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Memphis

Saucy & Soulful

Pulled pork, saucy blues and one mighty river. Memphis delights all the senses.

Memphis is smack dab in the middle of the country, perched atop the mighty Mississippi, a place of singular definition. Others may try to imitate the vibe, but those who visit sing the city’s praises.

Get to know Memphis

Memphis, a place of history and authentic soul. This is, after all, the heart of barbecue, blues and rock 'n' roll, Stax Records, the civil rights movement and, of course, Elvis Presley. Join the more than 10 million guests annually to the Bluff City to experience a city unlike any other, with attractions and venues melded with authenticity and hospitality. 

  • Savor the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
  • Explore the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
  • Groove at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Stax Museum & Sun Studios
  • Get all shook up at Graceland
  • Hike, bike, paddle & play at 4,500-acre Shelby Farms Park
  • Lose yourself exploring one of the nation's best zoos
  • Dance the night away on Beale Street

265 South Front Street,
Memphis, TN 38103

901.766.1836

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Meet the Memphis Team

Accessibility

  • Event / Convention Space

    The Memphis Cook Convention Center began an expansion in late 2017. Renovation plans include updating the interior to the look and feel of a high-quality hotel and recasting the original building’s exterior with stainless steel and glass to tie in with the Cannon Center for Performing arts. In addition, the finalized plans include modernized facility amenities and expanded, versatile meeting spaces. Currently, the Convention Center, with 350,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, is connected to everything downtown, including the newly appointed 600-room Sheraton Memphis Downtown and the The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Or consider the FedExForum’s Grand Lobby or AutoZone Park, perfect as a grand special event space.

  • Hotels

    Memphis has room for everyone. There’s the historic Peabody Hotel, with 464 rooms and beautiful mezzanine ballroom space, the intimate and upscale Madison Hotel and River Inn at Harbor Town, and the large brand hotels such Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, each boosting thousands of square feet in event and meeting space. And newly opened and luxuriously appointed Guest House at Graceland is fit for The King. Not to mention the thousands of rooms interspersed throughout the metro region and only minutes away from the action.

  • How to Get Here

    At the geographic center of the contiguous U.S., Memphis is conveniently located for groups to gather. The Memphis International Airport is less than 15 minutes to every major convention or meeting space in the area. With almost 100 flights in and out daily, the airport is serviced by Delta, Southwest, United, Frontier, Allegient Air, GLO Air and American Airlines. Memphis International Airport has unveiled a modernization plan which will yield larger gate areas, wider corridors and more natural light, seating, moving walkways and amenities such as charging stations – as well a children’s play area, revamped lounges for military personnel, nursing mothers and hospital patients and their families – resulting in a modern, convenient, state-of-the-art airport for passengers, airlines, concessionaires and other partners.

Our Memphis Team

As the only ADMEI-accredited DMC in Memphis, LEO is brimming with talent and expertise. Our Memphis team continually raises the bar in this business. We’ve been named one of the “25 Young Event Professionals to Watch” and a “Rising Star” by industry insiders. But our most praise-worthy work is saved for our clients, as well as the standing ovation you can expect to receive.

Our Picks for Memphis

What’s not to love about Memphis? Something’s always new on the horizon, just like the river it sits on. As the city where LEO began, Memphis holds a special place in our hearts. We like to say it’s part of our DNA. Saucy, soulful and welcoming--just like our top picks of what to do and what’s new in Memphis.

Memphis is quickly becoming a beer lovers’ paradise, with more taprooms coming online. Crosstown Brewing Company, located just next door to Crosstown Concourse, is joining the list of our local favorites. Great beer, friendly faces and a beautiful taproom make it a worthwhile destination. Professional soccer arrives in Memphis in 2019! Our beloved AutoZone Park stadium will become both a baseball and a soccer stadium. One of downtown’s newest hot spots, Carolina Watershed is an unexpected oasis in the heart of downtown Memphis. This unique spot is surrounded by cascading waterfalls & cozy nooks inviting guests or groups to enjoy the atmosphere, craft cocktails and elevated food. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is embarking on a new plan to modernize and consolidate airline and retail operations in Concourse B. On April 4, 2018, all eyes turned to Memphis for a “Day of Remembrance” commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the year-long theme of “Where do we go from here?” As part of this commemoration, the National Civil Rights Museum unveiled a new exhibit, “MLK50: A Legacy Remembered.” May is a beautiful and exciting time to visit Memphis, most notably for the world famous Memphis in May festival. Bringing the world to Memphis, and Memphis to the world, this month-long festival honors a different country each year and features the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and more.