Memphis, TN
by: Karen Guerrero
Why you should visit?
The city of Memphis is one of the best know cities in Tennessee. Its located in the western corner, with over 6555,155 people living in it. The weather in Memphis is pretty good. During summer it really isn't that hot. During the winter it usually snows about 1-2 inches. This particular city is known for the birth of the rock and roll music. Its famous for the well-know Elvis Presley, the king of the blues.
History of Memphis
The city was discovered in 1514 by the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto. Later on, the city was founded in 1819 and was the most largest cotton and lumber industry.
Famous Attractions and Intertanment
Many people know the city of Memphis for its music, however its also famous for its beautiful gardens. Espicially the Dixon and botanic central gardens.
Restraunts and Places - Downtown Memphis
Some places you want to visit in Memphis is in downtown. One of the famous streets is Beale Street were you can find one of the best restaurants and attractions.
Memphis Zoo
Over 200 people visit Memphis Zoo everyday. Many habitats and furry little creatures.
More info: http://memphiszoo.org/
The Majestic Grille
One of the 5-star restaurants in downtown Memphis. Know for the 5 star food and luxury, and for a good price.
To find more info :http://majesticgrille.com/
Memphis sun Studio
Memphis Sun Studio is probably the most famous Studio in Memphis. It was the first ever studio to record rock music in Tennessee.
More info: http://www.sunstudio.com/plan-your-tour/
Sports
Although, Memphis is the rock in roll city it also has its activity of sports. It has like any other sports .. Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball etc. For example: The Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association is the only one of the "Big Four" major sports leagues in the city. Another example are the Memphis Panthers an amateur football team that plays in the North American Football League.
People you might see in Memphis.
Although Memphis isn't the most biggest city in the state, many famous artists or musicians visit here time to time. However, theirs probably only one person in particular that you'll want to see.. and that is the rock and roll legend; Elvis Presley. The man that invented the blues.
There's other famous artist that visit this city too. For Example: Justin Timberlake who was actually born in this city and the famous rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, who's father was born in Memphis .
Hotels and Transportation
there's many ways to go place to place in Memphis... but one of the most common thing is by going on the bus car or even walking! Other than walking you can go car or by subway.
Hotels are all scattered in Memphis, but one of the best luxury hotels you want to stay is the river inn harbor tower, the Peabody hotel or Madison hotel.
Here are the websites: http://www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury-hotels/292/north-america/united-states-south/memphis-tn