My friend visited me in Memphis, so I took her to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid…read more The interior has a really cool wilderness theme and feels way more grand and unique than a typical Bass Pro store. We also went up to the observation deck at the top, which was such a fun experience. The view over the city and the Mississippi River was amazing. The only thing I wish is that we had gone at sunset. It would've been even more beautiful. A Must-Visit for friend visiting!

Visiting the pyramid is a great way to spend an hour or two. We were curious and didn't know what…read moreto expect, but we had fun walking around! There are lots of fish (BIG fish!), crocodiles and more! There's an aquarium too. It's a typical Bass Pro Shop... but on steroids! You can buy almost anything sports or outdoor related here. Boats, fishing gear, camping gear, apparel... there's a fudge shop too. You can eat at Mark and Donny Walhburg's restaurant or stay in the on-site hotel! We didn't take the elevator up to the top for the outdoor balcony view. As of October 2025 it's $8 a person to ride up. Easy to get to and free parking!

This historical site is just a small park. It is good for taking pictures and reading a little…read moreabout history. It is pet friendly and has a few parking spots. It is not large, therefore if you are looking for a place to walk or run, then don't come here.

A quiet little neighborhood in the heart of Germantown holds a treasure from the past. If you're…read moreinto history or the civil war and in the Germantown area at least stop and look. There is not a lot to see but the diagrams on the signs will carry your imagination into the past. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place but definitely something I would visit if lived in the area.

This plaque pays tribute to the 1,547 people who died aboard the Steamer Sultana back in 1865…read more We must remember our history and that which led us to here.

Strange to see this marker in front of our hotel. I didn't realize Piggly Wiggly is from Memphis &…read morethey were America's first true self-service grocery store . Clarence Saunders founded the supermarket in Memphis, in 1916. In grocery stores of that time, shoppers presented their orders to clerks who then gathered the goods from the store shelves. Saunders, a dynamic & innovative man, noticed that this method resulted in time and expense wasted, so he came up with an unheard-of solution that would revolutionize the entire grocery industry. He created a way for shoppers to serve themselves. Piggy Wiggly supermarkets are still in business today.

The Piggly Wiggly marker in downtown Memphis may not seem like much at first glance--just a humble…read moreplaque outside a historic storefront--but for anyone who's ever set foot in a modern grocery store, it's where the whole thing began. This was the site of the world's first self-service grocery store, opened by Clarence Saunders in 1916. Before this place, shopping meant handing your list to a clerk who fetched your items. But Saunders changed everything, letting customers roam the aisles, pick their own goods, and--revolutionary idea--read price tags. Standing there, you can almost picture early shoppers wandering through the aisles for the first time, baskets in hand, probably confused and delighted. It's a quiet spot on a busy street, easy to miss if you're rushing--but if you pause, it feels like standing at the start of something massive. Like someone invented not just a store, but a way of life. It's not flashy, but it's sacred ground for retail nerds, Southern storytellers, and anyone who ever enjoyed impulse-buying snacks at checkout. The Piggly Wiggly marker is a tribute to bold ideas and grocery carts--who knew a grocery store could have so much history?

I love this library! There is a huge selection of books in each genre and 4 huge floors of children…read moreand adult books. Their children's section is especially really nice with lots of fun activities/story times, a huge selection of books, a reading house and a play area. The only reason they get 4 stars is because the front desk staff / librarians at the front are pretty grumpy or rude most times I visit. Visitors who come to the library also vary greatly in friendliness and I've lately encountered many rude patrons.

You can never go wrong with a library. It's a great place to encourage literacy at any age. This…read morelocation has 4 floors, including areas exclusively catered to young children and teens. There is a bargain bookstore and meeting rooms on the first floor, with study rooms, computers, and work areas on each floor. The library also has weekly and monthly meetups, activities, services that are helpful and supportive to the Memphis community.

Thomas Edison got around - I've been to his winter estate in Fort Myers and elsewhere. But before…read morehe was the famed inventor and friend to other rich philanthropists, he spent time here in Memphis. This marker near Court Square Park points out some of his time here in Memphis. It reads, "In 1865-66 Edison was military telegraph operator with the Federal occupation army, working in a building formerly at the east corner of North Court and November 6 Streets, and boarding next door. Trying to invent an auto-repeat key, he managed to connect New Orleans with New York directly for the first time after the war. As a result, he was discharged by a jealous superior, and he left Memphis." This is marker number 4E-69 and was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. There is metered street parking nearby. [Review 19850 overall - 402 in Tennessee - 823 of 2023.]

This is a newly developed Civic Center in the Raleigh area of Memphis, Tn. Formerly the Raleigh…read moreSprings Mall, this place has come a long way. It was such an experience to see it go from one staple in the community to now what it is. There are many moving parts at this location including a library, police precinct, walking trail, skate park, and more. I was eager to give the trial a go and I must say it was a very serene experience. From hearing the waves from the lake to watching skaters skate (wait that rhymed, lol), I enjoyed my time out there. It also feels secure knowing that there is a police precinct there. So, walkers and visiter can feel safe at all times. I haven't gotten a chance to go in the library yet, but what I have seen so far....I love it!

This is such a beautiful spot to get in a quick walk! I'd been waiting for a while to see how it…read morewould turn out, and even though it opened during the pandemic, it took some time for me to get over there. What I love the most about it is that it's really close to my house and, when I can't get to our dog park, I can just head over to walk the puppy and let him get some of his energy out. Due to its location, it's a central point for me to meet up with my mom, nephew, and niece for us to walk and bond. The library is beautiful and there is a local precinct at the site. I'm glad that it's open and accessible for me to start getting back in shape. My schedule is so hectic, but this is close enough and short enough that I can get in some steps and get back home to work.

This statue was commissioned by UNICO, an Italian American organization, in 1984. It was moved from…read moredowntown Columbus Park to Marquette Park, the site of the annual Memphis Italian Festival. Since being relocated to the park, it has been vandalized twice and had received calls for its removal. The 12-foot bronze statue depicts Columbus with a sword hanging from his left hip and his right hand over his brows, as if he is looking out yonder. The statue is perched upon a concrete pedestal and sits upon a map of the Mediterranean region made out of concrete. The makers used Google Maps to create an accurate layout of Italy and the surrounding islands. Visitors are encouraged to climb on and around the concrete pieces. You will also find cement/brick benches around the small plaza's perimeter with the names of donor's on it. A flag pole with the American and Tennessee flag on it and another flag pole with Italy's flag, serves as the backdrop to the plaza. Additionally, the park has a lot of plaques, most of them look relatively new. Some of the plaques include the names of gold and silver sponsors, a dedication to Louis Franceschini, Jr, a WWII vet and UNICO supporter, facts about Columbus, Columbus quotes, and regions of Italy. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the statue it is located in a nice little plaza area and is well maintained my UNICO. The statue and it's associated plaza are well done and exudes Italian pride. I am not sure if there will come a day that this statue will succumb to the calls for its removal, but enjoy it while it is here. UNICO has been the savior of many other Columbus statues from across the country, including one that was decapitated in Waterbury Connecticut, and it has been their mission not to give in. Anyway, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. Most victors of this statute will probably be visiting Marquette Park, in some capacity anyway, so that would be a great start to any itinerary that include a visit here.