Tom Lee Park, Memphis

Name: Tom Lee Park
Address: 357 South Riverside Dr., Memphis, 38103, United States

#14 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

Tom Lee Park is a city park located to the immediate west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, overlooking the Mississippi River. Encompassing about 30 acres parallel to the Mississippi River for about one mile, it offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and the shores of Arkansas on the opposite side. The park is named after Tom Lee, an African-American riverworker, who saved the lives of 32 passengers of the sinking steamboat M.E. Norman in 1925. ()

Elevation: 223 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°8'7"N, 90°3'53"W

Address

357 South Riverside Dr.Downtown Memphis (South Main)Memphis 38103 United States

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Tom Lee Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, National Civil Rights Museum, AutoZone Park, Beale Street.

0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
21 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
0.4 miE
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
11 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
26 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
0.8 miE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
20 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
21 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
~1760 ftE
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
9 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Metal Museum, Memphis
26 min walk • The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
0.9 miE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
24 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
0.7 miSW
Church
Church of the River, Memphis
18 min walk • The Church of the River, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a liberal religious tradition. Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
19 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
19 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tom Lee Park?

Nearby attractions include South Bluffs, Memphis (8 min walk), Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis (9 min walk), South Main Arts District, Memphis (9 min walk), Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, Memphis (10 min walk).

How to get to Tom Lee Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tom Lee Park:

Tram

Huling Avenue • Lines: MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (7 min walk)
Butler • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (9 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (10 min walk)