(03-09-2019 11:31 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  West Memphis does have Southland park if you feel the need to do some gambling. they have tables, machines, live greyhound and OTB horse and greyhound wagering - https://www.southlandpark.com/ lots of moderatly priced newer hotels along the I-40 corridor. West Memphis isnt pretty but like said, if all you want is a good price just minutes from downtown, its an option

OMG. Don't be telling out-of-towners to go to West Memphis. You cray??

(03-09-2019 12:05 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 11:31 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  West Memphis does have Southland park if you feel the need to do some gambling. they have tables, machines, live greyhound and OTB horse and greyhound wagering - https://www.southlandpark.com/ lots of moderatly priced newer hotels along the I-40 corridor. West Memphis isnt pretty but like said, if all you want is a good price just minutes from downtown, its an option

OMG. Don't be telling out-of-towners to go to West Memphis. You cray??

BC1, whom I trust and resides in Oil Trough AR, recommended the area.

(03-09-2019 12:11 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 12:05 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 11:31 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  West Memphis does have Southland park if you feel the need to do some gambling. they have tables, machines, live greyhound and OTB horse and greyhound wagering - https://www.southlandpark.com/ lots of moderatly priced newer hotels along the I-40 corridor. West Memphis isnt pretty but like said, if all you want is a good price just minutes from downtown, its an option

OMG. Don't be telling out-of-towners to go to West Memphis. You cray??

BC1, whom I trust and resides in Oil Trough AR, recommended the area.

No, he recommended South Memphis.

(03-09-2019 12:05 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 11:31 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  West Memphis does have Southland park if you feel the need to do some gambling. they have tables, machines, live greyhound and OTB horse and greyhound wagering - https://www.southlandpark.com/ lots of moderatly priced newer hotels along the I-40 corridor. West Memphis isnt pretty but like said, if all you want is a good price just minutes from downtown, its an option

OMG. Don't be telling out-of-towners to go to West Memphis. You cray??

Yankee snob

Anywhere in south or north Memphis as well as Frayser and Whitehaven are spectacular areas to stay. Lots to do and easy to get out and walk around.

(03-09-2019 12:41 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  I've got a group converging on Memphis for the tourney. Really looking forward to it. Didn't make the first one there and I've been hoping it would go back ever since.

One question for the locals. I'm sure you can't go wrong with bars on Beale street, but most of us are basketball junkies. What are the best places for lots of TVs to watch other games? What are the best sports bars?

And I've been told I have to try Gus'.

None of those things but I suggest finding time to get to BarBQ Shop.

(03-09-2019 10:07 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  on a whim we booked a room at Great Cyprus Lodge at Bass Pro for the 4th of July downtown fireworks. impressive set up although its a bit strange to go out on your balcony and over look a Bass Pro - especially when its closed. also the main street trolley line is finally running again but the riverside and madison lines are still out of service. https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas...is-trolley i would also recommend spreading out to the Overton Square and Cooper-Young areas - more of the local vibes and not far at all from downtown

(03-09-2019 12:54 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Anywhere in south or north Memphis as well as Frayser and Whitehaven are spectacular areas to stay. Lots to do and easy to get out and walk around.

Nice! Let us know what your experience is like. I don't know anyone who has ever stayed there. Does it "feel" like a hotel? Are the other rooms all rented out too, or is kind of alone up there?

(03-09-2019 12:02 PM)GoShox7 Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 10:40 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 10:23 PM)GoShox7 Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 10:20 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 10:00 PM)GoShox7 Wrote:  Good to know there are parking garages. 5 or 6 dollars is surprising and if that cheap will take it. I am use to parking around arenas not less than 10 and 20 or more

I worked for AutoZone Finance in Downtown Memphis for 3+ years. If you can land a room with Westin Beale St. Memphis, then take it.

Out of my price range lol

i'm still here?

Bank a hotel away from downtown Memphis. You can land great Hotels outside downtown Memphis. Give me a minute to think. You might get a great deal.

I have something out east from downtown that isn't bad and will drive down. Can pay alot of parking for downtown prices of 2-350/night. Traveling down by myself this trip so I don't require something over the top.

What part of town if you don't mind saying?

