What to Do 

Graceland

Y’all can I be honest? I was crazy excited to go to Graceland. No I’m not a big Elvis fan. I mean I love the guy, I’m impressed by him but you won’t find me listening to his tunes all that often. However, I was excited to check out this historic piece of property and see how the King lived! What surprised me the most, I left there loving Elvis even more – being more impressed by him. While Elvis wasn’t a faithful man in his marriage he was truly a family guy. Adored his parents, daughter, and wife/ex-wife. He did everything to take care of them and create this amazing home/property for them. 

The home is pretty incredible and pretty eclectic! Elvis definitely had a good time decorating this his homestead. There are a lot of extras on property too – a barn, game room, offices, pool, racketball court, and lots more. Aside from his home you can also see his impressive collection of cars + additional vehicles, his airplanes, wardrobe, and awards. It truly is a must see when visiting Memphis! I would put visiting Graceland at the top of your Memphis to do list. 

Old Dominick Distillery

To be honest, I unfortunately missed the tour part of our distillery visit as I was the last for hair and make-up that evening. BUT I did get to visit the distillery’s main room and check it out a bit. Such a cool space, very moody and masculine. A great spot to spot into for a laid-back evening or fun afternoon of bourbon, whiskey, and vodka tasting. 

Barware

Bareware is connected to Juice Brothers and offers the opposite of the juice bar – cocktails, a moody atmosphere, and some late night fun! Bareware is the perfect place to stop in for a fabulous cocktail before or after dinner. Or if you’re with a group, grab a table and stay while. 

Shop

Buff City Soap

If you saw my stories while in Memphis as well as following the Memphis trip you already know I was/am completely obsessed with Buff City Soap! They offer handcrafted plant-based body & bath products including Soaps, Bath Bombs, Body Butters, and a whole lot more! Aside from the amazing products, I’ll dive into them more below, you also have the ability to set up a bath bomb party or soap making party if you want to try your hand at making some beauty products to use yourself. I would highly recommend this – we did a bath bomb party and had SO much fun! 

As for the products, my top recommendation is the laundry soap. It contains ZERO harmful ingredients and smells absolutely incredible. By far my favorite product I have tried of theirs thus far (and that’s saying a lot because I’ve loved them all) and plan on ordering on a regular basis. Next up, their charcoal bar soap was a lifesaver when I realized I forgot mine. Charcoal bar soap is a big game changer if you’re using natural deodorant. It helps to remove impurities and excess oil from skin. Which then extends the life of your deodorant and leaves you feeling fresher for longer. 

Honestly I could go on and on about all their products but bottom line is you need to stop in when you’re in Memphis! 

Pickering in a Box

The Pickering in a Box has just about everything – from home decor to clothing to footwear to incredible accessories and more. You could truly spend all afternoon here trying on items, perusing, and chatting with the gals that work there! If you’re in need of a new look while in Memphis this is the spot to go. 

Janey Bee Jems

Janey Bee Jems created handmade pieces right in Memphis! They’re unique, beautiful, and so impressive. I most have spent 20+ minutes looking over their collection before deciding on a piece. I truly wanted everything! Available online as well as in several local boutiques around Memphis. 

Food Experiences

Grey’s

If you’re wanting to stay in one evening in your Pettigrew Adventures airbnb, I would absolutely suggest booking a cheeseboard experience with Grey’s. What is a cheeseboard experience you ask? It is a full service cheese pairing “class” that is hosted at your venue. You’ll have the opportunity to sample five to seven cheeses each with one to two pairings. Grey’s will explain what cheeses work best with what items and direct you on sampling several different pairings. Additionally, they’ll touch base prior to make sure the cheeses pair well with the wines you like/will be serving. Tell me that doesn’t sound incredible? I promise it was! 

Chef Andrea

Andrea is a local chef and cookbook author. She was kind enough to make us a delicious pasta that was light, filling, and full of healthy vegetables. If you’re looking for a low-key night in while in Memphis but also aren’t wanting to cook, chef Andrea is the way to go!