Donnis's Guidebook

Donnis
Donnis's Guidebook

Nearby & Favorite Areas

Several restaurants, all within walking distance to each other. Live music. Boutiques for shopping.
Overton Square brings together people of all ages to shop, eat, and be entertained in the heart of midtown.
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Overton Square
2101 Madison Ave
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Overton Square brings together people of all ages to shop, eat, and be entertained in the heart of midtown.
Local restaurants and shops. Very pet friendly!
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Cooper-Young Historic District
2120 Young Ave
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Local restaurants and shops. Very pet friendly!
Home to more than 70 unique local businesses, including boutique shops, art galleries, artist studios, services, restaurants and bars.
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Broad Avenue Arts District
2542 Broad Ave
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Home to more than 70 unique local businesses, including boutique shops, art galleries, artist studios, services, restaurants and bars.
A ton of restaurants and boutique shopping, art galleries and museums.
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South Main
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A ton of restaurants and boutique shopping, art galleries and museums.
Great paved trail along the river. A few restaurants and a great little local grocery store.
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Harbor Town
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Great paved trail along the river. A few restaurants and a great little local grocery store.

Sightseeing

Stand in the very same spot that Elvis first recorded. Your tour guide will tell you the inside stories of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and Ike Turner before Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Roy Orbison who were all drawn to the new Sun Sound.
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave
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Stand in the very same spot that Elvis first recorded. Your tour guide will tell you the inside stories of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and Ike Turner before Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Roy Orbison who were all drawn to the new Sun Sound.
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Graceland
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Blues Hall of Fame Museum
421 S Main St
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Watch the March of the Ducks every day at 11am and 5pm. Go up to the roof and you’ll get one of the best views of the city! Restaurants, bars and shopping all inside.
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The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave
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Watch the March of the Ducks every day at 11am and 5pm. Go up to the roof and you’ll get one of the best views of the city! Restaurants, bars and shopping all inside.
This is where the Civil Rights Museum is located. Also in walking distance to an abundance of restaurants and boutique shopping.
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Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St
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This is where the Civil Rights Museum is located. Also in walking distance to an abundance of restaurants and boutique shopping.
Great place to watch the sunrise and set, or go for a leisurely walk, run or bike ride.
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Big River Crossing
Big River Crossing
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Great place to watch the sunrise and set, or go for a leisurely walk, run or bike ride.
Paved and unpaved trails. The zoo and Brooks Museum of Art are also on property.
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave
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Paved and unpaved trails. The zoo and Brooks Museum of Art are also on property.
There are explore bike stations all across the city… Visit the site to find all of them: https://explorebikeshare.bcycle.com/
Explore Bike Share Headquarters
287 S 4th St
There are explore bike stations all across the city… Visit the site to find all of them: https://explorebikeshare.bcycle.com/
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Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale Street
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Food scene

5-9pm Tues-Sun // Favorite Thai place in town.
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Bhan Thai
1324 Peabody Ave
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5-9pm Tues-Sun // Favorite Thai place in town.
Monday through Saturday evening for dinner and Saturday and Sunday day for Brunch.
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The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper St
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Monday through Saturday evening for dinner and Saturday and Sunday day for Brunch.
Casual dining, fresh food, and award-winning, handcrafted beer.
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Boscos Squared
2120 Madison Ave
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Casual dining, fresh food, and award-winning, handcrafted beer.
The Bayou Bar & Grill offers New Orleans style, Cajun specialties like Muffalettas, Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice, and a great brunch on the weekends!
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Bayou
2094 Madison Ave
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The Bayou Bar & Grill offers New Orleans style, Cajun specialties like Muffalettas, Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice, and a great brunch on the weekends!
The “original” Central BBQ... there’s also another downtown with same menu and similar atmosphere.
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central Ave
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The “original” Central BBQ... there’s also another downtown with same menu and similar atmosphere.

Breakfast

Some of the best nearby breakfast eateries in Memphis.
7am-3pm Daily // The Arcade has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest cafe. Highlighted by the Food Network and Travel Channel, this is one of the best places to get breakfast and lunch.
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The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St
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7am-3pm Daily // The Arcade has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest cafe. Highlighted by the Food Network and Travel Channel, this is one of the best places to get breakfast and lunch.
6:30am-1pm Most Days // Known for their homemade bread and omelettes… Brother Juniper’s has been named best breakfast restaurant in Memphis several times over.
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Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker Ave
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6:30am-1pm Most Days // Known for their homemade bread and omelettes… Brother Juniper’s has been named best breakfast restaurant in Memphis several times over.
7am-2pm Daily // Just down the road and super casual.
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Barksdale Restaurant
237 Cooper St
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7am-2pm Daily // Just down the road and super casual.
7a-1p Weekdays/7a-3p Weekends // Delicious chicken biscuits and grits.
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Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson Ave
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7a-1p Weekdays/7a-3p Weekends // Delicious chicken biscuits and grits.
8am-4pm All Day Breakfast & Drinks
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The Liquor Store
2655 Broad Ave
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8am-4pm All Day Breakfast & Drinks

Farmers Markets

8am - Noon Saturdays
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Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market
1000 Cooper St
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8am - Noon Saturdays
8am-1pm Saturdays
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Memphis Farmers Market
566 S Front St
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8am-1pm Saturdays

Coffee Shops

Café and craft shop offering coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. Plus weekend live music.
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Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper St
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Café and craft shop offering coffee, breakfast and sandwiches. Plus weekend live music.