"It all started here in Memphis, for me, man, and it feels so good working in this studio." Elvis…read morePresley Ok Memphis, what a great city! The place where the blues truly belongs and came to fruition! Elvis gave that spark to the blues. That ability to sell it and make the flame glow even more.... Aretha Franklins home town! The queen of soul! Yes, some respect! The first women of all sorts. How about Bb King and so many others way before Elvis came and made this happen. Now there is tragedy here too! So many battles fought here. Blood stains this city. The many race riots of 1866. Then when Martin Luther King was killed here. What? The historical context in thin city is unclear for many. But still Memphis rises in all this chaos. In the past darkness exists, but that can fade and the world will reset and change again happens. We remember the past. The vision of Sun records and memories of Stax Records still here. The future is alive and bright because we keep it fresh. Connect with living history and whispers of the past. These stories are yours and mine.

Memphis is very nostalgic and contains a lot of music and great food culture. We walked around…read morebriefly on some nights after our events were over. It can be very careful in downtown Memphis. I highly recommend that tourists get good instructions from your hotel concierge about what places and areas you should and should not experience downtown. From BB King's Blues Club & Restaurant to Beale Street itself, all things are phenomenal. The Historic Lorraine Motel is also a few minutes away. It was such a positive cultural experience here in Memphis.

I love this event!…read more Held the last Friday of every month, rain or shine, all year long, the shops in the South Main Historic District welcome you to this popular local event. You'll find art galleries, restaurants and specialty shops, most of which offer complementary wine and cheese. And from 6 to 9 pm, the trolley rides are free. In fact, this whole event is free. How cool is that? This is a great way to enjoy this trendy part of town and take in some local flavor. Don't miss it!

I first found out about this uh-MAZING event when I was still a tourist, checking out the city…read morebefore moving there for college. My mom and I hopped on the trolly (which was totally charming to us out-of-towners) and checked out the awesome art scene that Memphis has to offer. This was a great way for us to get to know the city a little bit better and showed us the hospitality of the local artists. Fast forward to me actually living in Memphis and making this a monthly adventure of mine (I even ended up interning for one of the galleries)! I think this is a wonderful way to show off the South Main neighborhood to people who live out in the suburbs, visitors, and people who may be new to the city; a FREE event, awesomely talented artists (with beautiful art to peruse), wine, snacks, and a wonderfully underrated neighborhood to explore and you have got one special mixture! Not to mention, the galleries and artists involved are worth the trip downtown even if you're not going as a part of the trolley tour; these folks are as good as it gets: friendly, talented, and wonderful conversationalists. What are you waiting for? Go on a trolley tour already!!!

The Be end and Street of Blues Dreams!…read more Welcome to Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Let the memories of the past be here in the present. The ghosts of the past are here are you ready to discover and see them. When in Memphis, this is a must! Well I don't drink! That's all right! They have mocktails if you need them. Or a mixed cocktail. Whatever wets your whistle. Hair of some sort of a dog. Now Beale Street is not Las Vegas, maybe during its hey days. Let's go back to circa 1920-1940s this was a black owned atmosphere that boomed. It shook all night with nightclubs, restaurants, theaters and of course the music. W.C. Handy and wrote" Mr Crump," being the Father of the Blues! He made the blues a word of mouth bit. Muddy Waters and Bb King among others performed in these juke joints. The blues thrived and made the area strong. At the beginning of the 1960s Beale Street fell into decay. Elvis was a regular visitor here moving to Memphis when he was only 13. He was signed to Sun Records in November of 1955. The likes of Beale Street were more the local screaming joy rather than a tourist attraction. In 1966, it was added to the national historic register to preserve the cultural significance and iconic heritage. In the 80s to the present day it's a great place to see. Be prepared to bring your actual identification card from your local place of residence or you will not be able to get through security. Vegas could learn from the heighten security measures here. Everyone shows id or you don't get in. They take security precautions and very strict measures here. It makes an individual feel safe. Wander and feel the effects of the blues viruses taking ahold of your soul.

Beale Street is the epitome of a tourist attraction/trap…read more It's a street with stores, bars, and restaurants geared towards visitors. However, there is some interesting and eye-catching street art to be admired. If you've never been to Memphis, check it out. Really no need to see it more than once.

Pyradoptics is a sculpture by Tom Wuchina and is located in the Tennessee Welcome…read moreCenter in Interstate 55 heading into Memphis, Tennessee. I have often seen it as I drive into Memphis, but today, while in the welcome center, I got a chance to check it out. This is ultimately a nice sculpture to welcome you not only to Memphis, but the great state of Tennessee as a whole. If you are in the welcome center, walk over and check this interesting sculpture out.

