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re: things to do in Memphis

Posted on 7/8/15 at 11:52 pm to
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
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Posted on 7/8/15 at 11:52 pm to
Dinner, bar, Redbirds game...?
Posted by Dorothy
Munchkinland
Member since Oct 2008
18154 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 1:14 am to
Go see the Nathan Bedford Forrest monument before it disappears.

Don't venture too far south of Beale St.
Posted by EastBankTiger
A little west of Hoover Dam
Member since Dec 2003
21574 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 1:33 am to
B.B. King's on Beale for the music

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is just off of Beale. Tons of good drafts there.

It's not really "fine dining" but Brother Juniper's by the University of Memphis is great for breakfast.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 1:44 am to
If you like cheesecake then go to the Cheesecake Corner by the Civil Rights Museum. The service is pretty bad, but the cheesecake is the best I've ever had.

It's kind of a soup nazi experience
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68160 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:08 am to
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things to do in Memphis

Either keep on driving or don't get off the plane.
Posted by Ancient Astronaut
Member since May 2015
36231 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:26 am to
Mud Island ...
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
61466 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:29 am to
quote:

Memphis is an underrated town.


Spent a lot of time in Memphis when my nephew was in St Jude's. Outside of the zoo and the hospital, Memphis is a shite stain.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
95699 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:32 am to
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is just off of Beale. Tons of good drafts there.


This place is mediocre and a chain. The fact that it's seriously mentioned proves how bad Memphis is
This post was edited on 7/9/15 at 6:42 am
Posted by Indfanfromcol
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
14773 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:38 am to
Central BBQ for wet ribs
Corkys for dry ribs
Rendezvous for bbq nachos
Coletta's for bbq pizza (not like any kind of bbq pizza you have had before. Go risk getting shot to go to the one on south parkway. Alot of history, especially with Elvis at that location)

My family has always lived in Memphis, but not once have I been to Graceland but heard it was interesting. Bass Pro shop is amazing. Its not like they have more than the other stores, but it's so massive. Cost $5 to take the elevator up to the top before 4 PM, $10 afterwards. Not sure if its free though if you go to their restaurant though.

My brother goes to law school, and they do a law review which is just going out to bars. I went before, and there are a lot of nice bars outside of beale street, just can't think of them off the top of my head. Of course, there is also Silky's that has that bucket of liquor drink.
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
26366 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 6:59 am to
Elvis old home is in a neighborhood appropriated called "Whitehaven" Please go out there and post when you find anything white.
Posted by Revelator
Member since Nov 2008
60967 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:00 am to
Dig up bodies of confederate war generals!
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:16 am to
Listen to Three 6 Mafia
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53268 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:18 am to
Dig up Forrest. I hear that is a popular activity.
Posted by Larry
Collierville, TN
Member since Jul 2004
5479 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:22 am to
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-For nicer dining, check out Hog & Hominy and Restaurant Iris.
-Midtown Memphis has some good bars and restaurants.
-Wiseacre Brewing, Tennessee Brewery, Hammer & Ale are all cool bars.
-Gus's fried chicken, Leonard's BBQ, and Central BBQ (by the Civil Rights Museum) are great.
-Check out Overton Park/Memphis zoo, The Peabody, and a baseball game if they are playing.
-If you want a real late night, hit up Raiford's Disco.

Enjoy. Memphis is an underrated town.



Agree with all this. Check out Flight if you want a really good meal but don't want to leave downtown. If you're down to travel a little than I would go for Hog and Hominy
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:25 am to
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Spent a lot of time in Memphis when my nephew was in St Jude's. Outside of the zoo and the hospital, Memphis is a shite stain.


If you can't have a good time in Memphis, that is on you

Awesome town
Posted by Sheep
Neither here nor there
Member since Jun 2007
19691 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:26 am to
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Central BBQ for wet ribs
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:26 am to
Tops BBQ, not fine dining

But fit for a Mexican
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:27 am to
quote:

My brother goes to law school, and they do a law review which is just going out to bars. I went before, and there are a lot of nice bars outside of beale street, just can't think of them off the top of my head. Of course, there is also Silky's that has that bucket of liquor drink.


Bardog is right there which is one of my favorite bars anywhere. Some nice places off main street too.

Went a few weekends ago and am flying back late August for a charity and drinking event
Posted by Indfanfromcol
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
14773 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 7:56 am to
I actually think I remember Bardog and it being one of the better bars.

My highest recommendation will always be Coletta's for bbq pizza though. Back when they still granted you whatever meal you wanted for your last meal on death row, that would have been it for me. Its less a pizza and more pulled pork slathered and baked with bbq sauce on bread with cheese baked in too. Might not sound 100% delicious the way I'm describing it, but I do hope that bbq pizza is the last thing I eat before dying.
Posted by Meaux Bettah
Tiger Nation
Member since Nov 2011
2591 posts
Posted on 7/9/15 at 8:01 am to
Bar Dog
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