Roadside Attractions in Memphis
1 place worth pulling over for in Memphis, Tennessee, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
Also worth a stop in Tennessee
The Mindfield
Brownsville, Tennessee
The Mindfield is an expansive, towering outdoor steel sculpture painstakingly constructed by local artist Billy Tripp since 1989. Spanning over an acre and reaching heights of up to 127 feet, this intricate labyrinth of salvaged metal, decommissioned fire escapes, and water towers serves as a deeply personal, ever-evolving monument to Tripp's life, thoughts, and memories. It stands as the largest outdoor sculpture in Tennessee, offering a mesmerizing and somewhat surreal sight right in the heart of a small Southern town.
The Sunsphere
Knoxville, Tennessee
This iconic 266-foot tower features a massive gold-infused glass sphere, built for the 1982 World's Fair. Visitors can ride to the observation deck for stunning 360-degree views of downtown Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains. Fun fact: it famously co-starred in an episode of The Simpsons.