Graceland, blues, and world-class BBQ ought to be enough to land Memphis near the top of practically anyone's "cities to visit" list. Located in southwestern Tennessee on the bank of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the birthplace and home to many legendary musicians including Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. Jones, Al Green, and of course Elvis Presley, the King.
Located on the Mississippi River and intersected by several freight railroads and two interstate highways, Memphis is ideally situated for commerce. The city is home to Memphis International Airport, the world's busiest cargo airport, which serves as the primary hub for FedEx shipping. Memphis is also home to nine Fortune 1000 companies including FedEx Corporation, AutoZone Incorporated, International Paper, and Thomas & Betts.
Memphis in May is a month-long series of events promoting the city's heritage and influence. There are four main events: the Beale Street Music Festival, International Week, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (the world's largest pork barbecue-cooking contest), and the Sunset Symphony.
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