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About Mid South Fairgrounds

The Mid South Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as a historic multi-use indoor arena area anchored by the legacy of the Mid-South Coliseum. With a permanent seating capacity of 10,085 and 11,200 in basketball configuration, this venue sits beside the former fairgrounds now home to Liberty Park and the Memphis Sports & Events Center (MSEC) at 995 Early Maxwell Blvd. Although the Coliseum itself has been closed since 2006 and remains a topic in redevelopment discussions, the surrounding complex continues to host events and activities in a modern context. This page provides a practical guide to seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit. Whether you’re attending a concert, community event, or a local gathering, you’ll find straightforward, friendly guidance here.

For guests looking to secure tickets or plan a trip, we point you to trusted hotel and restaurant partners in the Liberty Park / Midtown Memphis area. We’ll highlight convenient options, highlight accessibility, and share pro tips to help you navigate parking and transit via MATA buses (GO901 app available). As part of our “You’ve Got a Guy” approach, we’ll keep you informed with practical details and dependable recommendations to ease your journey to this historic, evolving venue district in Memphis.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 996 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104.
  • Venue type: indoor multi-use arena (Mid-South Coliseum) on the historic Mid-South Fairgrounds.
  • Capacity: 10,085 permanent seats; 11,200 in basketball configuration.
  • Notable events: hosted major acts such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Rolling Stones.
  • Status: closed in 2006; the Coliseum remains as part of an ongoing redevelopment discussion and is listed among endangered historic properties.
  • Current use: the former fairgrounds now include Liberty Park and the Memphis Sports & Events Center (MSEC) at 995 Early Maxwell Blvd, adjacent to the Coliseum site.
  • Parking and transit: parking for MSEC events is in Liberty Park lots with designated access; transit to the area is served by MATA buses (GO901 app available).
  • Nearby hotels: options include DoubleTree by Hilton near the area and Sonesta hotels serving Liberty Park / Midtown Memphis.
  • Renovation and redevelopment notes: in 2022 there were plans to build a soccer stadium on the site of the Coliseum, but Memphis 901 FC folded in 2024, leaving the plan unrealized.