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50 Memphis Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Mar 2025·6 min read
Memphis Trivia

  1. 1What river is Memphis located on?

  2. 2Which famous singer had his home in Memphis?

  3. 3What is the name of Elvis Presley's home?

  4. 4What year was Memphis founded?

  5. 5Which professional basketball team is based in Memphis?

  6. 6Which university is located in Memphis?

  7. 7In which U.S. state is Memphis?

  8. 8What is the name of the Memphis Zoo's famous panda?

  9. 9Which famous civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis?

  10. 10What is the name of the hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated?

  11. 11Which museum is built around the Lorraine Motel?

  12. 12Which iconic street is known for its musical history?

  13. 13What is Memphis known for in the culinary world?

  14. 14Which famous soul food restaurant was founded in Memphis?

  15. 15What is the largest park in Memphis?

  16. 16Which annual event features barbecue cooking contests?

  17. 17Which annual marathon takes place in Memphis?

  18. 18What famous duck ceremony takes place at the Peabody Hotel?

  19. 19What is the Mud Island River Park known for?

  20. 20Which annual music festival is held in Memphis?

  21. 21Which cargo company has its global hub in Memphis?

  22. 22What is the name of the Memphis bridge that is often lit up at night?

  23. 23Which famous blues musician is from Memphis?

  24. 24Which genre of music has its roots in Memphis?

  25. 25Which Memphis street is famous for its medical research facilities?

  26. 26What do the initials 'STAX' stand for in STAX Museum?

  27. 27What is the oldest art museum in Tennessee?

  28. 28What is the name of the Memphis pyramid?

  29. 29Which famous grocery store was founded in Memphis?

  30. 30Which well-known Memphis festival is centered around film?

  31. 31Which popular riverfront park is located in downtown Memphis?

  32. 32Which public transportation method is popular in downtown Memphis?

  33. 33What is the name of Memphis' professional soccer team?

  34. 34Which indoor arena is located in downtown Memphis?

  35. 35What type of museum is the Pink Palace?

  36. 36What is the famous recording studio in Memphis?

  37. 37Which major Civil War battle took place in Memphis?

  38. 38What is the name of the historic mansion in Memphis built in 1852?

  39. 39Which famous Memphis park was once a racetrack?

  40. 40What's the signature dish at the Rendezvous restaurant?

  41. 41Which body of water runs through the Memphis Zoo?

  42. 42What Memphis event celebrates Italian-American culture?

  43. 43Which instrument is featured at the International Blues Challenge?

  44. 44What's the name of the famous Memphis boat that offers river cruises?

  45. 45Which amusement park was located in Memphis but is now defunct?

  46. 46Which Memphis museum focuses on the history of the Lower Mississippi River?

  47. 47What Memphis attraction offers a view from 28 stories high?

  48. 48Which famous actor from Memphis is known for his deep voice?

  49. 49Which Memphis theater is known for hosting Broadway shows?

  50. 50What's the nickname for Memphis' minor league baseball team?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Mississippi River
  2. 2. Elvis Presley
  3. 3. Graceland
  4. 4. 1819
  5. 5. Memphis Grizzlies
  6. 6. University of Memphis
  7. 7. Tennessee
  8. 8. Ya Ya
  9. 9. Martin Luther King Jr.
  10. 10. Lorraine Motel
  11. 11. National Civil Rights Museum
  12. 12. Beale Street
  13. 13. Barbecue
  14. 14. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
  15. 15. Shelby Farms Park
  16. 16. Memphis in May
  17. 17. St. Jude Memphis Marathon
  18. 18. Peabody Duck March
  19. 19. Riverwalk model
  20. 20. Beale Street Music Festival
  21. 21. FedEx
  22. 22. Hernando de Soto Bridge
  23. 23. B.B. King
  24. 24. Memphis Soul
  25. 25. Madison Avenue
  26. 26. Satellite Television And X-press
  27. 27. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
  28. 28. Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid
  29. 29. Piggly Wiggly
  30. 30. Indie Memphis Film Festival
  31. 31. Tom Lee Park
  32. 32. Trolley
  33. 33. Memphis 901 FC
  34. 34. FedExForum
  35. 35. Science and History Museum
  36. 36. Sun Studio
  37. 37. Battle of Memphis
  38. 38. Woodruff-Fontaine House
  39. 39. Overton Park
  40. 40. Dry-rubbed ribs
  41. 41. Lick Creek
  42. 42. Memphis Italian Festival
  43. 43. Harmonica
  44. 44. Island Queen
  45. 45. Libertyland
  46. 46. Mississippi River Museum
  47. 47. Memphis Pyramid Observation Deck
  48. 48. Morgan Freeman
  49. 49. Orpheum Theatre
  50. 50. Redbirds

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