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Convention Trade: The perfect mix for the perfect meeting location. State of the art venues and the intoxicating city vibe make Memphis the obvious choice for your next meeting or convention.

• A Perfect Harmony of Music, Attractions & Entertainment: Memphis Strikes the Right Chord as a Meeting Destination
• A Star Among Movie Locations, Memphis Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Conventions and Meetings.
• Bio-Med, Barbecue & The Blues:
• Blues, Beale and BBQ on a Budget-Memphis Style
• Rich in Culture and Musical Heritage
• The Best of The South: Memphis Has an Accent All Its Own

Consumer Story Ideas: There's a story waiting for you in Memphis. It might be on the top floor of a high rise or in the back room of a rib shack. Maybe it's at center court. Maybe it's in the Jungle Room. Maybe it's standing in the dim swirling smoke after the lights of the last set have faded. Your story is calling.

• Barbecue. However you choose to spell it (barbecue, barbeque, Bar-B-Q or BBQ) the Memphis tradition emulated all over the world is more than a way of cooking, it’s a way of life.
• Black History: From the thriving oasis of black-owned business that was Old Beale Street, to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1968, to the hundreds of artists and musicians that forever changed the face of music, the story of the African Ameri
• Celebrate the Arts in Memphis.
• Despite its reputation as a hoops hotbed, Memphis’ sports scene is anything but one dimensional
• From Beale Street to the back alleys, Memphis is teeming with great clubs, bars and venues to hear live music.
• From the musical, to the cultural, to the just plain fun, Memphis boasts a big mixed bag of themed tour options and operators that will add a touch of fun and history to any vacation.
• From towering, multilevel mega-hotels to romantic B&Bs, Memphis has a warm place to stay.
• In a city that lives and breathes BBQ, Memphis’ wide-ranging medley of culinary offerings might come as somewhat of a surprise.
• Memphis boasts thousands of acres of public parks
• Memphis is a Musical Mecca for lovers of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.
• Memphis offers more than world-famous barbecue and great music – there are over 150 events held annually.
• Memphis’ renowned music and nightclub scene might lead you to think the city doesn’t have much to offer in the way of family activities. Not so at all.
• Movies filmed in Memphis showcase the city’s unique and colorful history.
• Musical Pioneers that put Memphis on the charts.
• Rich, buttery soul food and home cooking are Memphis favorites
• The best known and lesser-known unique places to hold your meeting in Memphis.
• The Mississippi River provides a breathtaking backdrop for the Memphis skyline and a commanding view at any hour of the day.
• Whether it’s thrift-hopping down Summer Avenue, digging through dusty Midtown record bins for hidden gems or bargain hunting at any of a number of East Memphis malls, visitors with a love for shopping will find just about everything a heart desires in Mem