I'll be honest--I am not what anyone would describe as an "outdoorsy person." My idea of nature is…read moreusually parking close to the entrance. But my wife wanted to visit the Memphis Botanic Garden for her birthday, and somehow this place turned me into a calm, peaceful woodland citizen for a few hours. First off, the weather was absolutely perfect, which already gives nature a huge advantage. Then you walk the grounds and realize this place is legitimately beautiful. Ducks casually living their best lives, koi fish gliding through the water like they pay property taxes there, birds chirping, flowers everywhere, waterfalls and water features--it's like stress gets checked at the front gate with your $12 admission fee. And let's not overlook the fact that there were food trucks... and one of them was selling cocktails. Suddenly being outside didn't seem so unreasonable anymore. What surprised me most was how peaceful the entire experience felt. It genuinely pulls you away from the noise of everyday life and drops you into this quiet little zen mode you didn't know you needed. Also, if you're planning a wedding or outdoor event, this place is loaded with gorgeous spots that look like they came straight out of a magazine. Seriously, every few steps felt like another "this would be an amazing wedding photo" moment. When the weather cooperates, this place is hard to beat as a happy place. Even for people like me who normally consider "the outdoors" a temporary inconvenience.

This is one of the best things that we have in Memphis! If you are here to visit, or if you live…read morehere and have never been, I highly recommend this place for a sunny day visit. If you haven't been in a while, get your butt in here and buy a membership. Then come whenever you have a free minute. It's like you aren't in the center of the city when you are here. An oasis, if you will... They have tons of different gardens with blooms that happen all throughout the year. I love the hasta garden and the big springtime daffodil blooms! There is also a very nice rose garden that is full of beautiful blooms all summer long! I love everything about this place! One of the most elegant weddings I have ever attended was held here! There was a freaking shrimp tree! Who has a shrimp tree!! Mary does, that's who!! Between the gardens themselves, the awesome event venues this place houses, and the killer live music stage that's also here. It has it all! They have done a great job over the years growing and making this place relevant and useful for the citizens and visiting folks. They have plant sales, plant exhibits, art exhibit, and so much more here! The Orchid exhibit is one of the coolest plant based wonders I have ever seen. I did not know there were so many varieties of Orchids in the world. Seriously.... Seek it out and go check it out!! All of the staff have been great! From the little old ladies at the desk, to the groundskeepers you run into. All super friendly and seem happy to be there. They even have Mempops here most of the time and I have seen some other small food truck type options here as well. '26 - 15

Cool theater. Great spot for indie movies and a good selection of food for a movie theater. Love…read moregoing to this place!

Great films and grown ups as the audience. I wish there were more food options but otherwise, it's…read moregreat.

I was here last night with my book club watching the very first book we read together. It was truly…read more10/10. We ordered our tickets ahead of time and sat up top. It was a little warmer than usual felt like there was no ac but that didn't take away from the experience. Everything else was good. They have a bar inside as well.

The seating is very comfortable; plenty of room…read more Concessions are hit or miss: candy and popcorn are fine (although I didn't see the butter topping dispenser on my side of the lobby); the hot dog was a total ripoff. The bun was as hard as a rock, and the hot dog itself was mediocre. Don't waste your money. Staff: another mixed bag; ticket seller and ticket taker were pleasant; first person at concession stand looked like I disrupted her whole day by ordering food; second person was much more pleasant. For the money it costs to see a movie and get food, I expect the people to at least be courteous (most were), and the food needs to at least be edible.

The Memphis Italian Fest has been offering a eclectic variety of vendors,cooking demos &…read moreentertainment since 1989. Leaving festival-goers with a wonderful experience Memphians & visitors alike will remember for a lifetime that they'll return next year for another wonderful experience. When it comes to Festivals in the Memphis area i've always enjoyed The Memphis Italian Festival compared to Music Fest & a variety of others which seem to offer very little or nothing in entertainment value. This is the one festival I look forward to every year as I enjoy the games vendors, food, family & fun every last weekend in May. Whenever I attend festivals such as the Memphis Italian Festival. I'm always going around to each vendor & see what each vendor offers. I'm always left amazed discovering a vendor that I've never heard about before. The vendors I discovered in years past I still shop with some of them or refer them by word of mouth like here on Yelp or social media outlets. What also impresses me being & is a highlight for me would be the cooking demos & every year they start out with last year's sauce winners who'll do a cooking demo of their favorite Italian dish. When the demonstration is over audience members get to sample what was cooked by the cooking team. When the cooking team is done they'll be a local restaurant ready to give the audience a demonstration of their dish. The chefs from the restaurant that are representing will show everyone how they cook their appetizers or entrees. After they've finished showing the audience on how they made their dish everyone gets to sample what was cooked & enjoy it. The biggest closer to a majority of Festivals would be the bands they've asked to perform for festival-goers. Every year Memphis Italian Fest will always have a big name band perform at the end of the night closing out the festival. This year's band happened to be Ingram Hill & I thoroughly enjoyed the show as they're my favorite band. Every year is hit or miss when it comes to the music acts but for the past 3 years I've enjoyed Gin blossom Train and of course Ingram Hill. That's just a small variety of what is offered & I would recommend to anyone looking for a simple inexpensive ($10-$15 admission) festival to attend. This would be the festival to enjoy with your family and friends. I have thoroughly enjoyed it every year regardless of what some yelpers on here had to say comparing it to other festivals in a unfair comparison. I would like to say in closing enjoy the festivities & make memories with others around you to remember for a lifetime Be sure to like Memphis Italian Festival on FB and tell a friend. https://www.facebook.com/MemphisItalianFestival/

My new favorite festival! And not just because I got to judge aka eat delicious free food all day…read more This baby has A LOT going on and there is absolutely no way you can be bored. Between the music, dancing, vendors, contests, and FOOOOOOD, I wanted to spend the whole weekend here. Yeah, it might rain, but this is Memphis and it is May...so you kinda expect it...and deal with it. Plus, it gives you the chance to wear those cute rain boots you bought for 50% off that one time. If you haven't been, you're missing out so remedy it ASAP. Go ahead and put it on your calendar since it only happens ONCE A YEAR!!!!

