PULLED PORK, SAUCY BLUES, AND ONE MIGHTY RIVER. MEMPHIS DELIGHTS ALL THE SENSES.
Memphis is smack dab in the middle of the country, perched atop the mighty Mississippi, a place of singular definition. Others may try to imitate the vibe, but those who visit sing the city’s praises.
GET TO KNOW MEMPHIS
Memphis, a place of history and authentic soul. This is, after all, the heart of barbecue, blues and rock 'n' roll, Stax Records, the civil rights movement, and, of course, Elvis Presley. Join the more than 10 million guests annually to the Bluff City to experience a city unlike any other, with attractions and venues melded with authenticity and hospitality.
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Mighty Lights
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
Sun Studio
Stax Museum (Photo Credit: Dan Ball)
Graceland
Shelby Farms Park
Beale Street (Photo Credit: Craig Thompson)
Old Dominick Distillery (Photo Credit: Craig Thompson)
ACCESSIBILITY
How to get here
At the geographic center of the contiguous U.S., Memphis is conveniently located for groups to gather. The Memphis International Airport is less than 15 minutes from every major convention or meeting space in the area. With almost 100 flights in and out daily, the airport is serviced by Delta, Southwest, United, Frontier, Allegiant Air, and American Airlines. Memphis International Airport has unveiled a modernization plan which will yield larger gate areas, wider corridors and more natural light, seating, moving walkways, and amenities such as charging stations – as well a children’s play area, revamped lounges for military personnel, nursing mothers, and hospital patients and their families – resulting in a modern, convenient, state-of-the-art airport for passengers, airlines, concessionaires and other partners. Check out the nonstop destinations.
Hotels
Memphis has room for everyone. There’s the historic Peabody Hotel, with 464 rooms and beautiful mezzanine ballroom space, the intimate and upscale River Inn at Harbor Town, and the large brand hotels such Marriott, Sheraton, and Hilton, each boasting thousands of square feet in event and meeting space – not to mention the newly opened and luxuriously appointed Guest House at Graceland, fit for The King. With a recent development boom in hotel offerings in the downtown market, guests can enjoy the newly reimagined Hu. Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, Moxy Hotel, and Hotel Indigo – as well as luxurious, boutique properties at Central Station Hotel and Arrive Hotel.
Credit: Creative Studio
Renasant Convention Center
With the debut of the $200M modernization of Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center, planners and groups will discover a meeting and event facility as unique as the city that surrounds it. The 118,000-SF exhibit hall is the largest in the region and features flexible space, natural light, and river views.
MEET THE TEAM
Kasey Hunter, DMCP
Director, National Accounts
khunter@leoevents.com
Holly McElyea
Account Executive
hmcelyea@leoevents.com
Grant Ricossa
Director, Events
gricossa@leoevents.com
Taylor Clark, DMCP
Manager, Events Operations
tclark@leoevents.com