SPOTLIGHT ON MEMPHIS
WELCOME TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Contents
Climate and Geography 02
Cost of Living and Transportation 03
Sports and Outdoor Activities 04
Shopping and Dining 05
Schools and Education 06
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CLIMATE Memphis, TN Climate Graph
Memphis has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Winter weather comes alternately from the upper Great Plains and the Gulf of Mexico, which can lead to drastic swings in temperature. Summer weather may come from Texas (very hot and humid) or the Gulf (hot and very humid). Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are frequent during summer, but usually brief, lasting no longer than an hour. Early autumn is pleasantly drier and mild, but can be hot until late October. Late autumn is rainy and cooler; precipitation peaks again in November and December. Winters are mild Average High/Low Temperatures to chilly with sporadic snowfall. Awesome Low / High thunderstorms can occur at any time of January 33oF / 50oF the year, though mainly during the spring o o months. The air quality index for Memphis July 74 F / 92 F is 11% better than the national average and the pollution index is 43% better than the Average Precipitation national average. Rain 54 in.
Snow 3 in. GEOGRAPHY
Memphis is located in the southwest corner of Tennessee and downtown rises from a bluff along the Mississippi River. The city and metro area spread out through suburbanization and several large parks were founded in the city in the early 20th century, notably Overton Park in Midtown and Shelby Farms. In 2013, USA Today readers voted Beale Street as America’s Best Iconic Street and Graceland as the Best Iconic American Attraction. The National Civil Rights Museum (at the Lorraine Motel, the site of Rev. Martin Luther King’s assassination) ranked third in the poll of national attractions. The Memphis Riverfront stretches along the Mississippi River from the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in the north, to the T. O. Fuller State Park in the south. The River Walk is a park system that connects downtown Memphis from Mississippi River Greenbelt Park in the north, to Tom Lee Park in the south.
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COST OF LIVING
Compared to the state average of Tennessee the cost of living is 7% lower than the average in Tennessee and compared to the national average it is 16% lower than. Memphis proves to be a very affordable city. Residents enjoy saving on goods and services that are 7% less expensive than the national average. Additionally, groceries are 9% less, utilities are 3% less, and transportation costs are 11% less than the national averages.
Memphis Real Estate
Median Home Purchase Price Median Monthly Rent $75,000 $895
TRANSPORTATION
Highways Interstate Highways 22, 40, 55, 240, 269 US Highways 51, 61, 64, 72, 78, 79 State Highways 14, 23, 175, 176, 385
Airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Department of Motor Vehicles 3200 E. Shelby Drive Memphis, TN 38118 http://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
From the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains to the broad banks of the Mississippi, the Volunteer State spans three distinct regions, each with its own personality. You’ll have plenty of room to stretch your legs and plant your roots. There’s plenty here to amuse and entertain you, from our legendary music and arts to our stunning scenery to the endless options for outdoor recreation. Tennessee’s music and arts pedigree is unlike any other. After all, it is the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and country music, the home of the blues and the starting point of soul. Music is only the beginning. Tennessee is legendary for breathtaking landscapes, from lush forests and crystal-clear rivers to rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountain vistas. People come from all over the world to take advantage of the state’s abundant resources for fishing, hiking, boating, cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing and more.
SPORTS
Teams NBA - Memphis Grizzlies NPSL - Memphis City FC PCL - Memphis Redbirds SPHL - Mississippi RiverKings
Major Venues AutoZone Park FedEx Forum Landers Field Memphis Int’l Raceway Tobey Field
OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE
Parks & Trails Fun on the Water Attractions Discover More
Overton Park Herb Parsons Lake Graceland memphistn.gov Shelby Farms Park Poplar Tree Lake Memphis Botanical Gardens memphistravel.com T.O. Fuller State Park Stanky Creek Memphis Zoo tnvacation.com
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SHOPPING & DINING
There’s a Reason It’s Called “Memphis Barbecue” From Kitschy to Couture
Eating in Memphis is an experience for the soul, not just the Shopping reigns supreme in Memphis, where you can check stomach. Our specialty may be barbecue (Memphis is home everything off your list. Modern malls selling the latest to more than 100 barbecue restaurants) but – make no fashions? Check. Antiques shops offering vintage goods? bones about it – dining out here doesn’t stop there. There’s Check. Funky record stores, folksy art galleries and historic Southern-style soul food, fine dining, authentic Italian department stores? Check. Even Memphis’ museums and and Mexican cuisine, burger joints, award-winning chefs, attractions have one-of-a-kind souvenirs in their gift shops. breweries, bars and local eateries serving everything from American classics to eclectic dishes.
ART & CULTURE
Memphis is much more than country, soul and blues music. There are theaters and galleries, as well as a rich history represented by its many museums.
Theaters: l Bartlett Performing Arts Center l Hattiloo Theatre l Orpheum Theatre l Theatre Memphis
Museums: l Burkle Estate Museum l Civil Rights Museum l Memphis Brooks Museum of Art l Rock N’ Soul Museum l Withers Collection Museum & Gallery
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EDUCATION IN MEMPHIS, TN
Notable Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School
Christian Brothers University Memphis City Schools Memphis, TN Schools There are 187 public schools in Memphis. The LeMoyne-Owen College average student-to-teacher ratio is less than 15:1. Memphis, TN This is better than the national average of 16:1.
Rhodes College Memphis Educational Attainment Memphis, TN High School Graduates or higher 79% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 24%
University of Memphis Contact Memphis, TN Francis E. Coe Administration Building 3890 Hickory Hill Road University of Tennessee Memphis, TN 38115 Health Science Center (901) 542-2239 Memphis, TN
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