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Bass Pro Shops At The Pyramid

WOW Factors:

• Meet at the 10^th largest pyramid in the world.
• Take advantage of indoor team building opportunities like the bowling alley and an archery range on site.
• Ride the tallest freestanding elevator in the world up to rooftop glass observation decks overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Memphis.
• Stay and meet on site with Big Cypress Lodge.

Shelby Farms park

As one of the nation's largest urban parks, Shelby Farms Park offers unrivaled adventure to more than one million visitors every year. The Park is home to more than 200 species of wildlife (including three dozen buffalo), a 2,000+ acre forest, more than 20 bodies of water, hiking trails and an 12.94-mile greenline. Unsurprisingly, the fun doesn't stop there. Shelby Farms Park provides indoor and outdoor meeting spaces as well as team-building attractions, an entertainment amphitheater, and inspiring views to keep the creative juices flowing. 

WOW Factors:

• Host your event on the Great Lawn and Outdoor Stage for an exceptional meeting experience that your guests won’t forget.
• The FedEx Event Center gives you flexible meeting space with lakeside views and a full catering kitchen, including a Kosher kitchen option — 7,200+ sq. ft. in the Lakeside Ballroom, splittable into Section A (1,798 sq. ft., 154 guests) and Section B (1,740 sq. ft., 140 guests), plus the smaller Cypress room (272 sq. ft., 20 guests) and 500+ sq. ft. of additional breakout space.
• The park offers outdoor team-building opportunities like ziplining, horseback riding, boating, laser tag, paintball, and bike rentals (trailers available) along the 12.94-mile Greenline.
• Hold breakout sessions or meals at the picnic pavilions (capacity up to 100) located throughout the park.

Memphis Zoo

Often cited as one of the best zoos in the nation, the Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. One-of-a-kind exhibits include Teton Trek, Northwest Passage, Zambezi River Hippo Camp and CHINA — plus a new dual zip line, Zoomazing Race: Predator vs. Predator, and a stingray exhibit opening in 2027 as part of a $250M campus-wide renovation already underway. Many of these exhibits and event spaces are available to rent for your next meeting, accommodating groups from 20 to 400 people.

WOW Factors:

• Schedule your meeting or event at one of the top zoos in the country — venue rental includes the facility, security, parking, an equipment package, an event ambassador and post-event cleanup.
• Meet in themed exhibits, including CHINA, the Northwest Passage, Teton Trek and the Zambezi River Hippo Camp, or gather in The Courtyard, seating up to 100.
• Depending on your selection, your meeting might be surrounded by the underwater viewing rooms of Zambezi River or the rustic lodge and 25-ft. waterfall of Teton Trek.
• Make your event memorable with add-ons like a customized sea lion show or a race down the Zoo's new dual zip line over the grizzly and tiger habitats.

Crosstown Concourse

Host your next event at Memphis’ vertical urban village, Crosstown Concourse. This former Sears distribution center features restaurants, bars, art galleries, a concert hall and a theater, making Crosstown the perfect venue for private parties, special occasions or work functions. Centrally located in Midtown Memphis, this mixed-use facility is just a short drive to the city's famed attractions including iconic Beale Street (2.9 mi), the Memphis Zoo (1.8 mi), the Overton Square Theater District (2.4 mi) and so much more.

WOW Factors:

• Meet at Memphis' vertical urban village, a globally recognized example of historic adaptive reuse.
• New for 2026: Satellite Music Hall, a 1,300-capacity venue from Live Nation opening September 4, built specifically to host concerts alongside corporate meetings and special events.
• Two theaters on-site include Crosstown Theater — a flexible 5,000-sq.-ft. black-box space configurable for up to 800 standing, 417 theater-style or 250 banquet-style guests — and a more intimate space known as The Green Room.
• Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces can fit your event requirements, plus several bars and restaurants on-site.

Elvis Presley's Graceland

No event or meeting will ever be the same after you've held it in legendary event spaces at the home of The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a large corporate conference, Elvis Presley's Graceland offers more than 100,000 square feet across 20+ unique venues campus-wide — including the 20,000-sq.-ft. Graceland Soundstage for conferences and trade shows, and the 80,000-sq.-ft. Graceland Exhibition Center, with nearly 10,000 sq. ft. across four exhibit bays plus an 18,650-sq.-ft. concourse. Serve cocktails in Elvis' car museum, then move your group outdoors for a rockin' party and breathtaking view of the mansion and grounds. As a bonus, when you book your event at Graceland, you can also offer your guests the ultimate experience by including a private after-hours tour of Elvis' Graceland Mansion.
WOW Factors:

• 100,000+ sq. ft. across 20+ venues campus-wide — from the 20,000-sq.-ft. Soundstage to the 80,000-sq.-ft. Exhibition Center, with room for anything from a boardroom to a full trade show floor.
• Exclusive after-hours tours of Graceland Mansion and other attractions at Elvis Presley's Memphis.
• Dine among Elvis' classic car collection at Presley Motors, or stay on-site at The Guest House at Graceland, with 25,600+ sq. ft. of meeting space across 13 facilities for up to 1,800 guests, just steps from Elvis' mansion.
• Eat like the King at multiple on-site restaurants featuring Elvis' favorites.

DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS AND MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN

Looking for an outdoor experience that’ll wow your guests? Dixon Gallery & Gardens, a 17-acre art museum and garden, and Memphis Botanic Garden, 96 acres accommodating groups from 2 to 600, offer multiple outdoor and indoor event spaces. Dixon's Hughes Pavilion holds up to 200 for a cocktail-style reception across its interior and patios, while the Botanic Garden's Goldsmith Room offers 3,304 square feet and seats up to 249. From daytime retreats to evening banquets, your guests will adore the lush garden spaces and exquisite galleries located at each site. (We suggest booking a date in the spring — when the gardens are their most colorful.)
 
WOW Factors:

• Guests can explore artistic displays and exhibits with gallery access included.
• Both venues offer catering kitchens and flexible spaces — from Dixon's Hughes Pavilion (up to 200 guests) to the Botanic Garden's Goldsmith Room (3,304 sq. ft., seats up to 249) and grounds that scale up to 600.
• Garden and green space views will keep the creative juices flowing.
• Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces fit your event needs, whether it's an intimate retreat or a large-scale reception.

Memphis Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum

The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum is available for private parties, receptions, corporate functions, live music and special events, all hosted amidst the guitars and galleries of one of America's most fascinating music museums. Located directly on Beale Street, the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum takes you on a journey through the Memphis music experience: from the rural field hollers of the 1930s through the explosion of Sun Studio, Stax and Hi Records in the 50s, 60s and 70s, and to Memphis' present-day global musical influence. Groups can book gallery-seated dinners for up to 60, multi-gallery seated dinners for up to 150, or full receptions for up to 200 guests.
 
WOW Factors:

• Have your guests rocking with live rock, blues or soul musicians.
• Wow your guests with exclusive Memphis music tours.
• Customize your lunch or dinner meeting with flexible catering options from the museum’s official caterer.
• Make your event memorable by adding on a Memphis Grizzlies NBA game or world-class concert at neighboring FedExForum.

OVERTON PARK Shell

Stage your event at the Overton Park Shell, a popular venue for private and corporate events, celebrating 90 years of music in 2026. This outdoor amphitheater sits in Overton Park right by the Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, with a sprawling lawn that seats up to 1,200 and two rental tiers — from a basic stage-and-decks package to full lighting and sound production. You too can rock your event to thousands of fans – just like Elvis did (Presley's first paid performance happened here in 1954).
WOW Factors:

• Host your event at this multipurpose outdoor amphitheater, with basic and full-production rental packages to fit any event.
• The venue is perfect for live entertainment, picnics, festivals and outdoor functions.
• Located in the middle of Memphis' Overton Park, the Shell offers a memorable outdoor experience with room to scale, from an intimate gathering to a 1,200-person event.
• This venue's prime location puts you in walking distance to attractions like the Memphis Zoo and the Brooks Museum.

Memphis Riverboats

There’s nothing more Memphis than having a party on the river! Take your event on the Mighty Mississippi with Memphis Riverboats for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Choose from multiple vessels for private charters of up to 300 guests, with the sights and sounds of the Mississippi, catering and live entertainment options — Memphis Riverboats offers a memorable experience your guests will love. 

WOW Factors:

• Cruise the Mighty Mississippi with your guests for a true Memphis meetings experience, with vessels accommodating up to 300 guests.
• Live entertainment and catering available.
• Learn about Memphis and Mississippi River history on the sightseeing tour.
• Choose from multiple vessels to fit your event needs, including the flagship Island Queen and the Memphis Queen III.

Charlie Vergos Rendezvous

Whether you’re a party of six or throwing the party of the year for 250, the world-famous Charlie Vergos Rendezvous in Downtown Memphis has a variety of iconic spaces that can accommodate you and your guests. Book "Fred's Room" (seats 40) for a mid-size get-together, the Upstairs Party Room (seats 50–250) for large gatherings, or our famous "Percy's Room" (seats 62, expandable with adjoining Stinson's Room for 20 more), named for beloved server Percy Norris, who worked at the institution for 48 years.

WOW Factors:

• Four distinct private and semi-private rooms let you scale a group dinner or reception from 6 to 250 guests without leaving the building.
• Steps from Downtown hotels and the Renasant Convention Center — an easy, walkable dine-around for delegates.
• Proven at scale: the restaurant has catered a state dinner for 1,400, so large group banquets are well within reach.
• Ships its barbecue overnight nationwide — an easy, memorable takeaway gift to send attendees home with.