University of Memphis Tiger football fan experience. The virtual guide contains photos, videos, bios and information about the Memphis football team.
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birthplace of rock 'n roll Considered the “Home of the Blues” and the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll,” the city of Memphis’ musical roots run deep. However, music is just a chapter in the history as well as the future of the city located in the heart of Mid-America. Beale Street, located in the heart of downtown, has rapidly become the entertainment center of Memphis and visitors and locals alike enjoy the food and music off ered in the various establishments. Where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River is Tom Lee Park, site of the annual Beale Street Music Festival. Th e weekend-long event is just a part of the month-long Memphis in May International Festival which also includes the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Elvis Presley’s Graceland is one of the fi ve most visited home tours in America and is the most famous home in the United States aſt er the White House. In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Over 600,000 visitors tour Graceland each year. Th e city also boasts other historical and entertainment options as: the National Civil Rights Museum, Mud Island River Park, the Memphis Botanic Garden, the Brooks Museum, the Pink Palace, the Orpheum and the Stax Museum to name a few. Whether you are a hardcore sports enthusiast, a history buff , a music afi cionado, or you just like to relax and watch as boats travel the Mississippi River, Memphis has something for everyone. Memphis Trivia • Memphis is the Pork Barbecue Capital of the World • Memphis is home to FedEx, the world's largest overnight package delivery company • Memphis is home to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis is the only fi ve-time winner of the nation's cleanest city award Graceland Taken at Sun Studio, this famous photo features some of the greatest performers in Rock 'n Roll history: Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. MORE Stax Museum • Some Memphis celebrities include Academy Award- winning actress Kathy Bates, Cybill Shepherd, Michael Jeter and Tim McCarver • Other current or former residents include: Dixie Carter, Rick Dees, Wink Martindale, Peter Taylor, Morgan Freeman, George Hamilton, Aretha Franklin, Pat Kerr Tigrett, Dana Buchman, Shelby Foote and Justin Timberlake Sun Studio • Volney, the lion who roared at the beginning of all the old MGM movies, lived at the Memphis Zoo until his death in 1944 2010 Memphis Football Experience 21