Quality/Quantity - Some highlights for us, see other Yelp reviews:…read moreGraceland - 3.5 hours was NOT enough time, I suggest getting here in the morning. We did the $82 tour and paid an additional $10 for parking. National Civil Rights Museum - We came here for two days. So much to see, read, and learn. You can do it in one day, just get here early. Bass Pro Shop - Largest in the US. Sun Studio. Welcome Centers - Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi. Visited all 3 states in under 2 hours. Beale Street - Best days to come were Friday and Saturday night. Plenty of security and police, so fairly safe. Atmosphere - See above. Service - Depends on what you do, buy, eat, and drink. Price - Depends on what you do, buy, eat, and drink. Owner Comment - Good visit, thank you. I hope you can spend some of our tourist $$ in improving more of the city. We also spent some time in East Memphis.

Oh Memphis, we hardly know each other, yet...I can't stop thinking about you. I had about seven…read morehours to run around Memphis and I did my very best. I was staying near Beale Street so naturally that was the first place I went. Noon may not be the best time to see her shine, but I did have the freedom to explore without having to navigate drunks. Busses of tourists, maybe, but they weren't drunk yet. I believe it would be something to go down when live music is playing. South Main was super charming and I could have explored around there all day. Not to mention, the trolleys. They're just great. I love the buildings and it looks like they are really working on the area. They also have a fair share of murals which I always love. And a trip to Memphis is incomplete without a stop at The Peabody. Before we went, my friend was complaining about going to see "the stupid ducks". Well, after we left, she couldn't stop talking about those little ducks. Yes you can watch videos of it and you are literally just watching ducks either go to or leave a fountain, but it is adorable. And it is a "thing" for a reason.

Second Yelp night out! Thanks so much for the tickets! I…read morelearned alot about whiskey that night but...I forgot it all...darn that whiskey!!! I tasted the Piehole first and I know I said the Larceny 92 proof would be my last. Then I saw the second table of whiskey and gave in to the strawberry one since my soul was on fire from the Larceny still. What two whiskeys I had inbetween I can't remember. That Piehole was to die for though! Pecan Pie Whiskey?!?! I usually gag at the thought flavored whiskey but man that stuff was good. If you want to get a party started the quickest way would be the Larceny though haha. DONUTS. I came in knowing my favorite: Howard's all the way!!! But I found a new favorite: Jody's Donuts. The ladies from Jody's were so awesome (the only people I saw from the respective donut places) and I knew immediately that I had to ask about the one with bananas on it. They sold me on it and just when I regretted taking it, I took a bite and went into Elvis/doughnut/childhood memory nirvana. Gotta go by their shop now! Gibson's were actually on point that night even though I am usually the hated one in Gibson's debates.

I was here, and I wasn't really here... So much donuts and whiskey…read more.. Okay, settling down. I had to shoot some hoops to see if I was able to drive home. And since I missed majority of those shots, I suppose I am! Did you guys noticed that the Yelp panties are perfect for spider man cosplay? Who's going to be my Peter while I be your Mary Jane? Did Deanna just pack a whole box of donuts home? Above statements were part of the saved draft... So, I guess I had fun last night! Those pecan pie tasting whiskeys are killer. I'm also very happy that I tried donuts from 3 different vendors and donut holes from 2. Unfortunately, Gibson's took the crown and run away with it. Gibson's donuts are the best. Rec Room is awesome. I can't think of a better location for an event like this. Whiskey, donuts, and video games! Generation Y, represent!

The yearly Taste of Arlington event was outstanding! Restaurants and food vendors from Arlington…read moreand the surrounding areas showed up to showcase their specialties! So much food! We grabbed from every booth first and then sat down to try everything. Most people grabbed a little first and then hit up the other areas, but we didn't want to get full and miss out on something awesome! So our table was jammed full of food samples, and we started digging in. Great items at the silent auction, great food, and great support by all the volunteers. It was our first year but we will be back again and again! Our top favorites: favorites, MeVell's BBQ, Slingshot Charlie's, The Pink Flamingo catering.

Ever since discovering Memphis Roller Derby in 2016 through a Facebook event post. I decided to…read moredrive on over to the Pipkin building & see what RollerDerby was like. All I have to say is I was impressed from the the whistle to the very end. Watching the Roller Derby girls block jammers & jammers trying to get through. For $10pp you & your family can enjoy this high energy action packed sport monthly on Saturdays. Where you can spectate the fastest action on 8 wheels to touch down onto the floor of the Pipkin Building. I'm never impressed with the consessions as they are overpriced medicore & the selection is depressingly boring. I'd just suggest eating at the Highland Strip or anywhere in midtown from the Cooper Young area to Overton Square. As they are just a convient drive from the Pipkin Building but if your looking for an after party with the derby girls. Be sure to check out their group page on Facebook for more info on matches & roller derby related events happening in Memphis. fb://page/17275832821

Do yourself a favor and attend a bout. Go check out their Facebook page for dates during the season…read more(January-August). These girls rock. The bouts are awesome to watch and our Memphis teams are pretty darn good too. They have beer for sale, merchandise, food, and a fun photo booth for you to make your visit memorable. This team is 100% owned and operated by the team members. Advertising, venue rental, etc...every little detail falls on them to keep playing the game they love. They need your support.