1. Everyone Knows Someone Who Works At FedEx
If you live in Memphis and you don’t know someone who works at FedEx, you’re the person who works at FedEx.
2. Memphians Will Take Their Grudge Against John Calipari To Their Graves
The story of John Calipari and the University of Memphis Tigers is like any story about a bad breakup. All he needs to know is that he’s not getting his hoodie or his DVDs back.
3. At Least One Of Your Friends Has A Justin Timberlake Sighting Story
It might have been Justin Timberlake visiting his childhood home, or it might have just been some blonde guy with a beard and a fedora. They’re not totally sure.
4. Every Memphian Grandparent Loves Playing Six Degrees Of Elvis Presley
If you live in Memphis, your grandma probably insists her second cousin’s sister’s friend’s daughter went to school with Elvis.
5. You Call Everyone “Bruh” Regardless Of Gender
It can also be used as an expression of excitement, disbelief, or empathy. It’s a very versatile word.
6. Avoid Poplar Avenue At All Costs
If you were playing a game of Would You Rather and one of the answers was, “or drive on Poplar Avenue,” you would pick the other answer. No matter how gruesome it was. Always the other answer.
7. Only Tourists Go To Graceland
You’ve been meaning to go for the last seven years or so. You’ll get to it. Maybe. Someday.
8. The Tap Water Is Better Than Bottled
Memphi Sands Aquifer provides some of the cleanest and sweetest tasting water in the world. It’s not just good for drinking—it’s so clean that it’s also used to make vaccines.
9. Jerry’s Sno Cones Is Basically The Pinkberry Of Memphis
These are not ordinary sno cones. These are snow cones taken to the next level—a level with delicious flavors, mysterious food coloring choices, and soft serve on top.
10. If A Bar Doesn’t Serve Ghost River On Tap It’s Not A Bar Worth Going To
Memphians love this local brewery. This place makes beers using water from the Memphis Sands Aquifer, so it’s not surprising that they taste so good.
Did we miss anything? Tell us what’s unique about Memphis in the comments below! 
