Located in the southwest region of Tennessee, Memphis stands as a prominent city in the United States. As the county seat of Shelby County, this urban center spans the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Boasting a population of 633,104 based on the 2020 U.S. census, Memphis ranks as the second-most populous city in Tennessee, falling second only to Nashville.

Ranked as the fifth-most populous city in the Southeast, Memphis also holds the 28th-largest population in the entire country. As the largest city bordering the Mississippi River, it stands as the third largest Metropolitan statistical area, outranked only by Saint Louis, MO, and the Twin Cities on the Mississippi River. Beyond its impressive demographics, Memphis holds significance as a center for media and entertainment. The city boasts a storied music scene, notably originating the unique Memphis blues sound in blues clubs on Beale Street.

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