Just off a main road Memphis, Tennessee is a bit of history remembered in a plaque. We need to…read moreremember history. It has often been said that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, I truly believe this to be true. The tragic story written on this plaque talked about a lynching of a black Union Army veteran who ran away with a white girl only to be found by 25 masked horseman who promptly lynched him. I find myself stopping when I see a historic plaque. I learned a bit of local history and walk away a more wiser person.

Beautiful and spacious park. Very clean and upkept…read more Huge playground and lakes, restrooms as well. Great place for a picnic

Inspired by the obscenely pleasant weather we've had over the past few weeks, I stopped by…read moreGermantown Municipal Park. Municipal Park is one of my long-time favorite suburban hang outs. No matter when I visit, it never seems crowded. There are tennis courts, a pond (with ducks), a pavilion, a playground, and a big open field that's perfect for playing. It's also the home of a historical home. The John Gray house is one of the oldest brick residences in Shelby County. It was originally located in Eads, but was moved to Municipal Park in 1989 for preservation. I've never been inside; every time I've been at the park, its doors have been locked. After a bit of enthusiastic jumping up and down (I'm short, and the windows are high up), I can report that the house is furnished as it probably would have been when it was built in the mid-1800s. Municipal Park is right next to the Germantown public library, which makes it a perfect place to catch up on your reading. The open field is perfect for picnics, and the playground has a huge jungle gym and swings.

The Memphis National Cemetery was established in 1867. Originally named Mississippi River National…read moreCemetery during the time the Union Army forces took control of Memphis. There are around 8,866 graves of Civil War unknowns, the 2nd largest number of unknowns in any of the national cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affaires. This is attributed to the Memphis National Cemetery not being established until 1867, two years after the close of the Civil War. During the initial burial, wooden burial markers placed at the graves had been removed, or exposed to the elements. There was no mandatory use during the Civil War of any form of personal ID. In 1867, about 250 bodies of Union soldiers, from the Battle of Fort Pillow, were moved from a battlefield cemetery south of Fort Pillow to Memphis National Cemetery to be re-interred in a designated field. Many of the dead from the Sultana maritime disaster are also buried here.

Isaac Hayes was a world-famous musician, song writer, activist and musician who called Memphis…read morehome. He passed away in 2008 and was buried in 2008 in Memphis Memorial Park. It is relatively easy to find, as it is located just across from the Crystal Shrine Grotto. This is one of the more extravagant graves that you will find in the cemetery. The grave is marked by a huge bronze foot stone that has photos of Hayes in different stages of his life and his movies engraved in it. It also has the God's Garden poem inscribed and reads: God looked around his garden And he found an empty place He then looked down upon this earth And found your star He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest God's garden is beautiful now He always takes the best. But when you left. THE BIGGEST PART OF ME LEFT. But thanks for leaving a part of us in KOJO The hardest things always was for you to say goodbye. So I won't either. One day we'll be together again. LOVING YOU WAS THE GREATEST THING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. My Love, Your wife ADJOWA "MARGARET" HAYES The grave looks pretty awesome and is in great shape. Parking here is very easy. There is parking available right in front of where the plot is located. I know what I want my grave to look like now, when it is my time. Anyway, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There are many sights to check out in the cemetery including the Crystal Shrine Grotto.

Amazing company! The Dancing Fire Entertainment is the best in the industry. I will be using them…read morefor my next event.

From the owner: The Dancing Fire & Entertainment is a performance troupe and entertainment company with branches in…read moreMemphis, TN & Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in unique dance including dancing with fire, belly dance, hawaiian/hula dance, fire eating, and more. We also have DJs, Photographers, Videographers, and free event planning. Let us make your event one of a kind! Free Quote 24/7.

Small but well pteserved plantation. Not the grand style, but sort of a working class style…read more Probably more typical. Had a number of slaves working it and they address slavery very honestly. The interior is furnished with some original and some replica, but all very interesting. They give a quick talk, then you tour on your own. Definitely worth a stop.

Awesome historical treasures and the kindest host. Beautiful historical home and surrounding area.read more

The Crystal Shrine Grotto is a large man-made crystal cave hidden in the middle of Memorial Park…read moreCemetery in East Memphis. It was started in the 1930s by Mexican sculptor Dionicio Rodríguez and is covered with tons of quartz crystals, religious sculptures and biblical scenes depicting the life of Jesus as well as grottos, bridges, and concrete landscapes. After crossing into the cave you'll find scenes depicting: - The Nativity - The Last Supper - The Resurrection - Various Old and New Testament stories And it's all illuminated by colored lights reflecting off the crystal-covered walls. It's one of those things you have to see to fully appreciate and it's absolutely worth a visit. Admission is free and it's easy to find once in the cemetery (there's plenty of signs pointing the way) and parking is easy. Definitely don't miss this if you're in Memphis. Pro Tip: it's located near the grave of soul music legend Isaac Hayes so if you're into music history you may want to package the two stops together.

Hidden Memphis Gem! Beautiful and very peaceful. Love the Biblical scenes inside of the grotto…read more This is a place you just have to go see & explore for yourself.

We had Michelle as our inner city tour,she was very informative,fun,and very good at driving…read morethrough the crazy city roads.

An exceptional day spent with our new friend/tour guide, Sam. He made us fall in love with Memphis…read more& her history. A lovely, comfortable tour bus & a beautiful ride down the Mississippi. I could not imagine a better introduction to this lovely city! 5 star experience with a 10 star guide. BE SURE TO ASK FOR SAM!!

Got an email from the museum stating they offer free general admission on every third Thursday of…read moreeach month. Took advantage of that and visited with my mom, son and niece. I hadn't been since I was a kid, so I was excited to visit again. For the most part, a lot was the same as I remember and I was excited to show the kids. There were a few new things too, which was cool. We didn't get a chance to do the planetarium ($5 on the free third Thursdays) nor the giant screen theater (also $5). Next time, I for sure want to take my son inside the planetarium because it was my most favorite thing as a kid. Hopefully, he'll love it too. As an adult, the museum definitely seems a bit random and there's not a whole lot that's interesting (unless you're a huge science/history fan). Overall, the kids enjoyed themselves and that's all that matters.

Not the best museum we've been to but definitely not the worst either. The floor plan and flow of…read morehow to move throughout is a bit confusing. Tickets must be bought online and cannot be bought at the counter. The exhibits felt a bit dated and light compared to other museums we've enjoyed. Facilities weren't exactly great either. The mini circus is cool to see other than that, not a whole lot else that's unique.