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\"memphis-relocation-guide\"Welcome to Memphis – the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock\u2019n\u2019Roll!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be a great Blues fan to enjoy the charming loveliness and entertainment opportunities that the biggest city on the Mississippi River has in store for you and your family. Of course, if you are a music lover, then you should get ready for a lot of fun and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n

The purpose of our Memphis Relocation Guide is to give you a general idea of what this exciting city has to offer and to point out the reasons why a move to Memphis is nothing less than a great idea.<\/p>\n

The city of Memphis (pop. 653,450) is the largest city in the state of Tennessee and the third largest one in the Southeastern United States. As a county seat of Shelby County, it is located in the southwestern corner of the state, at the confluence of Wolf and Mississippi Rivers.<\/p>\n

Climate<\/h2>\n
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Ready for an enjoyable riverboat cruise along the Mississippi River?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Memphis has a humid subtropical climate with 4 distinct seasons. Spring is usually the season of severe weather (brief afternoon and evening thunderstorms, and occasional hail), winter is generally mild with cold spells (snowfall is not very abundant but is almost always present), summer is hot with a high degree of humidity coming from the Gulf of Mexico and autumn is rainy and chilly with spectacularly vibrant fall foliage.<\/p>\n

The 24th day of December, 1963 produced the lowest temperature ever recorded in the city of Memphis (\u221213\u00a0\u00b0F (\u221225\u00a0\u00b0C)), while the hottest day in the city\u2019s history was registered on July 13, 1980 (108\u00a0\u00b0F (42\u00a0\u00b0C)).<\/p>\n

Economy<\/h2>\n

The city\u2019s strategic location on the Mississippi River has determined its\u00a0role as a large shipping hub throughout its history. Even today, Memphis is a transportation center of great significance: the\u00a0Memphis International Airport<\/a>\u00a0is the busiest domestic airport and the second largest cargo airport in the world (after Hong Kong). Therefore, it should come as no surprise that FedEx Express \u2013 the world\u2019s largest express transportation company, has its main headquarters in the city.<\/p>\n

As of 2014, 35% of all jobs in Memphis are concentrated in the manufacturing and transportation industries.<\/p>\n

Main Sights And Attractions<\/h2>\n

Graceland<\/h3>\n
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With more than 600,000 annual visitors, Graceland is the second most-visited private home in the U.S. after the White House.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Opened to the public in 1982, Graceland was the home of the rock-n-roll star Elvis Presley and now serves as a museum. Located approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) miles from the city center and about 4 miles (6 km) from the state line with Mississippi, the mansion displays two of the legend\u2019s private airplanes, his large collections of automobiles and motorcycles, as well as other memorabilia. Elvis and his parents were buried in the Meditation Garden which is right next to the mansion.<\/p>\n

The front gate of the Graceland estate, shaped like a book of sheet music with green notes and the silhouette of Elvis, has become one of its most recognizable symbols. The 13.8 acre mansion was included in the\u00a0National Register of Historic Places<\/a>\u00a0in 2006 and declared a\u00a0National Historic Landmark<\/a>\u00a0in 2006.<\/p>\n

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Experience the spirit of the blues!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Memphis Walk Of Fame<\/h3>\n

Beale Street is a historic district that includes the public exhibit called the Memphis Walk of Fame \u2013 similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame but reserved for notable musicians, singers and composers from the city of Memphis. With a distance of about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), Beale Street has played, and still plays, a significant role in the history of the blues and the city\u2019s history in general. The numerous blues clubs and restaurants attract plenty of tourists and locals with its street performers, live music bars and clubs, outdoor concerts and festivals.<\/p>\n

Other notable attractions in Memphis, Tennessee include:<\/strong><\/p>\n