Logistics and Travel
Lodging
Holiday Inn University of Memphis
3700 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-8200 or HolidayInn-UofM
Discounted hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn and Fogelman Executive Conference Center at the University of Memphis at the rate of $119 per night plus 15.95% tax. Please call the front desk at 901-678-78200 or go to www.holidayinn.com/mem-uofm and use the booking code GKC by March 8th, 2016 to receive this discounted room rate.
Pilgrim House Hostel and Retreat Center
1000 S. Cooper Street, Memphis, TN
(901) 273-8341 or www.pilgrimhouse.org
Pilgrim House Hostel: Private Rooms are $55 per night per person (limited number available); Shared Rooms are $25 per person per night; Linens are provided.
Pilgrim House Retreat Center: Bunk Rooms are $10 per person per night (for groups only); Bring your own linens.
Both are located inside First Congregational Church at 1000 S. Cooper. The hostel is upstairs and the retreat center is in the basement. The church is within walking distance of the conference site. It is located in a popular neighborhood, Cooper-Young, with many restaurants, bars and coffee shops nearby.
Memphis is accessible by all of the usual modes of transportation. Here are the primary travel services from the airport:
Shuttle Airport Services
TennCo Express Airport Shuttle services the downtown hotels of Memphis from the Memphis International Airport. Services begin at 7:30 a.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. We depart every 30 minutes from the airport and every hour from the downtown hotels. Reservations online:http://www.tenncoexpress.com/online-reservation.php
The Suvana associate for Memphis Airport Shuttle Service will provide you with professional courteous drivers, easy and affordable service, uncompromising quality, superb guest service, cleanliness, responsiveness, reliability, and safety at all times. http://www.suvana.com/memphis-airport-shuttle.html
ShuttleRates: Find the best option.
http://www.shuttlerates.com/?gclid=CI3_1fn_26kCFYtb7AodIQ8eYQ
Taxis
Yellow Cab: We accept major credit cards, but charge accounts are also available for your convenience. Please call 901-577-7777http://www.premierofmemphis.com/taxis.asp
Metro Cab Company: Available 24/7; Telephones: 901-322-2222 or 901-844-8484;
Book Online: http://metrocabmemphistn.com
TaxiFinder: Find the best option.
http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Memphis-TN
Public Transportation in Memphis
MATA: Memphis Area Transit Authority
http://www.matatransit.com
MATA Trolley: Memphis' Main Street Trolley; Madison Avenue and Riverfront Loop boast authentic vintage trolley cars, which invoke memories of the simple days of yesteryear—a much more innocent time in Memphis history.
http://www.matatransit.com/trolleyService.aspx
Local Amenities
University of Memphis area Restaurants and Coffee Shops (within a mile radius)
CK's Coffee Shop: 509 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 324-5680.
Cafe Eclectic: 510 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 410-0765, cafeeclectic.net
Ubees Restaurant and Bar: 521 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-0900, ubeesmemphis.com
Wang's Mandarin House: 544 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-4880, wangsmemphis.com
Domino's Pizza: 550 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-3030, dominos.com
Brother Juniper's: 3519 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 324-0144, brotherjunipers.com
Garibaldi's Pizza: 3530 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 327-6111, garibaldispizza.com
RP Tracks Restaurant and Bar: 3547 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 327-1471, rptracks.com
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: 3455 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-5300, perkinsrestaurants.com
A Tan, Japanese and Chinese Restaurant and Hibachi: Dillard Square Shopping Center, 3445 Poplar Ave #17, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-8877, atanrestaurant.com
University of Memphis area Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy: 3502 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (866) 389-2727, open 24 hours.
Walgreens: 3515 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-1611, open 24 hours.
Midtown Grocery Stores (Pilgrim House Hostel area)
Schuncks Midtown: 1761 Union Ave, 901-272-8630, Open 24 hrs.
Kroger Poplar: 1366 Poplar Ave, 901-272-7881, Mon-Sun: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Midtown Pharmacies
Midtown Walgreens: 1863 Union Ave., 901-272-2006, Open 24 hrs.
Rite Aid: 1810 Union Ave., 901-272-6191, Mon-Sun: 7am - 12am
Ike’s: 2145 Union Ave., 901-274-3058
Kroger Poplar: 1366 Poplar Ave, 901-272-7883, Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 7p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
Midtown Restaurants and Coffee Shops
($=$10 or less per person, $$=$10-$20 per person, $$$=more than $20 per person)
India Palace: ($$) Indian, 1720 Poplar Ave., 901-278-1199
Café Ole: ($ - $$) Mexican, 959 S. Cooper, 901-274-1504, Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Young Avenue Deli: ($), 2119 Young Ave., 901-278-0034, Sandwiches, Pizza and more
Blue Fish Seafood ($$$), 2149 Young Ave., 901-725-0230, 5 p.m. to 10p.m.
