Cassie & Chase’s guidebook
Food scene
What more can we say.. if you're a foodie you're in the right place!
Over 60 years ago in the small community of Mason, Tennessee, Napoleon “Na” Vanderbilt created something amazing – fried chicken that could unite a community. In an era of divisive racial attitudes the residents of Mason found that they could all – black and white – agree on how much they loved Na’s fried chicken.
Such an amazing feat did not occur overnight. After experimenting for several years in a local tavern, Na and his wife, Ms. Maggie, began selling their chicken, sandwiched between two slices of white bread, out of the back door of the tavern. As demand grew, Na and Maggie were encouraged by local residents to build a freestanding restaurant. Unfortunately, the Vanderbilt’s were of modest means and could not afford such an expansion; however, generous, chicken loving locals offered to supply them with the materials necessary to build their own restaurant. Na, a skilled carpenter, built the restaurant on a piece of land he and Ms. Maggie owned on Highway 70 in Mason. Maggie’s Short Orders opened its doors in 1973. The building still stands today and still serves Na and Maggie’s amazing fried chicken.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StOver 60 years ago in the small community of Mason, Tennessee, Napoleon “Na” Vanderbilt created something amazing – fried chicken that could unite a community. In an era of divisive racial attitudes the residents of Mason found that they could all – black and white – agree on how much they loved Na’s fried chicken.
Such an amazing feat did not occur overnight. After experimenting for several years in a local tavern, Na and his wife, Ms. Maggie, began selling their chicken, sandwiched between two slices of white bread, out of the back door of the tavern. As demand grew, Na and Maggie were encouraged by local residents to build a freestanding restaurant. Unfortunately, the Vanderbilt’s were of modest means and could not afford such an expansion; however, generous, chicken loving locals offered to supply them with the materials necessary to build their own restaurant. Na, a skilled carpenter, built the restaurant on a piece of land he and Ms. Maggie owned on Highway 70 in Mason. Maggie’s Short Orders opened its doors in 1973. The building still stands today and still serves Na and Maggie’s amazing fried chicken.
Memphis is the pork barbecue mecca of the world, and there are great joints in every nook and cranny of this town. We know how to eat right. And while everyone has a favorite, few can question that the Rendezvous is a quintessential Memphis experience.
For over 70 years, the Vergos family has been serving their signature dry rub ribs in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that alley basement.
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Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous AlleyMemphis is the pork barbecue mecca of the world, and there are great joints in every nook and cranny of this town. We know how to eat right. And while everyone has a favorite, few can question that the Rendezvous is a quintessential Memphis experience.
For over 70 years, the Vergos family has been serving their signature dry rub ribs in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that alley basement.
COFFEE!
Website for Menu and Directions: https://www.tampandtap.com/menu/
If you just need a high-octane liquid boost for breakfast, head down to Tamp & Tap and peruse their extensive coffee menu. They are one of the only places in town that serve a pour-over brew, and the punch it gives is second to none.
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Tamp and Tap
122 Gayoso AveCOFFEE!
Website for Menu and Directions: https://www.tampandtap.com/menu/
If you just need a high-octane liquid boost for breakfast, head down to Tamp & Tap and peruse their extensive coffee menu. They are one of the only places in town that serve a pour-over brew, and the punch it gives is second to none.
Entertainment
Website for Possible Shows/Events During Your Stay: https://orpheum-memphis.com/events-tickets/
The Orpheum has been the Mid-South home of touring Broadway productions since 1977. In addition to the Broadway Series, the theatre also hosts performances by Ballet Memphis, various concerts, and local cultural and community events such as Memphis in May and the International Blues Challenge.
The Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre rely on partnerships with corporations and individuals to make the theatre more accessible to our entire community, especially populations with low to moderate incomes. These arts and core curriculum-based programs make high-quality arts programming available to all members of the community.
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Orpheum Theater
203 S Main StWebsite for Possible Shows/Events During Your Stay: https://orpheum-memphis.com/events-tickets/
The Orpheum has been the Mid-South home of touring Broadway productions since 1977. In addition to the Broadway Series, the theatre also hosts performances by Ballet Memphis, various concerts, and local cultural and community events such as Memphis in May and the International Blues Challenge.
The Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre rely on partnerships with corporations and individuals to make the theatre more accessible to our entire community, especially populations with low to moderate incomes. These arts and core curriculum-based programs make high-quality arts programming available to all members of the community.
Website: https://railgarten.com/
Difficult to describe. Easy to find yourself here all day (or night).
This isn’t easy to summarize. Yes, they have 1.5 acres. And the first dedicated ping pong bar in Memphis. Top-notch diner? Got that too. Drinks? Beer, cocktails, you name it. Impossibly good ice cream? Yum. And yes. A huge outdoor space to explore? Indeed. Railroad shipping containers? Duh. Of course. Live music? Yes. Secret spaces, surprises and games? Happy hunting. Your favorite Midtown friends, family and neighbors? Probably. It’s Railgarten.
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Railgarten
2166 Central AveWebsite: https://railgarten.com/
Difficult to describe. Easy to find yourself here all day (or night).
This isn’t easy to summarize. Yes, they have 1.5 acres. And the first dedicated ping pong bar in Memphis. Top-notch diner? Got that too. Drinks? Beer, cocktails, you name it. Impossibly good ice cream? Yum. And yes. A huge outdoor space to explore? Indeed. Railroad shipping containers? Duh. Of course. Live music? Yes. Secret spaces, surprises and games? Happy hunting. Your favorite Midtown friends, family and neighbors? Probably. It’s Railgarten.
Neighborhoods
Odds are, Beale Street is on your bucket list. Beale is Tennessee’s most visited attraction, and (according to USA TODAY’s 10Best) it's America’s most iconic street. With music streaming from every open door, tributes to music legends along its cobblestone walkways and reminders of the city's rich heritage everywhere you look, it's no wonder that Beale Street attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.
On Friday and Saturday nights, there are a few restrictions you’ll want to note: At 9 p.m., a security checkpoint goes up, ensuring that guests coming onto the street are 21 or older. Minors already on the street at this time are permitted to stay, accompanied by a parent, until 11 p.m. After 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Beale goes 21 and up.
Beale can be plenty of fun for families during the day and early evening: from A. Schwab's to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Gibson's Guitar Factory.
12 Things to Do on Beale Street for Kids & Teens:
https://www.memphistravel.com/article/12-things-do-beale-street-if-you-are-underage
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Beale Street
128 Beale StOdds are, Beale Street is on your bucket list. Beale is Tennessee’s most visited attraction, and (according to USA TODAY’s 10Best) it's America’s most iconic street. With music streaming from every open door, tributes to music legends along its cobblestone walkways and reminders of the city's rich heritage everywhere you look, it's no wonder that Beale Street attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.
On Friday and Saturday nights, there are a few restrictions you’ll want to note: At 9 p.m., a security checkpoint goes up, ensuring that guests coming onto the street are 21 or older. Minors already on the street at this time are permitted to stay, accompanied by a parent, until 11 p.m. After 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Beale goes 21 and up.
Beale can be plenty of fun for families during the day and early evening: from A. Schwab's to the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Gibson's Guitar Factory.
12 Things to Do on Beale Street for Kids & Teens:
https://www.memphistravel.com/article/12-things-do-beale-street-if-you-are-underage
Sightseeing
The award winning Memphis Zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals. Check out some of them here and make plans to come meet them in person!
Definitely one of our favorite family spots.
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place