A black culture destination par excellence, Memphis boasts National Civil Rights Museum, an HBCU, black theatre, barbecue, rib-sticking Soul Food and Soul Music culture that have enriched world.

History
A Black millionaire saved the city after an 1878 epidemic nearly killed it

Cultural Sites
The National Civil Rights Museum and STAX Museum should highlight your itinerary

Restaurants & Nightclubs
The city’s soulful dining options intersect Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi traditions

A Neely Interstate BBQ plate; (c) Dave Darnell/Memphis CVB

Memphis Barbecue
Memphis Barbecue tradition is pork-based and best expressed at Memphis in May Festival.

Memphis Food & Music by Cuisine Noir Magazine
Here’s another look at the city’s Food and Music by our partner

Historic Sites
Auction Square, Burkle Estate Slavehaven, and WDIA Ratio Station will stir your emotions

The Last Days of MLK
A chapter in understanding Black Culture must include Dr. Kings days here

Beale Street
Few streets in America instantly conjure up good times like Beale

Thomas Dorsey of Soul Of America at STAX Records Museum

Rock n’ Roll
The backstory is as complex as it is interesting for this Black-invented music genre

STAX Records Impact on Soul Music
STAX ranks with Motown for meteoric impact uplifting Black Music

General Attractions
Graceland continues to hold magnetic appeal to Elvis Presley fans

Family Attractions
One unique attraction is Mud Island River Park along the Mississippi

Shops & Galleries
Most attractive hops are sprinkled along Main Street and Beale Street

Temple of Deliverance Church Of God In Christ, Memphis; (c) Soul Of America

Places of Worship
Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ is a must visit for devoted Christians

Arts
Rock & Soul Museum is an amalgam of Southern Music and heritage for all ages

Blues and Early R&B
Notable legends elevated the city to international music status