1. In Memphis, Opportunity Is Just Around The Corner
According to
Glassdoor’s Top 25 Best Cities For Jobs,
Memphis ranks as the #18 best city for finding employment, meaning there are opportunities everywhere you look in Memphis. Woot!
2. And You’re Going To Have A Lot Of Extra Cash To Spend
According to City Data, the cost of living index is substantially lower than your typical U.S. city, so you’re going to have a whole lot more money to spend on fresh produce at the farmer’s market, Blues concerts, and Memphis BBQ.
3. People In Memphis Are Wonderfully Unique
Memphis locals are 100% genuine. Whether they’re rocking out to some classic Blues on Beale Street, driving wonderfully weird, painted cars around the city, artistically expressing themselves through painted murals, or building a 321 foot tall pyramid, Memphis folks stay true to who they are.
4. So Unique That You’ll Probably Meet Someone Whose Grandmother Knew Elvis
Everyone knows someone whose grandmother knew Elvis, had a milkshake with him one time, went to school with him, etc. Memphis is his hometown after all.
5. Memphis Is Also The Birthplace Of The Blues
Everyone knows that Memphis is the birthplace of Blues. There are obviously some great spots on Beale street to hear classic Memphis blues, but if you’re looking for the hidden, dive joints then get in with the locals and find out all the secret spots.
6. Memphis Has More Than Its Share Of Famous Folks
There must be something magical in the water in Memphis because everyone out of that city seems to make it big.
Whether they’re huge music stars like Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, or Justin Timberlake, or famous actors and actresses like Morgan Freeman and Ginnifer Goodwin, Memphians know a thing or two about how to achieve stardom.
7. The Memphis Food Trucks Will Blow You Away
What could be better than having all of the most delicious, lick-your-fingers-clean food all in one place at an epic food truck event almost every week? The correct answer is: Nothing.
8. And You’re Going To Exclusively Drink Ghost River
Memphis’s craft beer scene is thriving because of awesome places like Ghost River Brewing Company. Stop by for a tour, a tasting, or just pick a cold one up at your favorite watering hole.
9. Overton Park Will Be Your New Happy Place
When you’re living in an urban environment, sometimes its hard to find an oasis of peace and calm. But that is not the case in Memphis.
Memphis is home to some gorgeous parks, one of which is Overton Park. It has some of the most beautiful trees you’ll ever see in your life.
10. You Haven’t Tried Real BBQ Pork Until You’ve Been To Memphis
You may think you know all there is to know about BBQ, but once you get to Memphis, the Memphians will set you straight.
Memphis-style barbecue is mostly pork, usually ribs and shoulders, slow cooked in a pit and prepared dry-rubbed with salt and spices. And in Memphis, they don’t need barbecue sauce. The meat is so flavorful that sauce would just get in the way.
11. Memphis Is So Serious About Pork, They Even Host The World Championships For Barbeque
Guinness Book of World Records gave Memphis the title of world’s largest pork barbeque competition. They have over 250 teams compete from 20 plus states, and even some international folks. The championships are basically one large pork festival, AKA BBQ pork heaven.
12.You Better Be Into Sports Or You Probably Won’t Fit In Here
If you’re going to be living in Memphis, then you’ve got to get serious about sports, both professional and collegiate. Everyone is all about the University of Memphis Tigers and the NBA team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams bring the city together for epic sporting events.
13. And The Southern Heritage Classic Is About To Be Your New Favorite “Holiday”
Every year, the University of Tennessee Tigers and the Jackson State University Tigers play against each other at the Liberty Memorial Stadium. It’s three days of beer, tailgating, concerts, and parties and is one of the largest sporting events in Memphis.
14. Beale Street (When It Isn’t Tourist Season) Has The Three B’s: Beer, Blues, And Barbecue
Beale Street can get a bad rep sometimes for being too “touristy”, but if you know when to go this can also be a great spot to get all three of your Memphis B’s.
Some of the best BBQ restaurants are on Beale Street, as well as some great blues music venues and, obviously, amazing bars with craft beers on tap.
15. And It’s Also The Place To Go For The Beale Street Music Festival
The Beale Street Music Festival is an annual event that celebrates all genres of music. Because Memphis is such an eclectic, musical city, the event truly showcases all the types of music that are meaningful to Memphis, like blues, rock n’ roll, jazz, and hip hop.
16. Memphis Is A Painted City
The people in Memphis are artistic as heck. You can’t walk down a city street without seeing a beautiful painted mural on at least one building. The art of the city streets is how Memphians express themselves and their experiences living in Memphis.
17. In Memphis, Carnival Food Is Year-Round…
Carnival Foods is the most amazing food spot in Memphis. It’s carnival food to the umpteenth degree, like funnel cake and fried oreos. And the best part is that it’s year round. No more waiting for state fairs to get your fried food fix!
18. You Better Own A Bicycle If You’re Moving To Memphis
Memphis is all about the Greenline, a seven-mile stretch of gorgeous nature path that runs from Tillman to Shelby Farms. You can bike it, walk it, or skate it, but no matter what you’re going to soak up a Memphis experience like none other.
19. There’s Nothing Quite Like Seeing Downtown From A Riverboat
No matter how touristy it might seem, there’s still nothing quite like being out on a riverboat and getting a perfect view of downtown Memphis at sunset. It’ll be sure to take your breath away.
20. The People In Memphis Have No Time For Haters
Memphians LOVE their city. They love the people, they love the food, they love the music, and they love how all of these things move the spirit and soul of Memphis in beautiful and unique ways.
