Carlos Hurtados’ Recommendations

As a long-time Memphis resident and University of Memphis alum, Carlos Hurtado knows the best spots in town! From top restaurants to must-see attractions and local services, explore his favorite recommendations to make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

Interior view of a modern multi-story shopping mall with open atrium, black escalator, concrete pillars, and people walking around.
Crowded FedEx Forum, Memphis Grizzlies basketball game with players on the court, fire effects, and large LED screens displaying a basketball game.

Things To Do & Events

  • Agricenter Sunflower Field

  • Bacon and Bourbon Festival

  • BBQ Fest

  • Cooper-Young Farmer’s Market

  • Cooper-Young Festival

  • Crosstown Concourse

  • Downtown Farmer’s Market

  • Italian Fest

  • Midtown Farmer’s Market

  • Midtown Front Porch Fest

  • Memphis 901 FC Soccer Games

  • Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Games

  • Memphis In May Fest

  • Memphis Zoo Lights

  • Orpheum Theatre

  • Overton Park Shell Concerts

  • Peabody Duck March

  • Peabody Thursday Night

  • University of Memphis Football Games

  • University of Memphis Men’s and Women’s Soccer Games

  • The Mid-South Maze

  • Trolley Nights