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Memphis.
Good move.
Memphis was my first mid-sized city and it feels like the best of both worlds. It has big-city amenities but also has this real small-town feel.
Sam Hughes
Program Manager
East Memphis
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Memphis
The eclectic mix of people and places is what makes Memphis neighborhoods so interesting. Explore some highlights.
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You don't have to believe us. Meet real Memphians and read their stories about their move and lives in Memphis.
Meet more neighborsWhen I meet people and they ask me what I do, I proudly say that I’m a physical therapist. When they ask me where I work, I tell them more proudly that I work at St. Jude.
St. Jude is different from any place I have worked. There is a positivity in the air that is tangible sometimes.
I am continually inspired by the brilliance and dedication of my colleagues, who are not only experts in their fields but also generous in sharing their knowledge and fostering a collaborative spirit.
I owe so much to St. Jude. Every day, I am reminded of the invaluable, lifesaving treatment that made my family what it is today.
Danny Thomas created this place for the future, and it’s up to use to carry his vision forward.
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Shorter Commutes, More Living
Memphians spend 5 hours less/year in daily commute compared to the national average.
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Lower Costs, More Smiles
Memphis' cost of living is more than 20% below the national average, and Tennessee places no personal income tax on wages.
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More Business, More Prosperity
Memphis' economy is anchored by a variety of industry specializations and world-class logistics capabilities with the ability to reach 75% of the U.S. population within a two-day drive.
Weekend
Roadtrips
Call Memphis your home base for several weekend road trips to destinations all under a 6-hour drive.
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Music, art and college life define the culture of Oxford, MS, home of the University of Mississippi—known more commonly as Ole Miss.
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On the Arkansas River, Little Rock teems with art and culture. Learn about the city's role in desegregation, tour museums, or sample Delta dining.
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Only three hours away, Nashville is a must-visit destination for country music lovers. Find out what you can see and do in Music City.
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St. Louis, Missouri is only four hours from Memphis, with plenty of activities - including sports history, signature cuisine, blues music, and craft breweries.
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Find out what to do in Atlanta, GA. Only a 5.5 hour drive from Memphis, this city is home to world-class cultural scene and more.
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In New Orleans, Caribbean, Spanish, French and African cultures combine to forge a city of history, food, architecture, and festivals.
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The Great Smoky Mountains, a national park in North Carolina and Tennessee, offers camping, hiking, natural wonder, and exciting road stops!
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Memphians looking to vacation will find paradise in the pristine white beaches, blue seas, and eclectic restaurants, and niche boutiques of Pensacola, Florida.
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Music, art and college life define the culture of Oxford, MS, home of the University of Mississippi—known more commonly as Ole Miss.
Explore Oxford
On the Arkansas River, Little Rock teems with art and culture. Learn about the city's role in desegregation, tour museums, or sample Delta dining.
Explore Little Rock
Only three hours away, Nashville is a must-visit destination for country music lovers. Find out what you can see and do in Music City.
Explore Nashville
St. Louis, Missouri is only four hours from Memphis, with plenty of activities - including sports history, signature cuisine, blues music, and craft breweries.
Explore St. Louis
Find out what to do in Atlanta, GA. Only a 5.5 hour drive from Memphis, this city is home to world-class cultural scene and more.
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In New Orleans, Caribbean, Spanish, French and African cultures combine to forge a city of history, food, architecture, and festivals.
Explore New Orleans
The Great Smoky Mountains, a national park in North Carolina and Tennessee, offers camping, hiking, natural wonder, and exciting road stops!
Explore the Great Smoky Mountains
Memphians looking to vacation will find paradise in the pristine white beaches, blue seas, and eclectic restaurants, and niche boutiques of Pensacola, Florida.
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I love music and the free concerts at Overton Park; when I’m there, I feel a sense of belonging—families hanging out together and kids running around.
Chenchen Sun
Project Coordinator
Germantown
For gardeners, Memphis is a great place. You can grow basically anything—even into the fall and the early winter.
Amanda Green
Instructor
Midtown
We’re growing and expanding all the time, but we still have a small-town feel.
Alex Switzer
Sous Chef Manager
Sherwood Forest