Walking In Memphis
I've lived around the Memphis area nearly all my life. Saturdays were spent shopping at the now defunct Mall of Memphis or at the Memphis Zoo.
Like most cities, Memphis has grown. With it, its problems have grown as well, but if you're new to the city or simply visiting, there's sure to be something to enjoy while you're here.
Memphis As I Know It
Technically, I'm from 60 mile north of Memphis in a smaller town by the name of Jackson, TN. I've lived in Memphis, however, for about six years and weekends have almost always been spent in the home of the Delta Blues.
Memphis is hot. It's recently become a haven for crime. Jobs are scarce and kindness is sometimes missing in the rush to live.
However, it's also the place that birthed Rock and Roll. Without Memphis, there'd be no Sun Records, no Elvis Presley. No Johnny Cash. No Jerry Lee Lewis. No Al Green and No Stax.
Memphis is music and barbeque. A chorus of cicadas and blue suede shoes. We're the blues and the muddy Mississippi. All this other stuff that has clouded Memphis' vision lately, that's just a diversion. The real Memphis is still under there. You've just got to know where to find it.
Memphis Museums
- Pink Palace Museum
- I have a lot of fond memories of going to this museum as a child. Slightly cheesy animatronic dinosaurs and a really cool replica of the first Piggly Wiggly supermarket, the Pink Palace Museum offers a chance to waste away an afternoon in Memphis.
- The Children's Museum of Memphis
- The Children's Museum of Memphis offers a number of weekly activities for children such as special exhibits, costumed character visits and hands-on activities.
Elvis Week - 2007
That is until 2007. Gathering up my camcorder, I made my way down to Elvis Presley Boulevard to see what this noise was all about.
I was surprised at what I found. It was unbelievable and, yet, the people were friendly. They wanted to talk. They wanted to share memories of being a teenager and listening to Elvis. Many were too young, like myself, to have been alive during Elvis' reign, but they had inherited their love for Elvis from their parents. One was there simply because his brother, who had died some years earlier, was an Elvis fan and he said he felt he could be closer to him this way.
It was amazing how much emotion went into this event. I interviewed a number of the people there including a few "Elvii" (best I could do for a plural form of Elvis). You can see the interviews and phenomenon here.
Famous Memphians
- Elvis Presley
- Aretha Franklin
- Kathy Bates
- Cybill Shepherd
Memphis on YouTube
Books on Memphis at Amazon.com
Insiders' Guide to Memphis, 3rd (Insiders' Guide Series)
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 08/08/2008)
Frommer's Nashville & Memphis (Frommer's Complete)
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
Memphis
Amazon Price: $30.40 (as of 08/08/2008)
Memphis Elvis-Style
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 08/08/2008)
Historic Photos of Memphis (Historic Photos.)
Amazon Price: $32.50 (as of 08/08/2008)
Visit the Home of Rock and Soul!
Marriott Memphis Downtown
The Memphis Marriott Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown area adjacent to the Memphis Cook Convention Center and overlooking the Mississippi River. Pyramid Arena and Riverboat...
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Peabody Memphis
The Peabody has been the South's grand hotel for over 130 years. Originally built in 1869, it was rebuilt at its present location in 1925. The social and business hub of Memphis, it has been said that...
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Hampton Inn Memphis-I-240 at Thousand Oaks
Perkins Rd and I-240 Within Walking distance from mall and several restaurants. Within minutes from most major attractions.
Memphis International Airport 5 m W Taxi.
Greyhound Bus Lines...
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Memphis
Fairfield Inn and Suites is Marriott's award winning economy lodging chain featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value! At the Fairfield Inn and Suites Memphis, our spacious...
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Memphis Music
25 All-Time Greatest Sun Recordings
Sun Recordings including Jerry Lee Lewis
Amazon Price: $11.97 (as of 08/08/2008)
The Essential Elvis Presley
Can't have Memphis music without Elvis.
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 08/08/2008)
The Very Best of Otis Redding
One of my favorites, Otis Redding
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
Movies That Take Place in Memphis
The Firm
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
The Client
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 08/08/2008)
Graceland Photos on Flickr
Elvis Presely grave
Hip Elvis furniture
Graceland Mansion
Memphis News from Google Blogs
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funwithtrains
I used to live in Memphis, and think it's a great town! Nice Lens! 5 stars and a favorite from me! Please visit my Marklin Trains lens. Posted May 12, 2008 |
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GypsyPirate
You have so much great info in here - awesome and thanks for all your hard work. I'm glad you've joined us in the Squidoo City Guide! Posted September 24, 2007 |
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BigJim
Nice lens. I just played with my band for four nights at the Blues City Cafe on Beale St. Thanks for joining the Squidoo City Guide. Posted September 07, 2007 |
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Retired-Cop
I live and grew up 60 miles south of Memphis. Memphis has become the 2nd most violent city in the USA. It is very sad, drugs have played a major role in the decline of this City. The City has cleaned up Beale Street and it is safe to go there. They need to work on the rest of the City. Take care Posted September 06, 2007 |
