What's South Memphis Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out South Memphis? Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Mason Temple and Auction Square. There's plenty more to see, including Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Joseph E. Walker Residence.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in South Memphis?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in South Memphis but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Beale Street - 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away

City-center hotel with indoor pool
• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Guest House at Graceland - 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away

4-star hotel with bar, conference center
• • 3 restaurants • Outdoor pool • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown - 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar
• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk

Big Cypress Lodge - 3.8 mi (6 km) away

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 4 bars
• • Free WiFi • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • Terrace • Central location

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Airport Graceland - 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away

2.5-star hotel
• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Central location

How to Get to South Memphis

South Memphis is located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from the heart of Memphis.

Flying to:

• • Memphis International Airport (MEM), 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from South Memphis

Things to See and Do in and around South Memphis

What to See in South Memphis

• • Mason Temple
• • Auction Square
• • Joseph E. Walker Residence
• • LeMoyne-Owen College
• • Elmwood Cemetery

Things to Do near South Memphis:

• • Stax Museum of American Soul Music (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
• • National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
• • Memphis Zoo (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
• • Orpheum Theatre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
• • Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Memphis?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 46°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, April, November, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)