city of memphis birthplace of rock 'n rollUNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS | 48 | 2011 TIGER TENNIS EXPERIENCE LEARN MORE Ranked by as one of the “Top 50 Sports Cities In the Country,” the city of Memphis is a large metropolitan city with a hometown feel. From its big-city industry such as FedEx and the Memphis International Airport to its small town family recreation areas such as Shelby Farms and the Memphis Zoo, our city boasts all the amenities you would expect in a city with over 1 million residents, while retaining the charm and down-to-earth feel of a small town. MOVIES FILMED IN MEMPHIS The Open Road (2008) Soul Men (2008) Black Snake Moan (2007) In the Valley of Elah (2007) Walk Hard (2007) Forty Shades of Blue (2005) Hustle & Flow (2005) Walk the Line (2005) 21 Grams (2003) Cast Away (2000) The Rainmaker (1997) The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) The Client (1994) The Firm (1993) Silence of the Lambs (1991) Great Balls of Fire (1989) The Sporting News
