Memphis Cotton Exchange

Center of the American cotton trade;
Now a Cottom Museum

The Memphis Cotton Exchange Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com. Cottom Museum entrance Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com. Cotton Museum interior Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com. A plaque on the side of the building pays tribute to novelist John Grisham, who used the building as a setting in his 1991 novel The Firm. Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com.

65 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
United States
901.531.7827

On This Very Spot is located the Memphis Cotton Exchange building, which served as the heart of America's cotton trade when "Cotton was King." The present building was erected in 1939.

On This Very Spot, in the space previously occupied by the actual trading floor, is located The Cotton Museum, an interactive look at cotton and the cotton trade.

On This Very Spot were set scenes in John Grisham's 1991 novel The Firm. This is the building in which the main character sets up his clandestine office. The exterior of the building is shown in the 1993 movie starring Tom Cruise. Today, a plaque next to the entrance pays tribute to Grisham.

Submitted by: Marty Francis

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This spot is a museum open to the public. For complete visitor's information, including hours of operation, admission fees, and map & directions, visit the official website at www.memphiscottonmuseum.org.

Parking: Metered parking is available along both Union Avenue and Front Street

Location: On the southeast corner of Union Avenue and Front Street, just one block from the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Nearest Major Airport: Memphis International

Nearest Rail: Memphis Amtrak

Directions: From I-55 or I-40, take the exit for Riverside Drive and turn east on Union Avenue.