Student Life

Get Active

The key to a healthy mind is a healthy body. Memphis provides numerous gyms and opportunities for physical activity.

Get healthy and have fun doing it by going to the Student Recreation and Fitness Center! You can join an intramural team, play basketball, take yoga classes, swim in the pool or use the cardio & weight room for a more traditional workout. Go to Campus Recreation for more information, including days and times that the gym is open.

Tom Lee Park: This large riverfront park was redesigned in 2023 and features extensive areas for fitness, sports, and exercise near downtown Memphis.

Shelby Farms Greenline: A 10.65 mile paved trail that is open to pedestrians and cyclists. Bike rentals are available.

Explore

Memphis is full of activities and museums and provides plenty of options for fun at any time of the day.

Beale Street downtown: Live music on one of America's most famous and historic streets

Memphis Zoo: 2000 Prentiss Place

Overton Park: Large park in Midtown with playgrounds, trails, exercise areas, and a nine-hole golf course

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: Located inside Overton Park

Memphis Botanic Garden: 750 Cherry Road

Graceland: the home of Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley Boulevard

National Civil Rights Museum: 450 Mulberry Street

Pink Palace Museum (Museum of Science and History): 3050 Central Avenue

Dixon Gallery and Gardens: 4339 Park Avenue

Shopping

Target: 601 Colonial Road & 5959 Poplar Avenue
Walmart: 7275 Winchester Road & 577 N Germantown Parkway
Wolfchase Galleria: 2760 North Germantown Parkway
Oak Court Mall: 4465 Poplar Avenue
Tanger Outlets Southaven: 5205 Airways Boulevard

Grocery Stores

Kroger: 3444 Plaza Avenue
Sprouts Farmers Market: 576 South Perkins Road
Whole Foods: 5014 Poplar Avenue
Save-A-Lot: 3941 Park Avenue

Dining

There are many places to dine both on-campus and off-campus. Students who have dining dollars can simply swipe a card to purchase food on campus, or use another method of payment.

On-Campus Dining:
Nineteen locations, including convenience markets, coffee shops, fast food, and restaurant dining are available on campus. Find locations and opening hours at Dine On Campus at University of Memphis.

Off-Campus Dining:
Garibaldi's Pizza – Local pizzeria located on Walker Avenue
RP Tracks – Burgers & Mexican food located on Walker Avenue
Otherlands Coffee Bar – Coffee shop located on Cooper Street
Brother Juniper's – popular brunch spot on Walker Avenue
Moe's Southwest Grill – burritos & nachos located on Walker Avenue

Downtown Memphis, Cooper Young, Overton Square, Poplar/Highland, and Poplar/Perkins all have concentrations of restaurants from casual to high-end.