Reading Kyle's five-star review months ago was the first time I knew about the Center For Southern…read moreFolklore and I was intrigued, but for some reason it was put on the back burner, until I realized the Mayan Apocalypse is approaching. From their website, I found out a girls Jookin' contest would be held at the center one Friday evening and decided to see it for myself, having heard about the style from a dance show (no, it's not Dancing With The Stars). I didn't realize Jookin' was Memphis-born and most dancers are males. Despite starting almost an hour later than scheduled and being slightly disorganized (understandably, as an amateur contest), it was a fun event with a great community feel. As far as my inexperienced eyes could tell, some girls have the potential to "make it" in the Jookin' world. As a first-timer, I found the layout of this place a little confusing. The Jookin' contest was held in the hall, which is at the end of the hallway if you enter from the Belz Museum (another gem!) entrance off Main Street and you will also find a refreshment concession there, but that's not where they sell the peach cobbler raved by a previous reviewer, at least not that evening. The peach cobbler (which unfortunately did not impress me), along with gifts, works of art, a limited selection of food and drinks (including beers), is sold at the store off Main Street two doors down from the Belz entrance. The store is also where they normally host live-music events. As soon as I stepped inside the colorful, funky store, I was sold, so I dragged the hubby there the very next evening for the Deering & Down performance, despite knowing very little about them (yes, we had been living under a rock). As a music venue the store holds about 40 seats -- including a few tables and a few rows of seats -- plus some standing room. It's casual and intimate, setting the stage for an enjoyable evening. But it turned out to be more than enjoyable. It was exhilarating thanks to the knockout performance by the duo (plus special guests) who rocked their hearts out for almost three hours non-stop. Live music doesn't get much better than this! The ticket prices are very very affordable ( a mere $5 for Deering & Down!). The crowd is a mix of locals and out-of-towners. In fact, a business woman from NYC at the table next to ours also went to see the Jookin' contest like I did the night before and was thoroughly impressed. In short, you owe yourself a visit! If the world still stands after tomorrow.

Today was not my first time at the Center for Southern Folklore. I love their music festival…read more It's free and features a ton of local talent. Actually, I saw John Paul Keith & the 145's for the first time there & feel in love with their music, instantly. In addition to the festival, the Center has some unique gifts. They sell everything from t-shirts, postors, local art, local food (Rendezvous spicy popcorn, ugly mug coffee & sometimes - when you're lucky - local honey), and random, quirky souvenirs. I ventured to here for their brown bag lunch & music today. It's a great opportunity to check out someone new (to me). The inside of the store has a funky design; plenty of bright colors. There's a stage with colorful screen doors as a backdrop. It gives the audience a feeling of watching someone strumming the guitar on their front porch. It's just missing the rocking chairs. They sell beer, so you can have a cold one while listening to some down home music. Also, they have cobbler & a couple of southern inspired sundaes, like pecan pie. Yum!

Staff is awesome. Always the BEST service. Unfortunately,…read morethe barstools are an accident waiting to happen... and recently, they are unfortunately always out of chips. Also, they offer a loyalty program but the rules seem to change every day depending on the owner's mood. They should call it an un-loyalty program.... Edit, he randomly took the loyalty away snd he made another recent bonehead decision that may run off more loyal customers.

Owner is a champion…read more Production team is off the chain for karaoke nights I'll be back

Food pretty good. Ordering ribs and catfish. Ribs good but alot of bone but that's what you get…read morewith ribs. Catfish typical breaded and fried. Not very interesting and kind of dry. Bread boring. Service was quite good and attentive. Live music in another room was fair. Not very good. Couldn't really hear it being in a room 2 rooms away. Music room basically a bar without comfortable food table seating.

Listen!!!!!! We had a TIME last night! Honestly we've been here 3 times, every time we visit…read moreMemphis, and this place never disappoints! The band was EVERYTHING! We danced and sang and partied the night away! Bring cash to tip the band because they deserve every penny! The bar was fun and the drinks were good! Highly recommend making your way to Blues Hall Jukebox Joint!

Our friend is the manager here and we stopped in to pay a visit on a Saturday night. We had several…read moredrinks and an order of fried pickles as we enjoyed two different live bands over the course of 3 hours. The bands were lively and played a mix of popular country songs along with some artist originals. The bar itself is spacious with a variety of seating options available and an upstairs mezzanine area that looks down on the stage.

Fun bar with live music right in the heart of Beale Street. Drink specials and late kitchen round…read morethis out, a fun place to spend the evening on Beale

This spot needs to be added to everyone's watch list! Very cool space (active loading dock AND…read morepublic art/community/movement space) which is beautifully adorned with murals in vibrant colors! I landed here after hearing about the summer series Dancing on Broad, which features instruction in a specific type of dance each saturday night from 6pm to 9pm. The event was a no fuss set up, but provided almost everything one might want while attending this FREE event - including food truck, beer and wine sales, and local vendors selling adorable clothes for women (sorry guys). The only thing one could ask for is more shady spots to stand - it was super hot out when I attended the event (once they add these I will make this a 5 star review!). Despite this, it was a wonderful event that allowed me to connect with fellow Memphians. I left smiling and thankful to live in such a great city! It's in a neighborhood that many locals don't frequent (Broad Ave Art District), but is worth the adventure and appears safe (take normal safety measures - like don't leave your purse on the passenger seat while at the event!). I think the events in this space will simply continue to expand. Free Wifi is also available in the pavilion. It appears to be available for rent for private use.

I may be a bit biased since I live across the street but I am SO excited about this pavilion…read morespace!! It was created as a community event space for musicians, performers, artists, etc. It opened May 10th and has free dance events for the next few Saturdays with food trucks and artist booths. Free wifi is also coming soon.

This place is awesome but please stay away, it's crowded enough as it is…read more The beer is inexpensive and the service is welcoming. I was worried since this place is smaller and tucked away that it would be only a hangout spot for a group of older neighborhood guys, and that's how they want to keep it (looking at you, old now-closed cigar store on Mendenhall). But everyone was nice, I had a short conversation with some guys who at least acted like they were there in some official capacity and they urged me to come back soon.

I will keep coming back again and again! **you can order pizza next door and they will bring it to…read moreyou in the bar**. Staff are the sweetest and regulars are so friendly. Beer and seltzer only, but they are priced great. Shuffle board on the side. LOVE this place!!!!

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.

The Memphis Botanic Garden is straight-up magic wrapped in flowers…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a peaceful, picture-perfect dream. Every path leads to something new--vibrant blooms, hidden corners, and stunning landscapes that make you stop and go "okay wow..." at least 20 times. Whether you're wandering through the themed gardens, snapping aesthetic pics, or just soaking in the calm, it's the ultimate reset button from real life. And let's talk about the vibes--immaculate. It's romantic, relaxing, and somehow inspiring all at once. One minute you're strolling through gorgeous greenery, the next you're planning your entire future garden like you suddenly have landscaping skills Perfect for a chill day, a cute date, or just getting lost in something beautiful, the Memphis Botanic Garden is a must-visit gem. 10/10--nature really showed off here