As soon as I got out of the car in the parking lot, all I could think about was the iconic picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lying on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel surrounded by his aides pointing at the building across the street. If you haven’t seen it, you need to, …
Everyone knows Bass Pro Shops. The giant, outdoor-focused retailer has locations all over the U.S., and sells clothing, gear for hunting, fishing, golfing, and other active adventures. However, the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid location in Memphis is unlike any other store in the nation, and definitely worth a visit when you are in town. The …
When I think Memphis – three things spring to mind – Elvis, Bar-B-Que and the Blues, and not necessarily in that order. I discovered that the best place to experience Memphis’s music and food legacy is Beale Street which you can visit with your whole family. Beale Street History Beale Street has been an entertainment destination …
The Pink Palace was built in the 1920s by Clarence Saunders, the founder of Piggly Wiggly grocery stores. He intended to make it his home, but due to some financial troubles, the city of Memphis became the owner of the property. In March of 1930, the city opened the Memphis Museum of Natural History inside …