This blog was written by Memphis Medical District Collaborative
There’s nothing quite like a Memphis evening filled with great food, good music, and even better company. That’s Taste of the District!
Join the Memphis Medical District Collaborative at Medical District Park on Tuesday, October 6, from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening celebrating the food, businesses, and people that make the Medical District special.
Whether you work at one of our anchor institutions, own a business in the District, live nearby, or simply love discovering great local food, this evening is for you. Grab your coworkers, friends, family, and lawn chairs, and come experience the District!
Come hungry—we’ve got the food covered!
Get ready to taste your way around the park! Local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and food businesses will be serving up a taste of what they do best throughout the evening.
Try something new, revisit a favorite, and discover your next go-to spot—all while supporting the businesses that add so much flavor to the Medical District and Memphis.
Good food. Good music. Great vibes.
Find your spot on the lawn and enjoy music from DJ Bizzle Bluebland and DJ Swan on the Shell on Wheels stage. The evening will also feature a live performance by the Grizzlies Prep Boys Choir, along with giveaways and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors.
Win a $1,000 Memphis staycation
Feeling lucky? During Taste of the District, we’ll be giving away two incredible Memphis staycation packages, each valued at approximately $1,000!
Purchase a giveaway ticket, sold separately, for your chance to win one of these two packages:
The Downtown Luxe Package: A two-night stay at The Peabody Memphis, a $150 gift card to Itta Bena, and two tickets to BVO Memphis.
The Big Cypress Escape: A two-night stay in a room with a Jacuzzi bathtub, a Big Cypress Spa Kit, a bottle of champagne, and complimentary passes to the Sky High Ride elevator, Observation Deck, and Lookout Restaurant.
Winners will be announced during Taste of the District, so stick around—you just might leave with your next Memphis getaway!
Make it VIP
Want a little something extra? VIP Pass holders will have access to an exclusive VIP lounge sponsored by Jones Urban Development, additional vendor offerings, and a custom event gift to take home.
And this year, we’re doubling the VIP experience with two VIP tents!
Come for the food. Stay for the community.
Taste of the District is more than a food event—it’s a celebration of the restaurants, food and beverage businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners that help make the Medical District vibrant.
A special thank you to our event partners and sponsors, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Cigna Healthcare, Downtown Memphis Commission, Malasri Engineering, Minuteman Press, Wiseacre, Hardy Beverages, Smurfey’s, The Peabody Memphis, and Jones Urban Development.
Tickets are going fast, so gather your crew and make plans to join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Medical District Park.
Follow the Memphis Medical District Collaborative on social media for vendor announcements, event updates, and sneak peeks as we count down to Taste of the District.
Come hungry. Bring your lawn chair. We’ll take care of the rest!
About the Author
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) aims to revitalize a 2.6-square-mile area in Memphis by leveraging the collective power of major anchor institutions to foster a vibrant, safe, and equitable community.
