The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40.

The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street.

Notable annual events include the AutoZone national sales meeting, the Memphis International Auto Show, and the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show.

[5][6] The complex was designed by Haglund and Venable Architects, Ellers & Reaves (Structural), and Allen & Hoshall (Mechanical) in 1967.

[7] In 2018, the City of Memphis announced upgrades and renovations for the building, which were completed in 2021.