Memphis Pizza Café: ($), 2087 Madison Ave (in Overton Square), 901-726-5343, Pizza, Salads and Subs
Boscos: Squared Micro-Brewery/American Dining ($$), 2120 Madison Ave, 901-423-2222
Celtic Crossing: ($-$$) Traditional Irish Cuisine, 903 S. Cooper, 901-274-5151
Otherlands Coffee Bar: ($), 641 South Cooper St, 901-278-4994, Free Wireless Internet
Java Cabana Breakfast and Munchies ($), 2170 Young Ave., 901-272-7210
Downtown Grocery Stores
Downtown Easy-Way: 80 N Main St., 901-523-1323, Mon. through Sat., 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walgreens: 2 N. Main St., 901-525-0036 City Market: 66 S Main St #100, 901-729-615
Downtown Pharmacies
Walgreens: 2 N Main St., 901-525-0036
Downtown Restaurants and Coffee Shops ($=$10 or less per person, $$=$10-$20 per person, $$$=more than $20 per person)
Lenny's Sub Shop on Front Street: ($), 22 N Front St, (901) 543-9230 Front Street Deli ($), 77 Front St, (901) 522-8943
Lenny's Sub Shop: ($), 153 Main St, (901) 529-4377
Wang's China Bistro: ($-$$), 113 Main St, (901) 523-2066
Gus's Fried Chicken: ($-$$), 310 Front St, (901) 527-4877
Flying Fish: ($-$$), No tipping expected, 105 Second St, (901) 522-8228
Grill 83: ($$-$$$), 83 Madison Ave, (901) 333-1224
Spindini: ($$-$$$), 383 Main St, (901) 578-2767
Arcade Restaurant: ($$), 540 Main St, (901) 526-5757
Rendezvous Restaurant: ($$ - $$$), 52 Second St, (901) 523-2746
A&R Barbecue: ($ - $$), 24 Third St, (901) 524-5242
Bluff City Coffee: ($), 505 Main St, (901) 405-4399
Cafe Soul: ($$), 492 Main St, (901) 527-0810
Holiday Inn University of Memphis
3700 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-8200 or HolidayInn-UofM
Discounted hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn and Fogelman Executive Conference Center at the University of Memphis at the rate of $119 per night plus 15.95% tax. Please call the front desk at 901-678-78200 or go to www.holidayinn.com/mem-uofm and use the booking code GKC by March 8th, 2016 to receive this discounted room rate.
Pilgrim House Hostel and Retreat Center
1000 S. Cooper Street, Memphis, TN
(901) 273-8341 or www.pilgrimhouse.org
Pilgrim House Hostel: Private Rooms are $55 per night per person (limited number available); Shared Rooms are $25 per person per night; Linens are provided.
Pilgrim House Retreat Center: Bunk Rooms are $10 per person per night (for groups only); Bring your own linens.
Both are located inside First Congregational Church at 1000 S. Cooper. The hostel is upstairs and the retreat center is in the basement. The church is within walking distance of the conference site. It is located in a popular neighborhood, Cooper-Young, with many restaurants, bars and coffee shops nearby.
Memphis is accessible by all of the usual modes of transportation. Here are the primary travel services from the airport:
Shuttle Airport Services
TennCo Express Airport Shuttle services the downtown hotels of Memphis from the Memphis International Airport. Services begin at 7:30 a.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. We depart every 30 minutes from the airport and every hour from the downtown hotels. Reservations online:http://www.tenncoexpress.com/online-reservation.php
The Suvana associate for Memphis Airport Shuttle Service will provide you with professional courteous drivers, easy and affordable service, uncompromising quality, superb guest service, cleanliness, responsiveness, reliability, and safety at all times. http://www.suvana.com/memphis-airport-shuttle.html
ShuttleRates: Find the best option.
http://www.shuttlerates.com/?gclid=CI3_1fn_26kCFYtb7AodIQ8eYQ
Taxis
Yellow Cab: We accept major credit cards, but charge accounts are also available for your convenience. Please call 901-577-7777http://www.premierofmemphis.com/taxis.asp
Metro Cab Company: Available 24/7; Telephones: 901-322-2222 or 901-844-8484;
Book Online: http://metrocabmemphistn.com
TaxiFinder: Find the best option.
http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Memphis-TN
Public Transportation in Memphis
MATA: Memphis Area Transit Authority
http://www.matatransit.com
MATA Trolley: Memphis' Main Street Trolley; Madison Avenue and Riverfront Loop boast authentic vintage trolley cars, which invoke memories of the simple days of yesteryear—a much more innocent time in Memphis history.
http://www.matatransit.com/trolleyService.aspx
Local Amenities
University of Memphis area Restaurants and Coffee Shops (within a mile radius)
CK's Coffee Shop: 509 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 324-5680.
