On the confluence of Wolf and Mississippi rivers, is the city of Memphis, the county seat of the Shelby County. It is home to more than 670,000 people and this makes it the largest city in the US State of Tennessee. Memphis residents call themselves Memphians and their region is popularly known as the Memphis & the Mid-South. Apart from being proud of their beautiful city, Memphians also lover burgers. Check out the following burger joints to understand why they love the burgers.

1. Roxie's Grocery

If you thought this joint is about groceries, then you cannot be further from the truth. It serves a burger it calls 'Mr. Good Burger' which has helped the joint outrank its contemporaries in the Trip Advisor restaurant ratings in Memphis. With a budget of US$6.50, you will have the burger and a 16 oz. beer.

2. Kooky Canuck

\Have you ever been in an eating competition? Why not exercise your jaws at this Memphis restaurant that prides itself in cooking some of the largest burgers in the world? The restaurant cooks a 7 pounds burger that comprises of 4 pounds of meat, 2 pounds of custom-made hamburger and 1 pound of additions such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, and pickles.

3. Dyer's Burgers

If you have never tasted a deep fried burger, then this restaurant is a good place to introduce yourself to them. With burgers that cost from $5.99 to $9, this restaurant is cheap enough for even those travelling on lean budgets. The Dyer's Burgers are legendary for their secret ingredient - the old grease.

4. Hueys

Hueys is a place you visit for nice food, live music, lively people and awe-inspiring burgers. The variety of burgers at this restaurant include; Texas Toast Burger at $5.85, Bluez 57 Burger at $6.35, and Bluff City Burger at $6.80. You can alternate the burgers with the food on the menu that includes; veggie burgers, tuna sandwich, grilled chicken, munchies, nachos, onion rings, and Buffalo wings.

5. Bleu

This restaurant has a unique way of serving their burgers - The BYO or 'Build Your Own'. With this model, you are able to determine how you want your burger to taste since you are going to do it yourself. The Pepper Bacon Burger is the best burger served at the restaurant that will usually have beef topped with double cheddar, pepper bacon and 1, 000 island dressing, served with peanut Cole slaw and shoestrings.

In Memphis, you will get to enjoy the best of American weather, nature and people. They say that if some wildlife is not available in Tennessee, then it will be very hard to see it in the other states. Make sure you explore the city before venturing in the larger state.