Guide to South Memphis

Things to Do in South Memphis

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Elvis is king in this part of Memphis. After all, the Graceland Mansion, regarded as the world’s most famous music mansion, is located here. Annually, the neighborhood hosts Elvis Week, where many thousands of fans converge to commemorate his passing in August. Self-guided tours lead visitors through the hallowed halls of Elvis’ beloved home and grounds throughout the year.

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is another spot to pay homage to Memphis’ musical roots. This attraction showcases more than 2,000 cultural artifacts, as well as musical and video exhibits.

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The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

The Peabody Memphis is a luxurious, Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond hotel in the heart of downtown Memphis, blocks from the Rock N' Soul Museum, Beale Street, the Gibson Guitar Factory and the Fed-Ex Forum. The Peabody Memphis hotel is also a popular

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Jim Neely's Interstate Bar-B-Que

2265 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109

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Ornamental Metal Museum

374 Metal Museum Drive, Memphis, TN 38106

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Memphis Marriott East

5795 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Welcome to Memphis ?? From the Holiday Inn Select / Memphis East, you are just a hop, skip and jump away (15 minutes) from the Home of the Blues, the heart and soul of music. Those sounds can still be heard until the wee hours in the morning on Beale Str

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The Westin Memphis Beale Street

170 Lt Geo W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

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Country Hearth Memphis Airport

3005 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN 38116

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Colettas Italian Restaurant

1063 S Parkway E, Memphis, TN 38106

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DejaVu

936 Florida St, Memphis, TN 38109

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