A montage of lively communities, Memphis is no longer the laid-back port town it used to be. The downtown Memphis area is where the life of the city really is. Here one can find antique shops, restaurants, art galleries and coffee shops just a walk away. The downtown area is home to more than 23,000 residents - a number that is steadily growing with the building of houses, apartments and condos in the area. Downtown Memphis is home to Beale Street, the celebrated "Home of the Blues." Beale Street features a number of bars and cubs that cater to jazz, blues and rock and roll music. Then there is the Pinch District, which is home to cafes and bars that are frequented by local residents and tourists that are attending events at the nearby Pyramid.

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