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Southeast Appalachian
Road TripsCity Population646,889
Elevation337 ft.
Sales TaxState sales tax is 7 percent; occupancy tax is 6 percent; and Memphis sales tax is 2.25 percent, for a combined lodging tax of 15.25 percent.
Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)(901) 545-2677
Time and Temperature(901) 526-5261
HospitalsBaptist Memorial Hospital, (901) 226-5000; Delta Medical Center, (877) 627-4395; Methodist North Hospital, (901) 516-5200; Methodist South Hospital, (901) 516-3700; Regional Medical Center at Memphis, (901) 545-7100; Saint Francis Hospital, (901) 765-1000.
Visitor Information Memphis Visitors Center 3205 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116. Phone:(901)543-5300 or (888)633-9099
The Tennessee State Welcome Center, 119 N. Riverside Dr. (at Jefferson), can provide maps, brochures, calendars of events and area attraction information; phone (901) 543-5300 or (888) 633-9099.
Air TravelDomestic and foreign airlines serve Memphis International Airport (MEM), off I-240 exit 23 (Airways Boulevard). Taxis to major downtown hotels are available for about $30.
Rental CarsDiscounts are offered to AAA members by Hertz, (901) 345-5680 or (800) 654-3131.
Rail ServiceAmtrak offers passenger service from Central Station, 545 S. Main St.; phone (901) 526-0052 or (800) 872-7245.
BusesThe Greyhound bus station is at 3033 Airways Blvd.; phone (800) 231-2222.
TaxisThe major company is Yellow Cab, (901) 577-7777. Fares are metered, with the basic rate $3.80 for the first mile, then $1.80 for each additional mile. One dollar is added for each additional passenger. A $3 surcharge is added to fares originating from the airport.
Public TransportationMemphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) buses operate Mon.-Fri. 4:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. and holidays 8-5. Base fare is $1.75, with increases for zones outside city limits; a day pass can be purchased for $3.50, and covers unlimited bus rides. Ages 65+, students and the physically impaired pay reduced rates with a special MATA ID card. Park 'n' Ride service is available at multiple locations within the city. Not all routes operate nights and Sundays.
The Main Street Trolley operates along Main Street between Shadyac and Butler avenues. The base fare is $1; 50c (ages 65+ and riders with disabilities). A day pass costs $3.50, and multiday passes are available. Exact fare is required. Contact MATA for further details; phone (901) 577-2640 or (901) 274-6282.
Memphis, TN
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Travel Information
City Population
646,889
Elevation
337 ft.
Sales Tax
State sales tax is 7 percent; occupancy tax is 6 percent; and Memphis sales tax is 2.25 percent, for a combined lodging tax of 15.25 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(901) 545-2677
Time and Temperature
(901) 526-5261
Hospitals
Baptist Memorial Hospital, (901) 226-5000; Delta Medical Center, (877) 627-4395; Methodist North Hospital, (901) 516-5200; Methodist South Hospital, (901) 516-3700; Regional Medical Center at Memphis, (901) 545-7100; Saint Francis Hospital, (901) 765-1000.
Visitor Information
3205 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116. Phone:(901)543-5300 or (888)633-9099
Air Travel
Domestic and foreign airlines serve
Rental Cars
Discounts are offered to AAA members by Hertz, (901) 345-5680 or (800) 654-3131.
Rail Service
Amtrak offers passenger service from Central Station, 545 S. Main St.; phone (901) 526-0052 or (800) 872-7245.
Buses
The Greyhound bus station is at 3033 Airways Blvd.; phone (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
The major company is Yellow Cab, (901) 577-7777. Fares are metered, with the basic rate $3.80 for the first mile, then $1.80 for each additional mile. One dollar is added for each additional passenger. A $3 surcharge is added to fares originating from the airport.
Public Transportation
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) buses operate Mon.-Fri. 4:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. and holidays 8-5. Base fare is $1.75, with increases for zones outside city limits; a day pass can be purchased for $3.50, and covers unlimited bus rides. Ages 65+, students and the physically impaired pay reduced rates with a special MATA ID card. Park 'n' Ride service is available at multiple locations within the city. Not all routes operate nights and Sundays.
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