He was a member of The Renegades alliance, made it to the Final 2 but lost the finale prize to his alliance member Dan in a unanimous 7-0 vote, placing 2nd and becoming first offourfinalists to receive zero jury votes to win in Big Brother North American history.
Memphis is a very charismatic young man who, as a teenager, once sold fake Nike sport shoes on street corners. He currently works as a "Mixologist," which he insists should not be confused with a bartender. Memphis attended Florida State University and earned an Associate College Degree in Event Management. Memphis has been with his girlfriend for the past three years and they've lived together for a year and a half. His father died when he was a teenager and he has a great relationship with his mother, who he considers a hero, and gets along with his stepfather. He describes himself as outgoing, energetic and active. His perfect romantic partner is fun, energetic and happy. He loves to eat seafood, watches "Entourage" on television and listens to Johnny Cash as well as other kinds of music. He likes to play basketball and enjoys working out and hiking. He also loves his Doberman Pincher named Diesel. His birth date is December 6, 1982.[1]
Retrieved from CBS Age: 37 Hometown: Collierville, Tennessee Current city: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Occupation: Restaurateur Previous season: Big Brother 10 (runner-up). Memphis came in second to BB legend Dan
Gheesling, and was part of one of the most famous duos in Big Brother, The Renegades. Three adjectives that describe you: Outgoing, social, and determined. Favorite Activities: Cruising up the coast with my son, fishing, going to the beach, golfing, and traveling. Why do you want to play Big Brother again?
To win this time. What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house?
Being away from my son. Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most and why?
Dan. He's my boy. Love that guy. What is your strategy for winning the game?
Cool and collective, silent but deadly. The idea this time around is to play the same social game but focus on jury management and always be in control of my game. Also, win the POV every
time.<br /.
How does this strategy differ from the last time you played?
I was playing checkers. This time I'm playing chess Have you changed/evolved since the last time you were on the show?
Well, 12 years have passed and I have created the life I wanted. Every year, I constantly evolved into who I am. I have become very self-aware. My life’s motto is…
"Live life like you are going to die. Because you are." What would you take into the house and why?
-A journal so I can write stuff down.
-A plant so I can have something to take care.
-A small recorder because hell yeah! Fun facts about yourself:
-I went to FSU and I am a huge FSU football fan.
-I have opened 37 hospitality venues in my career.
-My mom was a waitress and when I was a kid, I used to sit at the end of the bar while she
finished work.
-I have an amazing son, River Waylon Garrett.
-I have been making money since I was 12 years old.[2]
Memphis served as a Groomsman at Dan Gheesling's wedding on July 2, 2011.[3]
Memphis married Ashley Zuppas in 2012.
In April, 2015, Memphis and Ashley welcomed their son River Waylon Garrett.
At some point before Big Brother 22 (US), Memphis and Ashley divorced and he began a relationship with his former high school girlfriend, Dominique Scalise.
Trivia
Memphis won the first competition in Big Brother 10 winning a new car. Although Steven won the rock, paper, scissors competition against him, Steven jumped out of the car with time running out. However, as it turned out, Big Brother couldn't give Memphis the car because it already had an owner. The car was almost immediately returned to that owner and Memphis got an undisclosed amount of money as consolation.
