Take in the beauty of the art and artifacts housed at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis. AMUM offers exhibition space for the University's Department of the Arts as well as other traveling exhibits. The museum also houses a number of permanent collections, such as drawings, paintings, sculptures and various global antiquities.
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.
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.
Step back in time on your shopping excursion at Flashback. This eclectic vintage and consignment shop is known as Memphis's Vintage Department Store. This clean and classy store offers the best in vintage furnishing, accessories and clothing at reasonable prices. Whether your tastes run elegant or funky, you are sure to find something from the 1920's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's or even 90's that you will enjoy.