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Memphis is Great in 2008!
Welcome to Memphis "Home of the Blues; Birthplace of Rock & Roll". In addition to our legendary music and BBQ, there's much more here to explore. You'll find true Southern hospitality, delectable foods, and more things to do than you can shake a stick at.
So, come on in ya'll! Buy some books, movies or songs for your mp3 player, then book your trip -- just look below for everything you need to experience Memphis.
Then, bookmark, subscribe to or rss this page for updates on what is happening here.
Elvis Presley's Graceland
- Elvis Presley's Graceland
- This is the official website of Elvis Presley's Graceland. You'll find tons of info, pictures, events and more here.
- Elvis Week
- August 9 -- 17, 2008. The biggest gathering of Elvis fans you can imagine and then some. It gets bigger every year. Book your tickets now or you might miss out.
- Weddings at Graceland
- Get married at Graceland! Yep, you can. There's a lovely little chapel there for weddings.
Memphis in May!
A month-long party in Memphis!
Join us for the festivities!
- MusicFest
- Fergie, Santana, Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Finger Eleven, Colbie Caillat, The Black Crowes, My Chemical Romance, and so many more will perform May 2 -- 4.
- Barbecue Cooking Contest
- World Championship BBQ cooked on the banks of the Mississippi River. Hundreds of teams. Tons of barbecue, fun contests (like Ms. Piggie) and prizes galore.
You can tour the teams for free, and even help judge the bbq!
University of Memphis Tigers shirts
Memphis Tigers Perennial Basketball T-Shirt
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Memphis Tigers Perennial T-Shirt
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Memphis Tigers Perennial Basketball Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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Memphis Tigers Women's All Star Tee
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2008 Nike Memphis Tigers Men's Final Four Bound T-Shirt
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Down Home with the Neely's
Watch Pat Neely and Gina Neely on Food Network
- Down Home with the Neely's
- Find show schedules, recipes and more info on the Neely's via the Food Network site.
- Bobby Flay does Memphis
- Bobby Flay visits Memphis and discovers Elvis' favorite pizza -- yep, it's a bbq pizza. You have to try it--unusual, but a home-town fave. Bobby shares the Coletta's recipe, so if you can't come get the original, you can make your own.
All About Memphis
Articles, websites and more
- 12 Free Things to do in Memphis Read my article on 12 great things to do in Memphis for FREE! Family-friendly, fun activities you don't want to miss.
- Wikipedia article on Memphis. History, geography, demographics, climate and more.
- Downtown Memphis All about living, working & playing in downtown Memphis.
- Celebrating 50 Years of Soul in Memphis. Come join the fun.
Where to Eat
Memphis Dining
- Review of "The Arcade" Restaurant
- One of Memphis's most famous restaurants. Great food, old-school atmosphere and well, everybody's been there (yep, even Elvis!) They don't have or need a website, but you need to go there to eat. (P.S., If they have Banana Pudding, save room for dessert)
- The Rendezvous
- I heard about The Rendezvous for years before I went there, and I expected fine (as in nice china & linens) dining. Not so much. It's paper plates & plastic forks. And, the restaurant is located in an alley.
The place is almost always packed, the BBQ is good (try the BBQ Nachos, the shrimp, and the BBQ Smoked sausage). It's a Memphis thang! - Neely's BBQ
- Neely's BBQ is a not-so-well-kept secret anymore. I do believe for many years Memphians tried to keep Neely's to themselves.
I prefer their ribs to any I've tried, and the BBQ & Spaghetti dinner is a favorite of many. (You'll find "and Spaghetti" is a common Memphis menu item. It's sort of like "and baked potato".) - Huey's
- Where else can you get a burger to die for, and not just permission, but encouragement to write on the walls and stick your frill-picks in the ceilings? Gotta be Huey's!
- Bol a Pasta
- The Grisanti family has been around Memphis almost as long as the Mississippi River, and they are the First Family of Italian food in these parts. My favorite is Bol a Pasta. Nice decor, good food, friendly service. Try the Penne Pasta Florentine - I'm hooked on it!
All About Memphis Group
Elvis Videos
And, I still think he was one fine-looking man!
Memphis Songs
Songs about Memphis or by Memphis artists
Memphis Travel
Tools for planning your visit
- Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Hotels, attractions, travel guides and more can be found here.
- See Memphis Inc.
- See Memphis offers a wide variety of guided tours of the city, including Memphis Music, Memphis African-American History, and of course, an Elvis tour.
- City of Memphis
- Official website of the City of Memphis. Includes a video welcome from Mayor Willie Herenton.