Beautiful and free! We went to take a walk around the tulip garden and also to see the "Black…read moreArtists in America" exhibit before it leaves. The tulips were soooo pretty and the art was great. Several pieces moved me deeply. Love the creativity. We got there just after opening. Easy to find parking and after we did our check-in, we were free to roam at our own pace. Visited the cafe and got a yummy iced matcha latte. Very peaceful, beautiful grounds. Well kept. We will definitely be back. Can't wait to see what other art exhibits come and go. All the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Definitely worth the visit.

Simply love coming out to the Dixon Gardens and Museum!! The tulips are blooming a d they are…read morestunning. The hostess is always nice and kind. Entrance is free but memberships are available. I took a walk to see more than 40,000 tulips. Bring your family or friends. Have a picnic on the lawn. Great place to relax and chill. I will return for sure! I had a wonderful experience! Two or rather ten thumbs up!

Great venue...and so nice to be outside and listening to "live" music again with real people around…read moreyou!!! Event staff pleasant and efficient...no outside food or water allowed at this point...and they check! Seating currently is at half capacity...which is cool. Food trucks and 3 bars that i noticed (limited drink menu but covers the basics with one "speciality" drink)...event could benefit from a little more food truck variety in the cuisine-last night there were 3/4 "mexican variation"...nothing really "lite" plate... minimal if at all, veg or vegan. Soundcheck...we were "front row"...a little too close to really be a valid judge...it was great...but vocals sometimes got lost in the instruments from where i sat - not an accoustic critique at all so you know. Parking was the bomb...honestly, i was having heart palpitations driving over...been to these things before where you cannot get out sometimes until "everyone" leaves and its dark thirty and your car finally frees up...NOT the case here...beautifully executed...in and out was easy / breezy!! Music there has a hard stop at 9:30...its an enjoyable early summer evening of entertainment and fresh air...in "the garden". So plan ahead...Great Summer line-up, get your tickets today

Memphis Botanic Garden is already my top Memphis attraction (how strange is it we go to a city to…read moresee what it could look like without a city?) "Live at the Garden" is equally great! This was the first time attending a show. Dennis DeYoung of STYX fame (another Chicagoan, just gotta' say) put on an incredible show, made even better by the garden surroundings and fireworks. We purchased the "Lawn" tickets, a real bargain as large screens provide a great view. The sound system was high quality at comfortable levels. As you would expect, not a rowdy crowd. In my estimate most qualified for an AARP membership, not a bad thing though. These people are experts at living (you will likely see your dentist in the crowd for example) I always mocked whatever GM vehicle, road-tripping past me on the Interstate with a "hanging clothes bar" across the vacant back seat; then I got one, these people are GENIUSES! Apologies for the life experience tangent. Suuuuper laid back. Coolers full of snacks and adult beverages are welcome inside after an inspection. We went to Memphis' new Trader Joe's (finally) and loaded up on treats. If you have a cooler with wheels, or a wagon, bring it for the long walk. Folding chairs, blankets, insect repellent, sunscreen, some had little battery operated fans to stay cool. If you don't feel like carrying in food and drinks, vendors are on site to sell everything you need. Parking was free (check the maps re: the lot locations). TIP: Back into your parking space, makes it easier to get out, and farther is better, as you are nearer the exit. Hope to catch another show here! Approved!

Art on Tap is a lot of fun! Tickets are $50 or $40 for Dixon members or free for Young at Art…read moremembers. YAA is a membership level at the Dixon for 25 to 40 years olds, membership is $100 annually or $150 per couple. It's a great deal because art on tap is not the only party, there is usually one in March and one in the summer plus you can visit the Dixon anytime you want. This event in particular is a beer tasting. For an additional $10 you can also taste wines. In years past there were home brewers and microbreweries, now it's mostly distributors and a few local places, still good if you like beer. There's also various food vendors but the food does run out fast so if you're not going to get there early don't arrive on an empty stomach. They do not allow beverages inside the galleries but there's a large auditorium that usually party of the party if you need to cool down inside.

Art on Tap is a super fun event hosted by the Young at Art group at Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Each…read moreyear, the Dixon brings a variety of brews for guests to sample, as well as great entertainment and exceptional food. The atmosphere is young and hip, as Young at Art caters to the Under 40 crowd interested in the art world. The galleries are open for viewing (but don't even try to take your beer through them), as well as acres of beautiful gardens. Try cuisine from Bardog, Jim 'n Nick's BBQ, L' École Culinaire, McAlister's Deli and PaPa Pia's. Admission is $40 for Dixon members and $50 for non-members. You may gain free admission by joining Young at Art.

My personal preference for convenience, location, wise for me and comfort. The Ridgeway and…read moreParadiso. Great service as always at the Ridgeway. Very interesting film Irish accesses film. We had lots to talk about. Totally different from Frankenstein, which we really enjoyed it very much thank you.

I went to malco ridgeway recently. I was given one seat…read moreoption to a non sold out movie. it is ridiculous that you cannot sit where you like. Employees at the concession stand took more interest in carrying on conversations with co workers rather than wait on customers. This use to be my favorite movie theatre but will never return.