Whether it’s Blues and Beale Street, music studios, history, civil rights, or Elvis and Graceland, planning for things to do in Memphis is a varied and eclectic task. So, to save yourself some internet surfing time and keep your fingers fatigue-free, we’ve done the research for you.Located along the mighty Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee at the Arkansas border, Memphis is famously known as the “home of the blues and the birthplace of rock n roll.” Music, dining, historical attractions, blues clubs, entertainment, and other fun stuff are found along every corner (and not just Beale Street).