s Paintball Park leverages the setting, presenting outdoor fields with trenches and bunkers. Lakeland’s Stonebridge Golf Course unveiled renovations to its 18-hole course in fall 2011 to accompany practice areas that include a sand bunker and chipping facility.

� MILLINGTONIn this natural wonderland, you can explore Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park or play any number of golf courses – including Mirimichi, one of the nation’s “greenest.” Watch the Blue Angels perform during the biennial Mid-South Air Show or catch a game or professional rodeo at USA Baseball Stadium. Purchase (or pick your own) peaches from Jones Orchard, and visit Old Millington Vineyard & Winery, where the Welch family crafts award-winning wines on one of the area’s oldest farms.

THE TOWNS OF SHELBY COUNTY

EXPLORE MORE Memphis attractions at www.MemphisTravel.com. Click on Things to Do and you’re on your way!

Outlying Memphis is a patchwork of farms and forests, Civil War sites and train

depots, historic homes and town squares – where generations continue to gather – all sequined with indulgences like shows, shops, casinos and more.

Gazebo in Collierville’s Historic Town SquarePhoto: Larry Inman

Germantown Painted Horses

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Mirimichi Golf Course Photo: Andrea Zucker

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Tennessee State WelcomeCenter, Downtown, 119 N. Riverside Dr.Memphis/Shelby County Visitor Center, East/Shelby County, Arlington Trail at 1-40, exit 25

Memphis Visitor CenterSoutheast, near Graceland and the airport, 3205 Elvis Presley Blvd.

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Tennessee State Welcome Center, Downtown, 119 N. Riverside Dr.

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