How cool is it that Southaven, Mississippi cherishes an oak tree and what it meant for the…read morecommunity back in the day. The tree is so special, it appears they built the parking lot to allow ot to continue standing proudly in its place. Southaven, Mississippi is definitely changing and growing. It is good to see that the past is remembered with this tree. Five stars for the sentiment.

I came from Missouri to take a tour in June 2021. Kelly was our tour guide. She was amazing!! The…read moreLewis ranch is absolutely beautiful. I've been to Graceland several times and this is a completely different experience. Kelly made everything so personal and was so welcoming. The memorabilia displayed is one of a kind. By the end of the tour, between the stories and the home, I felt like I actually knew Jerry Lee ! Thank you Kelly and the Lewis Ranch for making my experience beyond what was expected.

Hands down an memorable, unique, and genuine experience. We were met by our tour guide who just…read morehappened to be Jerry Lee Lewis' best friend for over 50 years, Mr. Glenn Gosset. He was very happy to share intimate details about his friendship with Jerry and Jerry's life, the house, Jerry's belongings, and the history behind some of the household items. When we arrived, a room normally part of the tour was closed due to repairs so Glenn more than made up for it by showing us other areas not normally seen by outsiders. Glenn was a gracious and warm host. My girlfriend and I felt as though we were part of the family by the way he treated us and showed us around. Do yourself a favor and come check this place out.

This historical site is just a small park. It is good for taking pictures and reading a little…read moreabout history. It is pet friendly and has a few parking spots. It is not large, therefore if you are looking for a place to walk or run, then don't come here.

A quiet little neighborhood in the heart of Germantown holds a treasure from the past. If you're…read moreinto history or the civil war and in the Germantown area at least stop and look. There is not a lot to see but the diagrams on the signs will carry your imagination into the past. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place but definitely something I would visit if lived in the area.

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.

Springhill Cemetery (Hernando, MS) was established in 1836. It was the public burial ground for…read moreresidents of the town, free and slave, until churches and other groups established separate cemeteries. There are probably 500-1000 burials on the site even though there are only about 100 headstones present because graves were usually marked wood boards or posts, plantings, or earthen mounds decorated with the deceased's cup, bowl, bottle, or other personal items. It also encases victims of the 1878 yellow fever epidemic that nearly destroyed the town of Hernando, so much that it lost its city charter. After this, the cemetery declined. For years, cattle roamed the cemetery and broke off many of the tombstones. It was covered over by kudzu, briars, and honeysuckle before Mayor Ferguson and others undertook its restoration. Here's a link that explains some of the tombstones and their history! http://m.desototimes.com/news/a-walk-among-the-dead/article_5b1816de-dbd1-11e8-8d84-eb4af7cf397f.html

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.

On the corner of Park Street and West Street, sits a sign commemorating a part of the Mississippi…read moreBlues Trail. This sign remembers area musicians who helped solidify Memphis as an important part of the blues scene in the 1920's. I love discovering these markers that bring the past to life. The blues is a strictly American creation and this little pocket of America brought this music to what would not only be a major city in blues, but a city that would help create rock and roll.

This statue was commissioned by UNICO, an Italian American organization, in 1984. It was moved from…read moredowntown Columbus Park to Marquette Park, the site of the annual Memphis Italian Festival. Since being relocated to the park, it has been vandalized twice and had received calls for its removal. The 12-foot bronze statue depicts Columbus with a sword hanging from his left hip and his right hand over his brows, as if he is looking out yonder. The statue is perched upon a concrete pedestal and sits upon a map of the Mediterranean region made out of concrete. The makers used Google Maps to create an accurate layout of Italy and the surrounding islands. Visitors are encouraged to climb on and around the concrete pieces. You will also find cement/brick benches around the small plaza's perimeter with the names of donor's on it. A flag pole with the American and Tennessee flag on it and another flag pole with Italy's flag, serves as the backdrop to the plaza. Additionally, the park has a lot of plaques, most of them look relatively new. Some of the plaques include the names of gold and silver sponsors, a dedication to Louis Franceschini, Jr, a WWII vet and UNICO supporter, facts about Columbus, Columbus quotes, and regions of Italy. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the statue it is located in a nice little plaza area and is well maintained my UNICO. The statue and it's associated plaza are well done and exudes Italian pride. I am not sure if there will come a day that this statue will succumb to the calls for its removal, but enjoy it while it is here. UNICO has been the savior of many other Columbus statues from across the country, including one that was decapitated in Waterbury Connecticut, and it has been their mission not to give in. 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. Most victors of this statute will probably be visiting Marquette Park, in some capacity anyway, so that would be a great start to any itinerary that include a visit here.