city of memphis < Ranked by The Sporting News 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.On the sports scene, Memphis residents rally around their hometown Tigers as well as the NBA’s Grizzlies and the Triple A Memphis Redbirds. And, for hockey enthusiasts, just across the state line resides the Mississippi RiverKings. The city also holds major championship events including: the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, the Southern Heritage Classic, the Regions/Morgan Keegan Tennis Championship, the Cellular South Cup, the PGA Tour St. Jude Classic, the U.S. Open Racquetball Championship. In addition, the City has played host to several Conference USA Basketball Tournaments, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Regional Tournaments and various youth baseball and soccer tournaments.