Cafe Eclectic: 510 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 410-0765, cafeeclectic.net
Ubees Restaurant and Bar: 521 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-0900, ubeesmemphis.com
Wang's Mandarin House: 544 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-4880, wangsmemphis.com
Domino's Pizza: 550 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-3030, dominos.com
Brother Juniper's: 3519 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 324-0144, brotherjunipers.com
Garibaldi's Pizza: 3530 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 327-6111, garibaldispizza.com
RP Tracks Restaurant and Bar: 3547 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 327-1471, rptracks.com
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: 3455 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 323-5300, perkinsrestaurants.com
A Tan, Japanese and Chinese Restaurant and Hibachi: Dillard Square Shopping Center, 3445 Poplar Ave #17, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-8877, atanrestaurant.com
University of Memphis area Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy: 3502 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (866) 389-2727, open 24 hours.
Walgreens: 3515 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 458-1611, open 24 hours.
Midtown Grocery Stores (Pilgrim House Hostel area)
Schuncks Midtown: 1761 Union Ave, 901-272-8630, Open 24 hrs.
Kroger Poplar: 1366 Poplar Ave, 901-272-7881, Mon-Sun: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Midtown Pharmacies
Midtown Walgreens: 1863 Union Ave., 901-272-2006, Open 24 hrs.
Rite Aid: 1810 Union Ave., 901-272-6191, Mon-Sun: 7am - 12am
Ike’s: 2145 Union Ave., 901-274-3058
Kroger Poplar: 1366 Poplar Ave, 901-272-7883, Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 7p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
Midtown Restaurants and Coffee Shops
($=$10 or less per person, $$=$10-$20 per person, $$$=more than $20 per person)
India Palace: ($$) Indian, 1720 Poplar Ave., 901-278-1199
Café Ole: ($ - $$) Mexican, 959 S. Cooper, 901-274-1504, Mon-Fri: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Young Avenue Deli: ($), 2119 Young Ave., 901-278-0034, Sandwiches, Pizza and more
Blue Fish Seafood ($$$), 2149 Young Ave., 901-725-0230, 5 p.m. to 10p.m.
Memphis Pizza Café: ($), 2087 Madison Ave (in Overton Square), 901-726-5343, Pizza, Salads and Subs
Boscos: Squared Micro-Brewery/American Dining ($$), 2120 Madison Ave, 901-423-2222
Celtic Crossing: ($-$$) Traditional Irish Cuisine, 903 S. Cooper, 901-274-5151
Otherlands Coffee Bar: ($), 641 South Cooper St, 901-278-4994, Free Wireless Internet
Java Cabana Breakfast and Munchies ($), 2170 Young Ave., 901-272-7210
Downtown Grocery Stores
Downtown Easy-Way: 80 N Main St., 901-523-1323, Mon. through Sat., 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walgreens: 2 N. Main St., 901-525-0036 City Market: 66 S Main St #100, 901-729-615
Downtown Pharmacies
Walgreens: 2 N Main St., 901-525-0036
Downtown Restaurants and Coffee Shops ($=$10 or less per person, $$=$10-$20 per person, $$$=more than $20 per person)
Lenny's Sub Shop on Front Street: ($), 22 N Front St, (901) 543-9230 Front Street Deli ($), 77 Front St, (901) 522-8943
Lenny's Sub Shop: ($), 153 Main St, (901) 529-4377
Wang's China Bistro: ($-$$), 113 Main St, (901) 523-2066
Gus's Fried Chicken: ($-$$), 310 Front St, (901) 527-4877
Flying Fish: ($-$$), No tipping expected, 105 Second St, (901) 522-8228
Grill 83: ($$-$$$), 83 Madison Ave, (901) 333-1224
Spindini: ($$-$$$), 383 Main St, (901) 578-2767
Arcade Restaurant: ($$), 540 Main St, (901) 526-5757
Rendezvous Restaurant: ($$ - $$$), 52 Second St, (901) 523-2746
A&R Barbecue: ($ - $$), 24 Third St, (901) 524-5242
Bluff City Coffee: ($), 505 Main St, (901) 405-4399
Cafe Soul: ($$), 492 Main St, (901) 527-0810