In the Home of Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll, live music rocks nightly on Beale Street. Legendary music attractions — including the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Elvis Presley’s Graceland — double as event venues.
The venue recently debuted its $200M modernization: Expect a 118,000-sf, column-free exhibit hall — the largest in the region — with flexible space, natural light and mighty Mississippi River views. A 28,000-sf ballroom, 18,000-sf secondary hall/ballroom, 2,100-seat theater and 46 breakout rooms round out the 300,000-sf facility, already lauded for its customer service and on-site support.
Memphis offers a relatively low cost-per-attendee, thanks to reasonable airport transfers, average daily rate and food-and-beverage costs. Just ask Lonely Planet: The travel site recently raved about Memphis’ affordability.
Memphis’ central location means the city is a short flight, drive or train ride from almost anywhere in the U.S. MEM services 100 flights daily with 30 nonstop destinations. In-market, enjoy Memphis’ compact, walkable downtown and vintage trolleys.
Memphis Tourism works with planners every step of the way, whether you need logistics assistance or a local speaker in your vertical. If you host your event at the Renasant Convention Center, it’s managed by Memphis Tourism, making your job even easier.
Opt for an after-hours tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland or a reception on a glass-bottom deck atop one of the world’s largest pyramids (Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid). Only-in-Memphis venues guarantee memorable events.
World-famous barbecue, soul food and local-favorites from casual to fine dining — all within walking distance of the Renasant Convention Center — help create that authentic Memphis experience.
• The debut of the Memphis Sports & Events
Center at Liberty Park, the city’s historic fairgrounds area that is being
reactivated as a sports and events hub in the heart of the city.
• $245M upgrade at Memphis
International Airport
• 5,000 new hotel rooms in development