Who Fits Memphis' Mountain-town or river-city pace?
Is Memphis right for me? If you're a Foodie, BBQ Enthusiast, or Vintage Thrifter, you'll find your soul on Beale Street and Sun Studio. If you're a Surfer Dude, Beach Bum, or Wall Street Exec, you'll realize the Mississippi River isn't exactly your vibe. Find out who Memphis is and is NOT for in the list below.
Mike, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Michael is a Tennessee native who has lived, worked, or worn out tires in all three divisions of the state, from Memphis to Nashville to Johnson City, plus plenty of small towns that never make postcards. He once moved from the far northeast corner of Tennessee to the far southwest for college, stayed twenty years, then somehow boomeranged right back to Appalachia. He knows the difference between mountain quiet and river loud, will defend Memphis BBQ like its a birthright, and can point you to everything from out of the way eateries to where locals actually hunt. We are not all barefoot moonshiners, but yes, some of us know where the real stuff is. At Snappy Scout Michael uses that deep statewide mileage to refine Tennessee moving guides so they're as real as a proper BBQ smoke ring, not some oven baked liquid smoke waste of calories.
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Who Fits Memphis Best?
Ranked by how well each personality tends to thrive here, from can't-miss matches to tougher fits.
Foodie
Great FitRendezvous dry rub ribs, Central BBQ for the nachos, Gus's hot chicken, and Soul Fish Cafe for fried catfish and po'boys.
Vintage Thrifter
Great FitSun Studio memorabilia, Cooper Young vintage goldmines, and South Front Antiques for architectural oddities to replace what is missing in your old home.
Medical Care
Great FitMethodist LeBonheur Healthcare‘s Tennessee-based adult hospitals and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, both ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 10 in the state. Plus, LeBonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are both world-renowned care facilities.
College Student
Great FitCheap rent near U of M and live music on almost every corner downtown.
Craft Beer Fan
Great FitWiseacre brews and High Cotton Brewing tap rooms.
Retired Military
Great FitLow cost living, strong veteran community support, and the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center on Pauline Street.
Farmer's Market Regular
Good FitMemphis Farmers Market on South Front Street has fresh Delta produce weekly, and hosts numerous events year-round.
Hipster
Good FitCrosstown Concourse art studios, Brooks Museam of Art at the Zoo, and Railgarten vibes prevail.
Coffee Snob
Good FitComeback Coffee's cold brew and french press game, Humble Drip cold foam, and practically anything hot or cold from The Crazy Gander.
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