One of our favorite places to hear (free) live music...and also where we got engaged! Our wedding is the weekend of the last free concerts for the fall, so you could check out a show Friday or Sunday at 7:30. The musicians are always great, and there are food trucks on site.
We have a great zoo in Memphis, and in October the animals should be fairly active since the weather will be cooling off. They tend to lounge lazily in the heat, but you can't really blame them...
Katie's BBQ pick: When it comes to BBQ, I'm a pulled-pork sandwich eater... and the Commissary is the BEST.
Daniel's BBQ pick: The ribs are great, and we love listening to live music on their patio. There's a location by the Civil Rights museum that's convenient if you're exploring downtown Memphis.
Check out the story of the Civil Rights movement located at the hotel where Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated.