Memphis, Tennessee — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Southwest corner of Tennessee, Shelby County, USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110-120 volts AC, 60Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,234mm (48.6 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
DrMartinLutherKingJr’sBirthday
January
Commemorative events.
National Civil Rights Museums
ElvisPresleyBirthdayCelebration
Early January
Concert and parties.
Graceland
Blues First Weekend
January
Beale Street
Website: www.blues.org
BlackHistoryMonth
February
BealeStreetZydecoFestival
February
Mardi Gras Comes to Beale Street with Cajun music.
AfricainApril
April
Celebration of African culture, art and history.
Robert R Church Park
Website: www.africainapril.org
MemphisInternationalFilmFestival
April
Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center
Website: www.memphisfilmfestival.com
MemphisinMayInternationalFestival
May
Including the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest and Great Southern Food Festival.
Various venues
Website: http://memphisinmay.org
WCHandyParade &Awards
May
Awards honoring blues musicians.
MemphisItalianFestival
June
Marquette Park
Website: www.memphisitalianfestival.com
FedExStJudeGolfClassic
June
Tournament Players Club, Southwind
Website: www.fedex.com/us/sports/stjude
AutoZoneRed, White&BlueCelebration
July
Fireworks show.
Tom Lee Park
ElvisTributeWeek
Early August
Celebration of the life and work of Elvis Presley.
Throughout the city and Graceland
Mid-SouthFair
Mid September
Family event with amusement rides, food stands and other attractions.
South Fairgrounds, 940 Maxwell Boulevard
Website: www.midsouthfair.org
MemphisMusic&HeritageFestival
September
Website: www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com
SouthernHeritageClassicFootball
September
Website: www.southernheritageclassic.com
GermantownFestival
September
Cooper-YoungFestival
September
Cultural festival with art and music.
Website: www.cooperyoungfestival.com
Christmas at Graceland
December
