Memphis Tennessee

I think that’s where we’ll be in the beginning of August.

what do yall know about it?

 

BBQ?

 

That’s actually a draw for my son. I might encourage that rabbit hole for him. Being able to feed people is impressive and important.

 

The other thing they are known for is music -- especially blues. I haven't been, but there is a lot of live music. Beale Street has a lot, from what Google is telling me. Plus they have a music Hall of Fame. And there's Elvis stuff + Graceland. Elvis Week is August 8 - 16.

 

The Bass Pro Shop in the Pyramid is really cool and worth a visit. The National Civil Rights Museum is really well done as well. Great zoo from what I remember, but oof a Zoo in Memphis in August... no thanks. And yeah, Graceland of course.

 

I know to be back at the hotel before dark.

I'm going there in November, staying at the hotel in Bass Pro Shops. I haven't been there since I was a kid. Beal Street was cool, Graceland and all the Elvis stuff. It really depends on what type of stuff and activities you are in to.

 

My son has what I call his Fifty State Initiative. Arkansas is riiiiiiiiight there, and Mississippi isn’t to far away either. Last year we did Cincinnati, that netted us WV, IN, and KY. Maybe in a few years, we’ll hit up Four Corners.

 

If you head to Arkansas let me know, grew up there and have plenty of recommendations.

 

Was there end of last month. Actually just across the line in Olive Branch, MS. Ate at the Memphis BBQ Company. It was good enough I'd like to go back.
https://memphisbbqco.com/