50 things in the 901, refreshed daily.
Updated Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A new shuffle of essential Memphis links — music venues, BBQ joints, museums, parks, sports and events. Bookmark it, ride with us to any of them.
Overton Park
342 acres of old-growth forest, the Zoo, Levitt Shell and Brooks Museum.
Central BBQ
Local favorite for dry-rub ribs, pulled pork and nachos.
Shelby Farms Park
One of the largest urban parks in the country — bike, paddle, picnic.
Memphis Farmers Market
Saturday market downtown at Central Station — May through October.
The Arcade Restaurant
Memphis's oldest cafe — sweet potato pancakes since 1919.
Soul Fish Cafe
Catfish, po'boys and southern plates across three Memphis locations.
Pink Palace Museum
Science, history and IMAX in a former mansion.
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Smithsonian-curated history of the music that changed America.
Memphis Botanic Garden
96 acres of themed gardens and the Live at the Garden concert series.
Mud Island River Park
Scale model of the Mississippi River and panoramic downtown views.
Wiseacre Brewing
Award-winning brewery with two Memphis taprooms.
Beale Street Live Music
America's most iconic blues strip — open nightly with rotating live acts.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Impressionist art set in 17 acres of curated gardens.
Peabody Hotel Duck March
11am & 5pm daily — the ducks march through the lobby on a red carpet.
Big River Crossing
Walk or bike the longest public pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi.
Crosstown Concourse
Iconic Sears building reborn as a vertical urban village.
Memphis Zoo
Top-ranked zoo with pandas, big cats and the Teton Trek.
Orpheum Theatre
Historic 1928 theatre hosting Broadway tours and concerts.
Levitt Shell Free Concerts
Free outdoor concerts in Overton Park — where Elvis played his first paid show.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Soulsville USA — the legendary home of Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.
Brooks Museum of Art
Tennessee's oldest and largest art museum.
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Downtown alley institution famous since 1948 for charcoal ribs.
Visit Memphis Calendar
The city's official calendar of festivals, concerts and family events.
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
32-story pyramid with hotel, bowling and the Lookout observation deck.
Choose901 Things to Do
Local-first guide to weekend happenings around the 901.
Cooper-Young District
Bohemian neighborhood packed with restaurants, bars and indie shops.
Memphis Magazine
Long-form features on city culture, food and people.
Daily Memphian
Nonprofit daily covering local news, sports and arts.
I Love Memphis Blog
Holly Whitfield's long-running insider guide to all things Memphis.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Honoring the legends who built Memphis's sound.
Cozy Corner BBQ
Cornish hen and bologna sandwiches in a beloved neighborhood spot.
Memphis Riverboats
Sightseeing and dinner cruises on the Mississippi River.
Memphis Redbirds Baseball
Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Crosstown Theater
Indie film, intimate concerts and spoken word at Crosstown Concourse.
Commercial Appeal
Memphis's daily newspaper since 1841.
National Civil Rights Museum
Built at the Lorraine Motel — a must-visit landmark of American history.
Memphis Trolley
Historic trolley loops downtown along Main Street and Riverside.
Memphis Made Brewing
Cooper-Young taproom pouring small-batch Memphis-made beer.
AutoZone Park Events
Downtown ballpark home to Redbirds and 901 FC.
Memphis 901 FC Soccer
USL Championship matches at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA)
Catch the Grit & Grind at FedExForum downtown.
Overton Square
Midtown's entertainment district — theatres, dining and live music.
Memphis Tigers Football
AAC powerhouse playing at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
The spicy-batter fried chicken that started in Mason, TN.
South Main Arts District
Trolley line, galleries, and the monthly South Main Trolley Tour.
Memphis Flyer Calendar
Alt-weekly's deep listings — live music, art openings, comedy and more.
Graceland
Tour the King's mansion, jets, and the Elvis Presley Memorial.
FedExForum Events
Major concerts, comedy and Grizzlies home games.
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
Burkle Estate — a documented stop on the Underground Railroad.
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Modernized concourse B — Palmoore meets you curbside or inside.
Payne's Bar-B-Que
Chopped pork sandwich with mustard slaw — a Memphis essential.
Sun Studio Tour
Where Elvis, Johnny Cash and B.B. King first cut records.