Downtown

beale riverfront · 38103

Downtown Memphis dates like a city that knows its own legend and isn't embarrassed by it. Beale Street is the loud first act: neon, a Ghost River draft, somebody's cousin on a guitar. The honest move is to treat it as overture, not the whole show. Walk south. South Main rewards anyone who can hold a conversation between murals and a slow bourbon at the Arcade or Earnestine and Hazel's. Then the riverfront, which does the heavy lifting for free, sunset over the Mississippi reframing whoever you brought with you. Tradeoff: weekends get rowdy, parking is its own argument. Go Tuesday.

6,071

singles 22–50

62%

male

$58,573

median income

$1,661

median rent

The data

Downtown by the numbers

Downtown runs male-heavy, about 62% men to 38% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Downtown is about $58,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Tennessee has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Shelby County voted about 62% Harris to 36% Trump, a strongly Democratic, majority-Black island in deep-red Tennessee.
● Verified · Shelby County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Downtown pays about $1,660 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 6,100 Downtown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Downtown

Downtown
Activity
National Civil Rights Museum
National museum★ 4.9 · 14,068
Wheelchair access
Find it
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 14,068 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 6 PM
TueClosed
Wed9 AM to 6 PM
Thu9 AM to 6 PM
Fri9 AM to 6 PM
Sat9 AM to 6 PM
Sun9 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Downtown
Activity
B.B. King's Blues Club
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.6 · 12,067
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 12,067 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Downtown
Activity
Tom Lee Park
City park★ 4.6 · 3,725
Wheelchair access
Find it
422 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,725 Google reviews
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Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 8 PM
Tue5 AM to 8 PM
Wed5 AM to 8 PM
Thu5 AM to 8 PM
Fri5 AM to 8 PM
Sat5 AM to 8 PM
Sun5 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Downtown
Activity
Rum Boogie Cafe
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,340
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
182 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,340 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown
Drinks
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,059
Downtown
Dining
Sage Restaurant
Soul food restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,760
Downtown
Activity
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 1,613
Wheelchair access
Find it
Just South of Beale at FedExForum, 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,613 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Downtown
Drinks
Tin Roof
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,423
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
315 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,423 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown
Dining
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Hotel$$$$★ 4.2 · 930
Downtown
Cafés
Margie's 901 Homemade Ice Cream and Cakes
Ice cream shop★ 4.4 · 850
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
125 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 850 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Drinks
Silly Goose Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 849
Downtown
Dining
Paulette's Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 699
Downtown
Cafés
Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe
Bakery$$$$★ 4.8 · 649
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
488 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 649 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:01 AM to 7 PM
Tue9:01 AM to 7 PM
Wed9:01 AM to 7 PM
Thu9:01 AM to 7 PM
Fri9:01 AM to 9:01 PM
Sat12 to 9:01 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Downtown
Cafés
Memphis Chess Club
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 593
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
195 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 593 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue7 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed7 AM to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 9 PM
Sat7 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Downtown
Activity
Edge Motor Museum
Museum★ 4.9 · 590
Wheelchair access
Find it
645 Marshall Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 590 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Edge Motor Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 5 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 5 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Cafés
Crazy Gander Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 351
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
150 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 351 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Crazy Gander Coffee Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Dining
Felicia Suzanne's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 307
Downtown
Drinks
Eight & Sand
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 252
Downtown
Drinks
The Absinthe Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 245
Downtown
Dining
Beck & Call
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 244
Downtown
Dining
Chez Philippe
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 191
Downtown
Cafés
Another Sip Cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4 · 83
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
164 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 83 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Another Sip Cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 4 PM
Tue6 AM to 4 PM
Wed6 AM to 4 PM
Thu6 AM to 4 PM
Fri6 AM to 4 PM
Sat6 AM to 4 PM
Sun6 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Downtown
Cafés
Boycott Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 83
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
240 Madison Ave Ste 103, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 83 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boycott Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown
Drinks
The Dame Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 31

Downtown

Downtown by the numbers

Local date spots

National Civil Rights Museum

B.B. King's Blues Club

Tom Lee Park

Rum Boogie Cafe

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Sage Restaurant

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

Tin Roof

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Margie's 901 Homemade Ice Cream and Cakes

Silly Goose Lounge

Paulette's Restaurant

Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe

Memphis Chess Club

Edge Motor Museum

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

Felicia Suzanne's

Eight & Sand

The Absinthe Room

Beck & Call

Chez Philippe

Another Sip Cafe

Boycott Coffee

The Dame Bar

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