- Memphis Mojo
- Memphis' best entertainment resource. Includes everything from where to buy gas to who's playing at the Canon Center to movie reviews.
- Premier Transportation Services
- Need to get around Memphis? Full array of transportation services, including taxicabs, shuttles, executive sedans, buses, and more.
Visit Memphis!
Book your trip right now - we'll be waiting, ya'll!
Sweet Caroline written in Memphis
Neil Diamond recently revealed the secret
It's a great song. And, the Elvis version is amazing. Look below for a You-Tube link.
Sweet Caroline
13 great Neil Diamond songs, including Sweet Caroline!
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Elvis stuff on Ebay
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More Memphis Music
Al Green - Greatest Hits
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B.B. King - Greatest Hits
Amazon Price: $9.97 (as of 05/17/2008)
Dusty in Memphis
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
From Elvis in Memphis
Amazon Price: $17.98 (as of 05/17/2008)
Elvis and Graceland
Memphis Music Info
Blues, Rock & Soul
- Live from Memphis
- Check out upcoming concerts, plus news and srtist info.
- Sun Records
- Visit the birthplace of rock & roll. Sun Studio is still located in the original place where Elvis and Sam Phillips launched a genre over 50 years ago.
- Soulsville USA
- Soulsville and the original Stax Records provide a great experience for the soul music lover. It's music history.
- Divingin2Memphis.com
- Current info on what's happening now in music, art, food and more.
Memphis Attractions & Activites
What to do & where to go in Memphis
- Memphis Zoo
- Pandas and more at the Memphis Zoo. Our zoo is a great place to hang out. Check out our pandas, and the new baby bonobo!
- Graceland
- All Elvis, all the time! When you visit Graceland, there's more to see than just the mansion. The "Lisa Marie" airplane is there available for tours, as is one of Elvis's tour buses.
- Memphis Motorsports Park
- Nascar and more for the racing fan. Visit their website for photos, driver info & free wallpaper. Book tickets early. These races are very popular.
- Dixon Gallery & Gardens
- Over 2,000 paintings, sculptures and decorative art objects make up this museum's gallery. Excellent collection of Impressionist works. The gardens are beautiful mix of English gardens in a Tennessee woodland setting. Don't skip the museum shop - it's one of our city's best-kept shopping secrets!
- Beale Street
- History, music, food & fun all rolled into one little street. A. Schwab's is a must-see. Their slogan is "If we don't have it, you probably don't need it anyway". And, just take your pick of nightclubs and eateries.
- National Civil Rights Museum
- This museum is located at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King was killed in 1968. Exhibits and galleries focus on the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement. A fairly comprehensive history is available on their website, too.
- Playhouse on the Square
- Memphis professional resident theatre company--great shows at affordable prices. If you get a chance to catch a performance, do so. Visit their website for schedules & ticket info.
Books about Memphis
Including music, history, travel guides and more.
The Firm
The classic Grisham novel features many Memphis scenes.
Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 05/17/2008)
Frommer's Nashville & Memphis (Frommer's Complete)
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The Man Who Flew the Memphis Belle: Memoir of a WWII Bomber Pilot
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 05/17/2008)
Beale Street: Crossroads of America's Music
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Memphis Del.icio.us!
Memphis bookmarks
Share your Elvis Stories!
Did you ever see Elvis in person, attend a concert, have the honor of receiving one of those Cadillacs, or just have a fondness for Elvis music and Fried PB and Banana Sandwiches? Tell us about it!
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coollikeme
Nice area may visit someday. Posted August 20, 2007 |
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Karendelac
Wonderful job Deborah, I gave you 5 stars. I only regret not having your information last year when I vacationed in Memphis. I will certaAll the Best, Karen at Karen's Kinkade Art Storeinly save your lens to use on my next trip. Posted July 22, 2007 |
This is a video that is exploding on the internet that uses Elvis music. The king will never die!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFSCXIffv1s
Posted July 13, 2007
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Deborah
I never saw Elvis in person. I did stay up late to watch his movies and being from rural Arkansas (transplanted to Memphis) I've heard a gozillion stories of people who did meet him or see him. Posted July 10, 2007 |
Reader Feedback
Talk about Memphis!
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BigJim
Nice lens. I love this great music city. Thanks for joining the Squidoo City Guide. Posted March 07, 2008 |
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pondlady
Aha, now I recognize you. Great lens, of course. I have always loved Memphis. Posted July 27, 2007 |
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Retired-Cop
I grew up 60 miles south of Memphis. Memphis was always like another Home Town to me. We would go there to shop and visit relatives. Posted June 05, 2007 |
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ank
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