Formerly the Memphis Cotton Carnival, Carnival Memphis has been around since 1931. This annual celebration consists of a series of parties and festivals similar to Mardi Gras. During the month of June, the Carnival Memphis Association and its krewes select a King, Queen, and Royal Court to reign over the festivities, including parades and events celebrating local industries.
Grab a cup of joe at one of Memphis' oldest and most celebrated coffeehouses. Java Cabana, located in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, serves some of the finest beverages in Memphis. Sip on some organic, fair trade coffee or tea as you share a delicious desert. Let the live music or poetry readings set a romantic background atmosphere.
Although the Wolf River Conservancy is continuing to develop the greenway, parts of the Wolf River Greenway are already open to the public. Located along the gorgeous Wolf River floodplain, this greenway winds its way through the undisturbed forest and along the largely unspoiled river.