Memphis, TN, USA

Memphis is the county seat of Shelby County and one of the largest and most populous cities in the state of Tennessee, United States. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state, along the eastern banks of the Mississippi River. Known for its scenic riverfront setting, Memphis is a major cultural, economic, and tourism center of the region.

The city has deep historical roots, with its early development closely connected to Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Today, Memphis serves as a hub for manufacturing, services, and business, and is widely recognized for its rich musical heritage, vibrant cultural life, and year-round events.

Memphis is also an important educational center, home to institutions such as the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, and the Memphis College of Art. Major attractions and points of interest in the city include the National Civil Rights Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Graceland, the Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum, the Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium, Elmwood Cemetery, Martin Luther King, Jr. Riverside Park, Overton Park, Tom Lee Park, Cooper-Young Historic District, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Memphis Pyramid, the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Beale Street, the Orpheum Theatre, Mud Island Park, and the New Daisy Theatre.

Memphis International Airport is located 10 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, providing air connections to domestic and international destinations.