In case you didn’t know, there’s a giant pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee that is actually a Bass Pro Shops. Yes – that’s right. there’s a giant fishing store, that also has a shooting range, a bowling alley, a bar and a restaurant in a big pyramid. Ladies and gentlemen, if you haven’t already heard about it – please…let me introduce you to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid.
As a kid, I have fond memories of the pyramid. I legit thought it was like….THE pyramid. I was super confused when I saw those pyramids in Egypt. But, that’s what happens when you have the mind of a child. Anyway, the giant pyramid is back in our conscience because of that meme that went around a couple of weeks ago saying ‘states with a giant Bass Pro Shops in a pyramid,’ or something like it, and Tennessee being the only state highlighted. Classic meme.
I shared that meme with a friend who quickly pointed out that the Google reviews of this place are amazing, and I just had to share them with you guys today:
“If you’re looking for both the best store in the nation and fun experiences for both kids and adults, you need to stop here. The biggest Bass pro shop in the nation and when you walk in you feel like you’re in a different world. Anything outdoors you can possibly think of is here, a hotel and balconies overlooking the store are available as well. There is a waterfowl museum which is pretty interesting, but the Jewell of this store is the elevator and restaurant found at the top. You have to pay $10 to ride the elevator, but it’s worth it for the views of the city and river in addition to some incredible food. Make sure to stop by here on your next road trip.”
THE BEST STORE IN THE NATION!?!?! Bro, that’s all you had to say. But, wait – there’s a hotel in this thing, too? Like, you can go down to Memphis for a few days and stay in the damn Bass Pro Shops??? We need our Memphis correspondent to confirm this for us. Dan, where you at, man?!?!
They done a great job with this Bass Pro Shops.”
Could not have said it any better, or simpler, myself.
Uh oh – things have taken a turn:
The Lookout is is by far one of the worst RIP off in Memphis. 10 ride to get to the at best middle tier restaurant which serve a huge mark up for a ” meh” meal please respect yourself more and visit somewhere else. Memphis does not have a skyline worth viewing.
Damn – taking shots at the Memphis skyline. That’s real low, fella.
Went in to go to the gun range me and some other customers waiting at the gun counter, 5 employees just standing around laughing and talking. The lady in front of me left she was trying to buy a firearm. I told them I wanted to use the range note I have a membership, 5 guys standing around the guy tells me, it will be a 45 minute wait, we have to find someone to unlock it…. I’m like what…. terrible customer service.
Do what now?
Took 2 hours and 45 minutes to see Santa the way it’s done is very stupid. Also the food and services of the restaurant is horrible. Besides all that we love the place and Santa
Happy to hear that Santa isn’t getting caught up in the crossfires of the Bass Pro Shops hate.
Valet lost our keys.
FUCK.
You advertised cabelas fleece vest for kids and adults. I went there at 5 this morning and found out bass pro did NOT have any of them. They were all sent to cabelas, so why are you trying to sell something you don’t have?
I really wanna be sympathetic here, but you gotta realize something’s not right about this. Who’s really going to be surprised that the Cabela’s fleece vests ended up at Cabela’s?
The Bass Pro Shop Pyramid is the best Fishing Store in the country, but the bowling ally sucked.
Capital F, capital S, Fishing Store. You can be the BEST fishing store in the ENTIRE country, but if your bowling alley sucks, then FUCK YOU. You get ONE STAR.
Home of slack jaw idiots, wanted me to pay to ride the elevator, laughed and walked out. What a joke of a place.
Imagine getting THIS guy to pay to ride an elevator! ONE STAR for you slack-jawed idiots!
I would love Togo vut there is always a better
Girl to take
I’m sorry, what?
Weird man approached us outside, he turned out to be a felon on the run and the pro shop support him. He streaked across the bowling alley later and wrestled tha gators.
Why did this get a one star review? This sounds awesome.
Haven’t been there …….
Well, there you have it. Anywhere this person HASN’T been is getting one star! Tough crowd.
Never been there, it is an abomination, why must men play God?
Whoa – this is kinda dark, no? I, for one, did NOT realize that opening up a Bass Pro Shops was considered playing God.
Beautiful place
This is a ONE STAR review! Is this person rating Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid with a golf score or something?
This is a very bizzare place. We looked at this place for a few days from our window and decided to check it out. It is so big, we thought it must be the mall which it is not. It’s a dream come true,I guess, if you are a hunter or fisherman or in a mood to walk in the pyramid filled with artificial trees, dark light, woods and cabin decor, lots of camouflage, some pretty politically incorrect merchandise, even a place where fake animals are popping out and you shoot at them. It’s extremely kitschy and kind of shocking. If you are a visitor to Memphis, you should skip this. Unless, again, you are a hunter or fisherman.
I’m sorry, I thought this was AMERICA!!!
Not gonna lie – “this is a very bizarre place” had me howling.
Never go bowling here
I’m still dying at this being a thing people are saying about a BASS PRO SHOP! So many people mad about the fucking bowling alley.
it was basically hollowed out void of a pyramid
Yeah, that’s the gimmick, pal.
Sales would go WAY up if lights were turned on!
There’s a lot of people on here complaining about the lighting, which seems like a weird thing to complain about. But, if you’re looking for something, I can see how not being able to see it clearly enough to tell what color it is would be extremely frustrating.
I did not buy anything, I did not talk to anyone. How do you know I was even there?
Is…..is this a review? Or, is this a threat? Because it kinda feels like there’s something to unpack here.
You seen one you have seen them all. Nothing spectacular or special.
This seems to be the general consensus among the negative reviews.
Now, to be fair – we laugh about the bad reviews, but this place does have 11,741 reviews and has maintained a 4.6/5 rating. That ain’t bad. It does seem like a lot of the people complaining don’t really understand that being a tourist trap is probably the point of this place being in a GIANT PYRAMID. So, let’s give Bass Pro Shops credit for that.
As it turns out, the story about how this building came to be a Bass Pro Shops location is pretty amazing. It even dabbles in a curse (SpOoOoOoOky). I recommend checking out this Twitter thread for more.
We’ve been kicking around the idea of a ‘SoBros Do Memphis’ content trip, but trying to drum ideas of what to do. This is making me think it’s worth the trip alone to check out Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid. Hell, maybe we can even stay there for a few days and just do podcasts and videos. I don’t know…I’m just spitballin’ here.
Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD and #BeBetter. “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Nashville, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley
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