At Sowell Realtors, we make it our business to know Memphis. Whether you are a lifelong Memphian or new to the area, these links can help you navigate the city with greater ease and enjoyment.
Memphis Attractions
From the sideburns and jumpsuits adorning the faithful Elvis followers to the haunting Delta blues pouring from Beale Street Bars, there’s always been a lot to experience around Memphis. Whether you’re into ballet or baseball, we hope you'll use the following links to guide you to the best of Memphis art, culture, sights, and attractions.
Sports Attractions
The growing Memphis sports scene now boasts both the Memphis Grizzlies NBA franchise and the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Memphis Redbirds, in their downtown homes. Use the following links to follow your favorite professional and collegiate teams throughout Memphis and the Mid-South.
Memphis Corporations
Memphis’ central location and designation as “America’s Distribution Capital” have helped it build a substantial business base. Below you'll find the top ten private and public companies ranked by the Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 Memphis Business Journal. Rankings are based on the number of local full-time employees.
Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions providing both four and two-year degrees are located in Memphis and the Mid-South, offering curricula to prepare students for career opportunities in virtually every area of business, medicine, and the arts.
Public Schools
The Memphis Public Schools are sectioned into separate city and county school systems. The following links list the schools in both systems.
City
Memphis City Schools
www.mcsk12.net
County
Shelby County Schools
www.scsk12.org
Private Schools
Some of the finest private schools in the nation are located in Memphis, which offers numerous optional school programs for parents who wish to enroll their children in private schools. Both non-denominational and religious schools are abundant, with programs focused on education, athletics, and the arts.
Healthcare
Memphis is a regional leader in healthcare as well as a burgeoning hotbed for biomedical research. Home to the world’s premier pediatric cancer research hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis provides an excellent choice of healthcare facilities and services for all medical needs.
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Baptist Online Magazine
www.baptistonline.org
Methodist Healthcare
www.methodisthealth.org
UT Medical Group, Inc
www.utmedicalgroup.com
Saint Francis Hospital
www.saintfrancishosp.com
Children's Hospitals
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
www2.stjude.org
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center
www.lebonheur.org
Specialty Medical Centers
Campbell Clinic
www.campbellclinic.com
Gastroenterology Center of the Midsouth, P.C.
www.gastro1.com/home
UT Cancer Institute
www.utcancerinstitute.com
Memphis Center for Reproductive Health
www.mcrh-tn.org
Memphis Restaurants
Home to the International Barbecue Championship each spring, Memphis is a Mecca for barbecue lovers everywhere. Memphis’ diverse population has also produced a number of restaurants featuring regional cuisine from around the globe to complement its share of barbecue, catfish, and “meat and three” establishments.
Memphis Restaurant Association
www.memphisrestaurants.com
Memphis Mojo Restaurant Listings
www.memphismojo.com
Household Services
Everything from Telephone to Tree Service can be found conveniently online through the following links.
Neighboring Communities
The adjacent communities of Northern Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas are each less than a 30-minute drive from the heart of downtown. As Memphis continues to grow, so do these surrounding communities, providing residential neighborhoods, schools and shopping for many Memphians.
Community Blogs and Online Community Resources
There are a number of great websites, blogs, and online communities where you can get the inside scoop on everything from restaurants and nightspots to information about local neighborhoods and special events.
Area News
All the news that’s fit to print in the Mid-South can be found in the pages of the following publications, magazines, and web sites.
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