Getting Here

Travel & Stay

Everything you need to find your way to Memphis and settle in for the celebration.

Memphis is in the Central Time Zone (CT) All wedding events run on Central Time — please set your clocks accordingly when you arrive.
By Air

Airports

Recommended
MEM

Memphis International Airport

Your best bet — right in the city

Distance to Venue ~12 miles · 15–20 min drive
Airlines Delta, American, Southwest, United, Allegiant, Breeze, Frontier, Spirit
Getting Downtown Rideshare (Uber/Lyft), rental car, or taxi

MEM is the clear first choice. It offers nonstop flights from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, New York, Los Angeles, and dozens more cities. The terminal was recently modernized with updated dining and retail, and downtown is a quick drive away.

BNA

Nashville International Airport

Secondary option if fares are better

Distance to Memphis ~219 miles · ~3.5 hr drive
Best For Guests who find significantly cheaper fares and don't mind renting a car

Nashville has more frequent international connections and may offer better pricing depending on your origin city. If you fly into BNA, a rental car is your most practical option — it's a straightforward drive west on I-40.

A Note on Chattanooga

Because Chattanooga is also in Tennessee, some guests assume it's a short drive to Memphis — it is not. Chattanooga sits at the far eastern edge of the state, and Memphis is all the way at the western edge.

~340 miles · ~6 hours of driving

Tennessee is a long state — roughly 440 miles from tip to tip. Chattanooga is far closer to Atlanta, Georgia than it is to Memphis. If you're flying, please use Memphis International (MEM) or Nashville (BNA), not Chattanooga (CHA).

Memphis
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Chattanooga

← West Tennessee                                    Middle Tennessee                                   East Tennessee →

Where to Sleep

Hotels Near Downtown Memphis

- Although Memphis is a beautiful city, it may be best to stay away from picking an Airbnb located in the deeper parts of the city. We would recommend either staying at a reputable brand-name hotel downtown, or looking at options in Germantown or Cordova, east of the city. Just keep in mind that Germantown and Cordova are further from the venue, so you'll want to plan for a ~30 minute drive on the wedding day.

- When searching for hotels or rentals, we'd recommend avoiding accommodations near Frayser, Whitehaven, Orange Mound, and Hickory Hill.

- If you're renting a car, please do not leave any valuables inside — not even in the trunk. Take everything with you when you park, especially overnight.