Sports & Outdoors

  An old-growth forest in the middle of the city? Only in Memphis. Assignment #74 in the  365 Things to Do in Memphis  is to take a walk through one of the last remaining old growth forests in Tennessee. The Old Forest is a 172-acre wooded area located in Overton Park. It has paved and unpaved trails and it's so quiet, you'll forget you're close to East Parkway, Poplar Avenue, and the bustle of the city. The Overton park old forest trails are also Reason #28 to Love Memphis. read more  here . The Old Forest Trail at Overton Park is one of my personal favorite places in the entire city, and somewhere I have spent a lot of time, so I'm happy to recommend it to you! Paved trail through Overton Park's Old Forest Holly Whitfield Rainbow Lake at Overton Park Holly Whitfield Overton Park Trail Entrance Holly Whitfield Unpaved trails run through the Old Forest Bicycle gate entrance to Overton Park trails.

click buy now   The next time you need some peace and quiet, head to the new pedestrian bridge over the Wolf River. The wood and steel bridge pedestrian bridge connects Shelby Farms and the Greenline to the   Wolf River greenway . The views of the river are incredible, and it's pretty nice that you can't see or hear the traffic on the Walnut Grove bridge from the bridge. Holly Whitfield If you're looking for somewhere to hide on your lunch break (or stage an impromptu woodland lecture) there are benches and tables on the river banks at the northern end of the bridge. The bridge is accessible via the Humphreys Boulevard access point to the Wolf River Greenway. There is a  parking area  nearby. If you're at Shelby Farms, you can also crossing Walnut Grove at the light at Farm Road and follow the trail. Just be careful and use the pedestrian walk signals—this is one of the busiest intersections in East Memphis. The paved trail also connects to the Greenline th...

  Shelby Farms Park is one of Memphis’ greatest treasures, and a truly stunning outdoor amenity. At 4,500 acres, it covers an area roughly five times the size of New York City’s Central Park. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, offering everything from wildlife viewing on scenic trails to kayaking in tranquil lakes to exploring the woods on horseback. Here are 10 ways you can enjoy the outdoors at Shelby Farms Park. 1). Explore the trails on foot.     Holly Whitfield Shelby Farms Park offers more than 40 miles of scenic, multi-use trails, including some beautiful unpaved trails, perfect for hiking or enjoying a relaxing walk to soak up some soothing forest vibes. On the six miles that make up the Tour de Wolf Trail, you’ll pass by Beaver Lake, a perfect spot for viewing waterfowl.  Or get a workout on the Wolf River Trails, which meander through the Lucius Burch Jr. State Natural Area, parallel to the Wolf River. There’s a good chance you’ll cross paths with forest inh...

  Grab your "Hush Y'all" sign - assignment #150 in the   365 Things to Do in Memphis   is to go to the World Golf Championships FedEx St. Jude Invitational—and while you're there, eat a Pronto Pup! Some of the best players in golf come to TPC Southwind every year for the week-long tournament, which is the longest-running event on the PGA Tour. The 2021 tournament is August 2 - 8, 2021. In true Memphis fashion, the FedEx St. Jude Classic has something that no other stop on the PGA tour can claim: volunteers stationed at every hole, waving purple signs that read “Hush, y’all.” Most importantly, though, the FedEx St. Jude Classic is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The tournament has generated more than $25 million dollars for the hospital since 1970. Reminders of the cause are constant at Southwind. People who live along the course hang “We (heart) St. Jude!" banners from their balconies. Overall, the FedEx St. Jude classic is a low key good...

  Great news for Memphians and visitors this summer and fall—the one-of-a-kind Dixon Gallery & Gardens is totally free to everyone through the end of 2021! Holly Whitfield The Dixon is a Memphis institution. There are multiple gardens, meandering pathways, towering trees, outdoor sculptures, flowers, a cutting garden, and more. Learn more about the gardens on the Dixon's website. As for the galleries, the Dixon's permanent collection includes American paintings, art, and objects, collections of 18th-century German porcelain, and much more. There are also rotating exhibits featuring unique artworks and even some local exhibits. Learn more about the art at the Dixon  on their website . The Dixon is open:  Tuesday - Friday:  10 am - 5 pm Third Thursdays:  10 am - 8 pm Saturday:  10 am - 5 pm Sunday:  1 - 5 pm Museum & Gardens  Closed Mondays

  Here it is: Memphis area patios, listed (generally) by neighborhood. I will continue to update this list of patios, so if left off your favorite patio in Memphis all you have to do is leave me a comment. Railgarten in Cooper Young has multiple outdoor spaces with patios, a stage, and a playground. Sunglasses on, bottoms up. Here's a quick list. Downtown Cordelia's Market  Harbor Town *dog friendly  actually has two patios Loflin Yard  *dog friendly ( the whole place is basically a patio) Comeback Coffee Cupcake Cutie Curfew  at Canopy by Hilton Hotel *dog friendly Central BBQ Downtown  *midtown and downtown locations are dog friendly Automatic Slim's  ( just a few tables)  Terrace at the River Inn  (the covered rooftop bar/restaurant at The River Inn at Harbor Town) Blue Monkey Downtown  ( smoking allowed) Cafe Eclectic  Harbor Town Lunchbox Eats   patio is temporarily closed, sometimes to-go orders available Momma's ...