And now, according to new Census figures, Nashville has overtaken Memphis to become the state’s largest city. According to new census figures released today, Nashville had 660,388 residents in 2016. Memphis had 652,717.The Tennessean has more on the new census figures here. Is Nashville or Memphis bigger? Memphis became the state’s largest city with the […]

MEMPHIS was the Naiad-nymph of the main well or fountain of the Egyptian city of Memphis. She was a daughter of the river Nile and the wife of King Epaphos of Egypt, the founder of her namesake city. What is Memphis the goddess of? Ptah was originally the local deity of Memphis, capital of Egypt […]

Memphis Cup Signature Cocktail This signature cocktail is a light mix of cucumber-infused gin and fresh lime juice. What is the state alcoholic drink of Tennessee? Tennessee: Jack Daniel’s If there’s one thing Tennessee does well, it’s whiskey. Lynchburg is home to the world-famous Jack Daniel distillery. Whether you’re crafting a cocktail, mixing it with […]

Memphis is another city where residents aren’t making enough to really take advantage of the low cost of living the way one would hope. While you would need less than $70,000 a year to live comfortably there, the median earner in the city is making less than $40,000 a year. What salary do you need […]

Memphis is ranked as one of the best real estate markets in the U.S. by WalletHub. The report compared 300 cities across the country and analyzed key factors important to real estate investors including median home-price appreciation, activity in the real estate market, and strength of the local economy. Is Memphis a good place to […]

The chance of earthquake damage in Memphis is about the same as Tennessee average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Memphis is higher than Tennessee average and is much higher than the national average. Are there hurricanes in Memphis? While Memphis isn’t directly impacted by landfalling hurricanes, we […]

Mild winters and four distinct seasons make Memphis a comfortable and beautiful place to live and work year-round. With brief, mild winters and an average annual temperature of 62°F, patio weather lasts nearly nine months of the year. Does Memphis have good weather? The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Memphis is 7.0 (10=best), which means […]

Memphis is the hardwood capital of the world. Memphis is the largest spot cotton market in the world, with nearly half of the U.S. cotton crop going through Memphis. Memphis has one of the top urban park systems in the nation covering 7,000 acres. What makes Memphis great? Memphis has a rich history of music, […]

The Typewriter Ribbon was invented in Memphis, TN. The typewriter ribbon was patented in 1886 in US that were awarded to George K. Anderson of Memphis, Tennessee with No. 349,026. What did Memphis invent? Part of what makes it work is the typewriter ribbon, which was invented by George K. Anderson of Memphis, TN. In […]

Best BBQ in Memphis Top’s Bar-B-Q. Midtown. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Jones. One & Only BBQ & More. East Memphis. Photo courtesy of One & Only BBQ & More. Corky’s Bar-B-Q. East Memphis. Cozy Corner. Downtown. Jim Neely’s Interstate Bar-B-Q. Graceland Area. Payne’s. Midtown. Germantown Commissary. Germantown. The Bar-B-Q Shop. Midtown. What is the best […]

Memphis Weather Comparison Memphis Atlanta Avg. Winter Temp. 43°F 45°F Annual Rainfall 53.7″ 49.7″ Annual Snowfall 3.8″ 2.9″ Relative Humidity 68% 68% Does Memphis Tennessee get a lot of snow? Memphis, Tennessee gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Memphis averages 3 inches […]

Memphis has had several names during its history of almost four millennia. Its Ancient Egyptian name was Inebu-hedj ( , translated as “the white walls”).The name “Memphis” (Μέμφις) is the Greek adaptation of the name that they had given to the pyramid of Pepi I, located west of the city. What is the full meaning […]

Low cost of Living – One of the things that makes Memphis so attractive to people who are relocating is the low cost of living. From the price of dinner, the utilities of a household and the cost of housing itself to the price of other good and services. The city itself boasts a 91.8 […]

Low cost of Living – One of the things that makes Memphis so attractive to people who are relocating is the low cost of living.The cities were ranked based on 13 unique metrics included five-year survival rate, local cost of living, access to financing, and cost of office space. Is Memphis a good place to […]

In 2019, Memphis continued in second place in both overall poverty and child poverty among large Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) with populations greater than 1,000,000 and in child poverty among large cities with populations greater than 500,000. What is the poverty income level in Memphis TN? Despite the income growth, the number of people in […]