There IS a place in south Memphis I go routinely when I'm back in Memphis, Interstate BBQ on So 3rd (or whatever it's named these days) just north off I255. IMO, the best BBQ in town - although there are many very good ones.

(03-09-2019 01:30 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 10:07 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  on a whim we booked a room at Great Cyprus Lodge at Bass Pro for the 4th of July downtown fireworks. impressive set up although its a bit strange to go out on your balcony and over look a Bass Pro - especially when its closed. also the main street trolley line is finally running again but the riverside and madison lines are still out of service. https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas...is-trolley i would also recommend spreading out to the Overton Square and Cooper-Young areas - more of the local vibes and not far at all from downtown

(03-09-2019 12:54 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Anywhere in south or north Memphis as well as Frayser and Whitehaven are spectacular areas to stay. Lots to do and easy to get out and walk around.

Nice! Let us know what your experience is like. I don't know anyone who has ever stayed there. Does it "feel" like a hotel? Are the other rooms all rented out too, or is kind of alone up there?

It is definitely a hotel. The rooms wrap the whole level facing out into the store and are separated from the rest of the place. You can only access through the lobby off the main entrance. Several large public spaces and private patios outside on the corners. I was impressed with the setup

(03-08-2019 10:00 PM)GoShox7 Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 09:41 PM)I_LUV_MEMPHISTIGERS Wrote:  

(03-08-2019 09:14 PM)GoShox7 Wrote:  I will be driving down. What will parking be like around FEF?

Can you shoot me a Google Map? I can recommend roads to avoid while parking.

There are plenty of public parking garages downtown around the FEF. Just bring cash, they're usually going to cost you at least $5-$6/ game. We have no bridge nor road tolls in Memphis.

Good to know there are parking garages. 5 or 6 dollars is surprising and if that cheap will take it. I am use to parking around arenas not less than 10 and 20 or more

Large surface lots just south of the forum. Seems I've paid $10 to park there in the past

(03-09-2019 12:41 AM)stxrunner Wrote:  I've got a group converging on Memphis for the tourney. Really looking forward to it. Didn't make the first one there and I've been hoping it would go back ever since.

One question for the locals. I'm sure you can't go wrong with bars on Beale street, but most of us are basketball junkies. What are the best places for lots of TVs to watch other games? What are the best sports bars?

And I've been told I have to try Gus'.

Max's or the green beetle on south main. Max's is closer on Patterson and south Main. There's also a place on union called russwood park but I haven't been there

Good restaurants? Not too big on BBQ

(03-09-2019 03:13 PM)AndShock Wrote:  Good restaurants? Not too big on BBQ

What do you like? Some of the best Italian outside of Italy is in Memphis. Chicken - Gus'. Good steaks, French- continental, catfish... Memphis has good food, high collar, blue collar....all types. And BTW, the restaurant at the top of the Bass Pro Shop is very good & has the best view in town.

Bryant's on Summer Ave. for breakfast or the best southern style plate lunches around. You won't need to eat for hours later.

(03-09-2019 03:13 PM)AndShock Wrote:  Good restaurants? Not too big on BBQ

https://choose901.com/bucket-list-eats-memphis/

downtown list
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=re...phis%2C+TN
Texas de Brazil is always good for a meat coma

overton square/cooper-young
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=re...is%2C%20TN

Pony is having me man the Dairy Whip Van...I'll be on Beale Street selling corn dogs and lemonade. Stop by if you get a chance.

(03-09-2019 12:54 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Anywhere in south or north Memphis as well as Frayser and Whitehaven are spectacular areas to stay. Lots to do and easy to get out and walk around.

Haha...perfect to walk around.

Heading to Memphis on Friday and will be staying in Midtown.


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(03-09-2019 07:08 PM)tnzazz Wrote:  

(03-09-2019 12:54 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Anywhere in south or north Memphis as well as Frayser and Whitehaven are spectacular areas to stay. Lots to do and easy to get out and walk around.

Haha...perfect to walk around.

Heading to Memphis on Friday and will be staying in Midtown.


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better for jogging...really fast

(03-09-2019 07:01 PM)Bearcats#1 Wrote:  Pony is having me man the Dairy Whip Van...I'll be on Beale Street selling corn dogs and lemonade. Stop by if you get a chance.

its PRONTO PUPS here. we dont do no mealy corn dogs around here