Epinions Recent Reviews for Memphis

Memphis: Walk a mile in Elvis' shoes

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:08:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author msjrangel8 - I am putting this under Memphis and not Graceland because this has more than just Graceland in it. I have never lived very far from Memphis. I was raised about 2 hours from Memphis. I have been to Memphis many times. I have been to Graceland several t...

Memphis: Memphis: It's What You Make Of It (repost)

Mon, 1 Jul 2002 21:07:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author filrabat - Since I attended graduate school at the University of Memphis from 1994-96, I thought I'd comment. First of all, I was NOT joking when I said Memphis has a more tolerant social climate than most other cities in the Mid-South. Yes, as many posters...

Memphis: No Thank You Very Much

Sat, 16 Mar 2002 14:07:33 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mightypa - Ever seen Escape from New York, where the island of Manhattan has been turned into a free-range prison? Notice the decay and the less-than-savory inhabitants? Well, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Welcome to Memphis, Tennessee: home of faded...

Memphis: At Sun Records, There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!

Sun, 2 Dec 2001 00:16:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Teach2755 - I touched something today that Elvis Presley touched! The microphone that he used to record some of his very earliest recordings.. I touched it! Really, I did! (swoon)

Okay, so I'm not really a fanatic. In fact, I wasn't even born when Elvis...

Memphis: Shopping in Memphis: From a confessed shop-a-holic!

Fri, 23 Nov 2001 12:55:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diverpam - Memphis has many good places to help you part with your hard-earned money, especially during the holiday shopping season. If you're a shop-a-holic like me, you can put some of these on your list of places that you must visit or must avoid, depending upon...

Memphis: 3000 Miles to Memphis (OK, 676 to be exact)

Thu, 25 Oct 2001 11:38:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drew99_mi - As a frequent business traveler, I (and every other person who frequents Northwest Airlines from a less-than-huge Midwest city) have been to the Memphis International Airport many times for a connection on a flight to another city. I have always wanted...

Memphis: The Marvelous Whistling Pig

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 16:52:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jaxmom28 - Memphis has been home to a Pig-N-Whistle bar-b-que restaurant, in one incarnation or another, for better than fifty years. The restaurants have been locally owned and operated since 1990, and the original opened in the 1930s. Of course, the...

Memphis: Walking in Memphis with My Feet 10 feet off of Beale

Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:11:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mom2TyZick - While writing a hometown write-off a few weeks ago, I discussed a time when we lived in Arkansas, and how much I disliked it. My husband and I moved to this small town from Atlanta, and I really resented the slow pace of that small Arkansas town...

Memphis: Elvis has left the building, but there's still lots to do in Memphis!

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:34:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author diverpam - Memphis will welcome you with open arms. This friendly city offers plenty of southern hospitality and there are a variety of activities to keep you occupied during your visit. The best times to visit are during the spring and fall. Springtime is...

Memphis: Graceland's Better Than Ever Before!

Fri, 18 May 2001 22:02:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tfrentz - I even got the goosebumps. No, it wasn’t from air conditioning. In middle March when I went, humidity wasn’t a problem yet in Memphis, Tennessee. Rather the goosebumps came from being in Elvis Presley’s old stomping grounds and possibly still his...

Memphis: Sing Your Way to Graceland!

Wed, 9 May 2001 15:55:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Shanti - That’s what I did. On a roadtrip from Florida, I noticed that we were headed toward Tennessee, and that was it. Paul Simon’s song “Graceland” popped into my head and never left.

My husband remained adamant about driving straight through the...

Memphis: The National Civil Rights Museum and Lorraine Motel

Wed, 4 Apr 2001 22:55:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Teach2755 - Do any of you remember where you were on this evening in 1968? Chances are, if you recall that this particular night of April 4 marks the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., you'll be able to tell me where you were and what...

Memphis: Spend The Night At the Heart Break Hotel

Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:01:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author msmorvay - After returning from our families recent vacation of which we spent the night at the Heart Break Hotel, I was eager to come home and write an Epinion on the place. I was disappointed to find that there was not a specific subject for the hotel, so this...

Memphis: Are You Lonesome Tonight

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:15:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tommiles - "Are you lonesome tonight…" welcome to Memphis, Tennessee home to more than just Rock ‘n' Roll and Blues. Memphis is located in the heart of the south and is built along one of the world’s largest rivers boasting a cultural distinction that offers a...

Memphis: Home Sweet Home

Sat, 3 Mar 2001 02:49:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author krnorup - I was born and raised for the first 12 years of my life in Memphis, TN. I can say that during those 12 years I rarely saw the good spots of the city. We didn't have the money to spend to see them. But, now on visiting I'm seeing more and more of them...

Memphis: Elvis Is Alive and Well in Memphis

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 03:20:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tchoate - I must admit that growing up I was a big fan of Elvis Presley. I have always wanted to visit Graceland and my husband made the wish to visit the King's House come true.

We packed up our car and drove from Dallas, Texas to Memphis, TN in one...

Memphis: Graceland... Not what I thought it would be but it was good

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 02:33:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author babyvalere - If you are even in Memphis stop by and take a tour of Graceland. If costs about $10 a person but it is worth it.

We boarded a bus from across the street from Graceland and you have a cassette player and headphones. As the tapes plays you...

Memphis: Sun Studio

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 15:51:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author janesbit1 -

While hoards of tourists flock to Graceland daily, a much more intimate connection with the King and his roots can be found at Sun Studio. After serving a few years as a barber shop, Sun Studio has returned to its historic roots as a recording...

Memphis: National Civil Rights Museum

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:44:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author janesbit1 -

Having just arrived in Memphis on a rainy night, I was trying to find my hotel in the downtown area and had taken a wrong turn. I had come to Memphis primarily to check out some blues, so I was pleased to run across Beale Street pretty easily but...

Memphis: There is No Grace in Graceland--Part One

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:05:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ideagirl -

Our trip to Memphis was all about The Music. We sought out childhood homes, favorite eateries of the stars, legendary recording studios, and, of course, Graceland.

Though Elvis has never been one of my favorites (I prefer Little...

Memphis: Memphis! A great southern city! Ducks, blues, etc!

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 17:59:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raptors5555 -
Review Topic: Overview

I visted Memphis, Tennessee several times, most recently in the month of January. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. There are so many things to do and experience throughout the town. They've got the best...

Memphis: Elvis, A River, and Ducks

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 02:10:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BedrockTime -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Recipe for a bloody good weekend: one big river, as much mouthwatering Bar-BQ as you can eat, one bluesy street, a visit to Graceland, and one trip to the roof of the Peabody hotel.
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Memphis: Mid-south Fair

Sat, 23 Sep 2000 19:57:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MyThreeSons -
Review Topic: Events & Festivals

September is the month for the Mid-south Fair. It is a nice way to spend the day as a family, albeit a little expensive. this year we were able to purchase "family packs" at a local...

Memphis: Cooper-Young Neighborhood: A Jewel in a Coal Mine

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:55:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jcgrow - As those who have read my epinion on the whole city of Memphis are aware, I'm not very fond of this town. Nonetheless, I'm happy to admit an affection for one part of town in particular - the Cooper-Young neighborhood.

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Memphis: City Girl's Memphis Experience

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 00:13:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sportyspice666 - ohkay, let me start out by saying that I may have some preconceptions about middle america. Keep in mind, this is a person who has lived in the city (new york) all her life, and only on family outtings has she gone anywhere where the people are...