Memphis to Host Pompeii: The Exhibition at Graceland – A Journey Through Time Awaits

Pompeii the exhibition body cast

Memphis is set to welcome an unparalleled historical experience this November with the debut of Pompeii: The Exhibition, arriving for a limited run at the Graceland Exhibition Center.

This renowned exhibit offers visitors an extraordinary look at the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. 

Live Your Olympic Dreams in Memphis: Top Spots to Play, Watch, and Enjoy Olympic Sports

boxing ring set up for olympic trials

The Olympics may be over but you can live out your Olympic dreams here in the 901–which now seems much more achievable after watching that breaker from Australia.

Here is a list put together by Cecilia Fay and Teri Del Rosso of their favorite spots to play, watch and enjoy many Olympic sports.

Rev Your Engines at Mid-South Hobbies Outdoor Remote Control Park

aerial shot of RC track

Unleash your need for speed at the new outdoor remote control park at Mid-South Hobbies, perfect for RC enthusiasts, those looking for a new hobby, or just a day of fun.

Open for 28 years, Mid-South Hobbies is a locally owned superstore for all things remote control vehicles, vintage model trains, craft kits, needlework, games, and toys. The list really goes on with their 16,000 square feet of space.

Recently, they expanded to build an outdoor track where people can take their remote cars and more for a drive.

35+ Things to Do in Memphis This May 2026

crowd of people skating in downtown memphis

Your month-by-month guide to festivals, live music, food events, and more in the 901.

May in Memphis doesn't ease into summer. It goes full throttle. Between barbecue smoke rolling through Liberty Park, fashion week at the Brooks, fireworks over AutoZone Park, and roller skates on the riverfront, your weekends are spoken for. Here's everything worth showing up for.