Downtown Memphis is home to some of the most iconic and recognizable assets of Memphis. There’s the breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, the Peabody Hotel and their famous daily duck walk, the National Civil Rights Museum, world-famous Beale Street, the FedEx Forum, Auto Zone Park, the Orpheum Theatre, Clayborn Temple, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Bass Pro Pyramid and so much more.
Whether you’re a tourist or a lifelong resident, downtown Memphis has something for everyone. This is where you’ll see the best of our Memphis charm that makes sure no one is a stranger here. From our on-the-street ambassadors known as the Blue Suede Brigade, to bankers, to small business owners, students, and street musicians – we’re all family here.
There are nine individual areas inside downtown Memphis: Mud Island, a resort-like community where 5,000 people live just a stone’s throw from the Mississippi River; Uptown, which is just east of Mud Island and has been transformed with new housing; the Pinch District, which is home to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Bass Pro Outdoor World; the Core/ Civic Center, which has traditional tall buildings housing businesses and residential spaces and represents where Memphis was born; Victorian Village is a historic area once known as “Millionaire’s Row” because of the many mansions in the area; the Edge District that lies between Sun Studio and Auto Zone Park and is seeing a resurgence with new businesses; the Medical District, where 30,000 professionals work in various medical capacities and 7,800 students attend the medical schools; World-famous Beale Street which is flanked by The Orpheum Theatre and the FedEx Forum; and finally South Main Historic Arts District, which was recently voted one of the most stylish streets in America by Thrillist.
Businesses headquartered downtown include AutoZone and ServiceMaster, and there are tons of restaurants and shops to keep you busy today. Visit downtownmemphis.com to learn more.
